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1.With reference to the development of various sects in Buddhism,
consider the following statements:
1. 1.The Sthaviravādins split away from Mahāsāmghikas during
the Second Buddhist council
2. Lokottaravāda is a sub-school of Mahāsāmghika
3. Present day Theravādins are the successors of Sthaviravādins
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

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2.Which among the following Buddhist scripture deals in the moral
code of conduct?
[A] Abhidhamma Pitaka
[B] Vinay Pitaka
[C] Sutta Pitaka
[D] None of them

Correct Answer: B [ Vinay Pitaka ]

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3.The cotton cloth worn by Indians had a brighter white colour than
any cotton found elsewhere. This view was recorded by __?
[A] Alexander
[B] Megasthenes
[C] Nearchus
[D] Pliny

Correct Answer: B [ Megasthenes ]

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4.Which rock edict of Ashoka requests for religious tolerance among
sects?
[A] Major Rock Edict VI
[B] Major Rock Edict VII
[C] Major Rock Edict VIII
[D] Major Rock Edict V

Correct Answer: B [ Major Rock Edict VII ]

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5.Who among the following is known as father of Indian Pre-History?
[A] Robert Bruce foot
[B] Sir William Jones
[C] E.J.H Mackey
[D] Sir John Marshall

Correct Answer: A [ Robert Bruce foot ]

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6.In Sangam age, the book „Bharatam‟ was written by__?
[A] Perudevanar
[B] Manimekalai
[C] Seethalai Saathanaar
[D] Tiruttakrdeva

Correct Answer: A [ Perudevanar ]

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7.Which of the following is the equivalent term used for Raja in early
vedic era?
[A] Gopati
[B] Gomat
[C] Gopa
[D] Gomitra

Correct Answer: A [ Gopati ]

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8.World‟s first oil paintings have been found in which of the following
countries?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Iran

Correct Answer: C [ Afghanistan ]

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9.Who wrote Malvikagnimitra?
[A] Kalidas
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Agnimitra
[D] Chanakya

Correct Answer: A [ Kalidas ]

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10.With which among the following Vedas, the Shatapatha Brahmana
is related to___?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharvaveda

Correct Answer: B [ Yajurveda ]

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11.Which of the following book is the sequel of an epic
„Silappadikarma‟?
[A] Jivaka Chintamani
[B] Manimekalai
[C] Bharatman
[D] Kunal

Correct Answer: B [ Manimekalai ]

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12.Who was the author of the book „Tirukkural‟?
[A] Seethalai Saathanaar
[B] ]Tiruttakrdeva
[C] Ilango Adigal
[D] Thiruvalluvar

Correct Answer: D [ Thiruvalluvar ]

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13.The „Battle of Ten kings‟ is depicted in which mandala of Rig
Veda?
[A] seventh
[B] nineth
[C] eighth
[D] tenth

Correct Answer: A [ seventh ]

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14.Pushkalavati was capital of which of the following acient
Kingdoms?
[A] Gandhara
[B] Kosal
[C] Magadha
[D] Kashi

Correct Answer: A [ Gandhara ]

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15.Uraiyur was an ancient Chola city famous for__?
[A] Pearls
[B] Ship Building
[C] Houses
[D] Grammar

Correct Answer: A [ Pearls ]

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16.Heliodorus‟ a Greek ambassador of the Indo-Greek king was sent
to the court of which ruler?
[A] Bhagbhadra
[B] Devabhut
[C] Pushyamitra
[D] Ghosha

Correct Answer: A [ Bhagbhadra ]

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17.Which of the following inscriptions mentions Chandragupta
Vikramaditya‟s authority over North-Western India?
[A] Mehrauli iron pillar inscription
[B] Beirut inscription
[C] Junagarh inscription
[D] Allahbad pillar inscription

Correct Answer: A [ Mehrauli iron pillar inscription ]

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18.At which of the following Harappan sites, terracotta female figures
were discovered?
[A] Mohenjo-daro
[B] Kot Bala
[C] Kot Diji
[D] Khirasara

Correct Answer: A [Mohenjo-daro]

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19.Which among the following kings assassinated Brihadrath, the last
Maurya King?
[A] Agnimitra
[B] Pushyamitra Shunga
[C] Vasujyeshtha
[D] Vasumitra

Correct Answer: B [Pushyamitra Shunga]

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20.Simuka was an Indian king and the founder of which among the
following dynasty?
[A] Satavahana
[B] Kadamba
[C] Ganga
[D] Kakatiya

Correct Answer: A [Satavahana]

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Notes:
Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty and he is believed
to have destroyed the Shunga Power. He did so with the aid of the
Rathikas and Bhojakas. He reigned for around 23 years and was
beheaded by his brother Kanha, who succeeded him.
21.Which among the following Buddhist Canon is related to dealing
with rules for monks and nuns ?
[A] Vinaya Pitaka
[B] Sutta Pitaka
[C] Abhidhamma Pitaka
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Vinaya Pitaka]

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22.Gopatha Brahman is a part of which of the following Vedas?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharva veda

Correct Answer: D [Atharva veda]

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23.Which of the following place of Andhra Pradesh is well known for
a Buddhist Stupa?
[A] Amaravati
[B] Srikakulam
[C] Rajahmundry
[D] Chittoor

Correct Answer: A [Amaravati]

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24.Nude male torso has been found at which of the following place?
[A] Mehergarh
[B] MohanJodro
[C] Harappa
[D] Lothal

Correct Answer: C [Harappa]

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25.Who among the following belonged to Sakya clan of Kshatriyas?
[A] Gautam Buddha
[B] Mahavir jain
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Rishabhnath

Correct Answer: A [Gautam Buddha]

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26.Who among the following erected a monastery stupa at Peshawar ?
[A] Asoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Sri Gupta

Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]

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27.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley era is considered
as the oldest “Ploughed field” in the world?
[A] Harappa
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Lothal
[D] Rangpur

Correct Answer: B [Kalibangan]

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28.Which among the following Brahaman gave an account of
agricultural operations for a season?
[A] Aitreya
[B] Satpatha
[C] kaushitaki
[D] Panchvimsh

Correct Answer: B [Satpatha]

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29.Who among the following were also known as Tocharians?
[A] Kushanas
[B] Hunas
[C] Greeks
[D] Shakas

Correct Answer: A [Kushanas]

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30.Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble Truth
as per the Buddhist Traditions?
[A] Dukha
[B] Dukha Samudaya
[C] Dukha Bhanjana
[D] Dukha Nirodha gaminipatha

Correct Answer: C [Dukha Bhanjana]

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31.The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha ____?
[A] Shortly after Budhha‟s Death
[B] Shortly before Buddha‟s Death
[C] A century After Buddha‟s Death
[D] A century After Buddha‟s Death

Correct Answer: A [Shortly after Budhha‟s Death]

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32.“Niska ” was used as a medium of exchange, in which of the
following periods?
[A] Vedic period
[B] Maurya Period
[C] Gupta Period
[D] Sangam Period

Correct Answer: A [Vedic period]

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33.To perform which among the following functions, Rajukas were
appointed by Asoka?
[A] Revenue Functions
[B] Judicial Functions
[C] Religious Functions
[D] Military Functions

Correct Answer: B [Judicial Functions]

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34.Which among the following is the keystone of the philosophy and
thought of the Upanishads?
[A] Universal Truth
[B] Universal Knowledge
[C] Universal Soul
[D] Universal God

Correct Answer: C [Universal Soul]

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35.Which among the following observations is / are correct with
reference to the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. The principal resource of the Indus realms was its agricultural
wealth
2. Items of jewellery, such as bangles and strings of beads, were very
important in Indus dress
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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36.Which among the following statements are correct observations
regarding the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. The people of Indus Valley Civilization enjoyed good trading
relations with a number of other cultures on their borders
2. One of the hallmarks of the Indus civilization was the
establishment of outposts beyond the main area of Harappan
settlement, designed to control the produce of key regions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]


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37.Consider the following observations with respect to the Harappan
settlements:
1. The majority of Harappan settlements were located near water
sources
2. Harappans made sinking wells and building reservoirs, where
local surface water supplies were inadequate
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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38.Which among the following is / are the hallmark features of
Neolithic revolution?
1. A transition from hunting-gathering to food production
2. A transition from plenty of use of copper to Iron
3. Rise of domestication of various types of plants and animals
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 1 & 3

Correct Answer: D [ Only 1 & 3 ]

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39.Which among the following comparisons of the Hindu gods of the
Vedic age and the Greek gods of the Homeric age is / are correct?
1. The Hindu conceptions are nearer to nature, Greek conceptions
have a marked individuality
2. The Hindu conceptions are more archaic, Greek conceptions are
more developed
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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40.Which among the following is / are correct statements regarding
the basic differences between early Mahayana and Hinayana schools
of Buddhism?
1. Mahayana believed in worship of Buddha idols, Hinayana
generally disliked Idol worship
2. Language of Mahayana was predominantly Sanskrit. Language
of Hinayana was predominantly Pali
3. Ultimate aim of life in Mahayana was Nirvana, Ultimate aim of
Hinayana was spiritual upliftment
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: A [ Only 1 & 2]

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41.During the times of which among the following, the first cave
temples were constructed in the chaitya and vihara architectural
styles?
[A] Shaka
[B] Satavahana
[C] Kushana
[D] Maurya

Correct Answer: B [Satavahana]


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42. Consider the following statements about Kailasanatha temple of
Ellora:
1. Its construction is attributed to the Pallava dynasty
2. The temple is one of the best early examples of Panchayatana
style of architecture
Which of the above statements is/are correct
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

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43.In the early Vedic age, Vishnu was one of the names of __?
[A] Surya
[B] Agni
[C] Dyaus
[D] Prajapati

Correct Answer: A [ Surya]

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44.Which among the following was / were the religious symbols /
iconography of Indus people?
1. Primitive temples
2. Seals
3. Statues
4. Terracotta figurines
5. Amulets
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3, 4 & 5]


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45.Which among the following animals was / were surely domesticated
by Indus Valley People?
1. Humped Zebu Cattle
2. Sheep
3. Goats
4. Dogs
5. Horses
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 , 3 & 5
[B] 1, 3 & 5
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 & 4]

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46.Consider the following observations with respect to the Harappan
settlements:
1. The majority of Harappan settlements were located near water
sources
2. Harappans made sinking wells and building reservoirs, where
local surface water supplies were inadequate
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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47.With reference to the position of women in Rig-Vedic India, which
among the following observations is / are correct?
1.A girl generally selected her own husband
2.Unmarried girls obtained a share in paternal property
3.Widows could remarry after death of their husbands
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]

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48.Why the Buddha‟s teachings are considered to be along the middle
path?
[A] It was based on two cultures
[B] It avoided the extremes of habitual sensuality and habitual self-
torture
[C] It may be practiced by all very easily
[D] It stood between the Vedic religion and Jainism

Correct Answer: B [ It avoided the extremes of habitual sensuality


and habitual self-torture ]

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49.Which among the following observations with regard to
Arthashastra is / are correct?
1. It advocates for a strict and authoritarian government
2. It served as standard rule book for most of the ancient Indian
dynasties
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [ Only 1]

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50.The source of funding for supporting the ancient Nalanda
university was __?
[A] Grants by central government
[B] Daily alms collected by the Buddhist monks
[C] Commercial activities of the Buddhist Sangha
[D] Villages and Estates of university acquired via donations

Correct Answer: D [ Villages and Estates of university acquired via


donations ]
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51.Which of the following was considered aghnya?
[A] Cow
[B] Cattle
[C] Horse
[D] Elephant

Correct Answer: A [Cow]

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52.Which of the following contains the Dhrupada raga?
[A] Rig Veda
[B] Atharva Veda
[C] Sama Veda
[D] Yajur Veda

Correct Answer: C [Sama Veda]

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53.Ayas referred to which of the following during the Rig Vedic
period?
[A] Either copper or bronze
[B] Either iron or steel
[C] Either tin or iron
[D] Either gold or silver

Correct Answer: A [Either copper or bronze]

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54.First three ashramas Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha
are mentioned in which of the following?
[A] Atharva Veda
[B] Chhandogya Upanishad
[C] Jabala Upanishad
[D] Brahadarankya Upanishad

Correct Answer: B [Chhandogya Upanishad]

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55.The earliest texts of Jainism are in which of the following?
[A] Ardh-Magadhi
[B] Brahmi
[C] Kharosthi
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Ardh-Magadhi]

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56.Which of the following was the 23rd trithankar?
[A] Abinandan Nath
[B] Suvidhinatha
[C] Arishtnemi
[D] Parshavanath

Correct Answer: D [Parshavanath]

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57.Which of the following cut down the famous Bodhi tree in the
second century BCE?
[A] Ashoka
[B] King Shashanka
[C] King Pushyamitra Shunga
[D] Mahapadmananda

Correct Answer: C [King Pushyamitra Shunga]

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58.Under whose patronage, Buddhism spread to the different parts of
central Asia, West Asia, and Srilanka?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Ashoka
[C] Harshvardhana
[D] Ajatshatru

Correct Answer: B [Ashoka]

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59.Which of the following was the main expounder of materialistic
philosophy?
[A] Ajivikas
[B] Charvaka
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism

Correct Answer: B [Charvaka]

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60.The republican states in ancient India which had a unitary
character were known as?
[A] Janapadas
[B] Sangha
[C] Nigamas
[D] Mahajanapadas

Correct Answer: C [Nigamas]

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61.What does the use of lion as a motif in the Ashokan pillar
symbolizes?
[A] Pride and Courage
[B] Ashoka
[C] Buddha
[D] Departure of Siddhartha

Correct Answer: C [Buddha]

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62.Which of the following pillar edicts mentions about the social code?
[A] First Pillar Edict
[B] Second Pillar Edict
[C] Fourth Pillar Edict
[D] Third Pillar Edict

Correct Answer: A [First Pillar Edict]

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63.The provinces of the Mauryan empire were further divided into
divisions and were headed by which of the following?
[A] Pradeshikas
[B] Rajukas
[C] Yuktas
[D] Sthanikas

Correct Answer: A [Pradeshikas]

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64.The Rajukas were assisted in accounting, secretarial, and other
miscellaneous works by which of the following?
[A] Yuktas
[B] Pradeshikas
[C] Sthanikas
[D] Gopas

Correct Answer: A [Yuktas]

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65.The city administration of Pataliputra, according to Megasthenes
was conducted by how many committees?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7

Correct Answer: C [6]

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66.Which of the following was the main source of income in the
Mauryan administration?
[A] State taxes
[B] Trade
[C] Donations
[D] Land revenue

Correct Answer: D [Land revenue]

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67.According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax
were known as?
[A] Sitadhyaksha
[B] Agranomoi
[C] Akaradhyaksha
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [Agranomoi]

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68.Which of the following invaded India around 190 BCE?
[A] Menander
[B] Hermaius
[C] Demetrius
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Demetrius]

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69.Which of the following became important Buddhist sites under the
Satavahanas?
1) Nagarjunakonda
2) Amravati
3) Nashik
4) Junar
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

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70.Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.

Correct Answer: C [80 A.D.]

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71.Which of the following committee kept a watch over wights and
measures in Mauryan administration?
[A] Trade, Commerce and Market regulations
[B] Manufacturing Articles
[C] Industry
[D] Vital Statistics

Correct Answer: A [Trade, Commerce and Market regulations]

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72.Which of the following was the inspector of coins in the Mauryan
administration?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Sansthadhyaksha
[C] Pautavadhyaksha
[D] Rupadarshaka

Correct Answer: D [Rupadarshaka]

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73.Which of the following kings was the last ruler of the Shunga
dynasty?
[A] Agnimitra
[B] Devabhuti
[C] Brihadratha
[D] Pushyamitra shunga

Correct Answer: B [Devabhuti]

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74.Which of the following was earliest Shaka ruler?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes I
[C] Azes II
[D] Rudradaman

Correct Answer: A [Maues]

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75.The Scythians attacked Bactria and entered the Indian
subcontinent through which of the following passes?
[A] Gomal pass
[B] Bolan pass
[C] Khyber pass
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: B [Bolan pass]

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76.Which of the following is considered as the founder of the Ujjaini
Satrapa?
[A] Nahapana
[B] Castana
[C] Bhumaka
[D] Hagamasa

Correct Answer: B [Castana]

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77.Which of the following were a part of the three grades of
feudatories during the Satavahana period?
1. Raja
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
4. Purohita
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]

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78.Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.

Correct Answer: C [80 A.D.]

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79.Which of the following rulers of the Kushan period adopted the
title „Devputra‟?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka
[D] Vasudeva II

Correct Answer: C [Kanishka]

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80.Areas of which of the following modern regions were included in
the empire of Chandragupta – I?
1. Bihar
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Bengal
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

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81.Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa,
Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II

Correct Answer: C [Nagabhatta I]

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82.Which of the following poet wrote Karpuramanjari?
[A] Sauda
[B] Rajashekhar
[C] Yashovarmana
[D] Banabhatta

Correct Answer: B [Rajashekhar]

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83.Which of the following period is associated with the rule of Pala
ruler „Mahipala I‟?
[A] 988 to 1038 A.D.
[B] 990 to 1030 A.D.
[C] 994 to 1026 A.D.
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: a

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84.At which of the following places did king Bhaskar-varman
attended the assemblies of Harsha?
1) Kanauj
2) Prayaga
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

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85.Which of the following kings revived the Nalanda monastery?
[A] Gopala
[B] Upasaka
[C] Dharamapala
[D] Sarvajnamitra

Correct Answer: A [Gopala ]

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86.Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala

Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]

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87.Which of the following kings have built a temple at Kambay and
consecrated a golden image of Mahavira?
[A] Lakshmanaraja
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Raja Bhoja
[D] Upendra

Correct Answer: B [Vatsaraja]

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88.Which of the following is the most popular and well known Tantric
text?
[A] Mahaniryana Tantra
[B] Hevajra Tantra
[C] Vajrapatala Tantra
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Mahaniryana Tantra]

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89.With respect to India‟s trade with the West which of the following
ports on the western coast of India played an important during 600
A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
1. Kambay
2. Thana
3. Sopara
4. Sindan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]


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90.Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana is the work of which of the
following writers?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Dridhabala
[C] Agnivesa
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Madhavakar]

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91.Vijayaditya II was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Vijayaditya III
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Jayasimha II
[D] Bhima

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92.The temple of Virupaksha was constructed during the reign of
which of the following king?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Pulakesin I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Pulakesin II

Correct Answer: C [Vikramaditya II]

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93.Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.

Correct Answer: B [4th Century A.D.]

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94.Which of the following kings succeeded Nandivarman II?
[A] Nandivarman III
[B] Virakurcha
[C] Dantivarman
[D] Aparajita

Correct Answer: C [Dantivarman]

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95.Which of the following Chola King came to power after Aditya I?
[A] Parantaka I
[B] Parantaka II
[C] Uttama Chola
[D] Arumolivarman

Correct Answer: A [Parantaka I]


96.The term „pugas‟ refers to which of the following?

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[A] Guilds
[B] Slaves
[C] Village Assembly
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Guilds]

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97.Which of the following period saw the emergence of trading castes
known as the Garvares?
[A] Chera
[B] Chola
[C] Pandyas
[D] Pallavas

Correct Answer: B [Chola]

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98.Brihadeswara temple is situated at which of the following places?
[A] Tanjore
[B] Kanchipuram
[C] Pattadakal
[D] Sravan Belgola

Correct Answer: A [Tanjore]

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99.Velvikkudi Grant gives us information about which of the
following kings?
[A] Arikesary Maravarman
[B] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[C] Maravarman Avanisulamani
[D] Maravarman Rajasimha I

Correct Answer: C [Maravarman Avanisulamani]

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100.Which of the following was the most important crop of Sangam
period?
[A] Wheat
[B] Barley
[C] Maize
[D] Rice

Correct Answer: D [Rice]

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