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2622201. 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

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2000

Correct Answer: A. Satavahanas

4387202. The Pallavas ruled from

A

Kanchipuram

B

Madurai

C

Tanjore

D

Tiruchendur

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: A. Kanchipuram

2489203. Which of the kings has been mentioned as ‘Piydassi’ and‘Devanampriya’ in inscriptions?

A

Chandragupta Maurya

B

Ashoka

C

Samudragupta

D

Harshvardhana

B

Correct Answer: B. Ashoka

72204. The University of Vikramshila was established by

A

Dharmapala

B

Mahipala

C

Devpala

D

Gopala

A

Correct Answer: A. Dharmapala

1729205. Rummindei pillar of Asoka is put up to mark Buddha's

A

First Sermon

B

Death

C

Birth

D

Enlightenment

C

Correct Answer: C. Birth

2826206. Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?

A

Patanjali

B

Vaghhata

C

Atreya

D

Vrudukanta

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2011

Correct Answer: A. Patanjali

4638207. Mahavira was born in a Kshatriya clan by the name of

A

Shakya

B

Janatrika

C

Mallas

D

Lichhavis

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2000

Correct Answer: B. Janatrika

3074208. Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne ?

A

Ashoka

B

Ajatasatru

C

Kanishka

D

Simukha

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: B. Ajatasatru

2498209. Which of the following is not included in ‘Chardham’?

A

Puri

B

Dwaraka

C

Mansarovar

D

Rameshwaram

C

Correct Answer: C. Mansarovar

3532210. 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 of missionary to Ceylon

B

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Correct Answer: B. The Kalinga War

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