- Which group of people emerged as an important warrior class between the 8th and 14th centuries?
A) Brahmanas
B) Rajputs
C) Vaishyas
D) Shudras - The term Rajput is derived from which word?
A) Raja-mandala
B) Raja-Putra
C) Rashtra-Kula
D) Raj-Guru - Which of the following groups gained political prominence during this period?
A) Marathas, Sikhs, Jats, Ahoms, and Kayasthas
B) Brahmanas, Vaishyas, Shudras, and Dalits
C) Europeans, Chinese, and Arabs
D) Only Brahmanas and Kshatriyas - What major economic change occurred between 700 and 1750 CE?
A) Decrease in agricultural production
B) Increase in nomadic lifestyles
C) Expansion of agriculture and forest clearance
D) Decline in the use of money - What was the primary reason for the migration of many forest-dwellers during this period?
A) The expansion of agriculture into forested areas
B) Frequent floods and droughts
C) The growth of cities and towns
D) The spread of new languages - Which of the following was a new social group that gained importance in administration during this period?
A) Kayasthas (scribes and secretaries)
B) Sufis (mystics)
C) Vaishyas (traders)
D) Brahmanas (priests) - Which of the following best describes the role of jatis during this period?
A) Fixed social groups that never changed
B) Groups ranked based on their occupation and social status
C) A religious order of monks and priests
D) A type of taxation system used by rulers - How did the power of different jatis (sub-castes) change over time?
A) It remained constant across all regions
B) It changed depending on their political and economic influence
C) It was decided only by the king
D) It was based solely on religious beliefs - Which institution regulated the affairs of a jati in villages?
A) The Mughal Court
B) The local ruler’s council
C) The Jati Panchayat (assembly of elders)
D) The Sufi monasteries - Which of the following was a key feature of the new political groups in this period?
A) They followed strict democratic elections
B) They often served as warriors and administrators for larger empires
C) They avoided trade and economic activities
D) They rejected all forms of agriculture and settled life
Answers and Explanations
- B) Rajputs
The Rajputs emerged as a significant warrior class during this period, serving in the armies of various rulers. - B) Raja-Putra
The term Rajput means son of a ruler and was used for warriors who claimed Kshatriya status. - A) Marathas, Sikhs, Jats, Ahoms, and Kayasthas
These groups used political and military opportunities to rise to prominence in different regions. - C) Expansion of agriculture and forest clearance
Agriculture spread into new areas, leading to the displacement of many forest-dwellers. - A) The expansion of agriculture into forested areas
As agriculture expanded, forest-dwelling communities had to migrate or adapt to settled life. - A) Kayasthas (scribes and secretaries)
Kayasthas became important in administration as record keepers and government officials. - B) Groups ranked based on their occupation and social status
Jatis were ranked differently in different regions, depending on their economic and social influence. - B) It changed depending on their political and economic influence
The status of a jati was not fixed and could rise or fall based on economic and political factors. - C) The Jati Panchayat (assembly of elders)
Each jati had its own panchayat that regulated social conduct and resolved disputes.
B) They often served as warriors and administrators for larger empires
New political groups, such as Rajputs and Marathas, played key roles in the administration and military of various empires.
