The Post Mauryan India Online Test 6th Social Science
The Post Mauryan India Online Test 6th Social Science
The Post Mauryan India Online Test 6th Social Science
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Question 1 of 61
1. Question
Who among the following invaded India from north west after decline of Mauryan empire?
1) Sakas
2) Bactrian Greeks
3) Marathas
4) ScythiansCorrect
The break-up of Mauryan Empire resulted in the invasions of Sakas, Scythians, Parthians, Indo-Greeks or Bactrian Greeks and Kushanas from the north-west.
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The break-up of Mauryan Empire resulted in the invasions of Sakas, Scythians, Parthians, Indo-Greeks or Bactrian Greeks and Kushanas from the north-west.
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Question 2 of 61
2. Question
Who become independent in south India after death of Ashoka?
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In the south, Satavahanas became independent after Asoka’s death. There were Sungas and Kanvas in the north before the emergence of Gupta dynasty. Chedis (Kalinga) declared their independence.
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In the south, Satavahanas became independent after Asoka’s death. There were Sungas and Kanvas in the north before the emergence of Gupta dynasty. Chedis (Kalinga) declared their independence.
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Question 3 of 61
3. Question
Magadha is continued to be a great centre of_____ culture after its decline
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It has to be noted here that, though Magadha ceased to be the premier state of India, it continued to be a great centre of Buddhist culture
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It has to be noted here that, though Magadha ceased to be the premier state of India, it continued to be a great centre of Buddhist culture
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Question 4 of 61
4. Question
Match the following
I. Ayodhya Inscription 1. Taxila copper plate
II. Nakshi Rustam Inscriptions 2. Dana Deva
III. Moga 3. PersepolisCorrect
Archaeological Sources of Post Mauryan:
• Ayodhya Inscription of Dana Deva
• Persepolis, Nakshi Rustam Inscriptions
• Moga(Taxila copper plate)
• Junagadh/Girnar Inscription
• Nasik Prasasti
• Inscription of Darius IIncorrect
Archaeological Sources of Post Mauryan:
• Ayodhya Inscription of Dana Deva
• Persepolis, Nakshi Rustam Inscriptions
• Moga(Taxila copper plate)
• Junagadh/Girnar Inscription
• Nasik Prasasti
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Question 5 of 61
5. Question
Match the following
I. Harshacharita 1. Asvaghosha
II. Brihastkatha 2. Banabhatta
III. Buddhacharita 3. Gunadhya
IV. Malavikagnimitra 4. KalidasaCorrect
Explanation
• Harshacharita of Banabhatta
• Mahabhasya of Patanjali
• Brihastkatha of Gunadhya
• Madhyamika Sutra of Nagarjuna
• Buddhacharita of Asvaghosha
• Malavikagnimitra of KalidasaIncorrect
Explanation
• Harshacharita of Banabhatta
• Mahabhasya of Patanjali
• Brihastkatha of Gunadhya
• Madhyamika Sutra of Nagarjuna
• Buddhacharita of Asvaghosha
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Question 6 of 61
6. Question
Who among the following is the last Mauryan empire?
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The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga, who established his Sunga dynasty in Magadha.
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The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga, who established his Sunga dynasty in Magadha.
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Question 7 of 61
7. Question
Pushyamitra made____ as his capita
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Pushyamitra made Pataliputra as his capital. Pushyamitra’s kingdom extended westward to include Ujjain and Vidisha. He successfully repulsed the invasion of Bactria king, Menander. But Menander managed to keep Kabul and Sindh.
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Pushyamitra made Pataliputra as his capital. Pushyamitra’s kingdom extended westward to include Ujjain and Vidisha. He successfully repulsed the invasion of Bactria king, Menander. But Menander managed to keep Kabul and Sindh.
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Question 8 of 61
8. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Pushyamitra thwarted an attack from the Kalinga king Kharavela
2) He was a staunch follower of Buddhism
3) He performed two Asvamedha yagnas (horse sacrifices) to assert his imperial authorityCorrect
Pushyamitra thwarted an attack from the Kalinga king Kharavela. He also conquered Vidarba. He was a staunch follower of Vedic religion. He performed two Asvamedha yagnas (horse sacrifices) to assert his imperial authority.
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Pushyamitra thwarted an attack from the Kalinga king Kharavela. He also conquered Vidarba. He was a staunch follower of Vedic religion. He performed two Asvamedha yagnas (horse sacrifices) to assert his imperial authority.
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Question 9 of 61
9. Question
Pushyamitra was succeeded by his son______
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During the Sunga period, stone was replaced by wood in the railings and the gateways of the Buddhist stupas as seen in Bharhut and Sanchi. Pushyamitra was succeeded by his son Agnimitra.
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During the Sunga period, stone was replaced by wood in the railings and the gateways of the Buddhist stupas as seen in Bharhut and Sanchi. Pushyamitra was succeeded by his son Agnimitra.
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Question 10 of 61
10. Question
_____ is said to be the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra.
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Agnimitra is said to be the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra. The drama also refers to the victory of Vasumitra, Agnimitra’s son, over the Greeks on the banks of the Sindhu river.
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Agnimitra is said to be the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra. The drama also refers to the victory of Vasumitra, Agnimitra’s son, over the Greeks on the banks of the Sindhu river.
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Question 11 of 61
11. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) The weak successors of Sungas constantly faced threats from the IndoBactrians and Indo-Parthian
2) The Sunga dynasty lasted for about one hundred yearsCorrect
The weak successors of Sungas constantly faced threats from the Indo- Bactrians and Indo-Parthians. The Sunga dynasty lasted for about one hundred years.
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The weak successors of Sungas constantly faced threats from the Indo- Bactrians and Indo-Parthians. The Sunga dynasty lasted for about one hundred years.
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Question 12 of 61
12. Question
The last Sunga king was_____
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The last Sunga king was Devabhuti. He was killed by his own minister Vasudeva Kanva. Vasudeva established the rule of Kanva dynasty in Magadha.
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The last Sunga king was Devabhuti. He was killed by his own minister Vasudeva Kanva. Vasudeva established the rule of Kanva dynasty in Magadha.
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Question 13 of 61
13. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) The Sungas played an important role in defending the Gangetic Valley from the encroachments of the Bactrian Greeks
2) Pushyamitra, and then his successors, revived Vedic religious practices and promoted Vaishnavism
3) Sanskrit gradually gained ascendancy and became the court languageCorrect
The Sungas played an important role in defending the Gangetic Valley from the encroachments of the Bactrian Greeks. Pushyamitra, and then his successors, revived Vedic religious practices and promoted Vaishnavism. Sanskrit gradually gained ascendancy and became the court language
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The Sungas played an important role in defending the Gangetic Valley from the encroachments of the Bactrian Greeks. Pushyamitra, and then his successors, revived Vedic religious practices and promoted Vaishnavism. Sanskrit gradually gained ascendancy and became the court language
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Question 14 of 61
14. Question
Who patronized Patanjali?
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Patanjali, the second grammarian in Sanskrit, was patronized by Pushyamitra. Though Pushyamitra persecuted Buddhists, during his reign the Buddhist monuments at Bharhut and Sanchi were renovated and further improved. The Great Stupa of Sanchi and the railings, which enclose it, belong to the Sunga period.
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Patanjali, the second grammarian in Sanskrit, was patronized by Pushyamitra. Though Pushyamitra persecuted Buddhists, during his reign the Buddhist monuments at Bharhut and Sanchi were renovated and further improved. The Great Stupa of Sanchi and the railings, which enclose it, belong to the Sunga period.
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Question 15 of 61
15. Question
_____ was a contemporary of the Sungas
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King Kharavela of Kalinga was a contemporary of the Sungas. We get information about Kharavela from the Hathigumba Inscription.
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King Kharavela of Kalinga was a contemporary of the Sungas. We get information about Kharavela from the Hathigumba Inscription.
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Question 16 of 61
16. Question
For how many years kanvas empire lasted?
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The Kanva dynasty produced four kings and their rule lasted only for 45 years. The history of Magadha after the fall of the Kanvas is devoid of any significance until the emergence of the Gupta dynasty.
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The Kanva dynasty produced four kings and their rule lasted only for 45 years. The history of Magadha after the fall of the Kanvas is devoid of any significance until the emergence of the Gupta dynasty.
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Question 17 of 61
17. Question
Who among the following is not a Kanva ruler?
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The Kanva rulers were
• Vasudeva
• Bhumi Mitra
• Narayana
• SusarmanIncorrect
The Kanva rulers were
• Vasudeva
• Bhumi Mitra
• Narayana
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Question 18 of 61
18. Question
The last Kanva ruler Susarman was assassinated by______
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The last Kanva ruler Susarman was assassinated by his powerful feudatory chief of Andhra named Simuka, who laid the foundation of the Satavahana dynasty.
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The last Kanva ruler Susarman was assassinated by his powerful feudatory chief of Andhra named Simuka, who laid the foundation of the Satavahana dynasty.
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Question 19 of 61
19. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Simuka, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, is said to have ruled for twenty-three years
2) The Kushanas in the north and the Satavahanas (Andhras) in the south flourished for about 300 years and 450 years, respectivelyCorrect
The Kushanas in the north and the Satavahanas (Andhras) in the south flourished for about 300 years and 450 years, respectively. Simuka, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, is said to have ruled for twenty-three years.
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The Kushanas in the north and the Satavahanas (Andhras) in the south flourished for about 300 years and 450 years, respectively. Simuka, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, is said to have ruled for twenty-three years.
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Question 20 of 61
20. Question
Who was the successor of Simuka?
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Simuka successor was his brother Krishna. The latter and his nephew Satakarni ruled for ten years each, establishing an empire, holding control over a vast area stretching from Rajasthan in the northwest to Andhra in the southeast and from Gujarat in the west to Kalinga in the east.
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Simuka successor was his brother Krishna. The latter and his nephew Satakarni ruled for ten years each, establishing an empire, holding control over a vast area stretching from Rajasthan in the northwest to Andhra in the southeast and from Gujarat in the west to Kalinga in the east.
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Question 21 of 61
21. Question
Who is said to have performed Asvamedha yagna?
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Satakarni is said to have performed two horse sacrifices (Asvamedha yagna), indicative of his imperial position.
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Satakarni is said to have performed two horse sacrifices (Asvamedha yagna), indicative of his imperial position.
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Question 22 of 61
22. Question
_____ was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas family
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Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the family. In the Nasik prashasti, published by his mother GautamiBalasri, GautamiputraSatakarni is described as the destroyer of Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks) and Pahlavas (Parthians). The extent of the empire is also mentioned in the record.
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Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the family. In the Nasik prashasti, published by his mother GautamiBalasri, GautamiputraSatakarni is described as the destroyer of Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks) and Pahlavas (Parthians). The extent of the empire is also mentioned in the record.
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Question 23 of 61
23. Question
____ inscriptions suggest that South India played an important role in the process of early state
formation in Southeast AsiaCorrect
The Bogor inscriptions suggest that South India played an important role in the process of early state formation in Southeast Asia.
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The Bogor inscriptions suggest that South India played an important role in the process of early state formation in Southeast Asia.
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Question 24 of 61
24. Question
The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of____
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The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of Sanskrit. The Kantara school of Sanskrit flourished in the Deccan in second century B.C.
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The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of Sanskrit. The Kantara school of Sanskrit flourished in the Deccan in second century B.C.
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Question 25 of 61
25. Question
Sattasai contains___ stanzas
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King Hala is famous as the author of Sattasai (Saptasati), 700 stanzas in Prakrit. The Satavahana rulers were great builders.
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King Hala is famous as the author of Sattasai (Saptasati), 700 stanzas in Prakrit. The Satavahana rulers were great builders.
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Question 26 of 61
26. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) The world-famous life-size statues of Buddha at Bamyan valley on the mountains of the erstwhile north-western frontiers of ancient India
2) It is currently in central Afghanistan and recently destroyed by the Talibans
3) It is carved out of the solid rocks by the dedicated artists of the Gandhara School of Art during the post-Mauryan periodCorrect
The world-famous life-size statues of Buddha at Bamyan valley on the mountains of the erstwhile north-western frontiers of ancient India (currently in central Afghanistan and recently destroyed by the Talibans), were carved out of the solid rocks by the dedicated artists of the Gandhara School of Art during the post-Mauryan period.
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The world-famous life-size statues of Buddha at Bamyan valley on the mountains of the erstwhile north-western frontiers of ancient India (currently in central Afghanistan and recently destroyed by the Talibans), were carved out of the solid rocks by the dedicated artists of the Gandhara School of Art during the post-Mauryan period.
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Question 27 of 61
27. Question
A bronze statue of the standing Buddha discovered in_____
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A bronze statue of the standing Buddha discovered in Oc-Eo (an archaeological site in Vietnam) resembles the Amaravati style.
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A bronze statue of the standing Buddha discovered in Oc-Eo (an archaeological site in Vietnam) resembles the Amaravati style.
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Question 28 of 61
28. Question
The later Satavahana kings issued____ coins
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The later Satavahana kings issued lead or bronze coins depicting ships with two masts. A stone seal discovered in Nakhon Pathom in Thailand has the same design.
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The later Satavahana kings issued lead or bronze coins depicting ships with two masts. A stone seal discovered in Nakhon Pathom in Thailand has the same design.
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Question 29 of 61
29. Question
The Mathura School of Sculpture produced images and life-size statues of_____ deities
1) Buddhist
2) Jain
3) BrahmanicalCorrect
Gandhara, Madhura, Amaravati, Bodh Gaya, Sanchi and Bharhut were known for splendid monuments and art. The Mathura School of Sculpture produced images and life-size statues of the Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain deities.
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Gandhara, Madhura, Amaravati, Bodh Gaya, Sanchi and Bharhut were known for splendid monuments and art. The Mathura School of Sculpture produced images and life-size statues of the Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain deities.
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Question 30 of 61
30. Question
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
1) After the conquest of north-western India and the Punjab region, Alexander the Great left the conquered territories under provincial governors
2) Two of its eastern satrapies, Bactria and Parthia, revolted under their Greek Governors and declared their independenceCorrect
After the conquest of north-western India and the Punjab region, Alexander the Great left the conquered territories under provincial governors. Two of its eastern satrapies, Bactria and Parthia, revolted under their Greek Governors and declared their independence.
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After the conquest of north-western India and the Punjab region, Alexander the Great left the conquered territories under provincial governors. Two of its eastern satrapies, Bactria and Parthia, revolted under their Greek Governors and declared their independence.
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Question 31 of 61
31. Question
The satrapy of Bactria became independent under the leadership of_____
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Two of its eastern satrapies, Bactria and Parthia, revolted under their Greek Governors and declared their independence. The satrapy of Bactria became independent under the leadership of Diodotus I and Parthia under Arsaces.
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Two of its eastern satrapies, Bactria and Parthia, revolted under their Greek Governors and declared their independence. The satrapy of Bactria became independent under the leadership of Diodotus I and Parthia under Arsaces.
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Question 32 of 61
32. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) After the decline of the Mauryan empire, the Greek rulers of Bactria and Parthia started encroaching into the northwestern border lands of India
2) The Bactrian and Parthian settlers gradually inter-married and inter-mixed with the indigenous population.
3) This facilitated the establishment of Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian colonies along the north-western part of India.Correct
After the decline of the Mauryan empire, the Greek rulers of Bactria and Parthia started encroaching into the north-western border lands of India. The Bactrian and Parthian settlers gradually inter-married and inter-mixed with the indigenous population. This facilitated the establishment of Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian colonies along the north-western part of India.
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After the decline of the Mauryan empire, the Greek rulers of Bactria and Parthia started encroaching into the north-western border lands of India. The Bactrian and Parthian settlers gradually inter-married and inter-mixed with the indigenous population. This facilitated the establishment of Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian colonies along the north-western part of India.
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Question 33 of 61
33. Question
_____ was the son of Greco-Bactrian ruler Euthydemus
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Demetrius I – He was the son of Greco-Bactrian ruler Euthydemus. He was king of Macedonia from 294 to 288 BC (BCE). Numismatic evidence proves that Demetrius issued bi-lingual square coins with Greek on the obverse and Kharosthi on the reverse.
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Demetrius I – He was the son of Greco-Bactrian ruler Euthydemus. He was king of Macedonia from 294 to 288 BC (BCE). Numismatic evidence proves that Demetrius issued bi-lingual square coins with Greek on the obverse and Kharosthi on the reverse.
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Question 34 of 61
34. Question
When did Yavana era commenced?
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Scholars are not able to decide which of the three, named Demetrius, was the initiator of the Yavana era, commencing from second century BC (BCE) in India.
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Scholars are not able to decide which of the three, named Demetrius, was the initiator of the Yavana era, commencing from second century BC (BCE) in India.
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Question 35 of 61
35. Question
____ was one of the best-known Indo-Greek kings.
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Menander– He was one of the best-known Indo-Greek kings. He is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the north-west of the country.
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Menander– He was one of the best-known Indo-Greek kings. He is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the north-west of the country.
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Question 36 of 61
36. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Menander coins were found over an extensive area ranging from Kabul valley and Indus river to western Uttar Pradesh
2) MilindaPanha, a Buddhist text, is a discourse between Bactrian king Milinda and the learned Buddhist scholar Nagasena
3) Menander is believed to have become a SaivateCorrect
Menander s coins were found over an extensive area ranging from Kabul valley and Indus river to western Uttar Pradesh. Milinda Panha, a Buddhist text, is a discourse between Bactrian king Milinda and the learned Buddhist scholar Nagasena. This Milinda is identified with Menander. Menander is believed to have become a Buddhist and promoted Buddhism.
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Menander s coins were found over an extensive area ranging from Kabul valley and Indus river to western Uttar Pradesh. Milinda Panha, a Buddhist text, is a discourse between Bactrian king Milinda and the learned Buddhist scholar Nagasena. This Milinda is identified with Menander. Menander is believed to have become a Buddhist and promoted Buddhism.
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Question 37 of 61
37. Question
Indians learnt the art of Coinage from____
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Indo-Greek rulers introduced a die system and produced properly shaped coins with inscription, symbols and engraved figures on them. Indians learnt this art from them.
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Indo-Greek rulers introduced a die system and produced properly shaped coins with inscription, symbols and engraved figures on them. Indians learnt this art from them.
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Question 38 of 61
38. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) The Gandhara School of Indian Art is heavily indebted to Greek infl uence
2) The Hinyana Buddhists learnt the art of carving out caves from them
3) The Greeks were good cave buildersCorrect
The Gandhara School of Indian Art is heavily indebted to Greek infl uence. The Greeks were good cave builders. The Mahayana Buddhists learnt the art of carving out caves from them and became skilled in rock-cut architecture.
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The Gandhara School of Indian Art is heavily indebted to Greek infl uence. The Greeks were good cave builders. The Mahayana Buddhists learnt the art of carving out caves from them and became skilled in rock-cut architecture.
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Question 39 of 61
39. Question
The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by_____
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The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by the Sakas. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over northern and western India.
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The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by the Sakas. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over northern and western India.
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Question 40 of 61
40. Question
The Sakas were against the tribe of____ nomads
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The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by the Sakas. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over northern and western India. The Sakas were against the tribe of Turki nomads.
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The Indo-Greek rule in India was ended by the Sakas. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over northern and western India. The Sakas were against the tribe of Turki nomads.
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Question 41 of 61
41. Question
Sakas were Scythians, nomadic ancient_____
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The Sakas were against the tribe of Turki nomads. Sakas were Scythians, nomadic ancient Iranians, and known as Sakas in Sanskrit.
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The Sakas were against the tribe of Turki nomads. Sakas were Scythians, nomadic ancient Iranians, and known as Sakas in Sanskrit.
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Question 42 of 61
42. Question
Saka rule was founded by_____
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Saka rule was founded by Maos or Mogain in the Gandhara region and his capital was ‘Sirkap’.
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Saka rule was founded by Maos or Mogain in the Gandhara region and his capital was ‘Sirkap’.
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Question 43 of 61
43. Question
Maos coins bear images of_____
1) Buddha
2) Siva
3) VishnuCorrect
Saka rule was founded by Maos or Mogain name is mentioned in Mora inscription. His coins bear images of Buddha and Siva.
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Saka rule was founded by Maos or Mogain name is mentioned in Mora inscription. His coins bear images of Buddha and Siva.
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Question 44 of 61
44. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Indo-Parthians came after the Indo-Greeks and the Indo-Scythians who were, in turn, defeated by the Kushanas in the second half of the fi rst century AD (CE)
2) The domain of Indo-Parthians comprised Kabul and Gandhara.
3) The name of Gondophernes is associated with the Christian apostle St. ThomasCorrect
Indo-Parthians came after the Indo-Greeks and the Indo-Scythians who were, in turn, defeated by the Kushanas in the second half of the first century AD (CE). Indo-Parthian kingdom or Gondopharid dynasty was founded by Gondophernes. The domain of Indo-Parthians comprised Kabul and Gandhara. The name of Gondophernes is associated with the Christian apostle St. Thomas. According to Christian tradition, St. Thomas visited the court of Gondophernes and converted him to Christianity.
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Indo-Parthians came after the Indo-Greeks and the Indo-Scythians who were, in turn, defeated by the Kushanas in the second half of the first century AD (CE). Indo-Parthian kingdom or Gondopharid dynasty was founded by Gondophernes. The domain of Indo-Parthians comprised Kabul and Gandhara. The name of Gondophernes is associated with the Christian apostle St. Thomas. According to Christian tradition, St. Thomas visited the court of Gondophernes and converted him to Christianity.
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Question 45 of 61
45. Question
____ was the most important and famous king of Sakas
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Rudradaman was the most important and famous king of Sakas. His Junagadh/Girnar inscription was the first inscription in chaste Sanskrit. In India, the Sakas were assimilated into Indian society.
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Rudradaman was the most important and famous king of Sakas. His Junagadh/Girnar inscription was the first inscription in chaste Sanskrit. In India, the Sakas were assimilated into Indian society.
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Question 46 of 61
46. Question
The Kushanas inhabited_____
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The Kushanas formed a section of the yueh-chi tribes, who inhabited north western China in the remote past
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The Kushanas formed a section of the yueh-chi tribes, who inhabited north western China in the remote past
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Question 47 of 61
47. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) By the beginning of Christian era, all the yueh-chi tribes had acknowledged the supremacy of the Kushanas
2) They had shed their nomadic habits and settled down in the Bactrian and Parthian lands
3) The Kushanas overran Bactria and Parthia and gradually established themselves in northern IndiaCorrect
By the beginning of Christian era, all the yueh-chi tribes had acknowledged the supremacy of the Kushanas; they had shed their nomadic habits and settled down in the Bactrian and Parthian lands, adjacent to the north-western border of India. The Kushanas overran Bactria and Parthia and gradually established themselves in northern India.
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By the beginning of Christian era, all the yueh-chi tribes had acknowledged the supremacy of the Kushanas; they had shed their nomadic habits and settled down in the Bactrian and Parthian lands, adjacent to the north-western border of India. The Kushanas overran Bactria and Parthia and gradually established themselves in northern India.
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Question 48 of 61
48. Question
Kushana rulers were_____
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Kushana rulers were Buddhists. Takshashila and Mathura continued to be great centres of Buddhist learning, attracting students from China and western Asia.
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Kushana rulers were Buddhists. Takshashila and Mathura continued to be great centres of Buddhist learning, attracting students from China and western Asia.
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Question 49 of 61
49. Question
____ was the greatest of all the Kushana emperors
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Kanishka was the greatest of all the Kushana emperors. Kanishka assumed the sovereignty in 78 CE
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Kanishka was the greatest of all the Kushana emperors. Kanishka assumed the sovereignty in 78 CE
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Question 50 of 61
50. Question
The Kushana capital initially was____
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Kanishka proclaimed his rule by the foundation of a new era, which later became Saka era. The Kushana capital initially was Kabul. Later, it was shifted to Peshavar or Purushpura.
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Kanishka proclaimed his rule by the foundation of a new era, which later became Saka era. The Kushana capital initially was Kabul. Later, it was shifted to Peshavar or Purushpura.
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Question 51 of 61
51. Question
Kadphises II maintained friendly relations with____
1) China
2) Burma
3) RomeCorrect
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Question 52 of 61
52. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
1) Kadphises I was the first famous military and political leader of the Kushanas
2) He extended his power in Kabul, Gandhara and upto the Indus
3) He overthrew the Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian rulers and established himself as a sovereign ruler of Bactria.Correct
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Question 53 of 61
53. Question
Which of the following statement about Kanishka is correct?
- Kanishka conquered and annexed Kashmir
- He defeated the Chinese general Pan-Chiang and safeguarded the northern borders of India from Chinese intrusion
- He waged a successful war against Magadha
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Kanishka conquered and annexed Kashmir. He waged a successful war against Magadha. He also waged a war against a ruler of Parthia to maintain safety and integrity in his vast empire on the western and south-western border. After the conquest of Kashmir and Gandhara, he turned his attention towards China. He defeated the Chinese general Pan-Chiang and safeguarded the northern borders of India from Chinese intrusion.
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Kanishka conquered and annexed Kashmir. He waged a successful war against Magadha. He also waged a war against a ruler of Parthia to maintain safety and integrity in his vast empire on the western and south-western border. After the conquest of Kashmir and Gandhara, he turned his attention towards China. He defeated the Chinese general Pan-Chiang and safeguarded the northern borders of India from Chinese intrusion.
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Question 54 of 61
54. Question
What was the south extend of Kanishka empire?
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Kanishka empire extended from Kashmir down to Benaras, and the Vindhya mountain in the south. It included Kashgar, Yarkhand touching the borders of Persia and Parthia.
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Kanishka empire extended from Kashmir down to Benaras, and the Vindhya mountain in the south. It included Kashgar, Yarkhand touching the borders of Persia and Parthia.
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Question 55 of 61
55. Question
. Kanishka adopted Buddhism under the influence of_____
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Kanishka was an ardent Buddhist. Kanishka’s empire was a Buddhist empire. Kanishka adopted Buddhism under the influence of Asvaghosha, a celebrated monk from Pataliputra.
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Kanishka was an ardent Buddhist. Kanishka’s empire was a Buddhist empire. Kanishka adopted Buddhism under the influence of Asvaghosha, a celebrated monk from Pataliputra.
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Question 56 of 61
56. Question
Which of the following statement is correct?
- Kanishka made Buddhism as the state religion
- He built many stupas and monasteries in Mathura, Taxila and many other parts of his kingdom
- He sent Buddhist missionaries to Tibet, China and many countries of Central Asia for the propagation of Buddha’s gospel
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Kanishka made Buddhism as the state religion and built many stupas and monasteries in Mathura, Taxila and many other parts of his kingdom. He sent Buddhist missionaries to Tibet, China and many countries of Central Asia for the propagation of Buddha’s gospel.
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Kanishka made Buddhism as the state religion and built many stupas and monasteries in Mathura, Taxila and many other parts of his kingdom. He sent Buddhist missionaries to Tibet, China and many countries of Central Asia for the propagation of Buddha’s gospel.
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Question 57 of 61
57. Question
Kanishka organised the____ Buddhist Council at Kundalavana
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Kanishka organised the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana near Srinagar to sort out the differences between the various schools of Buddhism. It was only in this council that Buddhism was split into Hinayanism and Mahayanism.
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Kanishka organised the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana near Srinagar to sort out the differences between the various schools of Buddhism. It was only in this council that Buddhism was split into Hinayanism and Mahayanism.
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Question 58 of 61
58. Question
Who among the following are the scholars of Kanishka?
- Asvaghosha
- Vasumitra
- Panini
- Nagarjuna
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Kanishka was a great patron of art and literature. His court was adorned with a number of Buddhist saints and scholars, like Asvaghosha, Vasumitra and Nagarjuna
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Kanishka was a great patron of art and literature. His court was adorned with a number of Buddhist saints and scholars, like Asvaghosha, Vasumitra and Nagarjuna
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Question 59 of 61
59. Question
Kanishka founded the town of Kanishkapura in____
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Kanishka founded the town of Kanishkapura in Kashmir and furnished the capital of Purushapura with magnificent public buildings.
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Kanishka founded the town of Kanishkapura in Kashmir and furnished the capital of Purushapura with magnificent public buildings.
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Question 60 of 61
60. Question
Which empire corresponded with the last days of the Roman Republic?
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Kushana Empire corresponded with the last days of the Roman Republic, when Julius Caesar was alive. It is said that Kushana Emperor sent a great embassy to Augustus Caesar.
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Kushana Empire corresponded with the last days of the Roman Republic, when Julius Caesar was alive. It is said that Kushana Emperor sent a great embassy to Augustus Caesar.
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Question 61 of 61
61. Question
Which of the following statement is correct about Kanishka reign?
- The Gandhara School of Art flourished during his time.
- Buddhist learning and culture was taken to China and Mongolia from Takshashila
- Kanishka’s successors were weak and incompetent
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The Gandhara School of Art flourished during his time. The most favourite subject of the Gandhara artists was the carving of sculptures of Buddha. Buddhist learning and culture was taken to China and Mongolia from Takshashila. The great Asiatic culture mingled with Indian Buddhist culture during the Kushana’s time. Kanishka’s successors were weak and incompetent. Kushana empire rapidly disintegrated into number of small principalities.
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The Gandhara School of Art flourished during his time. The most favourite subject of the Gandhara artists was the carving of sculptures of Buddha. Buddhist learning and culture was taken to China and Mongolia from Takshashila. The great Asiatic culture mingled with Indian Buddhist culture during the Kushana’s time. Kanishka’s successors were weak and incompetent. Kushana empire rapidly disintegrated into number of small principalities.
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