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WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

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SSC CGL - 2013
2949171. Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas ?
A
Satavahanas
B
Sungas
C
Yavanas
D
Pandya
B
Correct Answer: B. Sungas
Explanation:

The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also held court at Besnagar (modern Vidisha) in eastern Malwa. Pushyamitra Shunga ruled for 36 years and was succeeded by his son Agnimitra.

WBCS PRE - 2006
76172. Sandhyakar Nandi was
A
Writer of Doha
B
Physician
C
The writer of Ramcharita Kavya
D
Court poet of Chandra Gupta II
C
Correct Answer: C. The writer of Ramcharita Kavya
Explanation:

The Ramacharitam is a Sanskrit epic poem written by Sandhyakar Nandi during Pala Empire, between approximately 1050 and 1150 CE. This work simultaneously narrates the story of the Ramayana and the Pala king Ramapala.

WBCS PRE - YYYY
67173. Surya Siddhanta was authored by?
A
Vararuchi
B
Sushruta
C
Aryabhatta
D
Varahamihir
C
Correct Answer: C. Aryabhatta
Explanation: It is unknown who is the original writer of Surya Sidhanta. There are several work with the same name. Brahmahihir summarized the Surya Sidhanta in his book Panchsiddhakta
WBCS PRE - 2002
9174. The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the
A
Mesolithic period
B
Chalcolithic period
C
Neolithic period
D
Paleolithic period
B
Correct Answer: B. Chalcolithic period
Explanation: Indus Valley civilization is also known as Harappan civilization. It belongs to the Chalcolithic period and Bronze age. They were not aware of iron metal. There is no clear timeline for the Indus valley civilization. It is considered that they were active from 2900 BC to 1700 BC.
SSC CGL - 2000
4483175. The origins of Indian music could be traced to
A
Rigvedic Samhita
B
Yajurvedic Samhita
C
Samavedic Samhita
D
Atharvavedic Samhita
C
Correct Answer: C. Samavedic Samhita
WBCS PRE - 2012
112176. Who was the author of the book Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi?
A
Ziauddin Barani
B
Al Biruni
C
Abul Fazi
D
Minhaj-us-Siraj
A
Correct Answer: A. Ziauddin Barani
Explanation:

Tarikh-i Firoz Shahi is the finest specimen of Indo-Persian historiography produced during the Sultanate period in India. Written by Zia ud Din Barani during the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, it was completed in 1357 CE and was dedicated to the reigning monarch.

SSC CGL - 2005
4275177. The tutor of Alexander, the Great was
A
Darius
B
Cyrus
C
Socrates
D
Aristotle
D
Correct Answer: D. Aristotle
SSC CGL - 2011
2826178. Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
A
Patanjali
B
Vaghhata
C
Atreya
D
Vrudukanta
A
Correct Answer: A. Patanjali
Explanation:

The compiler of the Yoga sūtras, a text on Yoga theory and practice, and a notable scholar of Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. There is a fourth Hindu scholar also named Patanjali, who likely lived in 8th-century CE and wrote a commentary on Charaka Samhita and this text is called Carakavarttika.

SSC CGL - 2011
3183179. Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to
A
Fa-Hien
B
Hiuen Tsang
C
I-tsing
D
Megasthenes
B
Correct Answer: B. Hiuen Tsang
SSC CGL - 2006
4457180. Both Jainism and Buddhism had no faith in
A
yajnas
B
salvation
C
caste system
D
rituals
C
Correct Answer: C. caste system



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