Social Science STD 6 Chapter Chapter 4 : Early States of Political System in India - Exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative and write the correct answer:
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1. How many Mahajanpadas were there?Answer: (C) 16
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2. In which period Mahajanpadas were there?Answer: (C) Post-Vedic
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3. Which of the following state was called a Republic?Answer: (D) Vaishali
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4. How many types of state systems were established in Janpads?Answer: (B) Two
2. Answer the following questions briefly:
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1. State briefly the difference between the Monarchy and Democratic state?
Monarchy Democratic State (Republic) 1. It is a state where a single person, the king, is the chief ruler.
2. The position is often inherited.
3. The people do not have the right to choose their ruler.
1. It is a state where the head is elected by the people, either directly or indirectly.
2. The position is for a fixed period.
3. The people have the right to choose their ruler.
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2. State the characteristics of the governance of the Republics.In a republic, the state was run by a body called the 'Sabha' which was composed of multiple members. All powers of the house rested in the hands of the members, and all affairs were passed by vote or unanimity. An elected president assisted by an executive committee governed the state. Every member was considered a 'king' and could hold membership for a fixed period.
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3. Describe the social life of the Republics.The social life in the Republics was simple. People lived in basic houses and were involved in pastoral activities. They grew crops like wheat, rice, barley, sugarcane, sesame, and mustard. They also used clay vessels, some of which had drawings on them.
3. Match the state given in 'A' with their capitals given in 'B' and write the answer:
| A | B | Answer |
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| 1. Magadh | (c) Rajgrih | 1 - c |
| 2. Gandhar | (d) Takshashila | 2 - d |
| 3. Vatsa | (a) Kaushambi | 3 - a |
| 4. Avanti | (b) Ujjaini | 4 - b |