66. The growth of the “Chalukya Empire” during this period was primarily based on the control of:
a) Silk trade
b) Spice trade
c) Iron ore mines
d) Salt production
Answer: a) Silk trade
67. The “Transeurasian trade” during this period connected India with which region?
a) Europe
b) East Asia
c) Africa
d) Southeast Asia
Answer: b) East Asia
68. The “Brahmadeya grants” were land grants given to:
a) Brahmins
b) Farmers
c) Merchants
d) Soldiers
Answer: a) Brahmins
69. The development of “Naval power” during this period was most prominent in which Indian kingdom?
a) Chola kingdom
b) Pallava kingdom
c) Rashtrakuta kingdom
d) Pala dynasty
Answer: a) Chola kingdom
70. The “Salt trade” during this period was significant in the regions of:
a) Rajasthan and Gujarat
b) Bengal and Odisha
c) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
d) Maharashtra and Karnataka
Answer: a) Rajasthan and Gujarat