Ancient Indian History | 30 Minute‐Test 1


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1.

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2 and 4
C.
3 and 4 only
D.
1, 3 and 4

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Avanti was not directly related to life of Buddha, so this needs to be opted out. We have read that Pasenadi (Prasenajit), king of Kosala, was the Buddha’s contemporary and is frequently mentioned in Pali texts. Kosala and Magadha were linked through matrimonial ties. Buddha wandered through the towns and villages in the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy. Gandhara is not directly associated with the life of Buddha. It was expansion of Maurya empire that Gandhara received much Buddhist influence, notably during the reign of Asoka.

2.

Which of the following is not a correct feature of Rig-Vedic economy?

A.
Primarily pastoral economy
B.
Cultivation of multiple cereals
C.
Abundance of wage earners
D.
Sedentary agriculture society

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Here are no evidences of wage earners in agriculture in Rig-Vedic Economy.

3.

Which of the following term is used for a “school” of learning and teaching the branches of Vedas?

A.
Shakha
B.
Charna
C.
Ratha
D.
Yajna

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Charana refers to the Guru-pupil lineage or school for teaching and learning of Vedas in ancient India.

4.

Who among the following is the author of oldest surviving Prakrit grammar Prākrita Prakāśa?

A.
Pingala
B.
Yaska
C.
Vararuchi
D.
Shaunaka

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The oldest surviving Prakrit grammar is Vararuchi’s Prākrita Prakāśa, whose date is debated.

5.

Hathigumpha inscription gives account of which of the following rulers?

A.
Asoka
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
C.
Kharvela
D.
Samudragupya

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Hathigumpha Inscription at Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar in Odisha was got inscribed by King Kharvela of Kalinga in 2nd century BC.

7.

Which of the following Greek Explorers is considered to have left the earliest account of India?

A.
Herodotus
B.
Ctesias
C.
Scylax
D.
Hippalus

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The earliest Greek Account of India was left by Scylax of Caryanda who was sent by Kind Darius-I of Persia to follow the course of river Indus and find out where it led. His original works are now lost.

8.

Nābhivarṣa is the historical name of which of the following countries?

A.
India
B.
Myanmar
C.
China
D.
Egypt

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

According to some historical sources, the term Nābhivarṣa was used for India prior to its name Bharatvarsa. The name is derived from King Nabhi, who was father of Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara in Jainism.

9.

Consider the following statements:
1. Andal was a woman Alvar whose compositions were widely sung.
2. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who adopted the path of extreme asceticim in order to attain her goal Which of the above statements is / are correct?

A.
Only 1
B.
Only 2
C.
Both 1 & 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.

10.

Which of the following ancient Indian Kings had appointed Dhamma Mahamattas?

A.
Asoka
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
C.
Kanishka
D.
Chandragupta-II

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Dhamma Mahamattas were special officers appointed by Ashoka to spread the message of Dhamma or his Dharma. The Dhamma Mahamattas were required to look after the welfare of the people of different religions and to enforce the rules regarding the sanctity of animal life.

11.

Which among the following Satkarni ruler recovered Malwa from the Shaka rulers?

A.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
B.
Satkarni I
C.
Hala
D.
Yajnsari Satkarni

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Yajnsari Satkarni (165-194 A.D.) recovered Malwa from the Shaka rulers.

12.

Which of the following inscription are related to Satavahana period?

A.
Nanaghat
B.
Nasik
C.
Paithan
D.
A & B

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Nasik and Nanaghat inscriptions are the major sources that gives detailed information about the Satavahana empire. The Nasik inscription was made by Gautami Balasari and Nanaghat inscription was issued by Naganika.

13.

Which of the following ruler of Satavahana Empire composed Gathasaptashati?

A.
Simuka
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Pulumayi
D.
Hala

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Gathasaptashati is composed by Savahana king Hala. It is a collection of poems in Maharashtri Prakrit. The theme of most of the poems is based on love.

14.

The rulers of which dynasty make land grants to Brahmanas?

A.
Maurya
B.
Sunga
C.
Satvahana
D.
Kanvas

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The rulers of Satvahanas dynasty were the first to make land grant to Brahamanas.

15.

As per Asoka’s inscriptions, which among the following place was declared tax free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable?

A.
Kushinagar
B.
Lumbini
C.
Kathmandu
D.
Sarnath

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

At the 20th anniversary of his enthronement, Asoka announced Lumbini as tax-free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable. Description of this fact is found in the inscriptions of Nigliva and Rumindei.

16.

Which among the following places have given the earliest evidence of agriculture in Indian subcontinent?

A.
Pratapgarh
B.
Mehrgarh
C.
Quetta
D.
Kalat

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The earliest evidence of Agriculture in Indian subcontinent is found at Mehrgarh, which is located in Baluchistan state of Pakistan.

17.

Which among the following Vakataka ruler performed all the seven sacrifices viz. Agnishtoma, Aptoryama, Ukthya, Shodasin, Atiratra, Vajapeya, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaskra and four Asvamedhas ?

A.
Rudrasena-I
B.
Pravarsena-I
C.
Prithvisena-I
D.
Narendrasena-I

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Vakataka ruler, Pravarsena-I, is said to have performed all the 7 sacrifices.viz .Agnishtoma, Aptoryama, Ukthya, Shodasin, Atiratra, Vajapeya, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaskra and four Asvamedhas.

18.

Who among the following was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara ?

A.
Nemi Natha
B.
Mahavira
C.
Parshvanath
D.
Malinath

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Parshvanath was the twenty third Jain Tirthankara. He was a Kshatriya and son of Ashvasena, King of Banaras (Varanasi).

19.

The Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of ___:

A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharavaveda

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of Yajurveda.

20.

Which among the following is the most unique feature of Dholavira site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A.
Its cities were horizontally divided in multiple parts
B.
Its cities were unevenly divided
C.
Its cities were divided into 3 parts
D.
None of these

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The most unique features of Dholavira, an Indus valley site in Gujarat, is its division. While other Indus Valley sites were divided into two parts viz. Citadel and Lower Town, Dholavira was divided into three divisions.

21.

The reign of which of the following reigns was known as golden age for Mathura school of art?

A.
Indo-Greeks
B.
Sakas
C.
Kushanas
D.
Gupta

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The period of Kushana King Kanishka, Huviska and Vasudeva is considered to be golden age for Mathura school of art. The theme of Mathura school of art may vary from Buddhist to Brahmanical to sometimes secular. The more stress is given to the inner beauty and facial emotions rather than bodily gesture. The sculptures were made on White-spotted red stones.

22.

Who was the first Saka king in India?

A.
Moga
B.
Rudradaman
C.
Azes
D.
Ghatotkacha

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

An Indo-Scythian king, Moga (or Maues) was the first Saka king in India who established Saka power in Gandhara and extended supremacy over north-western India.

23.

The governors called Strategos were introduced by __?

A.
Sakas
B.
Indo-Greeks
C.
Kushanas
D.
Bactrians

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Indo-greeks introduced practice of military governorship. The governors were called Strategos.

24.

Which Greek King of Bactria invaded India about 190 B.C.?

A.
Demetrius
B.
Alexander
C.
Seleucus Nicator
D.
Menander

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Demetrius,the king of Bactria invaded India about 190 B.C. And conquered a considerable part of the Mauryan Empire in the north-west.

25.

The conversation between Nagasena and Menander-I related to Buddhism is recorded in which book?

A.
Milindapanho
B.
Panhomenanda
C.
Nagapanho
D.
Menandapanho

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Before becoming a Buddhist, Menander (an Indo-Greek king) asked Nagasena many questions relating to Buddhism.These questions and Nagasena’s answers are recorded in a form of book known as ‘Milindapanho (or The Questions of Milinda).

26.

Which Buddhist monk converted Milinda (Indo-Greek king) to Buddhism?

A.
Nagasena
B.
Gautam Budha
C.
Shakyamuni
D.
Mahadharmaraksita

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Indo-Greek king, Milinda (or Menander I ) was converted to Buddhism by Nagasena (or Nagarjuna), a Buddhist monk and philospher. Before becoming a Buddhist, Menander asked Nagasena many questions relating to Buddhism.These questions and Nagasena’s answers are recorded in a form of book known as ‘Milindapanho (or The Questions of Milinda).

27.

Menander I, the famous Indo-Greek ruler set up his capital at which place?

A.
Sialkot
B.
Pathankot
C.
Rajkot
D.
Sialdah

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The famous Indo-Greek, Menander I (165/155–130 BCE) set up his capital at Sakala or Sialkot.

28.

Which Greek ambassador set up a pillar in honour of Vishnu?

A.
Megasthenes
B.
Heliodoros
C.
Theodorus
D.
Plato

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Greek ambassador Heliodoros set up a pillar in honour of Vishnu (Vasudev) at Vidisha. He was sent to the court of Sunga King, Bhagbhadra by the Greek King of Taxila, Antialkidas.

29.

Who were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins attributed to the Kings?

A.
Sungas
B.
Kanvas
C.
Indo Greeks
D.
Sakas

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Indo-Greeks were the first rulers in India to issue coins which can definitely be attributed to the kings. They were the first to issue gold coins in India.

30.

The famous book ‘Brihat Katha’ was written by__?

A.
Gunadhya
B.
Sarva Varman
C.
Panini
D.
Radhagupt

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The famous book ‘Brihat Katha’ was written by Gunadhya, who was the great scholar in the court of Satvahana King Hala.

31.

The rulers of which among the following dynasties adopted the title Devaputra ?

A.
Maurya
B.
Sunga
C.
Kushana
D.
Saka-Kshatrapa

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Kushanas Empire: Kanishka (100 – 126 AD), a prominent ruler of the Kushan Dynasty who achieved remarkable milestones in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. His descendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods.

32.

The Mahasamghika School arose at which among the following places?

A.
Bodha Gaya
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Sravasti
D.
Vaisali

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Also known as Mahasamghika, Mahasanghika, or Mahasanghika. »Great monastic community. »One of first schools of Nikaya Buddhism »Result of (the first schism at) the Second Council at Vaishali where they were outvoted and seceded. »The teachings of this school concerning the nature of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

33.

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

A.
Sakiyas →Kapilvastu
B.
Koliyas→Ramagrama
C.
Kalamas →Allakappa
D.
Mallas →Kusinagara

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Sakiyas of Kapilavastu : A republican clan with the capital at Kapilavattu, was a vassal of King Prasenjit of Kosala It was a great center of Buddhism. Koliyas, a republican clan had 2 chief settlements in Ramagama and Devadaha. Buddha was related to the Koliyans through his mother and wife. After the demise of the Buddha, the Koliyans obtained a share of his relics and erected a stupa over it. Mallas had 2 confederacies; one at Kusinara and the other at Pava Kusinara was famous as it was the site of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana. Malla Roja initially opposed Buddhism, later accepted him after he heard the Buddha’s discourses. Bulis of Allakappa, Moriyas of Pipphalivana and Kalamas of Kesaputta. They were followers of the Buddha.All are related to Gautam Bhudha and Kautilya also mention many self governing clans in which these exist.

34.

Who among the following laid down for punishment for a person becoming mendicant without making adequate provision for dependent wife and children?

A.
Manu
B.
Yajnavalkya
C.
Kautilya
D.
Narada

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Chanakya : He is also known by Vishnugupta, Kautilya,was born around 350 BC and is known for his being the chief architect of Mauryan Empire and writing the pioneering work in the Economics and Political Science that is Arthashstra. He is known as Indian Machiavelli in the western world.

35.

With which among the following places, the twenty third Jain Tirthankara was associated?

A.
Vaishali
B.
Kausambi
C.
Varanasi
D.
Sravasti

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Tirthankar Parshvanath was the son of king Ashvasena and queen Vama of Varanasi. He achieved Nirvana on the Sammet Sikhar. He lived in Varanasi around 800 BC. Parsvanatha is the 23rd Jain Tirthankar.

36.

Which of the following Upanishads is written in prose

A.
Isa
B.
Katha
C.
Brihadaranyaka
D.
Svetasvatara

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Brihadaranyaka will be correct answer of this question .

37.

Who among the following were teachers of Gautama Buddha before his enlightenment ?
1. Alara Kalama
2. Udraka Ramputra
3. Makkhali Gosala
4. Nigantha Nataputta
Indicate your answer from the codes given below.

A.
1 and 4
B.
1 and 3
C.
2 and 3
D.
1 and 2

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

i.At ‘Vaishali’, Alara Kalama (Sankhya philosopher) taught the techniques of meditation and the teaching of Upanishads to Gautam Buddha. Ii.At ‘Rajgriha’, Udraka Ramputra taught him to achieve the highest level of meditation. Iii.At last ,at the age of 35,Gautam Bhudha attained nirvana at ‘Bodh gaya ‘in Bihar.

38.

Which among the following is an extant Shaka of the Rigveda Samhita?

A.
Saunaka
B.
Ashvalayan
C.
Shakala
D.
Sankhayana

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Rigveda is the oldest Veda .In it,only two shakas of the Rig-Veda, Shakala sakha and Baskala shaka, remain alive out of the 21 which existed at one time.

39.

In the Junagarh inscription, which among the following Saka ruler achievements are highlighted?

A.
Moga
B.
Azes
C.
Rudraraman
D.
Nahapana

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The military achievements, territories and many personal qualities of Rudraraman are highlighted in the famous Junagadh inscription, written in 150 AD. It is the first major inscription to be written in sanskrit.

40.

During the reign of which Kushana king, the Fourth Buddhist Council was held?

A.
Kanishka
B.
Huvishka
C.
Vasudeva
D.
Vasishka

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD during the reign of Kushan king Kanishka. It was held under the Presidentship of Vasumitra to compose commentaries on the Tripitika.

41.

The title “Paramasaugata” was adopted by ___?

A.
Bhaskar Varman
B.
Shashanka
C.
Rajya Vardhana
D.
Harsha

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Rajyavardhana has been mentioned as Parama- Saugata in Harsha’s Madhuvana and Banskhera inscriptions.

42.

Garuda was adopted as dynastic emblem after the imperial Guptas by ___?

A.
Rashtrakutas
B.
Western Chalukyas
C.
Shilaharas
D.
Chedis

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Rashtrakutas adopted “Garuda”as dynastic emblem after the imperial Guptas.

43.

Who among the following was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins ?

A.
Satkarni I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Vasishthiputra Pulumavi
D.
Yajna Satakarni

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Satavahana dynasty ruled from Pune in Maharastra to Coastal Andhra Pradesh in the 2nd century BC onwards.The coins issued by Satavahanas had Bilingual legends. The name of the Kings was mentioned in Prakrit as well as some south Indian Language. Satavahana Kings promoted Buddhism. Satkarni I was the first Satavahana King to introduce the Ruler’s head on the coins.

45.

Who among the following was the ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta ?

A.
Hastivarman
B.
Mantaraja
C.
Nilaraja
D.
Vishnugopa

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

King Vishnugopa (Pallava dynasty ) of Kanchi is mentioned in the list of rulers of the South defeated by Samudra Gupta. It is mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudra Gupta.

46.

Who among the following is known to have performed four Asvamedha sacrifices ?

A.
Pushyamitra Sunga
B.
Pravarasena I
C.
Samudragupta
D.
Nandivarman Pallavamalla

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Vakataka Dynasty : 3rd Century -5th Century AD. They were the most important after the fall of Satavahanas and before the rise of Chalukyas and they ruled in Modern Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.power They were contemporary of Guptas.The dynasty was founded by Vindhyashakti. Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire.He performed four Asvamedha Yajnas.

47.

In which of the following inscriptions Ashoka made his famous declaration, “All men are my children”?

A.
Minor Rock Edict (Ahraura)
B.
Pillar Edict VII
C.
Lumbini Pillar Edict
D.
Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Separate Edicts: They were found at sites in Kalinga »Separate Edict I : Asoka declared all people are my sons »Separate Edict II: proclamation of edicts even to a single person.

48.

The beneficiaries of Asoka’s donations in the region of Barabar Hill were__?

A.
Buddhists
B.
Ajivikas
C.
Svetambar Jains
D.
Digambar Jains

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Edicts of Asoka are a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Asoka. The one of the Edict of Asoka is “Barbara cave Inscription : giving away the Barbara cave to Ajivika sect. Dasharataha is known to have gifted the Nagarjuni hills to Ajivikas.

49.

Who identified “Sandrokottus” of the Greco-Roman literature with Chandragupta Maurya?

A.
D. R. Bhandarkar
B.
Alexander Cunningham
C.
R. P. Chanda
D.
William Jones

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

i.Maurya Empire was the first and one of the greatest empire to be established in Indian history by Chandragupta Maurya. Ii.He dethronged the last Nanda ruler Dhananand and occupied Patliputra in 322 BC with the help of Kautilya(Chankya). Iii.In 305 BC ,he defeated Selecus Nikator ,who was one of the generals of Alexander The Great (Greek ruler). Iv.He is also well-known in the Greek texts as – Sandro Kottus, Androcottus, Sandokyptos.

50.

Rulers of which of the following dynasties maintained diplomatic relations with distant countries such as Syria in the West ?

A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Pallava
D.
Chola

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Mauryan Emperor Bindusara had friendly relations with the Greek King Antiochos-I of Syria. Deimachos was a Syrian Ambassador who came in the court of Bindusara. »Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great: In his rock edict 13th mentions the names of 5 Hellenic kings– Antiochus II of Syria, Ptolemy II of Egypt, Antigonus of Messedonia, Magas of Syrina, Alexander of Epirus .He sent missionaries to all of them. »This shows that Mauryan dynasty maintained the diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the West.

51.

Which one is the longest epic of the world?

A.
Ramayana
B.
Ramcharitmanas
C.
Mahabharata
D.
Hanuman Chalisa

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Mahabharata by Ved vyas is the longest epic of the world consists of 1,00,000 shlokas.

52.

The Boghazkoi inscription was discovered in __?

A.
India
B.
Iran
C.
Syria
D.
Turkey

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Homeland of Aryans : one of the inscription proves that the Aryans are from Central Asia is Boghazkoi (Asia Minor ,Turkey ) Inscription.

53.

The Aryans dedicated whole of a separate Mandala in Rig-Veda for the hymns dedicated to __?

A.
Agni
B.
Varuna
C.
Indra
D.
Soma

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Soma & Haoma : (It is the 9th Mandal of Rigveda which contains 114 hymns ) The fermented juice of the plant called Soma appears to have been the only intoxicating drink used in Vedic times. So much were the ancient Aryans addicted to this drink, that Soma was soon worshipped as a deity both in India and in Iran (under the name Haoma in the latter country), and we find one entire Mandala, or Book, of the Rig-Veda, dedicated to this deity.

54.

Emperor Akbar conferred the title of Jagatguru upon which among the following Jaina Philosophers?

A.
Anandasagar Suri
B.
Vijaykanak Suri
C.
Hira vijay Suri
D.
Vijay Shantichandra Suri

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

1526–1595 C.E: Muni Hiravijayji Suri was the supreme pontiff of Tapa Gachcha order of Jain Svetambara tradition. He is famous for propounding the Jain philosophy to Emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism. Akbar was so impressed with Hiravijaya Suri that he bestowed on him the title of Jagatguru . Akbar almost denounced meat eating and almost turned to vegetarianism due to inspiration from him.

55.

Which among the following village was the site of the Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowned educational centre of Pala period?

A.
Antichak
B.
Aphasad
C.
Basarh
D.
Chandimau

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Antichak – Excavated site Vikramshila Vikramashila was founded by Pala King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. [It was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji ]

56.

In context with the Mahayana Buddhism faith, the future Buddha is ___?

A.
Krakuchanda
B.
Amitabha
C.
Maitreya
D.
Kanak Muni

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Maitreya is a future Buddha. . According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor of the historic Sakyamuni Buddha, who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma.

57.

Which among the following two dynasties of the Northern India confronted with the Rashtrakutas?

A.
The Pratiharas and the Paramaras
B.
The Palas and the Chandelas
C.
The Pratiharas and the Palas
D.
The Chalukyas and the Chahamanas

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

North Indian Dynasties : Towards the close of the 8th century AD, there were three great powers in India – the Palas in the east, the Gurjar- Pratiharas in the north and the Rashtrakutas in the deccan. The tripartite struggle for the supremacy among the Palas, Partiharas and the Rashtrakutas was the desire to possess the city of Kannauj ,which was then a symbol of sovereignty.

58.

The rulers of which among the following dynasties called themselves “Brahma-Kshatriay”?

A.
Palas
B.
Senas
C.
Pratiharas
D.
Chahamanas

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Senas Dynasty : The dynasty’s founder was Hemanta Sen. It was a Hindu dynasty that ruled from Bengal through the 11th and 12th centuries.

59.

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

A.
Nagananda Harsha
B.
Mudrarakshasa Visakhadatta
C.
Mrichchhakatika Sudraka
D.
Ratnavali Rajasekhara

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Mricchakatika, is a ten-act Sanskrit drama written by Sudraka. »Nagananda is one of the best Sanskrit dramas in five acts dealing with the popular story of Jimutavahana’s self-sacrifice to save the Nagas, written by king Harsha(Vardhana Dynasty). »The Mudrarakshasa (“The Signet of the Minister”) is a historical play in Sanskrit by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in Northern India. »Ratnavali is a Sanskrit drama about a beautiful princess named Ratnavali, and a great king named Udayana,written by Indian emperor Harsha(Vardhana dynasty).

60.

Parnadatta was appointed the Provincial Governor of Saurashtra by __?

A.
Chandragupta Maurya
B.
Rudradaman
C.
Chandragupta II
D.
Skandagupta

Your Answer: Option (Not Answered)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Skandgupta’s Junagarh Inscription: It states that Skandagupta appointed Parnadatta as goptri (governor) of Surashtra (Saurashtra).


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