When did the use of iron begin in the sub-continent?

1

(a)

Around 3000 years ago

(b)

Around 2300 years ago

(c)

Around 2500 years ago

(d)

Around 3500 years ago

The palaces of early cities (2500 years ago) did not survive because they were made of

1

(a)

wood

(b)

iron

(c)

mud brick

(d)

Both 'a' and 'c'

Which kinds of inscriptions have been found in Mathura?

1

(a)

Stone slabs and statues

(b)

Mud bricks

(c)

Palaces inscriptions

(d)

None of the above

In South India the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas ruled between

1

(a)

2500 and 2000 years ago

(b)

2200 and 1800 years ago

(c)

3500 and 3000 years ago

(d)

3000 and 2000 years ago

Mathura was famous because it was a

1

(a)

port

(b)

forested area

(c)

religious centre

(d)

All of the above

The use of iron began in the sub-continent around___________

1

(a)

3000 years ago

The largest collections of _____________and weapons were found in the _________burials.

1

(a)

iron tools, megalithic

In the Tamil region, large landowners were known as ______________

1

(a)

vellalar

Uzhavar were ordinary ______________

1

(a)

plough men

Landless labourers were known as ________________

1

(a)

kadaisiyar

Mention the occupations of people who lived in Mathura?

2

(a)

People living in Mathura were goldsmiths, blacksmiths, weavers, basket makers, garland makers and perfumers.

How did the dasa karmakaras earn a living?

2

(a)

The dasa karmakaras did not own land and they used to work on the fields owned by others.

Why were Varanasi and Madurai famous?

2

(a)

Varanasi and Madurai were famous for manufacturing of cloth.

What do you understand by Arikamedu?

2

(a)

Between 2200 and 1900 years ago, Arikamedu was a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands.

How was Arretine Ware made?

2

(a)

The Arretine Ware was made by pressing wet clay into a stamped mould. It was red-glazed pottery.

Discuss the scene of a smith's shop.

3

(a)

What archaeological sources have been excavated in Arikamedu?

3

(a)

Write a short note on Bharuch.

3

(a)

What is the Sangam literature and when were they composed?

3

(a)

Write a note on the shrenis.

3

(a)

Explain the main features of Arikamedu settlement.

5

(a)

Answer the following questions based on picture given below:

(i) What does this picture represent?
(ii) These are made-up of which material?
(iii) What was the function of the above picture?

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(a)