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Archaeologists have found palaces in the settlements of the 'janapadas'.
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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
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Archaeologists have excavated a number of settlements in janapadas, such as Purana Qila in Delhi, Hastinapur near Meerut, and Atranjikhera, near Etah (the last two are in Uttar Pradesh). They found that people lived in huts, and kept cattle as well as other animals. 

Pots to store grain were made out of Painted Grey Ware.
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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
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People in janapadas made earthen pots. Some of these were grey in colour, others were red. One special type of pottery found at these sites is known as Painted Grey Ware. As is obvious from the name, these grey pots had painted designs, usually simple lines and geometric patterns. Perhaps these were used on special occasions, for important people, and to serve special food.

Many cities in 'mahajanapadas' were fortified.
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  1. True

  2. False

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About 2500 years ago, some janapadas became more important than others, and were known as mahajanapadas. Most mahajanapadas had a capital city, many of these were fortified. 

State whether these sentences are true (T) or False (F).
Capital cities were fortified with huge walls of wood, brick or stone.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Most mahajanapadas had a capital city, many of these were fortified. This means that huge walls of wood, brick or stone were built around them.
The Rajas built large and tall walls around the cities in order to show their wealth and power. Moreover, with these huge walls, the Kings could easily control the land and the people living inside the fortified areas.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or False (F).The word 'janapada' means the land where the 'jana' has set its foot.

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  1. True

  2. False

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The Janapadas were the realms, republics and kingdoms of the Vedic period on the Indian subcontinent. The Vedic period reaches from the late Bronze Age into the Iron Age: from about 1500 BCE to the 6th century BCE. 

Where was the seat of the first Rebuplic of the world in 6th century BC?

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  1. Vaishali

  2. Athens

  3. Sparta

  4. Patliputra

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Correct Option: A

In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at-

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  1. Pataliputra

  2. Rajgir

  3. Vaishali

  4. Varanasi

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Correct Option: B
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The core of the kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha, then Pataliputra. Rajagriha was initially known as 'Girivrijja' and later came to be known as so during the reign of Ajatashatru.

By which ruler Patliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital?

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  1. Ajatasatru

  2. Kalasok

  3. Udayin

  4. Kanishka

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Correct Option: C
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Udayin was the Indian ruler of Haryanka dynasty who ruled over Magadha from 460 BCE to 440 BCE. He was the son of Ajatashatru and grandson of king Bimbisara. King Udayin laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, the Son and the Ganges. He shifted his capital from Rajgriha to Patliputra because of the latter's central location in Magadha empire. 

When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha?

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  1. Haryankas

  2. Shishinagas

  3. Nandas

  4. Mauryas

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Correct Option: C
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Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander,the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the north west part of India.To be specific ,the ruler was Dhannand,the last ruler of this dynasty .

The persons of same occupations were organised and were called _____________.

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  1. Shreni

  2. Gana

  3. Jana

  4. Grama

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Correct Option: A
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Beginning from the early Buddhist period and continuing through the modern period, this concept of forming closed and organized groups called "shrenis"  is really interesting. The people with the same occupations organized themselves into groups and were called shreni. Every Shreni had its own professional code, duties and obligations, working arrangements and even religious observances.