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NCERT Class 9 Chapter 5: State and Society up to 1000 CE MCQs for UPSC

Master key ancient Indian polity, administrative structures, social institutions, and economic systems from NCERT Grade 9 Chapter 5 spanning the Vedic period to the imperial Cholas.

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1. In early Vedic polity, which assembly functioned primarily as a smaller body of select elites with distinct judicial responsibilities?

  1. A.Sabhā
  2. B.Samiti
  3. C.Vidhata
  4. D.Gana

2. Which royal emblems accurately correspond to the 'Three Crowned Kings' (Vendar) of ancient Tamilakam described in Sangam literature?

  1. A.Cholas: Bow; Cheras: Fish; Pandyas: Tiger
  2. B.Cholas: Tiger; Cheras: Bow; Pandyas: Fish
  3. C.Cholas: Lion; Cheras: Elephant; Pandyas: Bull
  4. D.Cholas: Fish; Cheras: Tiger; Pandyas: Bow

3. In Kautilya's Saptanga theory of statecraft, which seven organic constituents are identified as essential for the functioning of a state?

  1. A.Raja, Purohita, Senani, Gramani, Suta, Sangrahitri, and Bhagadugha
  2. B.Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, Chandalas, Mlechchhas, and Yonas
  3. C.Swami (king), Amatya (ministers), Janapada (territory and people), Durga (forts), Kosha (treasury), Danda (army), and Mitra (allies)
  4. D.Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha, Satya, Rita, and Ahimsa