CBSE Class 7 Social Science New Beginnings Cities and States (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. Why were capitals usually built near rivers or fertile plains?

A To avoid floods B To provide water and fertile land for agriculture C To isolate the kingdom from other regions D To prevent invasions

2. If you were the king of one of these mahājanapadas, what factors would you consider before selecting a capital city?

A Proximity to mountains B Availability of fertile land, water supply, and trade routes C Distance from neighboring kingdoms D Presence of forests

3. Which kingdom is referred to in the inscription mentioning Rājagṛiha as the capital?

A Anga B Vatsa C Magadha D Avanti

4. What type of source is an inscription?

A Literary source B Archaeological source C Oral tradition D Visual art

5. Why are inscriptions important for historians?

A They provide evidence about rulers, places, events, and administration. B They are decorative pieces of art. C They are used to predict the future. D They are used for entertainment purposes.

6. What is a monarchy?

A A system of government ruled by a king. B A system of government ruled by elected representatives. C A system of government ruled by an assembly. D A system of government ruled by a queen only.

7. What does the term "hereditary" mean?

A Passed from parent to child. B A system of government ruled by a king. C Money collected by the government through taxes. D An assembly-based state with shared decision-making.

8. What is the meaning of "revenue" in the context of governance?

A Money collected by the government through taxes. B A system of government ruled by a king. C Passed from parent to child. D An assembly-based state with shared decision-making.

9. What is a "Gana"?

A A republic where important decisions were taken by an assembly. B A system of government ruled by a king. C A country where rulers are elected or selected rather than inheriting power. D Government in which people or their representatives participate in decision-making.

10. What is a "Sangha"?

A An assembly-based state with shared decision-making. B A system of government ruled by a king. C Money collected by the government through taxes. D Passed from parent to child.