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Questions Related to social studies

State whether these sentences are true (T) or False (F).
The sprinkling of sacred water on the king was done by the 'shudras'.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It was done by the Brahmanas

Shudra or Shoodra is the lowest varna of one of the four social categories found in the texts of Hinduism. Various sources translate it into English as a caste, or alternatively as a social class. It is the lowest rank of the four varnas.

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
The use of iron in the Indian Subcontinent began about.

  1. $2000$ years ago

  2. A million years ago

  3. $3000$ years ago

  4. $500$ years ago


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India's Iron Age emerged in an era of transition known as the Vedic period (ca. 1,500-600 BCE).

Thus, the use of iron in the Indian Subcontinent began about 3000 years ago.

State whether these sentences true (T) or false (F):
The hunter-gatherers used some form of irrigation.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hunter and gatherers used to collect their food from hunting. They do not used to use any form of irrigation.

During the Neolithic age in India, the only metal known to the people was

  1. iron

  2. copper

  3. gold

  4. silver


Correct Option: C

State whether the sentence is true(T) or false(F).
The ploughshare was used to increase agricultural production.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iron ploughshare was used to churn the fertile soil, hence increasing the productivity of the soil. Kings also helped to increase agricultural production by extending aid for building several irrigation structures such as tanks, canals, and wells.

Which of following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system?

  1. Hanumangarh

  2. Alamgirpur

  3. Ropar

  4. Mohenjodaro


Correct Option: B

Identification of brands is created through the process of __________.

  1. Processing

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Advertising

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C

Many people cannot afford branded products.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Branded products are mostly expensive. There are certain brands in clothing, cosmetics, vehicles etc which are very costly. Many people cannot effort such branded products because of their financial condition. They rather satisfy for a cheap product that fulfils their needs.

Social advertisements refer to advertisements made by the State or private agencies that have a larger message for society.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Just naming a product does not help sell it. So, advertisers begin claiming certain special values for their brand.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In addition to branding the product for marketing building brand value is as important to make a profit and attract customers. Brand value can be constructed by signifying the source of the product and maintaining high standards for design, emotionally connects with the customers by interacting them with a consistent tone of voice and gaining their confidence.