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In a tribe, _____ usually lead large herds of animals in search of pasture.

  1. Women

  2. Men

  3. Children

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Who does the most of agriculture work in tribes?

  1. Men

  2. Children

  3. Women

  4. Older Men


Correct Option: C

Which of the following quality is important in leaders?

  1. Old and experinced

  2. Young and brave warriors

  3. Priests

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D

In medieval India the state derived the highest income from?

  1. Jeziah

  2. Land Revenue

  3. Trade and Transit Duties

  4. War Booty


Correct Option: B

Which of the following were major export items of medieval india?

  1. Cotton fabrics

  2. Indigo

  3. Salt and Sugar

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India had inland and maritime trade relations with foreign countries. The two major inland trade routes were from Lahore to Kabul, and from Multan to Kandahar. The major export items were cotton fabrics, indigo, salt, and sugar.

Which of the following factors helped agricultural progress in South India during medieval period?

  1. Alluvial deposit of Kaveri river

  2. Canal constructed for irrigation by the Chola kings

  3. Measures taken by the Samitis that worked under the Sabhas, the body for village administration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During the medieval period, new developments were introduced in the field of agriculture. 

(1) Art of growing two crops was introduced
(2) The branches of the Kaveri river were divided into several small channels that deposited fertile alluvial soil on the bank of the river.
(3) To prevent flooding, embankments were constructed.
(4) Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
(5)Wells were dug.
(6) Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater

Which of the following were major import items of medieval india?

  1. Metal

  2. Horse

  3. Velvet

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India had inland and maritime trade relations with foreign countries. The two major inland trade routes were from Lahore to Kabul, and from Multan to Kandahar. The major imported items included metals, leather, velvet, dry fruits, and horse.

Match the names of the following tribes with the aras of their settlement.

i. Khokhar a. Malabar
ii. Kurichayyas b. Punjab
iii. Gonds c. Maharashtra
iv. Kolis d. Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following is the correct matching ?

  1. i - b; ii - a; iii - d; iv - c

  2. i - a; ii - b; iii - c; iv - d

  3. i - b; ii - d; iii - a; iv - c

  4. i - c; ii - a; iii - d; iv - b


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khokhar is a agricultural tribe of Punjab and north-western India. Kurichayyas or Malai-Brahmins are a matrilinear tribe of Kerala. The Gonds are the largest tribal group of India and originally belongs to Madhya Pradesh but spread all over the Deccan's penninsula. Koli is a fisherman tribe of Maharashtra.

What is meant by 'Patla'?

  1. Village man

  2. Village headman

  3. Village group

  4. Village women


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under the Gond Community, the Patla act as the representative and leader of the secular affairs. He maintains cooperation within the community people and settle quarrels among the villagers. He has the right to one day's free labour on the part of all the villagers.

Which of the following occupations are followed by members of tribe?

  1. Hunting

  2. Gathering

  3. Farming

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Members of  a tribe follow occupations such as hunting, gathering, farming, herding and fishing. Usually, women do most of the agricultural work, including preparing the ground, sowing seeds, looking after the growing plants and harvesting grain.