Maharashtra State Board Class 11 History Solutions Chapter 5 Janapadas and Republics
1A. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete sentences.
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A region occupied by the ‘janas’ was called as __________ (a) Ganarajya (b) Janapada (c) Mahajanapada (d) Gotra
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Janapada
Question 2
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The principal functionary of a Ganasangha was known as __________ (a) Senapati (b) Bhandagarika (c) Raja (d) Uparaja
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Raja
Question 3
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The author of the ‘Ashtadhyayi’ which mentions ‘Janapadin’ was __________ (a) Kautilya (b) Panini (c) Chanakya (d) Vyas
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Panini
Question 4
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The sense of territoriality and the ensuing awareness __________ were the main factors responsible for the formation of ancient Janapadas in India. (a) of unity (b) of authority (c) of autonomy (d) of public authority
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) of autonomy
1B. Find the incorrect pairs from set ‘B’ and write the correct ones.
Question 1
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Set ‘A’ | Set ‘B’ |
(a) Praachya | of the east |
(b) Praatichya | of the west |
(c) Udichya | of the north |
(d) Aparanta | the region to the north of Vindhya ranges |
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) Aparanta – the region to the south of Vindhya ranges
2. Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence.
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The Ganasangha of the Youdhey, Malav, Kshudraka were mentioned as Ayudhajivi. Because- (a) it was in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent. (b) these people were skilled warriors and warfare was the means of their livelihood. (c) they were skilled in trade and commerce. (d) these were the ganasanghas dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) these people were skilled warriors and warfare was the means of their livelihood.
3. Complete the concept map.
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4. Explain the concepts with examples.
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Ganarajya and Sangharajya
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Question 2
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Vartashastarpajivi Ganasnagh
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Question 3
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‘Jana’ and ‘Janapada’
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5. Answer the following questions in detail.
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Describe the democratic and oligarchic states in ancient India.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Democratic States:
Oligarchic States: Activity Present an act in the class based on the simulation of the administrative system of an oligarchic state. |
