Medieval History

Indian Society & Economy in Early Medieval Period

mcq test

Which of the following ports during the ancient/medieval era were situated on the west coast of South India?

A. Kaveripattinam

B. Korkai

C. Musiri

D. None of the above 

MCQ -1

C. Musiri

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Which among the following was prevalent in the Indian Society before the Muslim conquest?

A. Purdah System

B. Child Marriage

C. Sati System

D. Slavery

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D. Slavery

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Which of the following led to changes in the economy in the early medieval period?

A. Constant change of rulership

B. Migration to various parts of the country

C. Various geographical events

D. The rise of certain new castes and the decline of some of the old castes

MCQ -3

D. The rise of certain new castes and the decline of some of the old castes

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Which of these began during the early medieval period society?

A. Child Marriage

B. Widow Remarriage

C. Sati System

D. Both (a) and (c)

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D. Both (a) and (c)

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What were the revenue assignments named, which were temporarily granted by a ruler to his officers?

A. Taluks

B. Bhagidars

C. Bhogas

D. None of the above

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C. Bhogas

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Araghatta and Ghatiyantra are what kind of devices used in agriculture during the early medieval period?

A. Water-lifting devices

B. Land Tiller

C. Seed sower device

D. None of the above

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A. Water-lifting devices

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During which century was a change seen when the agricultural economy expanded and local markets emerged for local exchange?

A. 8th Century

B. 7th Century

C. 9th Century

D. 11th Century

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C. 9th Century

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During which early medieval period, a decline in trade and the monetary system was observed?

A. 900-1200 AD

B. 700-900 AD

C. 500-700 AD

D. 1000-1200 AD

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B. 700-900 AD

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During the early medieval period society, what did the chieftains who were forced to submit after a defeat become known as?

A. Samantas

B. Ranaks

C. Rauttas

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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During the early medieval period, what was the main source of irrigation?

A. Dams

B. Wells

C. Seasonal Rains

D. None of the above

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B. Wells

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