41. The growth of trade and commerce during this period was supported by the use of:
a) Paper currency
b) Gold and silver coins
c) Barter system
d) Cowrie shells
42. The system of “jajmani” was based on:
a) Caste-based division of labor
b) Guild-based production
c) State-controlled trade
d) Capitalist economic principles
43. The “silk industry” flourished in which region during this period?
a) Bengal
b) Gujarat
c) Kashmir
d) Rajasthan
44. The growth of agriculture during this period was supported by the cultivation of:
a) Rice and wheat
b) Millets and pulses
c) Cotton and jute
d) Sugarcane and spices
45. The establishment of “mathas” (monastic institutions) was associated with the promotion of:
a) Education and learning
b) Agriculture and farming
c) Trade and commerce
d) Religious rituals and ceremonies
