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1.

The period from about 1000 BCE to 600 BCE is considered to be the ______ period.(a) medieval(b) Vedic (c) post-Vedic

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Correct option is: (c) post-Vedic
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2.

Can you name the following?1. Some part of today’s Maharashtra was occupied by this janapada.2. This was an assembly of the senior citizens of a janapada.3. This was the venue of discussion.4. Gautam Buddha belonged to this janapada.5. They had a four-column army.

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1. Ashamak

2. Gana-parishad

3. Santhagar

4. Shakya Republic

5. The Nanda Kings
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3.

Which ancient city was in the vicinity of today’s city of Patna?

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The ancient city Pataliputra was in the vicinity of today’s city of Patna.
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4.

Which janapada occupied a part of today’s Maharashtra?

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The janapada called ‘Ashmak’ occupied a part of today’s Maharashtra.
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5.

King _______ was the last king of the Nanda dynasty. (a) Nanda (b) Dhanananda (c) Bimbisara

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Correct option is: (b) Dhanananda
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6.

A noteworthy successor of Ajatshatru was the Magadha king _______. (a) Dhananand (b) Chandragupta (c) Shishunag

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Correct option is: (c) Shishunag
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7.

Question 3. The janapada called Ashmak occupied a part of today’s _______. (a) Karnataka (b) Maharashtra (c) Bihar

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Correct option is: (b) Maharashtra
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8.

_______ was probably in the vicinity of today’s Patna city. (a) Pataliputra (b) Vatra (c) Avanti

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Correct option is: (a) Pataliputra
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9.

State the period of Nanda rule.

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The Nandas ruled the Magadha Empire between 364 BCE and 324 BCE.
Discussion
10.

Find out the different arms and services of the Indian Army.

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Combat Arms :

  • Infantry 
  • Armoured Corps 
  • Regiment of Artillery

Supporting Arms :

  • Army Aviation Corps 
  • Corps of Engineers 
  • Corps of Signals 
  • Mechanized Infantry
  • Army Air Defence

Services :

  • Army Education Corps 
  • Army Medical Corps 
  • Army Ordinance Corps  
  • Army Postal Service Corps 
  • Army Service Corps 
  • Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers 
  • Corps of Military Police 
  • Judge Advocate Generals Department 
  • Army Dental Corps 
  • Remount and Veterinary Corps 
  • Other Services
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11.

What was the work of the gana-parishad?

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The members of the gana-parishad came together for discussion and made decisions regarding administrative issues.
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12.

What was the place where the gana-parishad met called?

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The place where the gana-parishad met and took decisions was known as the ‘Santhagar’.
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13.

From which Republican state did Gautam Buddha hail?

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Gautam Buddha hailed from the Shakya Republic.
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14.

Some janapadas gradually became stronger and ______ their geographical boundaries. (a) contracted (b) expanded (c) built

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Correct option is: (b) expanded
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15.

Ajatashatru became the ______ of Gautam Buddha.(a) leader (b) follower (c) descendant

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Correct option is: (b) follower
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