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WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

Previous Year MCQ For UPSC | SSC | Rail NTPC | RRB | State PSC P20


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SSC CGL - 2013
3695191. Which one of the following inscriptions relate to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II ?
A
Maski
B
Hathigumpha
C
Aihole
D
Nasik
C
Correct Answer: C. Aihole
SSC CGL - 2001
2852192. The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by
A
Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
B
Amoghavarsha
C
Govinda III
D
Indra III
A
Correct Answer: A. Dandi Durga (Danti Durga)
Explanation:

The Elichpur clan was a feudatory of the Badami Chalukyas, and during the rule of Dantidurga, it overthrew Chalukya Kirtivarman II and went on to build an empire with the Gulbarga region in modern Karnataka as its base. This clan came to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in 753.

SSC CGL - 1999
2782193. Who is called as the Second Ashoka'?
A
Saniudra Gupta
B
Chandra Gupta Mainya
C
Kanishka
D
Harshavardhana
C
Correct Answer: C. Kanishka
Explanation:

Kushana king Kanishka is also called 'Second Ashoka'. Like Ashoka, Kanishka also became a convert to Buddhism. Kanishka I or Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century (c. 127–150 CE). He is famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements.

SSC CGL - 2011
3211194. Who was the court poet of Harsha Vardhana ?
A
Bhani
B
Ravi Kirti
C
Bāṇabhaṭṭa
D
Vishnu Sharma
C
Correct Answer: C. Bāṇabhaṭṭa
SSC CGL - 2014
3605195. Ravikirti, a jain, who composed the Aihole Prashasti, was patronized by
A
Pulakeshin I
B
Harsha
C
Pulakeshin II
D
Kharavela
C
Correct Answer: C. Pulakeshin II
SSC CGL - 2002
2683196. The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was
A
Jayasimha II
B
Vikraniaditya VI
C
Somesvara II
D
Pulkesin II
D
Correct Answer: D. Pulkesin II
Explanation:

Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). During his reign, the Chalukya kingdom expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India.

SSC CGL - 2015
4439197. Find the odd one :
A
Samveda
B
Yajurveda
C
Vishnu Purana
D
Rigveda
C
Correct Answer: C. Vishnu Purana
SSC CGL - 2014
4174198. Who is the founder of Jainism in India ?
A
Gautama
B
Mahavira
C
Chandragupta
D
Ashoka
B
Correct Answer: B. Mahavira
SSC CGL - 2008
4292199. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization usually built their houses of
A
Pucca bricks
B
Stone
C
Wood
D
All of the above
A
Correct Answer: A. Pucca bricks
SSC CGL - 2010
4086200. What was Chandragupta II also known as ?
A
Samudra Gupta
B
Skanda Gupta
C
Vikrarnaditya
D
Ranaa Gupta
C
Correct Answer: C. Vikrarnaditya



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