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Question 1

1.The home of Gargi, Maitrey and Kapila was at (A) Vidisha (B) Ujjain (C) Pataliputra (D) Mithila

Answer 1

(D) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 1997] Exp: Gargi, Maitrey and Kapila all were great philosophers of Vedic Age. They all belonged to Mithila (present-Bihar).

Question 2

2.Which of the following Vedas provides information about the civilization of the Early Vedic Age? (A) Rig-veda (B) Yajur-veda (C) Atharva-veda (D) Sama-veda

Answer 2

(A) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: Rigveda is the oldest of four Vedas. It is a collection of thousands of hymns (mantras).

Question 3

3.The most important text of vedic mathematics is: (A) Satapatha Brahman (B) Atharva Veda (C) Sulva Sutras (D) Chhandogya Upanishad

Answer 3

(C) Exp: The sulva Sutras are the part of Shrauta sutras. It contains geometry related to the altar construction. Major sulva sutras are: Baudhyana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.

Question 4

4.Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practised by the Aryans? (A) Pottery (B) Jewellery (C) Carpentry (D) Blacksmith

Answer 4

(D) [SSC CPO SI 2003] Exp: Iron metal was not known to Aryans who belonged to Vedic Age. The people of post - Vedic age used Iron.

Question 5

“5.The words ““Satyameva Jayate”” in the State Emblem of India were taken from- (A) Upanishads (B) Sama Veda (C) Rig Veda (D) Ramayana”

Answer 5

“(A) [SSC CPO SI 2003] Exp: The words ““Satyameva Jayate”” were taken from Mundka - Upanishad.”

Question 6

“6.Who is hailed as the ““God of Medicine”” by the practitioners of Ayurveda? (A) Susruta (B) Chyavana (C) Dhanwantari (D) Charaka”

Answer 6

(C) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2005] Exp: 1. Dhanwantari was believed as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. 2. He was the physician of the Vedic Gods. 3. He wrote ‘Dhanvantari Nighantu’-the oldest medical glossaries in the world. 4. He is also known as God of Medicine.

Question 7

7.The word ‘Veda’ means- (A) Knowledge (B) Wisdom (C) Skill (D) Power

Answer 7

“(A) [SSC Tax Asst. (IncomeTax) 2007] Exp: Veda means ““knowledge””. These were composed by Aryans in Vedic Age. There are four Vedas-Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Yajurveda and Samaveda.”

Question 8

8.Which metal was first used by the Vedic people? (A) Silver (B) Gold (C) Iron (D) Copper

Answer 8

(D) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax) 2007] Exp: Copper was first metal used by the vedic people

Question 9

9.The caste system of India was created for: (A) Immobility of labour (B) Recognization of the dignity of labour (C) Economic uplift (D) Occupational division of labour

Answer 9

(D) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: The cast system in vedic period was occupational division of labour but in post vedic on the behalf of the birth.

Question 10

10.The origins of Indian music could be traced to (A) Rigvedic Samhita (B) Yajurvedic Samhita (C) Samavedic Samhita (D) Atharvavedic Samhita

Answer 10

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Samaveda (Song knowledge) is a collection (samhita) of hymns taken from sakala sakha of Rigveda. These verses were sung by Udgatar priests at sacrifices. The Indian Classical music has one of its root in Samveda.

Question 11

11.The crop which was not known to Vedic people is (A) Barley (B) Wheat (C) Rice (D) Tobacco

Answer 11

(D)Exp: Wheat, Barley and Rice were the major food grains consumed of Vedic People.

Question 12

12. The staple food of the Vedic Aryans was (A) Barley and rice (B) Milk and its products (C) Rice and pulses (D) Vegetables and fruits

Answer 12

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: The staple food of the vedic Aryans was milk and its products

Question 13

12.The tax which the kings used to collect from the people in the Vedic period was called - (A) Bali (B) Vidatha (C) Varman (D) Kara

Answer 13

(A) [SSC DEO 2008] Exp: In Vedic age the king used to collect Bali from the people which is an offering made to king or God. It was voluntarily paid in Rig-Vedic Period but later it was made compulsory.

Question 14

13.Which one of the following stages of the life of man in Aryan Society, in ascending order of age, is correct? (A) Brahmacharya - Grihashta-Vanaprastha - Sanyasa (B) Grihastha-Brahmacharya-Vanaprashta- Sanyasa (C) Brahmacharya-Vanprastha-Sanyasa- Grihastha (D) G r i h a s t h a - S a n y a s a - V a n a p r a s t h a - Brahmacharya

Answer 14

(A) [SSC DEO 2009] Exp: Ashram system of Vedic period were the four stages of life. The four Ashramas are: (i) Brahmacharya (Student life) (ii) Grihastha (family life) (iii)Vanaprastha (Retired life) (iv) Sanyasa (life of renunciation)

Question 15

14.The Rig-Vedic Aryans were a pastoral people is born out by the fact that- (A) There are many references to the cow in the Rig-Veda (B) Most of the wars were fought for the sake of cows. (C) Gifts made to priests were usually cows (D) All of the above

Answer 15

(D) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: The economy of Rig. Vedic Aryan was dependent on pastoralism and agriculture. Cattle was as the measure of wealth. The wealthy man was called Gomat. They used the term ‘Aghanya’ for cow which means not to be killed.

Question 16

15.The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans because (A) They used elephants on a large scale (B) They were taller and stronger (C) They were from an advanced urban culture (D) They used chariots driven by horses

Answer 16

(D) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: The success of Aryans over pre- Aryans can be attributed to the fact that the former had more advanced Bronze and Iron tools, ox-carts and horse carts with light spoked wheels.

Question 17

16.Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga? (A) Patanjali (B) Banabhatta (C) Atreya (D) Vrudukanta

Answer 17

(A) [SSC CISF Cont. GD 2011] Exp: Patanjali was pioneer of yoga. He wrote ‘Yoga sutras’ collection of 196 sutras which are the foundational texts of Raja Yoga.

Question 18

17.Who among the following was not a physician? (A) Sushruta (B) Charaka (C) Charvaka (D) Dhanvantari

Answer 18

(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Charvaka (originally known as Lokayata was an ancient school of philosophy and Indian materialism it rejected the notion karma, moksha and the authority of the vedas.

Question 19

18.The first grammarian of the Sanskrit language was (A) Kalhana (B) Maitreyi (C) Kalidasa (D) Panini

Answer 19

(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Panini was the first grammarian of the Sanskrit language. He wrote ASHTADHYAYI.

Question 20

19.Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae? (A) Sama Veda (B) Rig Veda (C) Yajur Veda (D) Atharva Veda

Answer 20

(C) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: The Yajur Veda is a ritual veda. Yajur Veda means knowledge of sacrifice of sacrificial texts and formulas.

Question 21

20.Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to: (A) Economics (B) Politics (C) Law (D) Arts

Answer 21

(C) [SSC CGL 2012] Exp: Manusmriti (Manav Dharmasastra) was an ancient Indian legal text. It is the most important Hindu Law Book. It was used to lay foundation of Hindu Law and first prudence of ancient Indian scanty.

Question 22

21.Name the temple in Combodia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted- (A) Borobudur (B) Kailashnath (C) Angkor Wat (D) Brihadeshwara

Answer 22

(C) [SSC FCI Asst. 2012] Exp: The Angkor Wat temple (Combodia) have scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is UNESCO world of heritage site. Primary deity of this temple is Vishnu.

Question 23

22.The term ‘Upanishad’ Literally implies- (A) Knowledge (B) Wisdom (C) Sitting near (D) Recitation

Answer 23

(C) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & 2014] Exp: The term ‘Upanishad’ means to sit near. It is used in context of disciples sitting near their guru.

Question 24

23.The Sage who is said to have Aryanised South India, was- (A) Yagnavalkya (B) Vashistha (C) Agastya (D) Vishwamitra

Answer 24

(C) [[SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & 2014] Exp: Agastya was the first to write grammar of Tamil language. He spread the Aryan culture and literature in South India.

Question 25

24.The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas? (A) Rigveda (B) Samaveda (C) Yajurveda (D) Atharvaveda

Answer 25

(B) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & 2014] Exp: The origin of Indian music can be traced to Samaveda.

Question 26

25.The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Bengal (C) Sapta Sindhu (D) Delhi

Answer 26

(C) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: The earliest settlements of Aryan tribes were at ‘Sapta-Sindhu’ (land of seven, sacred).

Question 27

“26.Who compiled the tales of ““The Panchatantra””? (A) Valmiki (B) Veda Vyasa (C) Vishnu Sharma (D) Tulsidas”

Answer 27

“(C) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: ““The Panchatantra”” was written by Vishnu Sharma.”

Question 28

27.The first to invade India were the- (A) Aryans (B) Greeks (C) Persians (D) Arabs

Answer 28

(A) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Aryans are believed to first invade India, during the time of Indus valley civilization.

Question 29

28.Find the odd one: (A) Samveda (B) Yajurveda (C) Vishnu Purana (D) Rigveda

Answer 29

(C) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: The four Vedas are Rigveda, Samaveda, Atharva veda and Yajur Veda. Vishnupurana - is one of the eighteen puranas written by sage Veda Vyasa.

Question 30

29.The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as- (A) Rigveda (B) Yajurveda (C) Samaveda (D) Atharvaveda

Answer 30

(B) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Yajurveda deals with the rituals.

Question 31

30.From where the famous ‘Gayatri Mantra’ has been taken? (A) Yajurveda (B) Atharva Veda (C) Rig Veda (D) Sama Veda

Answer 31

(C) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: ‘Gayatri Mantra’ is taken from 3rd mandal of Rig Veda, it aslo known as Savitri mantra (dedicated to Savitr, the Sun deity)

Question 32

31.Recognize the medicinal trio of ancient India from the following options- (A) Charaka, Sushruta, and Bharata (B) Charak, Sushruta and Patanjali (C) Charak, Sushruta, and Banabhatta (D) Charak, Vatsyayana, and Banabhatta.

Answer 32

(B) [SSC C.P.O 2012] Exp: The great medical trio of ancient India is Charak Sushruta and Patanjali.

Question 33

32.The Upanishads are the _______. (A) Great Epics (B) Story Books (C) Source of Hindu Philosophy (D) Law Books

Answer 33

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Upanishads are collection of text, of spiritual and philosophical learning of Hinduism, written in Sanskrit language. These are also known as ‘Vedanta’. There are 108 Upanishads, out of which 11 are predominant, these are called ‘Mokhya Upanishads’.

Question 34

33.Who was the eldest brother among the Pandavas?(A) Yudhishthira (B) Bhima (C) Sahadeva (D) Nakula

Answer 34

(A) Exp: Yudhishthira was the eldest brother among the Pandavas (Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva)

Question 35

.1. Which area of India was known as Avantika in ancient times? (A) Avadh (B) Ruhelkhand (C) Bundelkhand (D) Malwa

Answer 35

(D) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 1997] Exp: • Avanti was one of the 16 Mahajanapadas. • It was located at present day Malwa. • It was divided into two parts by Vindhyas • Northern Part with its capital Ujjaiyini • Southern part with its capital Mahismati

Question 36

2.The ‘Ajivikas’ were- (A) Sect contemporary to the Buddha (B) Breakaway branch of the Buddhists (C) Sect founded by Charvaka (D) Sect founded by Shankaracharya

Answer 36

(A) [SSC Tax Asst. (Income Tax) 2004] Exp: • The Ajivika were the Indian sect of naked wandering ascetics who were heterodox Hindus. • They belonged to Mahajanpadas period. • They became prominent during reign of Mauryan emperor Bindusara.

Question 37

3.Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne? (A) Ashoka (B) Ajatshatru (C) Kanishka (D) Simukha

Answer 37

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Bimbisara was the first ruler of Haryanka dynasty of the Magadha (Capital-Rajgriha). His son Ajatshatru imprisoned him and killed him to ascend the throne.

Question 38

4.Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite bank of which river? (A) Ravi (B) Jhelum (C) Sutlej (D) Chenab

Answer 38

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus of the Paurvan Kingdom is 326 BC on the banks of river Hydaspes (now known as Jhelum).

Question 39

5.Arrange the following Magadhan dynasties in chronological order: I. Nandas II. Shishu nagas III.Mauryas IV. Haryankas (A) IV, II, III and I (B) II, I, IV and III (C) IV, II, I and III (D) III, I, IV and II

Answer 39

(C) [SSC MTS 2011] Exp: MAGADHA EMPIRE Haryankas (544-412 BC) Shishunagas (412-344 BC) Nandas (344-322 BC) Mauryans (323-184) BC 6. King Kharvela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of (A) Cholamandalam (B) Kalinga (C) Kannauj (D) Purushpur (B) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: King Kharvela was the great ruler of the Chedi dynasty of Kalinga. Hatimgumpha inscription tells about King Kharvela

Question 40

6.Name the kingdom which first used elephants in wars- (A) Kosala (B) Magadha (C) Champa (D) Avanti

Answer 40

(B) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & ASI 2015] Exp: Magadha was the first kingdom to use elephants in war.

Question 41

7.Whose army did Alexander the Greek ruler confront on the banks of the river Jhelum? (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Ambi (C) Dhanananda (D) Porus

Answer 41

(D) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 4)

Question 42

8.Name of Republic which was a confederacy to tribes in the 6th century B.C.- (A) Gandhara (B) Vajji (C) Koushal (D) Avanti

Answer 42

(B) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: Vajji (Vrijji) was one of the sixteen. Mahajanapadas. It was the earliest democracy in India It was confederacy of the Licchavis, the Jnatreckas, the Videhas and the others.

Question 43

9.Which one of the following scholar, challenged Invincible Yajnavalkya for debate? (A) Ghosha (B) Apala (C) Maitreyi (D) Gargi

Answer 43

(D) [SSC CHSL Exam, 2014] Exp: Gargi Vachaknavi sage Yajnavalkya for debate at Rajasuya Yagya held by king Janaka.

Question 44

10.Which of the following ruler was responsible for the rise of Magadha? (A) Bindusara (B) Ajatshatru (C) Bimbisara (D) Vasudeva

Answer 44

(C) [SSC CHSL 2008] Exp: King Bimbisara of Haryanka dynasty was responsible for the rise of Magadha the most powerful Mahajanapada during (6th and 4th century B(C). His matrimonial alliances with different princely family led to the expansion of the Magadha Empire.

Question 45

11.Which dynasty ruled over ‘Magadha’ after Mauryan Dynasty? (A) Satavahan (B) Shunga (C) Nanda (D) Kanva

Answer 45

(B) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: Pushyamitra Shunga was the founder of Shunga dynasty.

Question 46

12.Nalanda Mahavira site is in (A) Rajasthan (B) Assam (C) Bihar (D) Gujarat

Answer 46

(C) Exp: Nalanda Mahavira is situated in Bihar (98 kms from Patna).It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

Question 47

1.The first Tirthankara of the Jains was: (A) Arishtanemi (B) Parshvanath (C) Ajitanath (D) Rishabha

Answer 47

(D) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: i) Tirthankaras are Jain spiritual Gurus. ii) Rishabhanatha is 1st out of 24 Jain Tirthankaras. iii) His other names are Adinatha, Adishvara, Yugadideva, Prathamaraja and Nebhya. iv) Parshvanatha was 23rd Tirthankara. v) Vardhmana Mahavira was the last (24th) Tirthankara.

Question 48

“2.With which of the following is the classic ““Jivaka Chintamani”” in Tamil associated? (A) Jainism (B) Buddhism (C) Hinduism (D) Christianity”

Answer 48

(A) [SSC CGL 2002] Exp: Jivaka Chintamani is a Jain epic poem of Sangam Literature written by Jain saint Tiruttakkatevar. It is about the life of prince Jivaka and is also known as ‘Mana Nool’ (Book of marriages).

Question 49

3.Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last? (A) Raajgir (B) Bodh Gaya (C) Sarnath (D) Kushinagar

Answer 49

(D) [SSC CGL 2002] Exp: (i) Buddha breathed his last at Kushinagar (UP) near the Hiranyavati river. (ii) He attained ‘Parinirvana’ Final Nirvan after he fell ill of food poisoning.

Question 50

4.Gandhara school of art came into existence in (A) Hinayana sect (B) Mahayana sect (C) Vaishnava sect (D) Shaiva sect

Answer 50

(B) [SSC CPO 2003] Exp: (i) Mahayana sect believes in idols worship of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. (ii) Gandhara school of Art was established during Kushan era. (iii) It was the first to sculpturally represent the Buddha in human form as ‘Man-God’.

Question 51

5.Who, according to the Budhists, is believed to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha? (A) Atreya (B) Maitreya (C) Nagarjuna (D) Kalki

Answer 51

(B) [SSC CPO SI 2003] Exp: According to the Buddhist scripture Maitreya is considered ‘future Buddha’. He is a Budhisatva, In Amitabha Sutra and Lotus Sutra he referred as ‘Ajita’.

Question 52

6.Which among the following ‘MATH’ is related with Buddhism? (A) Dakhma (B) Chaitya (C) Khangah (D) Angeri

Answer 52

(B) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2003] Exp: Chaitya is a Buddhist worship hall with stupa at its one end. Rock-cut Karla caves in Maharashtra are the largest Chaitya-griha in India.

Question 53

7.Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists? (A) Upanishad (B) Vedas (C) Tripitaka (D) Jatakas

Answer 53

(C) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: Tripitaka is the sacred book of Buddhists. Three Pitakas are Vinaya Pitaka (discipline from monks) Sutta Pitaka (basket of discourse) Abhidhamma pitaka (Basket of special doctrine).

Question 54

8.Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at- (A) Pataliputra (B) Magadha (C) Kalinga (D) Sarnath

Answer 54

(A) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: The third Buddhist Council was held at Patliputra in 250 BC. It was convened by Mauryan King Ashoka. Trick to remember four Buddhist Councils:- RA VA PA KA Rajgriha - Ajatshatru Vaishali - Kalashoka Pataliputra - Ashoka Kashmir - Kanishka

Question 55

9.The tutor of Alexander, the Great was (A) Darius (B) Cyrus (C) Socrates (D) Aristotle

Answer 55

(D) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: Greek Philosopher Aristotle was the tutor of Alexander the Great. King Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander) invited Aristotle to teach Alexander.

Question 56

10.Who propounded the ‘Eight-Fold Path’ for the end of misery of mankind? (A) Mahavir (B) Gautam Buddha (C) Adi Shankaracharya (D) Kabir

Answer 56

(B) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: Buddha gave the Eight fold path to end the misery of lifeThese Are (a) Right View (b) Right Resolve (c) Right Speech (d) Right Conduct (e) Right Livelihood (f) Right effort (g) Right Mindfulness (h) Right Samadhi This eight-fold path leads to ‘Nirvana’.

Question 57

11.Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two sections of society into its fold. They were (A) Merchants and Priests (B) Moneylenders and Slaves (C) Warriors and Traders (D) Women and Sudras

Answer 57

(D) [SSC CPO SI 2006] Exp: Buddha considered the caste system unjust. He asserted that morality and deed should be determined the cast of a person instead of birth.

Question 58

12.’Buddha’ means- (A) The Enlightened one (B) The Religious Preacher (C) The Genius (D) The Powerful

Answer 58

(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006,CGL 2014] Exp: The term ‘Buddha’ means ‘The enlightened one’ i.e. the one who has attained ‘Bodhi’ (wisdom). Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhism was later known as Gautam Buddha.

Question 59

13.Name the clan Buddha belonged to- (A) Gnathrika (B) Maurya (C) Shakya (D) Kuru

Answer 59

(C) [SSC CGL 2008] Exp: Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal who was the leader of Shakya clan.

Question 60

14.Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar? (A) Humped Bull (B) Deer (C) Elephant (D) Horse

Answer 60

(B) [SSC Investigator 2010] Exp: Sarnath Pillar was built by Ashoka to mark the site of Buddha’s first sermon. It was adopted as the National Emblem of India. On the top there are four lions which rest on a drum carved with four animals a horse (west), an Ox (east), an elephant (south) and a lion (north) on the base of a lotus flower.

Question 61

15.Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment- (A) Sarnath (B) Bodh Gaya (C) Kapilavastu (D) Rajgriha

Answer 61

(B) [SSC CGL 2011] Exp: Buddha attained enligtenment at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) the Bank of River Niranjana.

Question 62

16.Which one of the following was the last Buddhist text produced In India? (A) Divya Vandana (B) Dohakosa (C) Vjrachedika (D) Vamsathapakasini

Answer 62

(D) [SSC CPO SI 2011] Exp: Vamsathapakasini was the last Buddhist text produced in India it has given the account of origin of the Mauryas.

Question 63

17.Identify the Buddhist Literature from the following: (A) Tripitakas (B) Upanishads (C) Angas (D) Aranyakas

Answer 63

(A) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 7)

Question 64

18.The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in: (A) Prakrit texts (B) Pali texts (C) Sanskrit texts (D) Pictographical texts

Answer 64

(B) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in Pali texts.

Question 65

19.Gautama Buddha was born at (A) Kusinagar (B) Sarnath (C) Bodha Gaya (D) Lumbini

Answer 65

(D) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal to king Suddhodana (the leader of Shakya clan) and Mahamaya (Princess of Kollia republic).

Question 66

20.Who was the mother of Mahavira? (A) Yasoda (B) Anojja (C) Trishala (D) Devanandi

Answer 66

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Mahavira was born in Kundgram near Vaishali (Bihar) at 599B.C His father was Siddhartha (head of Jnathrika Kshatriya clan) and Trishala (Sister of Chetaka the king of Vaishali).

Question 67

21.The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of (A) Ramayana (B) Mahabharta (C) Jataka (D) Panchatantra

Answer 67

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999, CHSL 2011] Exp: Jataka is releated to the birth of Buddha.

Question 68

22.Lord Mahavira died at (A) Saravana Belagola (B) Lumbini Garden (C) Kalugumalai (D) Pavapuri

Answer 68

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Lord Mahavira died at Pavapuri at 527 B.C

Question 69

23. Which language was mostly used for the propogation of Buddhism? (A) Sanskrit (B) Prakrit (C) Pali (D) Sauraseni

Answer 69

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Prakrit was mostly used for propagation of Buddhism.

Question 70

23.Buddha gave his first religious message at- (A) Rajagriha (B) Pataliputra (C) Gaya (D) Sarnath

Answer 70

(D)Exp: Buddha gave his first sermon to five monks at Sarnath (deer park) and this incident is called Dhammachakkapavattan Sutta.

Question 71

24.Mahavira was born in a Kshatriya clan by the name of- (A) Shakya (B) Janatrika (C) Mallas (D) Lichhavis

Answer 71

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Mahavira was born in 6th century BC to Siddhartaha (he was a Kshatriya from Ikshvaku dynasty he was chief of the Janatrika clan under Vaishali) and Trishala (sister of Chetaka- the king of Vaishali).

Question 72

25.The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by- (A) Kanishka (B) Ashoka (C) Mahakashyap Upali(D) Sabakarni

Answer 72

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Explained above (Q.No - 8)

Question 73

26.In which language were the Buddhist-texts ‘Pitakas’ composed? (A) Sanskrit (B) Ardhamagadhi (C) Pali (D) Prakrit

Answer 73

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Tripitakas (three baskets) are the Sacred scriptures of Buddhist. These are written in Pali language. The three tripitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Question 74

27.Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of- (A) Samudragupta (B) Ashoka (C) Chandragupta (D) Harshavardhana

Answer 74

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka put up a pillar at Lumbini Nepal, birth place of Buddha.

Question 75

28.Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University for the Buddhists? (A) Mahipala (B) Devapala (C) Gopala (D) Dharampala

Answer 75

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The Vikramashila University was a great Buddhism learning centre it was founded by the Pala king Dharamapala in the late 8th century. Tantrism was one of the important branch of learning. Its remains are located at Antichak in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.

Question 76

29.During whose reign did the Gandhara School of Art blossom? (A) Harsha (B) Ashok (C) Kanishka (D) Chandragupta II

Answer 76

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Gandhara School of Art blossom in the reign of Kanishka

Question 77

30.Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day- (A) Buddha was born (B) Buddha got enlightened (C) Buddha died (D) All of the above

Answer 77

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Vaishakha poornima is the full moon day in the month of Vaishakha (May). It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary. Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death anniversary) of Gautama Buddha.

Question 78

31.Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism? (A) The world is full of sorrows. (B) People suffer on account of desires. (C) If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained. (D) The existence of God and Soul must be recognised. (A) A, B, C and D (B) B and C (C) A, B and C (D) B, C and D

Answer 78

(C) [SSC MTS 2011] Exp: The four Noble Truths of Buddhism are: - The world is full of sorrows. - Desire is root cause of sorrow. - If desire is conquered all sorrows can be removed. - Desire can be removed by following the eight-fold path.

Question 79

“32.Which of the following is not the ““Tri Ratna”” of Jainism? (A) Right faith (B) Right knowledge (C) Right view (D) Right conduct”

Answer 79

(C) [SSC CISF Cont. GD 2011] Exp: Tri Ratna (Three Gems) of Jainism are: (A) Samyak Shradha (Right Faith) (B) Samyak Jann (Right Knowledge) (C) Samyak Karma (Right conduct)

Question 80

33.’Prince of Piligrims’ was the name attributed to (A) Fa-Hien (B) Hiuen - tsang (C) I-tsing (D) Megasthenes

Answer 80

(B) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: The Chinese traveller and Buddhist monk Hiuen Tsang is called the ‘Prince of pilgrims’. He came India in the reign of Harshavardhan.

Question 81

34.The Jaina literature is known as- (A) Tripitakas (B) Epics (C) Aryasutras (D) Angas

Answer 81

(D) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: The Jain literature is known as Angas

Question 82

36. Where was the first Buddhist Council held? (A) Vaishali (B) kashmir (C) Rajagriha (D) Pataliputra

Answer 82

(C) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: The first Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha.

Question 83

37.Which of the following ruler was a contemporary of Buddha? (A) Udayin (B) Bimbisara (C) Ajatshatru (D) Mahapadma Nanda

Answer 83

(B)Exp: Bimbisara the founder of Haryanka dynasty of Magadha empire was the contemporary of lord Buddha. Buddha was born in 563 BC. Bimbisara was born in 558 BC.

Question 84

38.What is ‘Milind panho’? (A) A Buddhist place (B) One of the names of Buddha (C) A Buddhist Specimen of Art (D) Buddhist text

Answer 84

(D) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Milind Panho is an ancient Buddhist text. It is a record of dialogue between Buddhist monk Nagasena and the Indo-Greek king Menander (Milind in Pali)

Question 85

39.Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism? (A) Mahayana (B) Hinayana (C) Digambar (D) Theravad

Answer 85

(C) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Mahayana, Hinayana, Theravad are the parts of Buddhism.

Question 86

40.Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as- (A) Triratna (B) Trivarga (C) Trisarga (D) Trimurti

Answer 86

(A) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Buddha Dhamma and Sangha together are known as Triratna.

Question 87

41.Mahavira’s first disciple was- (A) Bhadrabahu (B) Sthulabhadra (C) Charvaka (D) Jamali

Answer 87

(D) [SSC Constable GD 2013] Exp: Jamali son-in-law of Mahavira was his first disciple.

Question 88

42.Vardhman Mahavira is also known as (A) Jina (B) Great teacher (C) Great preacher (D) Jain

Answer 88

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Vardhamana Mahavira is Called ‘Jina’ which means great conqueror, the one who has conquered the inner enemies (anger, greed, passion, ego, hate). The word Jain is derived from ‘Jina’ which means follower of Jina.

Question 89

43.Which one of the following is not included in the ‘Eight Fold Path’ of Buddhism? (A) Right Speech (B) Right Effort (C) Right Desire (D) Right Conduct

Answer 89

(C) [SSC Constable GD 2013] Exp: The Noble eight-fold path of Buddhism are (i) Right View (ii) Right Resolve (iii) Right Speech (iv) Right Conduct (v) Right livelihood (vi) Right effort (vii) Right mindfulness (viii) Right Samadhi

Question 90

44.The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was- (A) Nagarjuna (B) Ananda (C) Asanga (D) Padmasambhava

Answer 90

(D) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rimpoche the Indian Buddhist monk spread the Buddhism in Tibet. He even helped in the construction of first Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

Question 91

“45.The site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by: (A) a monastery (B) a ““Rummindei Pillar”” of Ashok Maurya (C) a statue (D) a Peepal Tree”

Answer 91

“(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Mauryan Emperor Ashoka inscribed ““Rummindei Pillar”” during his pilgrimage to Lumbini (Birth place of Gautama Buddha). Rummindei Pillar inscription tells about Ashoka’s visit to Lumbini and exemption of Lumbini from tax.”

Question 92

46.Chinese travellers visited India primarily because- (A) They were interested in Buddhism (B) They were invited by ten Indian kings (C) They were interested to study Indian culture (D) They were interested to stay in India

Answer 92

(A) [SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & 2014] Exp: Chinese travellers visited India because they were interested in Buddhism.

Question 93

47.Which of the Kushana ruler patronised Buddhism? (A) Ashoka (B) Vikramaditya (C) Kanishka (D) Kautilya

Answer 93

(C) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: Kanishka was the great patron of Buddhism.

Question 94

48.A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is- (A) Prabandhas (B) Angas (C) Nibandhas (D) Chartis

Answer 94

(B) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Angas (also known as Agams) are 45 sacred texts of Jainism based on the discourse of the Thirthankara.

Question 95

49.In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Saranath? (A) Abhaya Mudra (B) Dhyana Mudra (C) Dharmchakra Mudra (D) Bhumisparasa Mudra

Answer 95

“(C) (SSC CPO SI, ASI 2016) Exp: Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath in ‘Dharamchakra mudra’. This mudra is called the ““Gesture of Teaching””.”

Question 96

50.With which religion is Kaivalya associated? (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Hinduism (D) Sikhism

Answer 96

(B) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: ‘Kaivalya’ (detachment) is the- Jain ‘concept of salvation’. It is the liberation from rebirth

Question 97

51.To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha belonged? (A) Shibi (B) Shakya (C) Saurasena (D) Shabara

Answer 97

(B) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Gautam Buddha was belong to Shakya Ganrajya.

Question 98

52. In Buddhism, ‘Bull’ is related to what incident of Buddha’s life? (A) Birth (B) Mahabhimiskramana (C) Enlightenment (D) Mahaparinirvana

Answer 98

(A) [SSC tax asst. 2006] Exp: Birth-bull, Dharmachakrapravartna- wheel, Mahaparinirvana- Stupa

Question 99

“52.”“Desire is the cause of all sufferings””. Which religion promoted this? (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Sikhism (D) Hinduism”

Answer 99

(A) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 34)

Question 100

53.Which one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’- (A) Udayn (B) Bimbisara (C) Ajat Shatru (D) Mahapadmananda

Answer 100

(D) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Mahapadmananda (400-329 B(C), the founder of Nanda dynasty. He was not contemporary to Buddha.

Question 101

54.Who was Mahavira? (A) 21st Tirthankara (B) 24th Tirthankara (C) 23rd Tirthankara (D) 22nd Tirthankara

Answer 101

(B) [SSC CGL (T-I 2012] Exp: Mahavira Vardhamana the 24th tirthankara of Jains founded Jainism in India. First Tirthankara was Rishabha deva and 23rd was Parshwnath.

Question 102

55.Who was the founder of Jainism in India? (A) Gautama (B) Mahavira (C) Chandra Gupta (D) Ashoka

Answer 102

(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Mahavira Vardhamana the 24th tirthankara of Jains founded Jainism in India.

Question 103

56.Which of the following is Parinirvana place of Mahavira? (A) Pava (B) Sarnath (C) Vaishali (D) Shravanabelagola

Answer 103

(A) [SSC CHSL 2015] Exp: Lord Mahavira at the age of 72 attained ‘Parinirvana’ at Pawapuri Pava in the Nalanda district of Bihar.

Question 104

57.Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days? (A) Samudra Gupta (B) Bidusara (C) Chandra Gupta Maurya (D) Ashoka

Answer 104

(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Chandra Gupta Maurya adopted Jainism in his last days. He lost his life by Salekhina Jain practice.

Question 105

58.The first Buddhist Council was held at_______. (A) Kashmir (B) Rajagriha (C) Pataliputra (D) Vaisali

Answer 105

(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The first Buddhist council was held at Rajagriha, three months after the Death of Buddha. It was organised by King Ajatshatru of Haryanka dynasty. Place King Chairman Rajagriha - Ajatshatru - Mahakassapa Vaishali - Kalashoka - Sabbakami Pataliputra - Ashoka - Mogaliputta tissa Kashmir - Kanishka - Vasumitra

Question 106

59.’Tripitakas’ are sacred books of_______. (A) Hindus (B) Jains (C) Parsis (D) Buddhists

Answer 106

(D) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Tripitaka means ‘three baskets’. Tripitakas are sacred Buddhist scriptures. The Tripatakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pittaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Question 107

60.A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is- (A) Prabandhas (B) Angas (C) Nibandhas (D) Charits

Answer 107

(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Angas are the sacred text of jainism based on teachings of Tirthankaras. The Angas are composed of 46-texts. Out of which there are 12 Angas

Question 108

61.The language in which Buddha preached? (A) Hindi (B) Urdu (C) Pali (D) Hebrew

Answer 108

(C) Exp: Buddha preached in Pali language which was vernacular language of the Magadha Kingdom.

Question 109

62.From which monument, Gautama Buddha propagated his divine knowledge of Buddhism to the world? (A) Humayun’s Tomb (B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) Qutub Minar (D) Red Fort Complex

Answer 109

(B) Exp: The Mahabodhi Temple is located at Bodhgaya, Bihar. Buddha propagated his divine knowledge of Buddhism from this Temple It is also known. as ‘Great Enlightenment Temple’. It was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

Question 110

63.In which Indian Religion, there are 24 tirthankaras? (A) Jainism (B) Buddhism (C) Hinduism (D) Sikhism

Answer 110

(A) Exp: Tirthankaras means spiritual guru of dharma. There are 24 tirthankaras (guru) in Jainism. Rishabha nath was the first tirthankaras.

Question 111

64.Santhara is a religious ritual of ______ community (A) Sikhs (B) Jews (C) Jain (D) Buddhists

Answer 111

(C) Exp: Santhara is a religious ritual of Swetambara Jain. Santhara means the fast into death. It is also knwon as Samadhi marana Emperor Chandragupta Maurya died of Santhara (Salikhna).

Question 112

65.Chandragupta Maurya was an ardent follower of __________. (A) Sikhism (B) Jainism (C) Buddhism (D) Jewism

Answer 112

(B) Exp: During last days of his life he went to Chandragiri Hill at Sravan belagola (Karnataka) and died of salekhna (slow staralim).

Question 113

1.Which among the following is the oldest dynasty? (A) Maurya (B) Gupta (C) Kushan (D) Kanva

Answer 113

(A) [SSC CGL 2002] Exp: The Mauryan dynasty is the oldest of four. • Mauryan (322 BC) • Gupta (320 AD) • Kanva (73 BC) • Kushans 1st century AD

Question 114

2.Who amongst the following also had the name ‘Devanama Piyadassi’? (A) Mauryan King Ashoka (B) Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya (C) Gautam Buddha (D) Bhagwan Mahavira

Answer 114

(A) [SSC CGL 2003] Exp: In the inscriptions excavated at Raichur (Karnataka) and Datia (Madhya Pradesh), Mauryan King Ashoka is referred as ‘Devanampiyadassi’ (beloved servant of the God).

Question 115

3.Upto where did Chandragupta Maurya’s empire extend in the north west? (A) Ravi river (B) Indus river (C) Satluj river (D) Hindukush range

Answer 115

(D) [SSC Stat. Investigators 2005] Exp: Chandragupta Maurya empire extended to Hindukush rang

Question 116

4.Which of the following could be the most accurate description of the Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka? (A) Enlightened despotism (B) Centralised autocracy (C) Oriental despotism (D) Guided democracy

Answer 116

(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006] Exp: The Mauryan monarchy under Ashoka was Enlightened despotism.

Question 117

5.The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the (A) Guptas (B) Kushanas (C) Mauryas (D) Palas

Answer 117

(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2006] Exp: Aryabhatta the great scientist and Mathematician and Varahamihira - the astronomer, mathematician and astrologer both were the scholars in the court of Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty.

Question 118

6.In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year- (A) 260 BC (B) 261 BC (C) 126 BC (D) 232 BC

Answer 118

(B) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2008,CHSL 2011] Exp: Rock discription XIII describes about the war of kalinga. The war took place in 261 B.C

Question 119

7.Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka’s administrative policy? (A) The third Buddhist Council (B) the Kalinga War (C) His embracing of Buddhism (D) His sending missionary to Ceylon

Answer 119

(B) [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax) 2009] Exp: The Kalinga war was fought between Ashoka and the state of Kalinga 261 BC. The massive bloodshed filled Ashoka with remorse and he adopted Buddhism under the Buddhist Monk Upagupta and abandoned the policy. of physical conquest and adopted the policy of cultural conquest.

Question 120

8.The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was- (A) Vishnu Gupta (B) Upagupta (C) Brahma Gupta (D) Brihadratha

Answer 120

(B) [SSC CGL 2010] Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 7)

Question 121

9.The Greek ambassador sent to Chandragupta Maurya’s Court was: (A) Kautilya (B) Seleucus Nicator (C) Megasthenes (D) Justin

Answer 121

(C) [SSC CGL 2011] Exp: Megasthenes was a greek historian and diplomat. He was the ambassador of Seleucus Nicator to Mauryan King Chandragupta (Pataliputra, India). He wrote ‘Indica’ which is an account of Mauryan India.

Question 122

10.Arthasastra was written by- (A) Dhanananda (B) Kautilya (C) Bimbisara (D) Pushyamitra

Answer 122

“(B) [SSC CPO SI 2011] Exp: Arthasastra was written by Kautilya (Chankaya). The book is related to Adminstration and gives ““THE SAPTANG THEORY””.”

Question 123

11.Alexander and Porus fought a battle at- (A) Hydaspes (B) Jhelum (C) Panipat (D) Train

Answer 123

(*)Exp: Alexander and Porus fought a battle on the bank of river Hydaspes which is known as battle of Hydaspes. River Jhelum is called as Hydaspes at that time, hence this battle is known as battle of Hydaspes.

Question 124

12.Seleucus Nicator was defeated by- (A) Ashoka (B) Chandragupta Maurya (C) Bindu Sara (D) Brihadratha

Answer 124

(B) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: A war was fought between the Mauryan King Chandragupta Maurya and the Seleucus Nicator who was the leading officer of Alexander- the Great’s League of Coronith. Seleucus Nicator was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya won all of the Macedonian region in the Indus Valley and Seleucus was given 500 war elephant as a part of peace deal.

Question 125

13.After Alexander’s death the Eastern part of his empire came under- (A) Seleucus Nicator (B) Menander (C) Rudradaman (D) Kanishka

Answer 125

(A) [FCI Assistant 2012] Exp: Seleucus Nicator was one of the diadochi (successor Alexander- the Great). He was earlier infantry General under Alexander- the Great. He established Seleucid Empire on the eastern part of Alexander’s territory.

Question 126

14.Bindusara sent Ashoka to quell the rebellion in- (A) Swarnagiri (B) Taxila (C) Ujjain (D) Tosali

Answer 126

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: The people of Taxila declared the war on the Magadha Empire. Susheema (Bindusara’s eldest son) was not able to put down the rebellion. So Bindusara decided to send Ashoka to quell the rebellion.

Question 127

15.Who, among the following, was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty? (A) Ajatsatru (B) Bindusara (C) Chandragupta Maurya (D) None of these

Answer 127

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Ajatshatru was the second ruler of Haryanka dynasty of Magadha. He convened the first Buddhist Council at Rajgriha.

Question 128

16.Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India? (A) Hiuen Tsang (B) Magasthenese (C) I-Tsing (D) Fahien

Answer 128

“(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Magasthenese was the first foreigner to visit India in the reign of Chandra Gupta Maurya. He wrote the famous book ““INDICA”””

Question 129

17.Who amidst the following was a wife of emperor Ashoka who influenced him? (A) Chandalika (B) Charulata (C) Gautami (D) Karuwaki

Answer 129

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Karuwaki was the second queen of Mauryan emperor Ashoka. She was the daughter of a fisherman she converted into Buddhism and become sanyassni. She guided Ashoka to his religious learning.

Question 130

18.The Greeks were driven out of India by- (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Chandragupta Vikramaditya (C) Ashoka (D) Bindusara

Answer 130

(A) [SSC Steno. Grade C and D 2011] Exp: Seleucus Nicator the leading officer of Alexander the great. He was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya in Stucid Mauryan war.

Question 131

19.Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas? (A) Satavahanas (B) Sungas (C) Yavanas (D) Pandya

Answer 131

(B) [SSC Constable GD 2013] Exp: Sunga dynasty (185-73 B.C) founded by Pushyamitra Sunga (Brahmin commander-in-chief of late Mauryan King Brihadratha) succeeded the Mauryas.

Question 132

20. Which one of the following is the principle source of information of Ashoka’s campaign against Kalinga? (A) Pillar Edict VII (B) Mahavamsa (C) Divyavadana (D) Rock Edict XIII

Answer 132

(D) [SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI 2013] Exp: The ‘Rock Edit XIII’ (largest edict) describes about - Ashoka’s victory over Kalinga - About the Ashoka’s policy of ‘Dhamma’

Question 133

20.Ashoka spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon by- (A) Teaching the Triratnas (B) Sending the Dharma Mahamantras (C) Wagins wars (D) Becoming a Buddhist Monk

Answer 133

(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Mauryan emperor Ashoka was a great patron of Buddhism. He appointed officers called - ‘DharmaMahamntras’ to spread his ideas of Dharma and spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon.

Question 134

21.In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war? (A) Maski Edict (B) Rock Edict XIII (C) Rock Edict XI (D) Rock Edict X

Answer 134

(B) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 6)

Question 135

22.During the reign of Bindusara there was unrest at ____. (A) Ujjayani (B) Pushkalavati (C) Taxila (D) Rajagriha

Answer 135

(C)Exp: During the reign of Bindusara the people of Taxila rose against the Magadha empire to quell that agitation Bindusara sent Ashoka at Taxila.

Question 136

24. Name the Greek Ambassador at the Mauryan Court. (A) Alexander (B) Megasthanese (C) Plato (D) Aristotle

Answer 136

(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 16)

Question 137

25.The author of ‘Arthashastra’ was a contemporary of- (A) Ashoka (B) Chandragupta Maurya (C) Samudragupta (D) Chandragupta Vikramaditya

Answer 137

(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: The author of ‘Arthashastra’ Chankya was a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya.

Question 138

26.Which Indian rular fought the Kalinga War? (A) Samudragupta (B) Chandragupta (C) Shivaji (D) Ashoka

Answer 138

(D) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: Explained above (Q.no. 7)

Question 139

27.The capital of the Mauryan kingdom was located at- (A) Pataliputra (B) Vaishali (C) Lumbini (D) Gaya

Answer 139

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Pataliputra was established by the Udayana. Later it became the capital of Mauryan Kingdom.

Question 140

28.Who took the throne after Chandra Gupta Maurya? (A) Bimbisara (B) Ashoka (C) Bindusara (D) Vishnugupta

Answer 140

(C) [SSC CHSL 2005] Exp: Bindusara took the throne after Chandra Gupta Maurya.

Question 141

29.Chandra Gupta Maurya spend his last days here- (A) Kashi (B) Pataliputra (C) Ujjain (D) Shravanabelagola

Answer 141

(D) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Chandra Gupta Maurya spend his last days in Shravanabelagola where he lost his breath by ‘Salekhana (Jain Practice)’

Question 142

30.Who was the spatial (Sthaanik) during Mauryan’s period? (A) District Administrator (B) Provincial Administrator (C) Village Administrator (D) City Administrator

Answer 142

(A) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Sthaanik were the District Administrator in Maurayan Empire.

Question 143

31.Chanakya was known as ______. (A) Rajasekhara (B) Tejasvi (C) Kautilya (D) Vatsyayana

Answer 143

(C) Exp: Chanakya was also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. He was the chief minister at the court of king Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote the famous book ‘Arthashastra’ and ‘Chanakya NITI’.

Question 144

32.Chandragupta Maurya was born in _______. (A) 340 BC (B) 563 BC (C) 189 BC (D) 99 BC

Answer 144

(A) Exp: Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC. He was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.

Question 145

33.Bimbisara was the king of which dynasty? (A) Haryanka (B) Maurya (C) Shunga (D) Nanda

Answer 145

(A) Exp: Bimbisara was the first ruler of Haryanka dynasty of the Magadha Empire with his capital at Rajgirih. His son Ajatshatru imprisoned him to ascend the throne.

Question 146

34.Bindusara was the son of? (A) Ashoka (B) Akbar (C) Chandragupta Maurya (D) Shivaji

Answer 146

(C) Exp: Second Mauryan Emperor Bindusara (297-273 B.C) was the son of Chandragupta Maurya (founder of the Maurya Empire). He was also called Amitraghata (the slayer of enemies).

Question 147

35.Ghatotkacha (who ruled in the years 290-305 B.C.) was a king from which dynasty? (A) Gupta Dynasty (B) Kanva Dynasty (C) Shunga Dynasty (D) Maurya Dynasty

Answer 147

(A) Exp: Ghatotkacha was the second ruler of Gupta dynasty. He was the son of Srigupta (the founder of Gupta dynasty).

Question 148

1.The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by: (A) Kanishka (B) Ashoka (C) Harsha (D) Fa-Hien

Answer 148

(A) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: Silk Route was established during the reign of Han Dynasty of China. It connected China with East Europe, Mediterranean countries and Central Asia, passing through India. Silk Route played a major role in the development of international trade during the Kushana’s period.

Question 149

2.The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks? (A) Satavahanas (B) Mauryas (C) Guptas (D) Cholas

Answer 149

(A) [SSC CGL 2000] Exp: Satavahanas were the successor of Mauryas in Deccan India.Satvahana dynasty ruled in parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. They were patrons of Buddhism. They started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks

Question 150

3.Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following? (A) Shakas (B) Parthians (C) Greeks (D) Kushans

Answer 150

(C) [SSC CGL 2000] Exp: Greeks are believed to have introduced Yavanika (curtains) in Indian Theatre.

Question 151

4.Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India? (A) Kanishka (B) Vikramaditya (C) Samudra Gupta (D) Ashoka

Answer 151

(A) [SSC CGL 2000,CPO SI 2003 & Tax Asst. 2008] Exp :Kushana King Kanishka started the Saka Era from 78 AD (the year of commencement of his rule). The Government of India adopted it as Indian National Calendar in 1957.

Question 152

5.Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India? (A) Mauryas (B) Indo-Greeks (C) Guptas (D) Kushans

Answer 152

“(B) [SSC CGL 2002, Matirc Level 2001] Exp: The Indo-Greeks were the first to introduce gold coins in India. Each Indo-Greek King had his own distinctive coins (with his portrait). For eg. Menander II issued gold coins and one of his coins in known as ““Athene Promachus””.”

Question 153

6.Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka? (A) Kamban, Banabhatta, Ashvagosha (B) Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra (C) Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta (D) Kalidas, Kamba, Vasumitra

Answer 153

(B) [SSC CGL 2003] Exp: Nagarjuna- the Mahayana Philosopher. Ashvagosha - the poet, Musician and Buddhist Monk. Vasumitra - the Buddhist Monk who presided the fourth Buddhist council. All of these were contemporary to Kushana Ruler Kanishka.

Question 154

7.Mohammed-bin-Qasim conquered Sindh in the year (A) 712 A.D. (B) 812 A.D. (C) 912 A.D. (D) 1012 A.D.

Answer 154

(A) [SSC CPO SI 2003] Exp: Mohammad-bin-Qasim was the Persian Military general.In 712 AD he conquered the Sindh and Multan.

Question 155

8.With whom is ‘Junagarh Rock Inscription’ associated? (A) Rudradaman (B) Bimbisara (C) Chandragupta-II (D) Gautamiputra Satakarni

Answer 155

(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2005] Exp: The ‘Junagarh Rock Inscription’ is associated with Kshatrap ruler Rudradaman. It narrates about the construction of Urjyat Dam around the Lake Sudarshan. These are the earliest known classical Sanskrit inscription.

Question 156

9.Harshavardhana organised his religious assembly at- (A) Mathura (B) Prayag (C) Varanasi (D) Tamralipt

Answer 156

“(B) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit)] Exp :Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at Prayag (Confluence of Ganga and Yamuna) in 643 A.D. The Prayag Assembly is also called ““Maha Moksha Parishad””.”

Question 157

10.The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of- (A) Religion (B) Art (C) Literature (D) Architecture

Answer 157

(B) [SSC CGL 2005] Exp: The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of art. He patronized both Gandhara and Mathura Buddhist School of Art.

Question 158

11.’Charak’ was the famous court physician of- (A) Harsha (B) Chandra Gupta Maurya (C) Ashoka (D) Kanishka

Answer 158

(D) [SSC Tax Asst. (In. Tax & Central Excise) 2005] Exp: Charak was the famous court Physician of Kanishka

Question 159

12.Who was the author of the Kadambari, a great romantic play? (A) Banabhatta (B) Harshavardhana (C) Baskarvardhana (D) Bindusara

Answer 159

(A) [SSC CPO SI 2008] Exp: Banabhatta was the poet in the court of king Harsha Vardhana. He wrote the famous romantic novel Kadambari, which was completed by his son Bhushanbhatta.

Question 160

13.Satvahanas minted their coins predominantly in- (A) Lead (B) Silver (C) Gold (D) Copper

Answer 160

(A) [SSC Investigator 2010] Exp: The Satvahanas predominantly minted their coins in lead. They also used ‘potin’ an alloy of silver and copper to mint coins.

Question 161

14.Who is called as the ‘second Ashoka’? (A) Samudra Gupta (B) Chandra Gupta Maurya (C) Kanishka (D) Harshavardhana

Answer 161

“(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Kushana King Kanishka is also called ““the second Ashoka””. As he was also a great administrator and warrior and worked for the propogation of Buddhism.”

Question 162

15.The capital of Kanishka was: (A) Puruspura (B) Benares (C) Allahabad (D) Sarnath

Answer 162

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Kanishka - the great ruler of Kushana empire. His main capital was at Puruspura and another Capital was Mathura.

Question 163

16.The Greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was- (A) Kujala (B) Vima (C) Kanishka (D) Kadphises

Answer 163

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Kushana King Kanishka was greatly influenced by the knowledge, teachings and personality of the Buddhist scholar Asvaghosha so, he decided to embrace Buddhism in later days of his life. He even accepted the Mahayana sect of Buddhism as his state religion.

Question 164

17.Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river- (A) Ravi (B) Jhelum (C) Sutlej (D) Chenab

Answer 164

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus of the Paurvan Kingdom is 326 BC on the banks of river Hydaspes (now known as Jhelum).

Question 165

18.’Puruspura’ is the other name for- (A) Patna (B) Pataliputra (C) Peshawar (D) Punjab

Answer 165

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Peshawar was the other name of ‘Puruspura’ (It became a great centre of Buddhist learning.)

Question 166

19.With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the famous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated? (A) Taxila (B) Nalanda (C) Vikramshila (D) Vaishali

Answer 166

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2008] Exp: Chanakya - the chief minister of Chandragupta Maurya used to teach political science and Economics at the Taxila university. Under the reign of Mauryan Empire Ashoka it became an important Buddhist learning centre.

Question 167

20.The year of accession of Kanishka to throne was: (A) 108 AD (B) 78 AD (C) 58 AD (D) 128 AD

Answer 167

(B) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: The great Kushana King Kanishka ascended the throne in 78 AD which also mark the start of Saka Era.

Question 168

21.Which dynasty immediately succeeded the Maurya dynasty and ruled Magadha Kingdom? (A) Satavahana (B) Sunga (C) Nanda (D) Kanva

Answer 168

(B) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: Sunga dynasty succeeded the Maurya dynasty. The founder of this dynasty was pushyamitra Sunga.

Question 169

22.Who among the following was ruler from The Kushan dynasty? (A) Vikarmaditya (B) Danti Durga (C) Khadphises I (D) Pushyamitra

Answer 169

(C) (SSC CAPF’s (CPO) SI. & ASI Delhi Polic 2016) Exp: Kadphises I (Kuyicla Kadphises) founded the kushan dynasty in 78 AD. Kushan was belonged to U-CHI Kabila.

Question 170

23.The ruler of Kharvela was the greatest ruler of which Chedi Dynasty? (A) Cholamandalam (B) Kalinga (C) Kannoj’ (D) Purushpura.

Answer 170

(B) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: Kharwal was the greatest ruler of Kalinga of Chedi Dynasty.

Question 171

24. Kalinga’s ruler Kharavela gave his protection to - (A) Hinduism (B) Shaivism (C) Buddhism (D) Jainism

Answer 171

(D) [SSC CHSL 2012] Exp: Kalinga’s ruler Kharavela gave his protection to Jainism.

Question 172

24.Who was the founder of the Satvahana Empire? (A) Kanha (B) Simuka (C) Hala (D) Gautamiputra

Answer 172

(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Satvahana Dynasty succeeded Mauryas in Deccan and Central India. The Satvahana empire was founded by Simuka after overthrowing the last Kanava King Susarman. The most prominent king of this Dynasty was Gautami Putra Satkarni.

Question 173

25.Who among the following was the court physician of Kanishka? (A) Vasumitra (B) Nagarjuna (C) Charaka (D) Patanjali

Answer 173

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Charaka was the court physician of Kanishka (ruler of Kushana Empire).

Question 174

1.The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was: (A) Kanchi (B) Taxila (C) Nalanda (D) Vallabhi

Answer 174

(C) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: Nalanda Vishwavidyalya (Bihar) was founded in the 5th century by Gupta king Kumar gupta. Bakhtiyar looted and burned the Nalanda University in 1193 AD.

Question 175

2.Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor? (A) Vikramaditya (B) Kumaragupta (C) Harshvardhana (D) Kanishka

Answer 175

(C) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana. He wrote the biography of king Harsha- ‘Harsha Charita’ and the famous novel ‘Kadambari’.

Question 176

3.The title ‘Indian Napolean’ has been attached to (A) Chandra Gupta Maurya (B) Samudragupta (C) Chandragupta-I (D) Harshavardhana

Answer 176

(B) [SSC CPO SI 2004, LDC 2012] Exp: Gupta emperor Samudragupta made many military conquests. He defeated more than 12 south Indian kings, that’s why historian V.A Smith referred him as ‘Napolean of India’.

Question 177

4.Nalanda University was a great centre of learning, especially in (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Vaishnavism (D) Tantra

Answer 177

(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2005] Exp: Nalanda University was a great centre of Buddhism in learning.

Question 178

5.Who was the first known Gupta ruler? (A) Sri Gupta (B) Chandragupta I (C) Ghatotkacha (D) Kumaragupta I

Answer 178

“(A) [SSC CGL 2005, Matric Level 2000] Exp: Sri Gupta was the first ruler of gupta dynasty, He reigned from 240-280 AD. The Poona Copper inscription describes him as the ““Adhiraja of Gupta dynasty””.”

Question 179

6.India’s trade with the Roman Empire came to an end with the invasion of Rome by the- (A) Arabs (B) Hungarians (C) Huns (D) Turks

Answer 179

(C) [SSC CPO SI 2006] Exp: The Huns were the nomadic tribe of central Asia. The Huns invaded the Roman Empire under their leader Attila in 454 AD.

Question 180

7.Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription? (A) Chandra Gupta Maurya (B) Samudra Gupta (C) Vikramaditya (D) Skand Gupta

Answer 180

(B) [SSC CGL 2007] Exp :Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti) was composed by Harisen. It is a eulogy of Samudragupta and mentions about the conquest of Samudragupta. He has been described as the hero of 100 battle, ‘Kaviraja’ and that he assumed the title of ‘Vikramank’. It is written in Sanskrit in Champu Kavya style.

Question 181

8.During which Gupta King’s reign did the Chinese traveller Fa-hien visit India? (A) Chandra Gupta I (B) Samudra Gupta (C) Chandra Gupta II (D) Kumara Gupta

Answer 181

(C) [SSC CPO SI 2008, CGL 2011] Exp: Fa-Hien (Faxian) was a Buddhist Monk who travelled from China to India on foot during the reign of Chandragupta II

Question 182

9.Which of the following statements about the Guptas is NOT true? (A) They ruled mainly over parts of north and central India (B) Kingship was hereditary and the throne always went to the eldest son (C) The judicial system was far more developed than in earlier times (D) Land taxes increased and taxes on trade and commerce decreased

Answer 182

(B) [SSC SAS 2010] Exp: Although, the Succession of throne was primogeniture (the eldest son succeeds his father) but sometimes nobles and councellors were also elected kings.

Question 183

10.Poet Kalidasa lived in the court of- (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Samudragupta (C) Chandragupta Vikrmaditya (D) Harsha

Answer 183

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Poet Kalidasa lived in the court of Chandragupta Vikramaditya. He wrote- Ritusamhara, Meghdoot, Kumar Sambhav, Abhigyan Shakuntalam, Malavikagni Mitra etc.

Question 184

11.Which was the oldest University? (A) Gandhara (B) Kanauj (C) Nalanda (D) Vaishali

Answer 184

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Nalanda was the oldest university. It was established by Kumargupta

Question 185

12.Who was the court poet of Harsha? (A) Bhani (B) Ravi Kirti (C) Banabhatta (D) Vishnu Sharma

Answer 185

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Banabhatta was the court poet (Asthana Kavi) in the court of king Harshavardhana. He wrote the biography of Harsha- ‘Harshacharita’.

Question 186

13.Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan’s period was- (A) Fa-hien (B) I-tsang (C) Nishka (D) Hiuen Tsang

Answer 186

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Hiuen Tsang visited Nalanda vishwavidyalya in reign of Harshavardhan.

Question 187

14.Gupta Dynasty was famous for- (A) Art and architecture (B) Imperialism (C) Revenue and land reform (D) None of these

Answer 187

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: The Gupta period is called ‘The Golden Age of India’ as there was many progress made in the field of science, mathematics, art, literature and philosophy.

Question 188

15.The last Buddhist king who was a great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was- (A) Kanishka (B) Ashoka (C) Bimbisara (D) Harshavardhana

Answer 188

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Harshavardhana of Vardhana dynasty (606-647 AD). He was the follower of Mahayana sect of Buddhism. He even convened the Prayag Assembly to popularize Mahayana Sect.

Question 189

16.The official court language of the Guptas was- (A) Pali (B) Prakrit (C) Hindi (D) Sanskrit

Answer 189

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The official court Language of the Gupta was Sanskrit. All the literary and academic work was done in Sanskrit Prakrit was the vernacular language of the Gupta Empire.

Question 190

17.Who was called India’s Nepoleon because of his victories? (A) Skandagupta (B) Chandragupta (C) Brahmagupta (D) Samudragupta

Answer 190

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002 SSC MTS 2014, Steno. 2010] Exp: Samudragupta was called India’s Nepoleon because of his victories.

Question 191

18.The Gupta king who assumed the title of ‘Vikramaditya’ was- (A) Skandagupta (B) Samudragupta (C) Chandragupta - II (D) Kumaragupta

Answer 191

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Chandragupta-II was one of the prominent Gupta emperor. He reigned between 380 AD - 415 AD. He was the first Gupta ruler who assumed the title of ‘Vikramaditya’ and ‘Sakari’.

Question 192

19.A great astronomer and mathematician during the Gupta period was- (A) Bhanugupta (B) Vagabhatta (C) Aryabhatta (D) Varahamihira

Answer 192

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Aryabhatta the great scientist and mathematician was the scholar at the court of Gupta ruler ChandraguptaII. His famous works are Aryabhatiya and the Aryasiddhanta.

Question 193

20.Which of the following Gupta kings stopped the Huns from invading India? (A) Kumaragupta (B) Samudragupta (C) Skandgupta (D) Chandragupta

Answer 193

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: The Huns were the nomadic tribe of Centra Asia. They first invaded India (the Gupta empire under Skandgupta in 458 A.D.). Though he was able to defeat them but it led to great drain of gupta’s wealth.

Question 194

21.The Gupta Saka was founded by- (A) Chandra Gupta, the First (B) Chandra Gupta, the Second (C) Samudra Gupta (D) kumara Gupta

Answer 194

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006] Exp: Gupta Era was situated in 319-320 AD by Chandragupta. The difference between Gupta Era ans Saka Era is 241 Years.

Question 195

22.In the Gupta period, the largest number of coins were issued in (A) Gold (B) Silver (C) Copper (D) Iron

Answer 195

(A) [SSC DEO 2008] Exp: The largest number of Gold coins issued in Gupta Period.

Question 196

23. What was Chandragupta II also known as? (A) Samudra Gupta (B) Skanda Gupta (C) Vikramaditya (D) Rama Gupta

Answer 196

(C) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: Chandra Gupta II also Known as Vikramaditya.

Question 197

23.Varahamihira is- (A) An astronaut (B) A space shuttle (C) A power station (D) An ancient astronomer

Answer 197

(D)Exp: Varahamihira was an ancient Indian Philosopher, astronomer and mathematician of the court of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) He wrote Pancha- siddhantika (‘Five Treaties’) - a compendium of Greek, Egyptian, Roman and Indian astronomy.

Question 198

24.The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music? (A) Mauryas (B) Nandas (C) Guptas (D) Cholas

Answer 198

(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: The Guptas minted gold coins in abundance also known as dinars. The coins were depicted with the images of rulers in various pose. Some coins depicted Samudragupta playing veena.

Question 199

25.Who among the following, propounded the theory of zero? (A) Charak (B) Chanakya (C) Aryabhatta (D) Varahamihira

Answer 199

(C) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: The theory of zero propounded by the Aryabhatta.

Question 200

26.Who was called Lichchavi Dauhitra? (A) Chandragupta I (B) Skandagupta (C) Kumaragupta (D) Samudragupta

Answer 200

“(D) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Samudragupta in his Allahabad inscription is defined as ““Lichchavi-dauhitra”” which means son of daughter of Lichchavi. Chandragupta-I married Lichchavi’s princess Kumara devi.”

Question 201

27.Which one of the following coins was issued in silver during the Gupta period? (A) Kakini (B) Nishka (C) Rupyaka (D) Dinar

Answer 201

(C) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: The Gupta issued silver coins known as ‘Rupyaka’ derived from Sanskrit word ‘Rupak’ which means silver.

Question 202

28.Where was the Introductory capital of Harsha? (A) Paryag (B) Kannoj (C) Thaneshwar (D) Mathura

Answer 202

(C) [SSC CPO 2012] Exp: The Introductory capital of Harsha was Thaneswar.

Question 203

29.Whose reign in Indian History was called the Golden Age of India? (A) Mughal Empire (B) Maratha Empire (C) Gupta Empire (D) Maurya Empire

Answer 203

(C) Exp: The reign of Gupta Empire (from 4th Century to 6th Century) was known as the Golden Age of India during this reign Indians made large achievements in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, science, philosophy and religion.

Question 204

30.When did the first Huna invasion take place? (A) 358 AD (B) 458 AD (C) 558 AD (D) 658 AD

Answer 204

(B) Exp: The Huns were the nomadic tribes of Mangolia. They first invaded India (Gupta empire under Skandgupta) in 458 AD.

Question 205

1.The first Indian ruler, who established the supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea was: (A) Rajaraja I (B) Rajendra I (C) Rajadhiraja I (D) Kulottunga I

Answer 205

(A) [SSC CGL 1999] Exp: Chola king Rajaraja I maintained a very large Navy. He captured Malabar Coast, Maldives and North Sri Lanka with his naval conquests.

Question 206

2.In Tamil literature the glorious books ‘Shilppadikaram and Manimekalai’ are related to (A) Jainism (B) Buddhism (C) Hinduism (D) Christianity

Answer 206

(B) [SSC CGL 2002] Exp: Manimekalai was written by the Buddhist poet Chithalai Chathanar in post-Sangam era.The book describes Dharma, as the most perfect religion. Silappadikarma is a great Tamil epic written by a Jainpoet prince Ilano Adigal.

Question 207

3.How was Burma (now Myanmar) known to ancient Indians? (A) Malayamandalam (B) Yavadwipa (C) Suvarnabhumi (D) Suvarnadwipa

Answer 207

(C) [SSC CPO SI 2005] Exp: The southeast Asian region mainly Burma, Thailand, Malaya Peninsula and Sumatra were referred as ‘suvarnabhumi’ (Land of Gold or Golden Land) in Ancient India.

Question 208

4.Which dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas in the Western India? (A) Cholas (B) Kakatiyas (C) Pallavas (D) Rashtrakutas

Answer 208

(C) [SSC Statistical Investigators 2005] Exp: Pallav King Nirsimhavaraman-I invaded the Chalukya kingdom and defeated Pulkeshin-II (Chalukya Dynasty)

Question 209

5.Name the capital of the Pallavas? (A) Kanchi (B) Vatapi (C) Trichurapalli (D) Mahabalipuram

Answer 209

“(A) [SSC Sec. Officer (C. Audit) 2007] Exp: Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) was the capital of the Pallavas. It is also known as ““the city of Thousand Temples.”””

Question 210

6.Arabs were defeated in 738 A.D. by- (A) Pratiharas (B) Rashtrakutas (C) Pallavas (D) Chalukyas

Answer 210

(D) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2008] Exp: Chalukya King Vikramaditya I defeated Arabs.

Question 211

7.St. Thomas is said to have come to India to propagate Christianity during the reign of the (A) Cheras (B) Parthians (C) Pandyas (D) Cholas

Answer 211

(B) [SSC Sec. Officer (Audit) 2008] Exp: St. Thomas came to India in the reign of Parthinas.

Question 212

8.Harshvardhana was defeated by- (A) Prabhakaravardhana (B) Pulakesin II (C) Narshimvarman (D) Sasanka

Answer 212

(B) [SSC CGL 2010,Matric Level 2006] Exp: In 618 AD Harshavardhana invaded Deccan which was then ruled of Pulakesin II (Chalukyan King of Vatapi). He defeated Harsha in the battle which was fought on the bank of Narmada and after his victory he assumed the title of ‘Parameshwara’.

Question 213

9.The Hoyasala’s capital was (A) Warangal (B) Devagiri (C) Dwarasamudra (D) Krishnagiri

Answer 213

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Hoysala Dynasty was founded by Vishnu Vardhana. Hoysala Empire was an important South-Indian empire it ruled between 10th - 14th centuries. Initially its capital was bellur and later it was moved to Halebidu (Dwarasamudra).

Question 214

10.Sangam Age is associated with the history of (A) Benaras (B) Allahabad (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Khajuraho

Answer 214

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Tamil Sangam was the association/assembly of scholars and poets. The Sangam age is called Golden Age of Tamil Literature S.No. Venue Chairman (i) Sangam (I) Madurai Agastya (ii) Sangam (II) Kapatpuram Tolakapiyyam (iii) Sangam(III) Madurai Nakkirar.

Question 215

11.Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists that India had produced, belonged to the- (A) Pala Age (B) Gupta Age (C) Maurya Age (D) Pathan Age

Answer 215

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Beetapala and Dhiman belonged to Pala Age

Question 216

12.Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar? (A) Rajendra Chola (B) Ellara (C) Senguttavan (D) Karikala

Answer 216

(D)Exp: Puhar is a town of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kaveripatnam. It was founded by Chola King Karikala Puhar served as the capital of the early Chola kings.

Question 217

13.Chalukya king Pulakesin - II was defeated by- (A) Mahendra Varman-I (B) Narasimha Varman-I (C) Parameswara Verman-I (D) Jatila Parantaka

Answer 217

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Battle of Vatapi was fought between Chalukyas (Pulakesin II) and the Pallavas (under Narsimhavarman I) Pulakesin-II was defeated in this battle it marked the beginning of rule of Pallavas in Badami.

Question 218

14.The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by- (A) Danti Durga (Danti Varman) (B) Amoghavarsh (C) Govinda III (D) Indra III

Answer 218

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: The Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by king Danti Durga (Danti Varman). His capital was in Malkhet region in Karnataka. He reigned between (735-756 A.D)

Question 219

15.Which of the following option is matched? (A) Ellora - Shakas (B) Mahabalipuram - Rashtrakuta (C) Meenakshi Temple - Pallavas (D) Khajuraho - Chandelas

Answer 219

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Write match is as follows Ellora - Rashtrakutas Mahabalipuram - Pallavas Meenakshi - Pandyas & Nayaks Khajuraho - Chandelas

Question 220

16.The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was- (A) Jayasimha II (B) Vikramaditya VI (C) Somesvara II (D) Pulakesin II

Answer 220

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Pulakeshin II was the most prominent ruler of chalukya dynasty (vatapi) He reigned from 610 AD to 642 AD. He assumed the title of Parmeshwara. He defeated Harshvardhan on the bank of Narmada river.

Question 221

17.Which of the following was the capital of the Chola Kings? (A) Kanchi (B) Tanjore (C) Madurai (D) Trichurapally

Answer 221

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2002] Exp: Vijayalaya was the founder of Chola dynasty. He captured Tanjore in 850 AD. It became important center of South Indian art and architecture.

Question 222

18.The capital of Pallavas was- (A) Arcot (B) Kanchi (C) Malkhed (D) Banacasi

Answer 222

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2006, 2002] Exp: The Pallava dynasty was founded by Pallava Simhavishnu during the late 6th century Kanchi (Kanchipuram). Tamil Nadu Served as their capital. Kanchipuram is also known as ‘the religious capital of the south’.

Question 223

19.Which one of the following Chola Kings conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first? (A) Aditya - I (B) Rajaraja - I (C) Rajendra Chola (D) Vijayalya

Answer 223

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2008] Exp: Rajaraja-I conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first. But Ceylon completely conquered by Rajendra Chola.

Question 224

20. Who was the Chola king who brought Ganga from North to South? (A) Raja Raja Chola (B) Mahendra (C) Rajendra Chola (D) Parantaka

Answer 224

“(C) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: Rajendra Chola defeated North Indian emperors and take the title ““Gangakonda”””

Question 225

20.The Chola kings were ruling over- (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Andhra (C) Kerala (D) Bengal

Answer 225

(A) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: The Chola dynasty (850-1279 A.D) was one of the longest ruling dynasties of south India with their capital at Tanjore (Tamil Nadu). It was founded by Vijayalya.

Question 226

21.Coins made of metal first appeared in- (A) Haerappan Civilisation (B) Later Vedic Age (C) Age of the Buddha (D) Age of the Mauryas

Answer 226

(C) [SSC CHSL 2010] Exp: The first Indian metal coins called Purans, Karshapans or Pana were punch marked, were minted in 6th century by the republic kingdoms (Mahajanpadas) Gandhara, Kuntala, Kuru, Panchala, Shakya, Surasena and Saurashtra.

Question 227

22.Mention the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age- (A) Madurai (B) Arikamedu (C) Poompuhar (D) Musiri

Answer 227

(D) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Greeks and Romans are referred as Yavanas in Sangam literature. There was a lot of export activity (Spices, Pearls, Medicinal Plants) From Tamil to Greece and Rome Musiri, Thondi, Puhar, Kumari, Konkai were the important Sea-ports.

Question 228

23.During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas? (A) Mahendravarman I (B) Simhavishnu (C) Narasimhavarman I (D) Mahendravarman II

Answer 228

(A) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Mahendravarman I was a Pallava king during his reign began the long drawn out struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. He was defeated by Pulakesin II and a part of his Kingdom was occupied

Question 229

24.From which modern State did the Alwar saints orignate? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Maharashtra

Answer 229

(A) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Alwar saints were the Tamil poet saints of Vaishnavite movement of South India.

Question 230

25.Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the- (A) Cholas of Tamil Nadu (B) Chalukyas of Badami (C) Chalukyas Kalyani (D) Pallavas of Kanchi

Answer 230

(B) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Pulakesin-II was the prominent ruler of Chalukya dynasty of Badami. He assumed the title of Chalukya Parameshwara.

Question 231

26.The Uttaramerur inscription provides information of the administration of the- (A) Chalukyas (B) Satavahanas (C) Pallavas (D) Cholas

Answer 231

(D) [SSC CGL 2013] Exp: Uttaramerur inscription provides information of the administration of Cholas. It describe a self-governace system.

Question 232

27.Match the following: (A) Chalukyas - (i) Malakhet (B) Hoysalas - (ii) Vatapi (C) Rashtrakutas - (iii) Warangal (D) Kakatiyas - (iv) Dwarasamudra (A) (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii), (B) (A) - (iv),(B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii), (C) (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv), (D) (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i),

Answer 232

(A) [SSC CAPFs SI and CISF ASI 2013] Exp: Dynasty Capital - Chalukya Vatapi - Hoysalas Dwarasamudra - Rashtrakuta Malakhet - Kakatiyas Warangal

Question 233

28.Which one of the following inscriptions related to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II? (A) Maski (B) Hathigumpha (C) Aihole (D) Nasik

Answer 233

(C) [SSC CHSL 2013] Exp: The Aihole inscription were written by the court poet and minister Ravi Kirti of Chalukyan king PulakesinII. It tells about achievements of Pulakesin and his victory over Harshavardha. It is written in Sanskrit language using old Kannada script

Question 234

29.Who was the contemporary South Indian ruler of Harshavardhana? (A) Krishnadevaraya (B) Pulakeshin II (C) Mayuravarma (D) Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar

Answer 234

(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Pulakesin II Chalukyan king of Badami was contemporary of Harshavardhana. They fought battle on the banks of river Narmada Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhana and assumed the title ‘Parmeshwara’.

Question 235

30.Ravikirti, a Jain, who composed the Aihole Prashast, was patronized by (A) Pulakeshin I (B) Harsha (C) Pulakeshin II (D) Kharavela

Answer 235

(C) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Ravikiriti, a Jain was Patronized by the Chalukyan King Pulakeshin II

Question 236

31.Which of the following was the early capital of the Rashtrakutas? (A) Sopara (B) Ellora (C) Vatapi (D) Ajanta

Answer 236

(B) (SSC CHSL LDC, DEO & PA/SA 2015) Exp: The early capital of the Rashtrakutas was Ellora

Question 237

32.Which of the following is not true about Ajanta Caves? (A) They are in Maharashtra (B) They are decorated with Buddhist Art (C) They depict the techniques used in Ancient India (D) They do not contain paintings of flora and fauna

Answer 237

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Ajanta Caves does not depict the techniques used in Ancient India.

Question 238

33.What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar Primarily famous for? (A) Proverbial height (B) Skilful stone cutting (C) Excellent quality steel (D) Statue of Buddha on top

Answer 238

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Mehrauli Pillar is famous for Excellent quality steel. This pillar is located in the complex of Qutab Minar.

Question 239

34.Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions? (A) Brahmi (B) Devanagiri (C) Gurmukhi (D) Sanskrit

Answer 239

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Brahmi script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions.

Question 240

35.The capital of the Mauryan kingdom was located at- (A) Pataliputra (B) Vaishali (C) Lumbini (D) Gaya

Answer 240

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: The captial of Mauryan kingdom was Pataliputra.

Question 241

36.Where is the Brihadeshwar temple, built during the Chola period, located? (A) Mysore (B) Mahabalipuram (C) Thanjavur (D) Kanyakumari

Answer 241

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Brihadeshwar temple is located Thanjavur.It is also known as Raja Rajeshwara temple.

Question 242

37.The school of Indian art which is also known as the Greek-Roman-Buddhist art is the _____ school (A) Mauryan (B) Shunga (C) Gandhar (D) Gupta

Answer 242

(C) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Gandhar art flourished in Kushan dyansty.

Question 243

38.Harsha moved his capital from ___ to ____. (A) Thaneswar, Kannauj (B) Delhi, Deogiri (C) Kamboj, Kannauj (D) Vallabhi, Delhi

Answer 243

(A) (SSC CGL Tier-I 2016) Exp: Harsha moved his capital from thaneswar to kannauj and ruled with his sister Rajyashree.

Question 244

39.Who were the patrons of Sangama Literature? (A) Nayakas (B) Chandellas (C) Pandyas (D) Solankis

Answer 244

(C) [SSC CGL 2016, CPO 2017] Exp: Sangam Age (1st to 3rd century A.D.) is considered as the ‘Golden age’ of the Tamil Literature. The Tamil Sangam was an association of Tamil scholars and poets. The Sangam Literature flourished under the Pandyan Kingdom

Question 245

40.Who was the first ruler of Pala dynasty? (A) Gopala (B) Vivyanathan (C) Dharmapala (D) Bhaskaran

Answer 245

(A) Exp: Gopala was the first ruler of pala dynasty (750-770 B.C) Pala dynasty ruled in Bihar and Bengal between 8th and 12th century

Question 246

1.Who established Mahabalipuram? (A) Pallava (B) Pandya (C) Chola (D) Chalukya

Answer 246

(A) [SSC CGL 2002, SO 2005] Exp: Mahabalipuram was established by the Pallava. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous Rathas temple of Mahabalipuram was also built during Pallava dynasty.

Question 247

2.Gandhara school of art came into existence in- (A) Hinayana sect (B) Mahayana sect (C) Vaishnava sect (D) Shaiva sect

Answer 247

(B) [SSC CPO 2003] Exp: Mahayana sect believes in idol worship of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Gandhara school of Art was established during Kushan era. It was the first to sculpturally represent the Buddha in human form as ‘Man-God’.

Question 248

3.Which rulers built the Ellora temples? (A) Chalukya (B) Sunga (C) Rashtrakuta (D) Pallava

Answer 248

(C) [SSC CGL 2003] Exp: Rashtrakuta rulers built the Ellora Temples. The Kailash or Kailashnatha temple is one of the largest rock cut ancient Hindu temples located in ellora (Maharashtra).

Question 249

4.The subject matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to- (A) Jainism (B) Buddhism (C) Vaishnavism (D) Shaivism

Answer 249

(B) [SSC CGL 2003] Exp: Ajanta Paintings pertains to Buddhism.

Question 250

5.The famous rock-cut temple of Kailash is at- (A) Ajanta (B) Badami (C) Mahabalipuram (D) Ellora

Answer 250

(D) [SSC CPO SI 2003] Exp: Kailash Temple is the part of groups of Ellora caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It symbolizes the abode of Lord Shiva-Mount Kailash.

Question 251

6.Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to- A) Ganesh (B) Shiva (C) Durga (D) Vishnu

Answer 251

(B) [SSC CPO SI 2006] Exp: Most of the Chola Temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Great living Chola Temples (Brihadesvara Temple, Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Arivateswara Temple) were built by Cholas during 11th and 12th century are dedicated to Lord Shiva and were declared the part of UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Question 252

7.The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are- (A) Hindu and Buddhist (B) Buddhist and Jain (C) Hindu and Jain (D) Hindu, Buddhist and Jain

Answer 252

(D) [SSC CGL 2008] Exp: The caves and rock - cut temples of Ellora belong to Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain.

Question 253

8.The seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the- (A) Pallavas (B) Pandyas (C) Cholas (D) Cheras

Answer 253

(A) [SSC CGL 2008] Exp: The seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art Patronised by the Pallavas.

Question 254

9.The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of- (A) Ramayana (B) Mahabharta (C) Jataka (D) Panchatantra

Answer 254

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of ‘Jataka’ (Stories of birth of Buddha).

Question 255

10.The famous Kailashnath Temple at Kanchi was built by- (A) Mahendravarman I (B) Narasimhavarman II (C) Nandivarman II (D) Dantivarman

Answer 255

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: The famous Kailashnath Temple at Kanchi was built by Narasimhavarman - I

Question 256

11.Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest of arts of- (A) Pallavas (B) Cholas (C) Pandyas (D) Chalukyas

Answer 256

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 1999] Exp: Mahabalipuram was the famous port city of Pallavas between 3rd -7th century. The city was given its name after the Pallava king Narsimhavarman-I who assumed the title of Mahamalla the city started to flourish as an important centre of Art and Culture.

Question 257

12.Where is the Lingaraja Temple located? (A) Madurai (B) Tiruchendur (C) Bhubaneswar (D) Ujjain

Answer 257

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Lingaraja temple is the largest of all the temples in Bhubaneshwar, the temple is dedicated to Lord Harihara combined form of Lord Harihara combined form of Lord Vishu and Shiva and his consort Bhubaneshwari. It was built by Jayati Keshari in 11th century A.D

Question 258

13.Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the famous Kailash temple of Siva at Ellora? (A) Dantidurga (B) Amoghvarsha-I (C) Krishan-I (D) Vatsraja

Answer 258

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: Kaliashnath Temple is the part of caves of Ellora (Aurangabad, Maharashtra). It was built by the Rashtrakuta King Krishna-I in the 8th century. It symbolizes the abode of Lord Shiva- Mount Kailash.

Question 259

14.Which museum houses the largest collection Kushan sculptures? (A) Mathura Museum (B) Bombay Museum (C) Madras Museum (D) Delhi Museum

Answer 259

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Mathura Museum has a great collection of sculptures which belong to Mathura School of Art. Dating from 3rd century to 12th century. It has artifacts of the Gupta and Kushan Kingdoms as they were prominent in this region and the districts of Mathura.

Question 260

15.The Virupaksha Temple was built by the- (A) Chalukyas (B) Pallavas (C) Kakatiyas (D) Satavahans

Answer 260

(A) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2000] Exp: The Virupaksha Temple is located at Hampi Karnataka. It is also known as ‘Shri-Lokeshwara- MahaSila - Prasada’. It was built by Lokamahadevi (the queen of Vikramaditya II) to commemorate Vikramaditya’s victory over the Pallavas of Kanchipuram. It is the part of Group of Monuments at Hampi (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Question 261

16.Taxila was a famous site of- (A) Early Vedic art (B) Mauryan art (C) Gandhara art (D) Gupta art

Answer 261

(C) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Taxila was a famous site of Gandhara art.

Question 262

17. The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called- (A) Sikhara (B) Verna (C) Nagara (D) Gandhara

Answer 262

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Gandhara School of Art was established during the Kushan era under the reign of Kanishka. It was the first to sculpturally represent the Buddha in human form Man-God. The art style the Gandhara School was the combination of Indian and Greek features. It is also known as Greek-Roman School of Art.

Question 263

17.Greek-Roman Art has found a place in- (A) Ellora (B) Gandhara (C) Kalinga (D) Bhuddhist Art.

Answer 263

(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Gandhara school of art is also known as the GreekRoman school of Art. The depiction of Buddha as Man-God influenced from Greek Mythology. Tritons, Garlands and Vine Scrolls use was inspired from Classical Roman Art.

Question 264

18.The Ajanta Paintings belong to the- (A) Harappan period (B) Mauryan period (C) Buddhist period (D) Gupta period

Answer 264

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: The Ajanta caves are situated in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Ajanta Paintings were built during two distinct period - Satavahana Period (these paintings belong to Hinayana sect). Vakataka - Gupta period (these belong to Mahayana sect).

Question 265

19.The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the- (A) Rashtrakutas (B) Pallavas (C) Pandyas (D) Challukyas

Answer 265

(D) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: The Paintings in Ajanta and Ellora Caves developed Under the Chalukyas.

Question 266

20.Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore? (A) Aditya Chola (B) Raja Raj Chola (C) Rajendra Chola (D) Karikala Chola

Answer 266

“(B) [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001] Exp: Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore was built by Chola King Raja Raj Chola. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple and Peruvudayar temple. This temple is a part of the UNESCO world Heritage site known as the ““Great Living Chola Temples””.”

Question 267

21.Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to- (A) Vishnu (B) Shiva (C) Brahma (D) Durga

Answer 267

(B) [SSC DEO 2008] Exp: Most of the chola temples were dedicated to shiva.

Question 268

22.Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas? (A) Junagarh (B) Uttaramerur (C) Aihole (D) Nasik

Answer 268

(B) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: Uttaramerur is a town in Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu). Uttaramerur inscription dates back to 920 AD during the reign of Prantaka Chola. It describes the functioning of village assembly 1000 years ago. The village had refined electoral system and written constitution.

Question 269

23.How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National flag? (A) 22 (B) 18 (C) 24 (D) 14

Answer 269

(C) [SSC MTS 2013] Exp: The Dharma Chakra of the National flag is the wheel of the law of Dharma, Truth and Virtue. It has 24 spokes which denotes motion.

Question 270

24.Which one of the following inscriptions related to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II? (A) Maski (B) Hathigumpha (C) Aihole (D) Nasik

Answer 270

(C)Exp: The Aihole inscription were written by the court poet and minister Ravi Kirti of Chalukyan king PulakesinII. It tells about achievements of Pulakesin and his victory over Harshavardha. It is written in Sanskrit language using old Kannada script.

Question 271

25.Which of the following does not have a Stupa? (A) Ranchi (B) Sanchi (C) Barhut (D) Dhamek

Answer 271

(A) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Sanchi Stupa - (Madhya Pradesh) oldest stone structure of India. Barhut Stupa - Madhya Pradesh its railings are the earliest railings to have survived. Dhamekh Stupa - Sarnath (U.P.) it is where Buddha preached the Dharmachakrapravartana for the first time.

Question 272

26.Which one of the following was the book written by Amoghvarsha the Rashtrakuta King? (A) Adipurana (B) Ganitasara Samgraha (C) Saktayana (D) Kavirajamarg

Answer 272

(D) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Amoghvarsha - The Rashtrakuta king written the book Kavirajamarg. He was a Scholar of Kannad language.

Question 273

27.The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in- (A) Thalavaipuram Copper Plates (B) Uttirameru Inscription (C) Kudumiyammalai Inscription (D) Kasadudi Copper Plates

Answer 273

(A) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: The land measures of second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in Thalavaipuram Copper plates which date back to 1018 and 1054 AD. It also mentions about Tsunami.

Question 274

28.Who built the famous Vaikunta Perumal temple at Kanchipuram? (A) Narasiman Verman II (B) Parmeshvara Verman II (C) Nandi Verman II (D) Aparajita Verman

Answer 274

(C) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Vaikunta Perumal temple located at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu was built by Pallava king. It is devoted to lord Vishnu (Vaikuntanathan).

Question 275

29.Who was the author of Te lugu Work Amuktamalyada? (A) Harihara (B) Devaraya (C) Krishnadevaraya (D) Bukka

Answer 275

(C) [SSC Constable (G(D) 2015] Exp: Krishnadevaraya the great emperor of Vijaynagar Kingdom wrote ‘Amuktamalyada’. (One who means or gives away garlands). It is an epic poem dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Vinkateswara).

Question 276

30.Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription? (A) Harisena (B) Mahasena (C) Veerasena (D) Vishnusena

Answer 276

(A) [SSC CHSL 2015] Exp: Allahabad pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti) was composed by Harisena the court poet of Samudragupta. It was written in Sanskrit with champu Kavya style.

Question 277

31.What was Hampi known for? (A) It was the capital of Golconda (B) It had the largest stable in medieval India (C) It had the translation of the Indian epics to Persian (D) It was the capital of Vijayanagar

Answer 277

(D) (SSC MTS 2017) Exp: Modern Hampi (Karnataka) was the Capital of Vijaynagar Dynasty. It is situated on the South bank of River Tungabhadra.

Question 278

32.The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at—— (A) Rameshvaram (B) Kanchi (C) Madurai (D) Shravanbelgola

Answer 278

(D) [SSC CGL 2014] Exp: Shravanbelgola in Karnataka is a famous Jain centre in South India. It houses 57ft high ‘Gommateshwara statue’ of Jain God ‘Bahubali’. It also houses many Jain temples.

Question 279

33.In India, Ancient Iron Age is attached with- (A) Gray pottery (B) Black and Red Pottery (C) Ocher Coloured Pottery (D) Northern Black Polish Pottery

Answer 279

(A) [SSC CHSL 2008] Exp: The painted gray ware (PGW) culture was an important from ancient iron age culture of genetic planes in India - Mathura was the largest PGW site.

Question 280

34.The Religious lessons of ‘Jews’ are called- (A) Gnome Collection (Sukti Sangraha) (B) Musa Sanhita (Torah) (C) Tripitaka (D) Tend Alesta

Answer 280

(B) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Torah (Musa Sanhita) are the religions lessons (teachings) of Jews.

Question 281

35.Mahabhasya was written by - (A) Gargi (B) Manu (C) Bana (D) Patanjali

Answer 281

(D) [SSC FCI 2012] Exp: Mahabhasya was written by Patanjali it is a commentary on Panini’s Ashtadyayi.

Question 282

37. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times? (A) Sanskrit (B) Pali (C) Brahmi (D) Kharoshthi

Answer 282

(A) [SSC CPO 2016] Exp: Sanskrit was the suitable language for source material in ancient times.

Question 283

38.Which one of the following famous ruler is called as ‘Father of Inscriptions’? (A) Samudra Gupta(B) Chandragupta Maurya (C) Ashoka (D) Kanishka

Answer 283

(A) [SSC CHSL 2014] Exp: Samudra Gupta is known as father of Inscriptions.

Question 284

39.Match the following literary work with their writersa. Kavirajmarga 1. Mahaviracharya b. Aadipurana 2. Sankatyayan c. Gaditsarasmgriha 3. Amoghvarsh d. Amaghvirthi 4. Jinsen a b c d (A) 3 4 2 1 (B) 4 3 1 2 (C) 3 4 1 2 (D) 2 1 3 4

Answer 284

(C) [SSC CPO Exam, 2012] Exp: Literary WorkWriter Kavirajamarga Amaghvarsh Aadipurana Jinsena Gadhitsarasmgriha Mahaviracharya Amaghvirthi Sankayayan

Question 285

40.Where is the longest corridor of the temple? (A) Shreerangam (B) Madurai (C) Tiruchendur (D) Rameshwaram

Answer 285

(D) [SSC CHSL 2005] Exp: Rameshwaram temple has the longest Corridor. This temple is dedicated to Shiva.

Question 286

41.Who constructed the Khajuraho temples? (A) Halkar (B) Sindhiya (C) Bundela Rajput (D) Chandel Rajput

Answer 286

(D) [SSC CGL 2001] Exp: Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela Rajput between A.D 900 and 1130 A.D. These temples are place of Hindu and Jain worship and it is a UNESCO world Heritage Site.

Question 287

42.Who established the four monasteries Sringeri, Badrinath, Dwarka & Puri? (A) Ramanuj (B) Ashoka (C) Shankaracharya (D) Madhav Vidhyaranya

Answer 287

(C) [SSC CHSL 2011] Exp: Shankaracharya established the four monasteries Sringeri, Badrinath, Dwarka and Puri.

Question 288

43.Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University? (A) Allaudin Khilji (B) Muhammad Bin Tuglaq (C) Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar (D) Muhammad Bin Qasim

Answer 288

(C) [SSC CGL (T-I) 2011] Exp: Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji was the military general of Qutb-ud-Din Aibak. He burned Nalanda University and Vikramshila University in 1193.

Question 289

44.Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in which language? (A)Santali (B) Munda (C) Awadhi (D) Sanskrit

Answer 289

(C) Exp: Ramcharitmanas was written by Goswami Tulsidas in 16th century. It is written in Awadhi, which is an IndoAryan Language.

Question 290

45.Oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western _____ sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries (A) Iraq (B) Afghanistan (C) Pakistan (D) India

Answer 290

(B) Exp: Buddhist painting in Bamiyan Caves in Western Afghanistan are the world’s oldest known oil Paintings.

Question 291

46.Who was the first Indian astronomer to calculate the time taken by earth to orbit the sun? (A) Aryabhatta (B) Ved Bhatnagara (C) Bhaskaracharya (D) Bishu devtamapi

Answer 291

(C) Exp: Bhaskaracharya was an Indian astronomer and mathematician he was born in Bijapur (Karnataka). In his treatise ‘Surya Sidhanta’ he Calculated the time taken by the Earth to orbit the sun upto nine decimal places. He wrote his famous treatise ‘siddhanta shiromaini’ in 1150 AD.

Question 292

47.________ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution. (A) Nalanda (B) Rani ki vav (C)Hill Forts of Rajasthan (D)Fatehpur Sikri

Answer 292

(A) Exp: Nalanda was the ancient Mahavihara in Magadha (Present-day Bihar) Nalanda University was established during the reign of Kumaragupta emperor of Gupta dynasty. Nalanda Mahavihara was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016.

Question 293

48.Odisha’s World famous Konark Sun Temple was buit by- (A) Krishnadev Rai (B) Ashoka (C) Chandragupta (D) Narasimhadeva

Answer 293

(D) Exp: Konark Sun Temple was built by King Narsimha deva of Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is situated at Konark, Orissa. It is a part of UNESCO world Heritage site.

Question 294

49.Which is representative of Dravida style of temple architecture? (A) Viman (B) Shikhara (C) Mandapa (D) Gopuram

Answer 294

(A) Exp: Vimana (a tower above Garbagriha) is like a stepped pyramid, is representative of Dravida style of Temple Architecture. Best example Dravidian architecture is Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur.

Question 295

50.What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram? (A) Rathas (B) Prasadas (C) Mathika (D) Gandhakuti

Answer 295

(A) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Monolith temples of Mahabalipuram built during the Pallavas Kingdom, are also known as ‘Rathas’, because the huge rocks are cut out in the shape of temple chariots. The five main Rathas are Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Draupati Ratha and Sahdeva Ratha. These Monolith temples are the part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 296

51.Chalukya temples (Jain temples) at Dilwara are situated in (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Rajasthan (D) Haryana

Answer 296

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Dilwara Temples are situated near Mount Abu, Rajasthan. These were built between 11th and 13th century A.D. Dilwara temple complex consists of five jain temples. The temples are known for its most beautiful carvings in marble.

Question 297

52.Vikram Shila University was founded by (A) Chandra Gupta Maurya (B) Kanishka (C) Dharampala (D) Pulakesin II

Answer 297

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Vikramshila University was founded by King Dharampala of Pala Dynasty. It was destroyed during an attack by Bhaktiyar Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate.

Question 298

53.Who is the author of Meghdoot? (A) Shundraka (B) Vishakhadatta (C) Kalidasa (D) Chanakya

Answer 298

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Meghadoota (Cloud Messenger) is a lyrical love poem written by Kalidasa. It is consist of around 115 verses. Kalidasa was contemporary of King Chandragupta II of Gupta dynasty.

Question 299

54.Gandhara Art is the combination of (A) Indo Roman (B) Indo Greek (C) Indo Islamic (D) Indo China

Answer 299

(B) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Gandhara School of Art was established during the era of The Kushanas under the reign of emperor Kanishka. Gandhara School was the first to represent the Buddha in human form. Gandharan Scluptures were greatly influence by Greek Art. The Gandhara School of Art was patronised by both Shakas and Kushanas.

Question 300

55.What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar primarily famous for? (A) Proverbial height (B) Skilful stone cutting (C) Excellent quality steel (D) Statue of Buddha on top

Answer 300

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Iron Pillar (originally establisted in 402 AD) was moved from Vishnu Temple at Udayagiri to Qutub Complex by Emperor Iltutmish in year 1233AD. It is made by forge welding with 98% wrought Iron. It is coated with a thin layer of ‘Misawite’ a compound of iron, Oxygen and hydrogen which has prevented rusting of iron.

Question 301

56.Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions? (A) Brahmi (B) Devanagiri (C) Gurmukhi (D) Sanskrit

Answer 301

(A) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Most of the Ashoka’s inscription are written in Magadhi language using Brahmi Script

Question 302

. 57. During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed? (A) Sung (B) Tang (C) Han (D) China

Answer 302

(D) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: The Great Wall of China was built during the reign of the China (Qin) Dynasty. It was built to prevent attacks from nomads of Barbarian Civilization into the Empire of China.

Question 303

57.Where is the Brihadeshwar temple built during the Chola period located? (A) Mysore (B) Mahabalipuram (C) Tanjavur (D) Kanyakumari

Answer 303

(C) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Brihadeshwara Temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I of Chola dynasty at Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Raja Rajeshwara Temple. It is the part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Question 304

58.Who among the following was the f irst grammarian of the Sanskrit language? (A) Kalhana (B) Maitreyi (C) Kalidasa (D) Panini

Answer 304

(D) [SSC CGL 2016] Exp: Panini was the first grammarian of the sanskrit language. His famous work Ashtadhyayi has 400 sutras containing rules of phonetics and grammar.

Question 305

59.What is ‘Patriarchic Society’? (A) System that values women more than men (B) System that values men more than women (C) System that values both men and women equally (C) System that values elders

Answer 305

(B) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Patriarchic Society is a system where the values and importance of men are more than women e.g - Vedic age, the society of vedic age was Patriarchic

Question 306

60.Which of the following civilization is famous for its city/town planning? (A) Indus Valley Civilization (B) Mesopotamian Civilization (C) Persian Civilization (D) Egyptian Civilization

Answer 306

(A)Exp: Indus Valley civilization was famous for its town planning, the roads were wide and cut each other at 90º

Question 307

61.In Indus Valley Civilization, Kalibangan is famous for which of the following? (A) Rock cut architecture (B) Sea port (C) Cotton cultivation (D) Pottery

Answer 307

(D) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Kalibangan is a famous site of Indus Valley Civilization in Rajasthan. It is famous for pottery, black bangles. It was a Industrial site the sign of ploughed field, fire altar and couple buried are founded.

Question 308

62.All souls day is a _____ festival. (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Christian (D) Muslim

Answer 308

(C) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: All souls day is a festival of Christians, it is also called Day of Rememberence and Commemoration of the faithful departed.

Question 309

63.Which of the following Vedas is not a part of Vedatrayi? (A) Rig Veda (B) Yajur Veda (C) Sama Veda (D) Atharva Veda

Answer 309

(D) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Atharva Veda is not a part of Vedatrayi.

Question 310

64.Magical charms and spells are given in which of the following Vedas? (A) Rig Veda (B) Sama Veda (C) Yajurveda Veda (D) Atharva Veda

Answer 310

(D) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Atharva Veda Consists magicals charms and spells. It is not a part of Vedatrayi (The other three Vedas are combinally called Vedatrayi).

Question 311

65.In Indus Valley Civilization, Dholavira is famous for which of the following? (A) Rock cut architecture (B) Sea port (C) Water Conservation (D) Pottery

Answer 311

(C) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Dholavira is a famous site of Indus Valley Civilization excavated by R.S. Bist in Kutch district of Gujarat on the bank of river Luni. It is famous for water conservation.

Question 312

66.The Vijaynagar ruler Krishna Dev Raya’s work ‘Amuktamalayada’ was written in which language? (A) Tamil (B) Malayalam (C) Kanada (D) Telugu

Answer 312

(D) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Krishna Dev Raya was a great ruler of Tuluva dynasty of Vijaynagar Empire. He wrote famous book Amuktamalayada in Telugu language. He earned the title of ‘Kanvada Rajya Rama Ramana, Andhra bhoj’.

Question 313

67.Idol of dancing girl (Bronze) is found in which of the following civilzation? (A) Mesopotamian Civilization (B) Indus Valley Civilization (C) Persian Civilization (D) Egyptian Civilization

Answer 313

(B) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: In Indus Valley Civilization Mohanjodaro.

Question 314

68.Shatughai (Indus Valley Civilization site) is in which country? (A) India (B) Pakistan (C) Afghanistan (D) Tibet

Answer 314

(C) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Shahtughai is a site of Indus Valley civilization in Afghanistan.

Question 315

69.Which among the following metal was not found in Harappan civilization? (A) Gold (B) Copper (C) Silver (D) Iron

Answer 315

(D) [SSC CPO 2017] Exp: Iron was not found in Harappan civilization or Indus valley civilization.

Question 316

70.According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land donated to Jain institutions? (A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya (C) Shalabhoga (D) Pallichchhandam

Answer 316

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The land donated to the Jain Institutions by Chola mentioned in Inscription is Known as Pallichchhandam.

Question 317

71.According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors? (A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya (C) Shalabhoga (D) Devadana

Answer 317

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Vellanvagai are the lands of non-Brahmana Peasant proprietors mentioned in the Chola Inscriptions.

Question 318

72.According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land gifted to Brahmanas? (A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya (C) Shalabhoga (D) Devadana

Answer 318

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The land gifted to Brahmanas was known as Brahmadeya in Chola’s period.

Question 319

73.According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land gifted to temples? (A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya (C) Shalabhoga (D) Devadana

Answer 319

(D) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Devadana was the land gifted to temples and mentioned in the Chola Inscriptions.

Question 320

74.In which city of India is Dhamek Stupa located? (A) Pune (B) Delhi (C) Varanasi (D) Hyderabad

Answer 320

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Dhamek Stupa is located in varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

Question 321

76. Who wrote ‘Nyaya Sutra’? (A) Vyasa (B) Gautam (C) Kapila (D) Charaka

Answer 321

“(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: ““Nyaya sutra”” was wrote by Gautam”

Question 322

77.Which queen of the Kakatiya dynasty ruled over Warangal, part of modern Andhra Pradesh? (A) Rudramadevi (B) Ahilyadevi (C) Bhagwati (D) Bhanumati

Answer 322

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Rudramadevi Ruled Warangal (Andhra Pradesh). She belonged to Kakatiya dynasty

Question 323

78.Match the following. Column- I Column- II 1. Brihadeswara a. Odisha Temple 2. Dilwara Temple b. Tamil Nadu 3. Lingraja Temple c. Karnataka 4. Hampi Group d. Rajasthan Monuments (A) 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b (B) 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - b (C) 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c (D) 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

Answer 323

(C) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Brihadeswara Temple - Tamil Nadu Dilwara Temple - Rajasthan Lingraja Temple - Odisha Hampi Group monuments - Karnataka

Question 324

79.Which emperor wrote the play ‘Nagananda’ in Sanskrit language? (A) Prabhakara vardhana (B) Harshavardhana (C) Chandragupta II (D) Bindusara

Answer 324

“(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Harshavardhana was the great scholar of sanskrit and he wrote the play ““Nagananda””.”

Question 325

80.Taxila University was located between which two rivers? (A) Indus and Jhelum (B) Jhelum and Ravi (C) Beas and Indus (D) Satluj and Indus

Answer 325

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Taxila university was located between the indus and Jhelum. Chanakya was related to this university and it became the great center of learning of buddhism.

Question 326

81.Who is the most prominent god of ‘Rig Veda’? (A) Indra (B) Agni (C) Pashupati (D) Vishnu

Answer 326

(A) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: The most prominent God of Rigveda is Indra. he is also known as destroyer of forts (Purander).

Question 327

82.The queen with the title Didda ruled over which part of India between 980 - 1003? (A) Avadh (B) Kashmir (C) Sindh (D) Bengal

Answer 327

(B) [SSC CGL 2017] Exp: Queen Didda was the ruler of Kashmir of Lohara dynasty.