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Chapter 5: State and Society up to 1000 CE — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following was a major feature of kingdoms in early medieval India?

Answer: B. A king ruled with officials and local chiefs — Early kingdoms were usually ruled by kings who depended on officials, warriors, and local chiefs to administer their territory and collect revenue.

Q: The Chola kingdom is best known for its:

Answer: B. Temple-building and local self-government — The Cholas are famous for their large temples and for a well-organized system of village and local administration.

Q: In early medieval India, land revenue was one of the main sources of:

Answer: B. Royal income — Kings depended heavily on land revenue collected from peasants as a major source of income for the state.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a feature of early medieval political organization in India?

Answer: C. Centralized modern democracy — Early medieval India had monarchical and hierarchical political systems, not a modern democratic structure.

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Which of the following was a major feature of kingdoms in early medieval India?

A. No taxes were collected
B. A king ruled with officials and local chiefs ✓
C. Only merchants governed the state
D. There was no army

Answer: B. A king ruled with officials and local chiefs
Early kingdoms were usually ruled by kings who depended on officials, warriors, and local chiefs to administer their territory and collect revenue.

The Chola kingdom is best known for its:

A. Desert agriculture
B. Temple-building and local self-government ✓
C. Sea travel to Europe only
D. Use of printing press

Answer: B. Temple-building and local self-government
The Cholas are famous for their large temples and for a well-organized system of village and local administration.

In early medieval India, land revenue was one of the main sources of:

A. Cinema profits
B. Royal income ✓
C. School fees
D. Temple labor only

Answer: B. Royal income
Kings depended heavily on land revenue collected from peasants as a major source of income for the state.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of early medieval political organization in India?

A. Kingship
B. Local chiefs and subordinate rulers
C. Centralized modern democracy ✓
D. Revenue collection

Answer: C. Centralized modern democracy
Early medieval India had monarchical and hierarchical political systems, not a modern democratic structure.

A village in Chola territory has a local assembly managing irrigation, taxes, and temple affairs. Which conclusion is most accurate?

A. Village life was completely isolated from the state
B. Local self-government existed alongside royal authority ✓
C. Only the army controlled villages
D. Villages had no economic activity

Answer: B. Local self-government existed alongside royal authority
The Chola system allowed village assemblies to handle local matters while remaining under the overall authority of the king.

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