Understanding the Gilda System in Ancient India

The video provides motivation for UPSC aspirants, introduces the Mission 300+ program for history optional, and explains the Gilda system in ancient India. It offers tips for writing effective answers, discusses historians' perspectives, and outlines the functions of guilds with examples. The video concludes with exam preparation advice.

What is the primary goal of the Gilda System as discussed in the introduction?

• To achieve economic development

• To clear the examination

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish political dominance

Which of the following was NOT a function of the Gilda System?

• Facilitating minimum support prices

• Acting as a trade union

• Providing technological advancements

• Serving as a religious institution

How did the Indian Gilda System differ from the European Gilda System?

• It was a political entity

• It was limited to cultural activities

• It had broader socio-economic functions

• It focused solely on trade

According to Romila Thapar, what is one of the preconditions for the rise of the Gilda System?

• Military support

• Centralized governance

• Localization of occupation

• Religious endorsement

What was a key feature of the Gilda System's organizational structure?

• Lack of leadership

• Single-person authority

• Absence of rules

• General Assembly and executive offices

What is the significance of mentioning historians in history optional answers?

• To avoid direct answers

• To confuse the reader

• To substantiate arguments

• To fill up space

Which of the following was a charitable function of the Gilda System?

• Establishing trade routes

• Funding religious wars

• Maintaining assembly halls and gardens

• Building military forts

What role did the Gilda System play in relation to the state?

• It challenged state decisions against public interest

• It was a part of the state machinery

• It was subservient to the state

• It ignored state policies

What is the recommended strategy for preparing for history optional exams?

• Focus on one topic per week

• Study only before exams

• Revise daily and practice regularly

• Ignore past questions

What is a benefit of practicing past questions for history optional exams?

• It helps in understanding question patterns

• It is unnecessary

• It reduces study time

• It guarantees a pass