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[#106] The two popular assemblies which seem to have formed an essential feature of the government during the Age of Rig Veda are:
Correct Answer

(B) Sabha and Samiti

Explanation

Solution: Sabha: Sabha was the assembly in early Rig-Vedic and the assembly hall in later Rig-Vedic period. Women who attended this assembly were known as Sabhavati. It was a kin based assembly. Samiti: Samiti was a folk assembly in which people of the tribe gathered for transacting tribal business. It discussed philosophical issues and was concerned with religious ceremonies and prayers.

[#107] During the Age of Rig Veda, the grains are collectively called:
Correct Answer

(D) Yava and Dhanya

Explanation

Solution: During the Age of Rig Veda, the grains are collectively called Yava and Dhanya.

[#108] The Second Anglo- Maysore War took place between :
Correct Answer

(A) 1780-84 A.D.

Explanation

Solution: The Second Anglo-Mysore War took place between 1780-84 A.D.

[#109] Which period is referred as the Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India?
Correct Answer

(A) Gupta Period

Explanation

Solution: Gupta Period (319 A.D.-540 A.D.) is referred as the Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India.

[#110] The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja was :
Correct Answer

(A) Chandragupta I

Explanation

Solution: The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja was Chandragupta I (319 – 334 A.D.).