GK Ancient History Quiz – Part 1
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Ancient History Quiz – Part 1
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
The first metal used by man was? (मनुष्य द्वारा उपयोग में लाई गई पहली धातु कौन सी थी?)
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Explanation: Copper was the first metal used during the Chalcolithic Age.
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Explanation: Copper was the first metal used during the Chalcolithic Age.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
Where was the evidence of the dockyard found in the Indus Valley Civilization? (सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता में गोदी (dockyard) के प्रमाण कहाँ से मिले हैं?)
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Explanation: Lothal (Gujarat) had a dockyard for maritime trade.
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Explanation: Lothal (Gujarat) had a dockyard for maritime trade.
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
The term ‘Panchayatan’ is related to? (‘पंचायतन’ शब्द किससे संबंधित है?)
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Explanation: Panchayatan refers to a temple architecture style with one central shrine and four subsidiary shrines.
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Explanation: Panchayatan refers to a temple architecture style with one central shrine and four subsidiary shrines.
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Vedic Civilization:
1. The Rigveda mentions Purusha Sukta.
2. The Vedic Aryans used iron extensively.
3. Sabha and Samiti were early political institutions.
4. Vedic religion was monotheistic.
Which of the above are correct?
(वैदिक सभ्यता के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. ऋग्वेद में पुरुष सूक्त का उल्लेख है।
2. वैदिक आर्यनों ने लोहे का व्यापक उपयोग किया।
3. सभा और समिति प्रारंभिक राजनीतिक संस्थाएँ थीं।
4. वैदिक धर्म एकेश्वरवादी था।
सही कथन कौन से हैं? )Correct
Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Vedic religion was polytheistic.
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Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Vedic religion was polytheistic.
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
Who composed the famous Buddhist text ‘Milindapanha’? (‘मिलिंदपन्हो’ नामक प्रसिद्ध बौद्ध ग्रंथ किसने रचा?)
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Explanation: ‘Milindapanha’ was composed by Nagasena in dialogue with Indo-Greek King Menander I.
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Explanation: ‘Milindapanha’ was composed by Nagasena in dialogue with Indo-Greek King Menander I.
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
The famous site of Kalibangan is located on the bank of which river? (प्रसिद्ध स्थल कालीबंगा किस नदी के किनारे स्थित है?)
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Explanation: Kalibangan is located on the dry bed of Ghaggar river in Rajasthan.
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Explanation: Kalibangan is located on the dry bed of Ghaggar river in Rajasthan.
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Which Indus Valley site shows evidence of a ploughed field? (सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता की कौन सी साइट जोते गए खेत का प्रमाण देती है?)
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Explanation: Kalibangan in Rajasthan shows evidence of a ploughed field.
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Explanation: Kalibangan in Rajasthan shows evidence of a ploughed field.
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
Which animal was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization? (सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता के लोगों को कौन सा पशु ज्ञात नहीं था?)
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Explanation: Horse bones have not been clearly found in Indus Valley sites.
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Explanation: Horse bones have not been clearly found in Indus Valley sites.
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Which Veda contains sacrificial formulas (yajnas)? (कौन सा वेद यज्ञों से संबंधित मंत्रों को सम्मिलित करता है?)
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Explanation: Yajurveda contains formulas used during yajnas or sacrifices.
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Explanation: Yajurveda contains formulas used during yajnas or sacrifices.
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
Who is considered the author of the Arthashastra? (अर्थशास्त्र का रचयिता किसे माना जाता है?)
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Explanation: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, wrote the Arthashastra.
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Explanation: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, wrote the Arthashastra.
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
The capital of Magadha during the time of Bimbisara was? (बिंबिसार के समय मगध की राजधानी क्या थी?)
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Explanation: Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha during Bimbisara’s reign.
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Explanation: Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha during Bimbisara’s reign.
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
Which king was associated with the Second Buddhist Council? (दूसरी बौद्ध संगीति से किस राजा का संबंध था?)
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Explanation: Kalasoka of the Shishunaga dynasty convened the Second Buddhist Council.
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Explanation: Kalasoka of the Shishunaga dynasty convened the Second Buddhist Council.
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Which ruler is known for the construction of Sudarshana Lake? (सुदर्शन झील के निर्माण के लिए कौन शासक प्रसिद्ध है?)
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Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya constructed Sudarshana Lake in Saurashtra.
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Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya constructed Sudarshana Lake in Saurashtra.
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
The famous Hathigumpha inscription is associated with which king? (प्रसिद्ध हाथीगुंफा अभिलेख किस राजा से संबंधित है?)
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Explanation: Hathigumpha inscription belongs to King Kharavela of Kalinga.
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Explanation: Hathigumpha inscription belongs to King Kharavela of Kalinga.
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
Which Gupta ruler is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’? (गुप्त काल का कौन शासक ‘भारत का नेपोलियन’ कहलाता है?)
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Explanation: Samudragupta earned this title due to his military conquests.
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Explanation: Samudragupta earned this title due to his military conquests.
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
Who wrote the famous Sanskrit play ‘Mrichchhakatika’? (प्रसिद्ध संस्कृत नाटक ‘मृच्छकटिक’ किसने लिखा था?)
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Explanation: Shudraka is the author of Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart).
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Explanation: Shudraka is the author of Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart).
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of? (चीन के यात्री फाह्यान भारत किस शासक के शासनकाल में आए थे?)
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Explanation: Fa-Hien visited during the rule of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya).
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Explanation: Fa-Hien visited during the rule of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya).
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
Which ancient Indian university was known for its Buddhist teachings? (प्राचीन भारत में किस विश्वविद्यालय को बौद्ध शिक्षा के लिए जाना जाता था?)
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Explanation: Nalanda University was famous for Buddhist studies.
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Explanation: Nalanda University was famous for Buddhist studies.
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
The earliest evidence of iron in India has been found at? (भारत में लोहे के सबसे प्राचीन प्रमाण कहां से मिले हैं?)
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Explanation: The earliest use of iron in India was found at Atranjikhera in Uttar Pradesh.
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Explanation: The earliest use of iron in India was found at Atranjikhera in Uttar Pradesh.
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
Who was the first to issue gold coins in India? (भारत में सर्वप्रथम स्वर्ण मुद्राएं किसने जारी की थीं?)
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Explanation: Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold coins in India.
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Explanation: Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold coins in India.
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
Which Gupta ruler adopted the title of ‘Vikramaditya’? (गुप्त शासकों में किसने ‘विक्रमादित्य’ की उपाधि धारण की थी?)
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Explanation: Chandragupta II adopted the title Vikramaditya.
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Explanation: Chandragupta II adopted the title Vikramaditya.
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
Who is the author of ‘Harshacharita’? (‘हर्षचरित’ के लेखक कौन हैं?)
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Explanation: Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana and author of ‘Harshacharita’.
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Explanation: Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana and author of ‘Harshacharita’.
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
Which dynasty was founded by Simuka? (सिमुक द्वारा किस वंश की स्थापना की गई थी?)
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Explanation: Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
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Explanation: Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty? (राष्ट्रकूट वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?)
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Explanation: Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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Explanation: Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Who wrote the book ‘Brihat Samhita’? (‘बृहत्संहिता’ नामक ग्रंथ किसने लिखा?)
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Explanation: Varahamihira, the famous astronomer and astrologer, wrote ‘Brihat Samhita’.
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Explanation: Varahamihira, the famous astronomer and astrologer, wrote ‘Brihat Samhita’.
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
Which ruler issued the Nasik inscription? (नासिक शिलालेख किस शासक ने जारी किया था?)
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Explanation: Gautamiputra Satakarni’s achievements are recorded in the Nasik inscription.
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Explanation: Gautamiputra Satakarni’s achievements are recorded in the Nasik inscription.
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
Who is known as the ‘Indian Napoleon’? (भारत के नेपोलियन के रूप में कौन जाना जाता है?)
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Explanation: Samudragupta is called the Indian Napoleon due to his extensive conquests.
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Explanation: Samudragupta is called the Indian Napoleon due to his extensive conquests.
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Which Gupta emperor was also known as Vikramaditya? (कौन से गुप्त सम्राट को विक्रमादित्य भी कहा जाता था?)
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Explanation: Chandragupta II adopted the title Vikramaditya.
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Explanation: Chandragupta II adopted the title Vikramaditya.
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Which inscription tells about Harshavardhana’s achievements? (हर्षवर्धन की उपलब्धियों का वर्णन किस शिलालेख में मिलता है?)
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Explanation: The Banskhera inscription provides information about Harshavardhana’s rule.
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Explanation: The Banskhera inscription provides information about Harshavardhana’s rule.
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
Which Chinese traveler visited India during Harshavardhana’s reign? (हर्षवर्धन के शासनकाल में किस चीनी यात्री ने भारत की यात्रा की थी?)
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Explanation: Hiuen Tsang visited India during Harshavardhana’s reign and wrote detailed accounts.
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Explanation: Hiuen Tsang visited India during Harshavardhana’s reign and wrote detailed accounts.
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
The worship of images (idols) in India began during which period? (भारत में मूर्ति पूजा की शुरुआत किस काल में हुई थी?)
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Explanation: Idol worship began during the post-Mauryan period, especially with the rise of Bhakti and Buddhist art.
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Explanation: Idol worship began during the post-Mauryan period, especially with the rise of Bhakti and Buddhist art.
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
Who among the following composed the ‘Meghaduta’? (निम्नलिखित में से किसने ‘मेघदूत’ की रचना की थी?)
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Explanation: Kalidasa composed the lyrical poem Meghaduta.
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Explanation: Kalidasa composed the lyrical poem Meghaduta.
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
Who issued the first Indian gold coins? (भारत में सर्वप्रथम स्वर्ण मुद्राएं किसने जारी की थीं?)
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Explanation: Indo-Greeks issued the first gold coins in India.
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Explanation: Indo-Greeks issued the first gold coins in India.
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
Where is the famous Iron Pillar of Chandragupta II located? (चंद्रगुप्त द्वितीय की प्रसिद्ध लोहे की स्तंभ कहाँ स्थित है?)
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Explanation: The famous Iron Pillar is located at Mehrauli, Delhi.
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Explanation: The famous Iron Pillar is located at Mehrauli, Delhi.
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
Which Gupta ruler issued the maximum number of gold coins? (किस गुप्त शासक ने सर्वाधिक स्वर्ण मुद्राएँ जारी की थीं?)
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Explanation: Samudragupta issued the highest number of varieties of gold coins.
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Explanation: Samudragupta issued the highest number of varieties of gold coins.
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
Who wrote the grammar book ‘Ashtadhyayi’? (‘अष्टाध्यायी’ नामक व्याकरण ग्रंथ किसने लिखा?)
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Explanation: Panini was the great Sanskrit grammarian who wrote Ashtadhyayi.
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Explanation: Panini was the great Sanskrit grammarian who wrote Ashtadhyayi.
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
Who was the famous astronomer in Chandragupta II’s court? (चंद्रगुप्त द्वितीय के दरबार में प्रसिद्ध खगोलशास्त्री कौन था?)
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Explanation: Varahamihira was a renowned astronomer in the court of Chandragupta II.
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Explanation: Varahamihira was a renowned astronomer in the court of Chandragupta II.
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
Which temple is considered the finest example of Gupta architecture? (गुप्त वास्तुकला का श्रेष्ठ उदाहरण किस मंदिर को माना जाता है?)
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Explanation: The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh is a fine example of Gupta architecture.
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Explanation: The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh is a fine example of Gupta architecture.
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Who was the founder of the Pallava dynasty? (पल्लव वंश का संस्थापक कौन था?)
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Explanation: Simhavishnu was the founder of the Pallava dynasty.
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Explanation: Simhavishnu was the founder of the Pallava dynasty.
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
Which king was defeated by Pulakesin II on the banks of the Narmada river? (पुलकेशिन द्वितीय ने नर्मदा नदी के किनारे किस राजा को हराया था?)
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Explanation: Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhana near the Narmada River.
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Explanation: Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhana near the Narmada River.
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of which dynasty? (महाबलीपुरम के शिलाखंड मंदिर किस वंश के संरक्षण में बने थे?)
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Explanation: The Pallava dynasty built the rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram.
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Explanation: The Pallava dynasty built the rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram.
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Which dynasty ruled during the composition of Sangam literature? (संगम साहित्य की रचना किस वंश के शासनकाल में हुई थी?)
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Explanation: Sangam literature was composed during the rule of the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas.
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Explanation: Sangam literature was composed during the rule of the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas.
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
Who wrote the Tamil epic ‘Silappadikaram’? (‘शिलप्पदिकारम’ नामक तमिल महाकाव्य किसने लिखा?)
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Explanation: Ilango Adigal is the author of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram.
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Explanation: Ilango Adigal is the author of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram.
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
The Satavahana capital was located at? (सातवाहन वंश की राजधानी कहाँ थी?)
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Explanation: The Satavahana capital was Pratishthana, now known as Paithan in Maharashtra.
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Explanation: The Satavahana capital was Pratishthana, now known as Paithan in Maharashtra.
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
The ‘Tripitaka’ is a sacred text of which religion? (‘त्रिपिटक’ किस धर्म का पवित्र ग्रंथ है?)
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Explanation: The Tripitaka is the holy scripture of Buddhism.
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Explanation: The Tripitaka is the holy scripture of Buddhism.
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
The Buddhist Council that resulted in the split into Hinayana and Mahayana was? (बौद्ध धर्म में हीनयान और महायान शाखाओं में विभाजन किस संगीति में हुआ?)
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Explanation: The split occurred during the Fourth Buddhist Council.
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Explanation: The split occurred during the Fourth Buddhist Council.
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
Which foreign invader issued gold coins with Shiva on them? (किस विदेशी आक्रमणकारी ने शिव की आकृति वाले स्वर्ण सिक्के जारी किए?)
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Explanation: Kushana ruler Kanishka issued gold coins with Shiva’s image.
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
Where was the Third Buddhist Council held? (तीसरी बौद्ध संगीति कहाँ आयोजित की गई थी?)
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Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra during Ashoka’s reign.
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Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra during Ashoka’s reign.
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
Who built the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya? (बोधगया में महाबोधि मंदिर का निर्माण किसने कराया?)
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Explanation: Gupta ruler Samudragupta or his successors built the Mahabodhi Temple.
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Explanation: Gupta ruler Samudragupta or his successors built the Mahabodhi Temple.
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
What was the language of Ashoka’s inscriptions? (अशोक के अभिलेखों की भाषा क्या थी?)
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Explanation: Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in Prakrit using Brahmi script.
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Explanation: Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in Prakrit using Brahmi script.