What was the basis of the Varna system during the later Vedic period?

Ancient Indian Society and Governance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Education
Wealth
Birth
Occupation
2.
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What was a Janapada?
A place where a group of people lived
A small village
A type of fort
A large kingdom
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Mahajanapadas protect their capital cities?
By building large forts
By hiring foreign mercenaries
By constructing underground bunkers
By using magical spells
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant feature of the Mahajanapadas' economy?
Barter system
Free trade
Mandatory taxes
Gold standard
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the two major rulers of Magadha?
Rama and Krishna
Harsha and Pulakeshin
Bimbisara and Ajatashatru
Chandragupta and Ashoka
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What resource made Magadha strategically important?
Gold
Iron
Copper
Silver
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of Alexander the Great's encounter with Indian kingdoms?
He formed an alliance with Indian kings
He conquered all of India
He was defeated and retreated
His soldiers were intimidated and refused to advance
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How were decisions made in the Ganas or Sanghas?
Through public assemblies
By a single ruler
By a council of elders
By divine intervention
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a key difference between the Ganas and the kingdoms?
Ganas were larger in size
Ganas were wealthier
Ganas were more democratic
Ganas had a single ruler
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In what way did the Ganas differ from Athens in terms of democracy?
Ganas were ruled by a king
Ganas had no public assemblies
Ganas included women in decision-making
Ganas excluded women from decision-making
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