Ancient Indian History MCQ For Government Exam P12

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WBCS PRE - 2008

12111. Sulapani was a famous artist of the

A

Pala Period

B

Sena Period

C

Kushana Period

D

Gupta Period

B

Correct Answer: B. Sena Period
Explanation: Sulapani was one of the finest artists of the Sena era. Other important people are Sandhyakar Nandi, Madhavkar, Jayadeva, Umapati, Dhoyi, etc.

SSC CGL - 2013

2776112. The religion, which preached 'Desire is the cause for all sufferings' is

A

Buddhism

B

Jainism

C

Sikhism

D

Hinduism

A

Correct Answer: A. Buddhism

SSC CGL - 2002

3952113. Where is Brihadeshwar Temple situated ?

A

Karachi

B

Madurai

C

Shri Shailan

D

Tanjore

D

Correct Answer: D. Tanjore

SSC CGL - 2013

3337114. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as ?

A

Brahmajalasutta

B

Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

C

Kachchayanagottasutta

D

Mah.apariniivansutta

B

Correct Answer: B. Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

SSC CGL - 2003

3001115. Epigraphy means

A

The study of coins

B

The study of inscriptions

C

The study of epics

D

The study of geography

B

Correct Answer: B. The study of inscriptions

SSC CGL - 2005

3184116. Who propounded the 'Eight-Fold Path' for the end of misery of mankind ?

A

Mahavir

B

Gautam Buddha

C

Adi Shankaracharya

D

Kabir

B

Correct Answer: B. Gautam Buddha

SSC CGL - 2002

4767117. Who were the first to issue gold coins in India?

A

Kushans

B

Tatars

C

Mughals

D

Aryans

A

Correct Answer: A. Kushans

SSC CGL - 2014

4754118. Varahatnihira was

A

An Astronau

B

A Space Shuffle

C

A Power Station

D

An Ancient Astronomer

D

Correct Answer: D. An Ancient Astronomer

SSC CGL - YYYY

4499119. The year of accession of Kanishka to throne was :

A

108 AD

B

78 AD

C

58 AD

D

128 AD

B

Correct Answer: B. 78 AD

SSC CGL - 2012

3259120. The Nalanda University was founded by

A

Harsha Vardhana

B

Kumara Gupta

C

Samudra Gupta

D

Chandra Gupta

B

Correct Answer: B. Kumara Gupta

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