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Q1. The Buddhist monument 'Stupa' was raised.... A. At places connected with Buddha's life. B.as objects of devotion by Buddhist monasteries.C.over relics of celebrated members of the Sangha. D.over Buddha's relics.
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Q2. Following are the revenue systems during the Mauryan rule. Which one of them was collected only by cash?
Correct answer : 1
Q3. Which of the following Kings was described as a "monk in a King's garb"?
Correct answer : 3
Q4. What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? (1) The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought. (2) The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Correct answer : 1
Q5. By which of the following ways, the early Magadha kings attained their stability? A)Conquering the Angadh capital - Champa B)Expanding their frontier up to Gandhara C)Capturing the iron mines of Avanti D)Incorporating the neighbouring kingdoms through war and alliance E)Shifting the capital to Pataliputra
Correct answer : 1
Q6. Which of the following terms used to denote cities in ancient literatures?
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Q7. With reference to the ancient Indian history, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? (1) Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment (2) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas (3) Denial of efficacy of rituals.
Correct answer : 2
Q8. One of the following kingdoms did not surround the Magadha Kingdom. Findout? Kasi to its immediate west Vajji confederacy to the north Kosala to its north Avanti to its immediate south
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Q9. Among the following Magadh rulers which one was a contemporary of Buddha?
Correct answer : 1
Q10. Jains produced their first icon in the form of the 'sarvatobhadrika'image (four standing Jinas back to back) and the 'ayagapatas' or votive tablets at.....
Correct answer : 1
Q11. Indian temple architecture has been classified into three orders as: Nagara, Dravida and Vesara, by the ancient texts. Identify the wrongly matched temple based on these three orders?
Correct answer : 3
Q12. The importance of Nagarjunakonda stupa is because of the beautiful panels which illustrate episodes from the life of the Buddha. Which of the following is not the most characteristic of the scenes depicted?
Correct answer : 3
Q13. Who was the leader during the excavation work of Kalibangan, Rajasthan in the 1960s?
Correct answer : 2
Q14. South of the Deccan Plateau in the Sangam Age, three kingdoms arose. Which is not the one to arise?
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Q15. Which of the following Kings were the first to issue coins bearing their names?
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Q16. Our information regarding Alexander's invasion is derived from the account left by three of the following. Pick the odd man out?
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Q17. Arrange the different Sanskrit drama writers in an ascending chronological order: A.Bhasa; B.Asvagosha; C.Bhavabhuti and D.Kalidasa
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Q18. "Goghna" in the Vedic period refers to....?
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Q19. Export trade in the pre-Gupta age was mainly with......?
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Q20. Which of the following developments cannot be ascribed to the later vedic period?
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Q21. At which of the following places, has a major Rock Edicts of Ashoka been found?
Correct answer : 3
Q22. Alexander the Great invaded India in the year.....?
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Q23. Elephanta rock cut temples are ascribed to.....?
Correct answer : 2
Q24. Nagarjuna was a famous......?
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Q25. Bana Bhatt the famous poet adorned the court of.....?
Correct answer : 1
Q26. Lothal is located at?
Correct answer : 3
Q27. Mohenjodaro is situated in .....?
Correct answer : 4
Q28. Pick the Odd one out of the following:
Correct answer : 3
Q29. King Harsha Vardhan was defeated by which king?
Correct answer : 4
Q30. Harsha moved his capital from __________ to __________.
Correct answer : 3
Q31. Excavatios of Indus valley have pushed the antiquity of Indian History to
Correct answer : 2
Q32. Kanishka patronised which of the following most?
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Q33. What practice was followed by the Harappan people to dispose off their dead?
Correct answer : 2
Q34. What differentiates Harappan civilization from Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations?
Correct answer : 2
Q35. Among the following what was not known to the Harappan people?
Correct answer : 1
Q36. The great granary of the Harappan civilisation has been found at?
Correct answer : 3
Q37. Ashokan inscriptions were deciphered in_____________ by ______?
Correct answer : 1
Q38. To whose court was a Chinese embassy sent by T'ang Emperor?
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Q39. Who reunited the large part of North India after the decline of the Guptas?
Correct answer : 1
Q40. Which of the following was the most important kingdom in Deccan and Central India, after the Mauryas?
Correct answer : 3
Q41. Which southern dynasty played an important role in the tripartite struggle?
Correct answer : 1
Q42. At which place excavations have taken place related to the Vedic age?
Correct answer : 4
Q43. When did Ashoka the Mauryan ruler begin to issue edicts?
Correct answer : 4
Q44. The Uttiramerur inscriptions belong to which period of which king?
Correct answer : 2
Q45. Which of the following is the main source for the study of village government under the Cholas?
Correct answer : 3
Q46. For which of the following the Chola age was very famous?
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Q47. Which city from the following became the important one under Harsha's rule?
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Q48. The most important consequence of the 'Dharmashastras' prohibiting Indians from making sea voyages and visiting foreign lands was that.........
Correct answer : 3
Q49. King Harsha's reign extended over ....?
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Q50. Samudragupa's achievements are mentioned in the .......?