Socio-Economic Survey of Harshvardhan Period MCQ Practice Questions
Ques: 1
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
Correct Answer:
(C) A bill of exchange
In the sources of post-Harsha period, Hundi was treated as a 'bill of exchange'. As per RBI 'Hundis refer to financial instruments evolved on the Indian-subcontinent used in trade and credit transactions.'
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements of Harshvardhana Period:
The main sources of income were land taxes and revenue paid by the kings.
Soldiers were also sent by them when the emperor had to fight a war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The main sources of income were land taxes and revenue paid by the kings whose land had been conquered.
Soldiers were also sent by them when the emperor had to fight a war.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements based on social impacts during his period:
Hospitals and rest houses were built in good numbers to help the sick and poor people and travellers.
There was no purdah and sati system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
There was no purdah system, but sati was prevalent.
The government used to adequately support all public welfare causes and adopted measures to keep people happy.
Hospitals and rest houses were built in good numbers to help the sick and poor people and travellers.
The Nalanda University was patronised by the king and a fixed amount of funds were deposited with the university administrators to carry out the proper functioning of the university.
Ques: 4
Consider the following socio-economic statements:
1. The Harsha period experienced a sharp economic decline compared to the Gupta period.
2. King frequently presented land grants to Brahmans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. The institution of marriage was strict, and inter-caste marriages were not permitted.
2. The system of Swayamvara was declining, and women were not allowed to choose their husbands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The status of women in society was relatively good. The purdah system was non-existent, and women from noble families received an education. The institution of marriage was strict, and inter-caste marriages were not permitted. Even Marriages within the same caste were prohibited to certain degrees.
However, still there were many ill-practices and biases against women:
The ill-practice of Sati was Prevalent.
Remarriages of widows were not permitted, particularly in the Higher castes.
The dowry system has taken deep roots.
The system of Swayamvara was declining, and women were not allowed to choose their husbands.