Model Test Paper 1

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

Explanation — The main reason for the decline of the Egyptian Civilisation was foreign invasions and internal revolts which weakened the civilisation.

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the Pharoah

Reason — As the Egyptians believed that their kings or Pharoah were the descendents of Gods, the Pharoah was not only the head of the state, but also God's representative on Earth.

Orisis

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Nobles

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

Explanation — The Chinese script has no alphabets and each word or phrase had a separate symbol. This script was difficult to learn. Therefore, education was restricted to the priveleged groups.

Angas

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

Explanation — Prakrit was the language of the masses. Since Mahavira preached in Prakrit, common people could understand and follow his teachings.

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1. The given picture depicts the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro. It is a large rectangular structure resembling a swimming pool with galleries and dressing rooms at the side. It is located west of the river Indus in the Larkhana district of Sind.

2. Baked bricks were used to make the buildings in the picture.

3. The Harappan cities were very well-planned due to the following reasons:

   1. Grid-pattern Layout — As seen in the picture, the main roads ran parallel to each other. Smaller streets intersected the main roads at right angles. The entire city was divided into rectangular blocks or grids. The corners of the roads were rounded off for easy movement of carts. This shows advanced knowledge of urban planning and civil engineering.
   2. Well-planned Drainage System — Every house was connected to the main drainage line. Drains were covered and cleaned regularly. This shows a high level of civic sense and concern for hygiene.