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BPSC - 2016

5753291. Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with:

A

Mahameghvahana dynasty

B

Chedi dynasty

C

Satvahana dynasty

D

Rath-Bhojak dynasty

B

Correct Answer: B. Chedi dynasty

SSC CGL - 2002

3925292. Carving in the famous Ajanta caves was first started during the reign of the

A

Kadambas

B

Satavahanas

C

Rashtrakutas

D

Marathas

B

Correct Answer: B. Satavahanas

WBCS PRE - 2014

7293. What was the policy of Samudragupta in the south?

A

Digvijay

B

Dharmavijaya

C

Conquest

D

None of the above

A

Correct Answer: A. Digvijay
Explanation:

This policy of Samudragupta is described as Digvijaya or defeating the enemy kings of the South, Grahana or getting the authority over the kingdoms and then Anugraha allowing them to rule their Kingdoms under his Suzerainty. In course of his Southern Campaign, he humbled as many as twelve princes.

WBCS PRE - 2008

57294. Chandragupta Maurya defeated of

A

Seleucus

B

Kalashoka

C

Poros

D

Alexander

A

Correct Answer: A. Seleucus
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek Selucus Nicator (one of the generals of Alexander the Great) at the battle of Liberator in 305 BC.

WBCS PRE - 2000

89295. Ankor Wat was built by

A

Suryavarman

B

Kaniska

C

Chandragnpta II

D

Ajatasatru

A

Correct Answer: A. Suryavarman
Explanation: It is the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia. Initially it was a Hindu temple (dedicated to Vishnu) for the Khmer Empire and gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple. It was build by Suryavarman II.

SSC CGL - 2000

3335296. Who among the following, was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty?

A

Ajatsatru

B

Bindusara

C

Chandragupta Maurya

D

None of these

A

Correct Answer: A. Ajatsatru

SSC CGL - 2009

3532297. 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

Correct Answer: B. The Kalinga War

SSC CGL - 1999

4773298. The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by:

A

Kanishka

B

Ashoka

C

Harsha

D

Fa-Hien

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanishka

SSC CGL - 2002

3805299. Purushapura is the other name for

A

Patna

B

Pataliputra

C

Peshawar

D

Punjab

C

Correct Answer: C. Peshawar

SSC CGL - 2007

3054300. Name the capital of the Pallavas

A

Kanchi

B

Vatapi

C

Trichnapalli

D

Mahabalipuram

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanchi
Explanation:

The Tamil country was divided between the Pallavas in the north with Kanchipuram as their capital, and Pandyas in the south with Madurai as their capital. It is also known as 'the city of Thousand Temples.'

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SSC CGL - 1999

4529281. The first Indian ruler, who established the supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea was:

A

Rajaraja I

B

Rajendra I

C

Rajadhiraja I

D

Kulottunga I

A

Correct Answer: A. Rajaraja I

SSC CGL - 2014

3143282. During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriya have a distinct identity ?

A

Age of the Buddha

B

Maurya period

C

Post-Maurya age

D

Gupta period

A

Correct Answer: A. Age of the Buddha

SSC CGL - 2000

4389283. The Gupta era was started by whom?

A

Ghatotkacha

B

Srigupta

C

Chandragupta I

D

Samudragupta

C

Correct Answer: C. Chandragupta I

UPPSC - 2017

5433284. The name 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Vedarefers to:

A

Priest

B

Women

C

Cows

D

Brahmanas

C

Correct Answer: C. Cows
Explanation: • 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Vedarefers to Cow.• Rigveda is ancient collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymn (1028 Hymns) withabout 10600 verses organized in ten books.

SSC CGL - 2002

3074285. Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne ?

A

Ashoka

B

Ajatasatru

C

Kanishka

D

Simukha

B

Correct Answer: B. Ajatasatru

SSC CGL - 2002

4575286. The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was

A

Kulala

B

Vima

C

Kanishka

D

Kadphises

C

Correct Answer: C. Kanishka

WBCS MAIN - YYYY

1788287. The famous Jaina temples at Dilwara were built by?

A

Solankis

B

Chauhans

C

Paramaras

D

Chandellas

A

Correct Answer: A. Solankis

WBCS PRE - 2000

50288. Allahabad pillar inscription carved by

A

Rudradaman

B

Banabhatta

C

Harisena

D

Ravikirti

C

Correct Answer: C. Harisena
Explanation:

Allahabad pillar inscription was carved by Harisena, who was the court poet of Samudragupta.

UPPSC - 2016

5251289. PrithivyahPratham Veer' was the title of

A

Samdragupta

B

Rajendra-I

C

Amoghavarsha

D

GautamiputraShatkarni

A

Correct Answer: A. Samdragupta

SSC CGL - 2006

4665290. The capital of Pallavas was

A

Arcot

B

Kanchi

C

Malkhed

D

Banavasi

B

Correct Answer: B. Kanchi

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WBCS MAIN - YYYY

1783271. Who was the founder of `Gajapati Dynasty' of Orissa?

A

Prataparudra

B

Vidyadhara

C

Purushottam

D

Kapilendra

D

Correct Answer: D. Kapilendra

SSC CGL - 2008

4524272. Rath temples at Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of which Pallava ruler?

A

Mahendravarman

B

Narasimhavarman I

C

Parameshwaravarman

D

Nandivarman I

B

Correct Answer: B. Narasimhavarman I

WBCS PRE - 2013

39273. The first permanent home of the Aryans in India was

A

Sindh

B

Gujarat

C

Punjab

D

Rajasthan

C

Correct Answer: C. Punjab
Explanation:

First Permanent Home was at Sapta Sindhu Region, Which is now in Punjab. 

WBCS PRE - 2011

33274. The oldest school of Indian Philosophy is

A

Vaisesika

B

Karma Mimansa

C

Yoga

D

Samkhya

D

Correct Answer: D. Samkhya
Explanation: There are six schools of Indian Philosophy. These are known as Vaishesika, Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Purva Mimansa, and Uttara Mimansa.

SSC CGL - 2005

3910275. Harshavardhana organised his religious assembly at

A

Mathura

B

Prayag

C

Varanasi

D

Tamralipt

B

Correct Answer: B. Prayag

SSC CGL - 2005

3243276. Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature?

A

Dhammapada

B

Vedas

C

Meghadutam

D

Dighanikaya

C

Correct Answer: C. Meghadutam

SSC CGL - 2005

2829277. The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of

A

religion

B

art

C

literature

D

architecture

B

Correct Answer: B. art

WBCS PRE - 2015

48278. Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text?

A

Abhidhammapitaka

B

Dipavamsa

C

Suttapitaka

D

Vinayapitaka

B

Correct Answer: B. Dipavamsa
Explanation: The other books which inform the Buddha's biography are Sutta Nipat, Jataka, Mahavamsam, etc., written in Pali language and Lalitavistara is written in Sanskrit.

SSC CGL - 2011

4182279. Which of the following is not the 'Tri Ratna' of Jainism ?

A

Right faith

B

Right knowledge

C

Right view

D

Right conduct

C

Correct Answer: C. Right view

SSC CGL - 1999

4362280. Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest in arts of

A

Pallavas

B

Cheras

C

Pandyas

D

Chalukyas

A

Correct Answer: A. Pallavas

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SSC CGL - 2008

3751261. In the Gupta period, the largest number of coins were issued in

A

gold

B

silver

C

copper

D

iron

A

Correct Answer: A. gold

SSC CGL - 2002

3923262. The famous Kailasa temple cut out of the solid rock at Ellora was built under the patronage of the

A

Cholas

B

Kadambas

C

Pallavas

D

Rashtrakutas

D

Correct Answer: D. Rashtrakutas

SSC CGL - 2001

3785263. Gupta Dynasty was famous for

A

art and architecture

B

imperialism

C

revenue and land reform

D

None of these

A

Correct Answer: A. art and architecture

SSC CGL - 2006

3675264. Who defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of Narmada ?

A

Pulakesin

B

Pulakesln II

C

Vikrarnaditya

D

Nandivarrnan

B

Correct Answer: B. Pulakesln II

BPSC - 2019

5727265. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?

A

Sushruta

B

Saumilla

C

Shudraka

D

Shaunaka

A

Correct Answer: A. Sushruta

WBCS PRE - 2001

31266. Which of the following Gods do not belong to the Rigvedic period ?

A

Shiva

B

Aditi

C

Indra

D

Marut

A

Correct Answer: A. Shiva
Explanation: Some major deities of the Vedic tradition include Indra, Surya, Agni, Ushas, Vayu, Varuna, Vishnu, Mitra, Aditi, Yama, Soma, Sarasvati, Prithvi, and Rudra.

SSC CGL - 2001

3328267. Which of the following dynasties conquered Sri Lanka and South-East Asian countries?

A

The Pandyas

B

The Chalukyas

C

The Cholas

D

The Rashtrakutas

C

Correct Answer: C. The Cholas

WBCS PRE - 2001

105268. Whose contemporary was famous of grammarian Patanjali ?

A

Vasudeva Kamba

B

Gantami Putra satakarni

C

Agri mitra Sunga

D

Pushya Mitra Sunga

D

Correct Answer: D. Pushya Mitra Sunga
Explanation: The famous work of Patanjali was Yoga Sutras, Mahabhashya in the Sanskrit language. Many thought that yoga text and grammar text was written by two different authors with the same name. Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushya Mitra Sunga.

WBCS PRE - YYYY

99269. The Gandhara School of Art is associated with

A

Harshavardhana

B

Pushyamitra

C

Kaniska

D

Pulakesi

C

Correct Answer: C. Kaniska

SSC CGL - 2009

3276270. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was

A

Vishnu Gupta

B

Upagupta

C

Brahma Gupta

D

Brihadratha

B

Correct Answer: B. Upagupta

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SSC CGL - 2010

3812251. Which of the following was NOT composed by Harshavadhana?

A

Harshacharita

B

Ratnavali

C

Priyadarshika

D

Nagananda

A

Correct Answer: A. Harshacharita

SSC CGL - 2012

4225252. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae?

A

Sama Veda

B

Rig Veda

C

Yajur Veda

D

Atharva Veda

C

Correct Answer: C. Yajur Veda

SSC CGL - 2014

3483253. Pancha siddhantham of Varaha mihira deals with

A

Astrology

B

Astronomy

C

Medicine

D

Anatomy

B

Correct Answer: B. Astronomy

SSC CGL - 2015

2981254. Which of the Kushana ruler patronised Buddhism?

A

Ashoka

B

Vikramaditya.

C

Kanishka

D

Kautilya

C

Correct Answer: C. Kanishka

SSC CGL - 2012

2672255. Worship of Mother Goddess was associated with

A

Aryan Civilization

B

Mediterranean Civilization

C

Indus Valley Civilization

D

Later Vedic Civilization

C

Correct Answer: C. Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation:

The recovery of a large number of Mother Goddess figurines almost from every excavated site suggests that the Mother Goddess worship cult was very widespread during the Indus days. The figurine has been cast with an elaborate headgear supported by a pair of bands and a brooch, tight-fitted short tunic with skirt part fastened with a broad waist-band using a medallion like clasp, and tight-fitted trousers, necklaces, ear-ornaments.

SSC CGL - 2013

4124256. The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek style is known as

A

Kushan art

B

Persian art

C

Gandhara art

D

Mughal art

C

Correct Answer: C. Gandhara art

WBCS PRE - 2010

109257. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi wanted to become Second Alexander and conquer the world?

A

Muhammad Bin Tugluq

B

Ghiyasuddin Balban

C

Alauddin Khilji

D

None of them

C

Correct Answer: C. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji was the medieval Indian ruler who wanted to conquer the whole world and who gave himself the title of ' Second Alexander '. He was second and the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate.

SSC CGL - 2002

4387258. The Pallavas ruled from

A

Kanchipuram

B

Madurai

C

Tanjore

D

Tiruchendur

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanchipuram

SSC CGL - 2012

4211259. When did the best productions of Gandhara sculpt tire appear?

A

Mauryan period

B

Kushan period

C

Gupta period

D

Harsha period

B

Correct Answer: B. Kushan period

SSC CGL - 2001

4343260. Greek-Roman Art has found a place in

A

Ellora

B

Gandhara

C

Kalinga

D

Buddhist Art

D

Correct Answer: D. Buddhist Art

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SSC CGL - 1999

3608241. The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was :

A

Kanchi

B

Taxila

C

Nalanda

D

Vallabhi

C

Correct Answer: C. Nalanda

SSC CGL - 2015

2777242. Which of the following was the early capital of the Rashtrakutas?

A

Sopam

B

Ellora

C

Vatapi

D

Ajanta

B

Correct Answer: B. Ellora
Explanation:

Since most of the Rashtrakutas monuments are found at Ellora, with nothing correspondence at Malkhed (Manyakher), it has been suggested that the early capital was located in the vicinity of the Ellora caves in the time of Dantidurga who was the founder and first ruler of the dynasty

SSC CGL - 2006

4692243. Bull' in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha's life ?

A

Birth

B

Great departure

C

Enlightenment

D

Mahaparinirvan

A

Correct Answer: A. Birth

BPSC - 2019

5775244. Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

A

Brahmi

B

Sharada

C

Kharosthi

D

Nandanagari

C

Correct Answer: C. Kharosthi

SSC CGL - 1999

2801245. The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of

A

Ramayana

B

Mahabhaita

C

Jataka

D

Parichatantra

C

Correct Answer: C. Jataka
Explanation: The Jataka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form.

MPPSC - 2013

2496246. From which veda sanskirit literature has begun?

A

Yajurveda

B

Atharveda

C

Samveda

D

Rigveda

D

Correct Answer: D. Rigveda

WBCS PRE - YYYY

103247. The 1st capital of Magadh was

A

Rajagriha

B

Vaishali

C

Pataliputra

D

Kashi

A

Correct Answer: A. Rajagriha
Explanation: Bimbisara's first capital was at Girivraja (identified with Rajagriha). He belongs to Horyanka dynasty. He was also known as Seniya or Shrenika.

WBCS PRE - 2011

65248. Who was known as Amitraghata?

A

Ashoka

B

Samudragupta

C

Bindusara

D

Bimbisara

C

Correct Answer: C. Bindusara
Explanation: Bindusara was the second Mauryan emperor of India. He was also known as Amitrochates (in Greek) or Amitraghata (in Sanskrit) meaning Slayer of all enemies.

SSC CGL - 2015

2800249. Who built the famous Shiva temple at Ellora ?

A

Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I

B

Mauryan Emperor Ashoka

C

Gupta King Samudra Gupta

D

Chalukyan King Pulikeshi II

A

Correct Answer: A. Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I

BPSC - 2017

5662250. Paper came to be used in the:

A

12th century

B

13th century

C

14th century

D

15th century

A

Correct Answer: A. 12th century

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