Ancient Indian History For UPSC, SSC CGL, RAIL NTCP Exams P6

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WBCS PRE - 2019

4251. Where did Buddha preach his first sermons?

A

Kasi

B

Saranath

C

Kushinagar

D

Bodh Gaya

B

Correct Answer: B. Saranath

WBCS PRE - YYYY

5152. Who composed Allahabad Prasasti?

A

Harisena

B

Vasumitra

C

Asvaghosha

D

Nagarjuna

A

Correct Answer: A. Harisena
Explanation:

Harissa, also called Harishena or Hirisena, was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist, and government minister. He was an important figure in the court of the Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. His most famous poem, written c. 345 C.E., describes the bravery of Samudragupta and is inscribed on the Allahabad Pillar.

WBCS PRE - 2002

4553. Which of the following was not a part of Tripitakas three basket?

A

Sutta

B

Abhidhamma

C

Jatakas

D

Vinaya

C

Correct Answer: C. Jatakas
Explanation: Tipitaka in Pali means Three Baskets (Ti = Three, Pitaka = Basket).
Three Baskets (of scriptures)
1. Vinaya-Pitaka: the origin of the sangha; rules for monks and nuns.
2. Sutra-Pitaka: discourses of the Buddha.
3. Abhidharma-Pitaka: writings and discourses on Buddhist psychology and philosophy.

SSC CGL - 2006

393454. Buddha' means

A

The Enlightened one

B

The Religious Preacher

C

The Genius

D

The Powerful

A

Correct Answer: A. The Enlightened one

SSC CGL - 1999

313055. 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

A

Correct Answer: A. Rig-Veda

SSC CGL - 2004

385856. The Harappan Civilization was discovered in the year :

A

1935

B

1942

C

1901

D

1922

D

Correct Answer: D. 1922

SSC CGL - 2011

359757. The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at:

A

Harappa

B

Mohenjodaro

C

Ropar

D

Kalibangan

B

Correct Answer: B. Mohenjodaro

SSC CGL - 2013

398758. Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as

A

Triratna

B

Trivarga

C

Trisarga

D

Trimurti

A

Correct Answer: A. Triratna

SSC CGL - 1999

328459. Which was the oldest University?

A

Gandhara

B

Kanauj

C

Nalanda

D

Vaishali

C

Correct Answer: C. Nalanda

WBCS PRE - 2011

171460. Tahkik-i-hind was written by?

A

Alberuni

B

Al-Baradari

C

Suleman

D

Al-Masud

A

Correct Answer: A. Alberuni
Explanation: Alberuni came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni during his Indian invasion. Alberuni was one of the greatest scholars of the medieval Islamic era.

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