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What is the literal meaning of the Sanskrit term 'itihasa' used to describe the Mahabharata?

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Which of the following systems of tracing descent was emphasized in the Mahabharata?

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According to the Purusha Sukta hymn from the Rigveda, which varna was said to have originated from the mouth of the primeval man?

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What was the term used for the gift of a daughter in marriage?

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Which of the following were recognized occupations for Brahmanas according to the Dharmasutras? (Select all correct answers)

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Study and teach the Vedas, Perform sacrifices, Give and receive gifts

According to the Dharmasutras, Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas, perform sacrifices and get sacrifices performed, and give and receive gifts. Warfare was assigned to Kshatriyas, while trade was for Vaishyas.

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Which of the following rules were associated with the gotra system? (Select all correct answers)

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Women adopted their husband's gotra after marriage, Members of the same gotra could not marry, Gotra names were derived from Vedic seers

The gotra system had two main rules: women were expected to give up their father's gotra and adopt their husband's gotra after marriage, and members of the same gotra could not marry. Each gotra was named after a Vedic seer.

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The Satavahana rulers were identified through which naming system?

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Metronymics (mother's name)

Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics - names derived from their mothers. Examples include Gotami-puta (son of Gotami) and Vasathi-puta (son of Vasathi), showing the importance of mothers in their naming system.

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What was stridhana in ancient Indian society?

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A woman's personal wealth

Stridhana literally means 'a woman's wealth' and referred to gifts that women received on the occasion of their marriage. This could be inherited by their children without the husband having any claim on it.

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Key topics in Kinship, Caste and Class (Early Societies) (c. 600 BCE-600 CE) include The Mahabharata as a historical source, Kinship, patriliny, and marriage, Gotra, Satavahanas, and kinship rules, Varna, jati, and social hierarchy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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