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DecomPosiTion AlgoriThmic Thinking
6. Choose the option which best breaks down 8. Which sequence best explains the
how a ruler maintains effective control over transformation of a kingdom into an empire?
distant regions in a large empire? (a) Trade decline → weak army →
empire formation
(a) Establishing communication (b) Strong army → conquest of

networks, appointing officials, territories → tribute system →
centralized rule
collecting information, and (c) Cultural growth → decline
enforcing laws. in administration → empire
formation
(b) Building palaces, organising
(d) Weak rulers → expansion →
festivals, and attracting people to stability
gain control. 9. If communication networks were absent,

(c) Encouraging art, constructing which outcome is MOST likely?
temples, and gaining respect to (a) Faster expansion.
expand territory.
(d) Increasing population, reducing (b) Stronger unity.
taxes, and avoiding wars to gain (c) Difficulty in administration and
power. control of distant regions.
(d) Increase in trade.
7. Which sequence correctly decomposes the
10. Which algorithm best explains
role of trade in strengthening an empire?
Chandragupta Maurya’s rise to power?
(a) Trade → isolation → decline
(a) Weak army → defeat → empire
(b) Trade → wealth generation → tax
(b) Training under Kautilya’s guidance
collection → stronger army and
→ defeat of Nandas → expansion
administration
of empire
(c) Trade → religion → wars (c) Trade → decline → rise
(d) Trade → population decrease (d) Religion → expansion

Four regions—I, II, III, and IV—are part of an empire. Each is known for one feature:

army, trade, administration, or resources.
• Region IV is known for resources.

• Region II is not related to trade or resources.
• Region III is not related to army or administration.

• The region known for army developed before administration.
Which region is known for a strong army?

(a) Region I (b) Region IV

(c) Region III (d) Region II

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