Intellectual Awakening and Socio-Political Changes Book Back Questions & Answers
Unit 4 > Social > Class 9 > Samacheer Kalvi - English Medium
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1. Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.
(a) Buddha
(b) Lao-tze
(c) Confucius
(d) Zoroaster
Correct answer: (a) Buddha
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2. The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira
(a) Dhananandha
(b) Chandragupta
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Shishunaga
Correct answer: (c) Bimbisara
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3. The northern India extended from the Kabul Valley in the north to the Godavari in the south witnessed the rise of Sixteen States.
(a) Mahajanapadas
(b) Gana-sanghas
(c) Dravida
(d) Dakshinapatha
Correct answer: (a) Mahajanapadas
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4. Tri-ratnas are the three priniciples taught by
(a) Buddha
(b) Mahavira
(c) Lao-tze
(d) Confucius
Correct answer: (b) Mahavira
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5. The account which throws light on Mauryan polity and society
(a) Marco Polo
(b) Fahien
(c) Megasthanes
(d) Seleucus
Correct answer: (c) Megasthanes
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6. (i) Under the Magadha king the mahamatriyas functioned as secretaries to the ministers. (ii) Accounts of Megasthanes titled Indica is a useful record about Mauryan polity and society. (iii) Nandas attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Ashoka who founded the Mauryan kingdom. (iv) According to tradition,towards the end of his life Chandragupta become an ardent follower of Buddhism.
a) (i) is correct
b) (ii) is correct
c) (i) and (ii) is correct
d) (iii) and (iv) is correct
Correct answer: c) (i) and (ii) is correct
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1. ____________ is a collection of sacred literature of different epochs, containing prayers, confessions and myths.
Correct answer: Zend Avesta
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2. In the Gangetic plain ______________ agriculture required the use of bullocks
Correct answer: Iron plough
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3. Jains believe that ______________ came in a long line of Tirthankaras and he was the twenty - fourth and the last.
Correct answer: Mahavira
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4. The place where Buddha attained enlightenment has been built into the Mahabodhi temple that still exists in ______________
Correct answer: Bodh Gaya (Bihar)
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5. The rock edicts form the reliable source to know about the Mauryan empire in particular the Dharmic rule of ______________.
Correct answer: Ashoka
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1. Find out the correct statement
a) The introduction of Bronze tools made easy the removal of dense forest cover from the banks of the Ganges.
b) Ajivikas had a small presence in western India.
c) The clusters where particular clansmen were dominant came to be known were preMauryan States.
d) Of the kingdoms mentioned in the literature of the period Kashi, Kosala and Magadha are considered to be powerful.
Correct answer: d) Of the kingdoms mentioned in the literature of the period Kashi, Kosala and Magadha are considered to be powerful.
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2. Find out the correct statement
a)Ajatashatru was the first important king og Magadha
b) Bimbisara succeeded in establishing a comprehensive structure of administration.
c) The Mauryas were the first of nonKshatriya dynasties to rule in northern India.
d) Nandas attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Ashoka.
Correct answer: b) Bimbisara succeeded in establishing a comprehensive structure of administration.
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1. Eight-fold path
Correct answer: path to attain the purest state of mind
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2. Bahubali
Correct answer: tallest Jaina statue
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3. The Spring and Autumn Annals
Correct answer: a code of political morality
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4. Zend Avesta
Correct answer: sacred literature of laws and myths
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5. Rishabha
Correct answer: first Tirthankara