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DecomPosiTion AlgoriThmic Thinking
7. A historian wants to analyse why the 9. Which sequence best explains the

Satavahanas became a major economic fragmentation of the Mauryan Empire and
power. Which combination of factors should rise of new kingdoms?
be prioritised first for analysis? (a) Strong rulers → expansion → unity

(a) Religion, temples, rituals, donations → decline
(b) Assassination of last ruler →
(b) Agriculture, trade networks, weakening of central power →
taxation systems, geographical independence of small states →
advantage
rise of regional kingdoms
(c) Warfare, invasions, decline, (c) Trade expansion → cultural growth
conflicts
→ empire collapse
(d) Literature, poetry, inscriptions,
language (d) Religious conflicts → invasions →
formation of Mauryas
8. Which sequence correctly decomposes the
10. If control over trade routes declined, what
importance of Naneghat inscriptions?
would be the most likely outcome for the

(a) Cave → decoration → tourism → Satavahanas?
decline
(a) Increased revenue and power.
(b) Trade route → toll collection →
records → historical evidence (b) Strengthened central authority.
(c) Religion → temples → destruction (c) Economic decline leading to
→ loss
weakening of the empire.
(d) Coins → trade → invasion →
collapse (d) Expansion into new territories.

Four rulers — Puṣhyamitra, Gautamīputra, Khāravela, and Kaṇiṣhka — are each
linked to one of the following:
Vedic Rituals, Maritime Trade, Religious Tolerance, Silk Route Trade.

• Puṣhyamitra is not linked to any trade.
• Gautamīputra is linked to Maritime Trade.
• Khāravela is linked to Religious Tolerance.

• Kaṇiṣhka is linked to Silk Route Trade.
Who is associated with Vedic Rituals?

(a) Puṣhyamitra (b) Gautamīputra

(c) Khāravela (d) Kaṇiṣhka

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