CBSE Class 6 Social Science History Vital Villages Thriving Towns MCQs

Question. Independent farmers were called
(a) Grihapatis
(b) Grama bhojaka
(c) Griha Bhojaka
(d) Dasa karmakara

Answer : A

Question. In tamil ordinary ploughmen were— know as—
(a) Vellaler
(b) Uzhavar
(c) Adimai
(d) Kadaisiyar

Answer : B

Question. The use of iron tools began how many years ago?
(a) 700
(b) 1500
(c) 2500
(d) 3000

Answer : C

Question. The notable feature of northern black polished ware was
(a) They had a glossy surface
(b) They were black in colour
(c) They were made in the north
(d) They were made by the first craftsperson of the time

Answer : A

Question. Where was ring well found?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Mumbai
(c) Delhi
(d) Chandigarh

Answer : C

Question. Why was Mathura famous for?
(a) Religious centre
(b) Forested area
(c) Port
(d) All of these

Answer : A

Question. Roman lamps, glassware and gems have also been found at the site
(a) Varanasi
(b) Sanchi
(c) Arikamedu
(d) Mathura

Answer : C

Question. In Arikamedu found pottery from which region
(a) Plain region
(b) Plateau region
(c) Arid Region
(d) Mediterranean region

Answer : D

Question. What was the method of irrigation in ancient time?
(a) Canals
(b) Wells
(c) Tanks
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. People who had no land of their own and worked for others were
(a) Independent farmers
(b) Dasa Saramakaras
(c) Herders
(d) Grihapatis

Answer : B

Question. Where is Arikamedu at present
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Mumbai
(c) Pondicherry
(d) Kerala

Answer : C

Question. Which is second capital of the Kushanas,—
(a) Malkhed
(b) Thaneswar
(c) Mothura
(d) Vallabhi

Answer : C

Question. Ceramic rings arranged one on top of the other are know as—
(a) Ring wells
(b) Stupas
(c) Temple
(d) Statue

Answer : A

Question. When did the use of iron begin in subcontinents?
(a) Around 3,000 years ago
(b) Around 6,000 years ago
(c) Around 9,000 years ago
(d) Around 12,000 years ago

Answer : A

Question. Who were grama bhojaka?
(a) Village head men
(b) Ordinary people of village
(c) Educated persons
(d) illiterate persons

Answer : A

Question. around 2500 years ago, there is evidence the growing use of tools
(a) Wood
(b) Tin
(c) Iron
(d) Copper

Answer : C

Question. Jataka tales were written and preserved by
(a) Buddhist monks
(b) Farmers
(c) Rajas
(d) Followers of Mahavira

Answer : A

Question. The design of earliest coins were:
(a) Punched to the metal
(b) Engraved on the metal None.
(c) Colouring on the metal
(d) None

Answer : A

Question. An assembly of gathering of literacy persons
(a) Satembly
(b) Satyam
(c) Sangam
(d) Sagar

Answer : C

Question. In the tamil region the region the largest land owner was known as
(a) Uzhavar
(b) Vellalar
(c) Gramabhojaka
(d) Grihapati

Answer : B

Question. Arikamedu had thriving trade with which country?
(a) Roman
(b) Egypt
(c) Syria
(d) India

Answer : A

Question. Where was salt produced in greater quantities?
(a) Rivers
(b) Ponds
(c) Seas
(d) Lakes

Answer : C

Question. Archaeologists have found rows of pots, or ceramic rings arranged one on top of the other. These are known as
(a) Canals wells
(b) Tank wells
(c) Tube wells
(d) Ring wells

Answer : D

Question. Amphitheatres were built to
(a) Were built to bring water to the city for baths , fountains and toilets
(b) Were built to bring electricity to the city for baths , fountains and toilets
(c) Open arenas surrounded by tier of seats ? where citizen could watch all kinds of shows and public bath
(d) Were built to bring water to the forest

Answer : C

Question. When was Sangam literature composed?
(a) 300 years ago
(b) 1300 years ago
(c) 2300 years ago
(d) 5300 years ago

Answer : C

Question. In ancient times, what kinds of methods were used for irrigation?
(a) Artificial lakes
(b) Tanks
(c) Wells
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Canals, wells, tanks and artificial lakes specially contribute in:
(a) Building houses
(b) Irrigation
(c) Animal bath
(d) Rearing of animals

Answer : B

Question. Blacksmith, potter, carpenter and weaver came under the category of _________
(a) Craftsmen
(b) Kings
(c) Farmers
(d) Headman

Answer : A

Question. Why were the sculptures used by the ancient cities?
(a) To decorate railings, pillars etc.
(b) To decorate cities
(c) None of these
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer : D

Question. Arikamedu was excavated in
(a) 1850
(b) 1785
(c) 1940
(d) 1985

Answer : C

Question. Rules for spinning and weaving are mentioned in Arthashastra:
(a) Chapter 8
(b) Chapter 10
(c) Chapter 12
(d) Chapter 15

Answer : A