26. The “Mints” during this period were responsible for:
a) Manufacturing coins
b) Minting textiles
c) Minting jewelry
d) Producing agricultural goods
27. The development of “Nanakshahi” and “Vikrami” calendars during this period reflects:
a) Religious influence
b) Administrative reforms
c) Agricultural practices
d) Cultural diversity
28. The “Vaishya” community in the Indian social structure was primarily associated with:
a) Priesthood and religious rituals
b) Ruling and administration
c) Trade and business
d) Farming and agriculture
29. The “Jajmani system” during this period was a form of:
a) Landownership
b) Caste-based labor organization
c) Taxation system
d) Political governance
30. The decline of the Gupta Empire led to the fragmentation of political power and the rise of regional kingdoms known as:
a) Mahajanapadas
b) Samantas
c) Princely states
d) Feudal estates
