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Bridging the Gap: A Sustainable Start for Class 9 Social Science Learners The transition from Class 8 to Class 9 is not just a change of class; rather, it is a crucial phase where students need to strengthen their foundational concepts. Therefore, the Classroom Readiness Module (CRM) acts as a bridge course designed to ensure a smooth academic shift. Moreover, this one-week programme helps students revise key topics while gradually preparing them for advanced learning. To begin with, the module focuses on revisiting essential concepts such as natural resources, sustainability, political developments, and basic economic ideas. As highlighted in the module , the aim is not only to recall previous knowledge but also to develop deeper understanding. Consequently, students move beyond rote learning and start focusing on conceptual clarity. Furthermore , the CRM adopts an activity-based and experiential learning approach. For instance, students are encouraged to identify resources in their...
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MCQs-Chapter 4- New Beginnings: Cities and States-Class 7 Social Science

 

Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 4 New Beginnings: Cities and States (History) Class 7 Subject Social Science 

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Multiple Choice Questions:

  1. What does the term 'Second Urbanisation' refer to?

    • a) Growth of villages

    • b) Growth of new cities in 1st millennium BCE ✅

    • c) Decline of cities

    • d) Discovery of new rivers

  2. Where did the Second Urbanisation mainly begin?

    • a) Thar Desert

    • b) Ganga plains ✅

    • c) Western Ghats

    • d) Deccan Plateau

  3. Which metal became important during Second Urbanisation?

    • a) Copper

    • b) Gold

    • c) Iron ✅

    • d) Silver

  4. 'Janapada' means:

    • a) A temple

    • b) A territory where people settled ✅

    • c) A river

    • d) A fort

  5. Which system involved early democratic assemblies?

    • a) Sabha and Samiti ✅

    • b) Gurukuls

    • c) Varnas

    • d) Bhakti movements

  6. What was the role of Sabha and Samiti?

    • a) Religious leaders

    • b) War commanders

    • c) Advisory councils to rulers ✅

    • d) Builders of forts

  7. How many Mahājanapadas are usually mentioned?

    • a) 10

    • b) 12

    • c) 16 ✅

    • d) 20

  8. Which Mahājanapada had an early form of democracy?

    • a) Magadha

    • b) Vajji ✅

    • c) Kosala

    • d) Avanti

  9. Which river valley helped Mahājanapadas prosper?

    • a) Indus

    • b) Yamuna

    • c) Ganga ✅

    • d) Saraswati

  10. The first coins in India were called:

    • a) Stamped coins

    • b) Punch-marked coins ✅

    • c) Gold coins

    • d) Copper plates

  11. What type of cities were Mahājanapada capitals?

    • a) Unplanned

    • b) Fortified cities ✅

    • c) Floating cities

    • d) Palace cities

  12. Which state was powerful among Mahājanapadas?

    • a) Rajasthan

    • b) Magadha ✅

    • c) Gujarat

    • d) Kerala

  13. Which literature mentions early cities?

    • a) Buddhist and Jain texts ✅

    • b) Christian Bible

    • c) Islamic Hadith

    • d) Roman literature

  14. Iron tools helped mainly in:

    • a) Building temples

    • b) Making jewellery

    • c) Clearing forests for farming ✅

    • d) Writing books

  15. The earliest form of money in India was:

    • a) Barter only

    • b) Shell money

    • c) Punch-marked silver coins ✅

    • d) Gold bars

  16. The concept of 'varna' is related to:

    • a) Food

    • b) Class and occupation ✅

    • c) River systems

    • d) Trading

  17. Which Mahājanapada’s capital was Rajagriha?

    • a) Anga

    • b) Kosala

    • c) Magadha ✅

    • d) Avanti

  18. ‘Moat’ around cities was used for:

    • a) Fishing

    • b) Farming

    • c) Defense ✅

    • d) Worship

  19. The earliest republics were called:

    • a) Monarchies

    • b) Gaṇas and Saṅghas ✅

    • c) Empires

    • d) Castes

  20. Early rulers collected:

    • a) Donations

    • b) Taxes ✅

    • c) Only gifts

    • d) No taxes

  21. Iron was better than bronze because:

    • a) Heavier

    • b) Easier to find and sharper ✅

    • c) More colorful

    • d) More expensive

  22. Where is Ujjayini located today?

    • a) Rajasthan

    • b) Uttar Pradesh

    • c) Madhya Pradesh ✅

    • d) Kerala

  23. Assemblies could:

    • a) Remove a bad king ✅

    • b) Build temples

    • c) Worship gods

    • d) Organize marriages

  24. Janapadas were first small:

    • a) Tribes

    • b) States ✅

    • c) Cities

    • d) Dynasties

  25. A rich kingdom needed:

    • a) Only temples

    • b) Good roads and agriculture ✅

    • c) Big armies only

    • d) More gold

  26. Sabha and Samiti included mainly:

    • a) Young warriors

    • b) Elder men ✅

    • c) Only women

    • d) Only traders

  27. Varṇa system classified people based on:

    • a) Wealth

    • b) Profession and duty ✅

    • c) Skin colour

    • d) Age

  28. Who were Vaishyas?

    • a) Warriors

    • b) Priests

    • c) Traders and farmers ✅

    • d) Artisans

  29. Aśhmaka Mahājanapada was near:

    • a) Indus

    • b) Godavari river ✅

    • c) Yamuna

    • d) Narmada

  30. The roads called Dakshinapatha and Uttarapatha helped in:

    • a) Wars only

    • b) Trade and travel ✅

    • c) Fishing

    • d) Mining

  31. Vajji had its capital at:

    • a) Mathura

    • b) Vaiśālī ✅

    • c) Rajagriha

    • d) Ahichchatra

  32. Early coins were made of:

    • a) Plastic

    • b) Paper

    • c) Silver ✅

    • d) Bronze

  33. Early city of Śhiśhupalgarh was located in:

    • a) Maharashtra

    • b) Odisha ✅

    • c) Gujarat

    • d) Kerala

  34. The earliest southern kingdoms included:

    • a) Mauryas

    • b) Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas ✅

    • c) Mughals

    • d) Rajputs

  35. Trade connected India with:

    • a) Europe and Southeast Asia ✅

    • b) Antarctica

    • c) Greenland

    • d) Africa only

True or False:

  1. Iron tools were important for farming and war. — True

  2. Vajji was a powerful monarchy. — False

  3. Punch-marked coins were made first with copper. — False

  4. Early cities were surrounded by moats for defense. — True

  5. All janapadas practiced democracy. — False

3. Match the Following

 

Column A

 

Column B

 1. Janapada

 a) Stronger tools and               weapons 

 2. Magadha

 b) Small state/territory

 3. Vajji

 c) Capital at Rajagriha

 4. Punch-marked coins

 d) Early republic

 5. Iron

 e) Silver currency

Answer:      1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a

Assertion and Reasoning:

Q1 Assertion (A): Mahājanapadas had fortified cities.
Reason (R): Forts provided defense against attacks.
→ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.

Q2 Assertion (A): Vajji followed monarchy.
      Reason (R): King was selected by inheritance.
→ A is false, R is false.

Q3 Assertion (A): Iron made agriculture easier.
      Reason (R): Iron tools were heavier than copper tools.
→ A is true, R is false.

Q4 Assertion (A): Trade led to the need for coins.
      Reason (R): Coins made transactions easier.
→ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.

Q5 Assertion (A): All cities of Mahājanapadas have disappeared.
      Reason (R): They were destroyed by invaders.
→ A is false, R is false.

5. Fill in the Blanks:

  1. ________ were early fortified states of ancient India.
    → Mahājanapadas

  2. ________ and ________ were early democratic assemblies.
    → Sabha and Samiti

  3. The first coins were made of ________.
    → Silver

  4. The Ganga plains were important due to fertile ________.
    → Land

  5. Vajji’s capital city was ________.
    → Vaiśālī

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