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251.

*/*_Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty??

A. Suserman
B. Vishnusarma
C. Vassudeva
D. Vasumitra
Answer» D. Vasumitra
252.

*/*_Which of the following Indian literature is the earliest known works??

A. Puranas
B. Rig Vedas
C. Sama Vedas
D. Rajtrangini
Answer» C. Sama Vedas
253.

*/*_Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the historical literary sources of Ancient India? I. The 'Puranas' serves as a source of historical facts of ancient India. There are eighteen Puranas. They provide historical information of various dynasties. II. According to Dr. R.C. Majumdar, the war occurred in 1000 B.C. Apart from the Kurukshetra war, the Mahabharata contains various accounts of social life and religious thinking of the people of ancient India?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
254.

*/*_Who was the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab??

A. Alexander the Great
B. Darius III
C. King Porus
D. Chandragupta Maurya
Answer» D. Chandragupta Maurya
255.

*/*_Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore??

A. Aditya Chola
B. Raja Raj Chola
C. Rajendra Chola
D. Karikala Chola
Answer» C. Rajendra Chola
256.

*/*_Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization??

A. Varuna
B. Indra
C. Surya
D. All the above
Answer» E.
257.

*/*_The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called?

A. Sikhara
B. Verna
C. Nagara
D. Gandhara
Answer» E.
258.

*/*_Which of the following was the capital of Surasena Mahajanapada??

A. Viratnagar
B. Junagarh
C. Mathura
D. Kashi
Answer» D. Kashi
259.

*/*_Which Ancient Indian literature deals with concepts about origin of universe, death and birth, material and spiritual world??

A. Rig Vedas
B. AtharvaVedas
C. Aryankas
D. Upanishad
Answer» E.
260.

*/*_Which of the following is not an important limb of Vedas??

A. Siksha (Phonetics)
B. Kalpa (Ritual)
C. Vyakarna (Grammer)
D. Ashtadhyayi
Answer» E.
261.

*/*_Taxila University was located between which two rivers??

A. Indus and Jhelum
B. Jhelum and Ravi
C. Beas and Indus
D. Satluj and Indus
Answer» B. Jhelum and Ravi
262.

*/*_The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is?

A. Atharvaveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Rigveda
Answer» D. Rigveda
263.

*/*_Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented his coins as playing the lute or Veena??

A. Chandragupta-I
B. Chandragupta-II
C. Samudragupta
D. Skandagupta
Answer» D. Skandagupta
264.

*/*_Who has given the treatise on the rule of the Pandyan kingdom by Pandala a daughter of Herakles??

A. Megasthenes
B. Kautilya
C. Banabhatt
D. Kalidas
Answer» B. Kautilya
265.

*/*_Which of the following cities was founded by Krishandevaraya??

A. Warangal
B. Nagalpura
C. Udayagiri
D. Chandragiri
Answer» C. Udayagiri
266.

*/*_Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature??

A. In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam
B. Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
267.

*/*_Which of the following statement is/ are correct?I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India.II. Ambhi (king of TaxilA.¬¨‚Ä welcomed Alexander and his menIII. Alexander died in 332 BC?

A. All are correct
B. Only I, III
C. Only I, II
D. II, III
Answer» D. II, III
268.

*/*_In which of the following sects was Bindusara interested??

A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Ajivakas
D. Lokayata
Answer» D. Lokayata
269.

*/*_Which one of the following is associated with the Gupta Age of Indian History??

A. Visit of Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang
B. Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta
C. Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta
D. Macedonian invasion
Answer» C. Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta
270.

*/*_What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang??

A. To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism
B. To amass wealth
C. To know the geography of India
D. To establish political ties with India
Answer» B. To amass wealth
271.

*/*_On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy , Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD??

A. Sankhya
B. Vaisheshika
C. Yoga
D. Uttarmimansa
Answer» E.
272.

*/*_Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University??

A. Allaudin Khalji
B. Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
C. Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
D. Muhammad Bin Qasim
Answer» D. Muhammad Bin Qasim
273.

*/*_Which of the following books is based on Astrology??

A. Romak Siddhanta
B. Aryabhattiya
C. Hora Shastra
D. Brahma Siddhanta
Answer» D. Brahma Siddhanta
274.

%_Which of the following was the capital of Surasena Mahajanapada?_%

A. Viratnagar
B. Junagarh
C. Mathura
D. Kashi
Answer» D. Kashi
275.

%_The main contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar to education and in particular to women education are_%

A. Break priestly monopoly of scriptural knowledge(Sanskrit) and opening to non-Brahmins
B. Charles wood dispatch on education, influenced it towards female education
C. Lady Hardinge medical college at Delhi
D. Both A and B
Answer» E.
276.

%_During the Gupta Empire, the term "UPARIKARA" was used for_%

A. An extra tax levied on all subjects
B. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc
C. It was a voluntary offering by people to the king
D. King's customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production
Answer» B. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc
277.

%_Find the correct pair of Poet in the Court of the King during Ancient India_%

A. Vasumitra¬¨‚Ä : Kanishka
B. Harisena¬¨‚Ä : Chandragupta II
C. Kalidasa¬¨‚Ä : Samudragupta¬¨‚Ä II
D. Banabhatta : Pulkesin II
Answer» B. Harisena¬¨‚Ä : Chandragupta II
278.

%_Dholavira is situated at the bank of River_%

A. Indus
B. Ravi
C. Luni
D. Ghaggar
Answer» D. Ghaggar
279.

%_Who was the first Indian astronomer to calculate the time taken by earth to orbit the sun?_%

A. Aryabhatta
B. Ved Bhatnagara
C. Bhaskaracharya
D. Bishu devtampi
Answer» D. Bishu devtampi
280.

%_Which of the following does not have a Stupa?_%

A. Ranchi
B. Sanchi
C. Barhut
D. Dhamek
Answer» B. Sanchi
281.

%_Which Ancient Indian literature deals with concepts about origin of universe, death and birth, material and spiritual world?_%

A. Rig Vedas
B. AtharvaVedas
C. Aryankas
D. Upanishad
Answer» E.
282.

%_Which one of the following was the book written by Amoghvarsha the Rashtrakuta King?_%

A. Adipurana
B. Ganitasara Samgraha
C. Saktayana
D. Kavirajamarg
Answer» E.
283.

%_Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?_%

A. Aditya Chola
B. Raja Raj Chola
C. Rajendra Chola
D. Karikala Chola
Answer» C. Rajendra Chola
284.

%_Who is the author of Vikramakacharita?_%

A. Ravi Kirti
B. Mangalesa
C. Bana
D. Bilhana
Answer» E.
285.

%_Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to_%

A. Ganesh
B. Shiva
C. Durga
D. Vishnu
Answer» C. Durga
286.

%_The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the_%

A. Rashtrakutas
B. Pallavas
C. Pandyas
D. Challukyas
Answer» E.
287.

%_On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy , Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?_%

A. Sankhya
B. Vaisheshika
C. Yoga
D. Uttarmimansa
Answer» E.
288.

%_In which of the following sects was Bindusara interested?_%

A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Ajivakas
D. Lokayata
Answer» D. Lokayata
289.

%_Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University?_%

A. Allaudin Khalji
B. Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
C. Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
D. Muhammad Bin Qasim
Answer» D. Muhammad Bin Qasim
290.

%_What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?_%

A. To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism
B. To amass wealth
C. To know the geography of India
D. To establish political ties with India
Answer» B. To amass wealth
291.

%_Which one of the following is associated with the Gupta Age of Indian History?_%

A. Visit of Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang
B. Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta
C. Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta
D. Macedonian invasion
Answer» C. Significant contribution to poetry and literature by Banabhatta
292.

%_Patanjali, the second great grammarian of Ancient India, was a contemporary of_%

A. Kanishka
B. Chandragupta-II
C. Gautamiputra Satakarni
D. Pushyamitra Sunga
Answer» E.
293.

%_Who among the following Kushan Emperors was the first to introduce the gold coinage in India?_%

A. Vima Kadphises
B. Vima Taktu
C. Vasishka
D. Kujula Kadphises
Answer» B. Vima Taktu
294.

%_Who constructed the Khajuraho temples?_%

A. Halkar
B. Sindhiya
C. Bundela Rajput
D. Chandel Rajput
Answer» E.
295.

%_The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the_%

A. Maratha Administration
B. Chola Administration
C. Ganga Administration
D. Vijayanagar Administration
Answer» D. Vijayanagar Administration
296.

%_Which of the following civilization is famous for its city/town planning?_%

A. Indus Valley Civilization
B. Mesopotamian Civilization
C. Persian Civilization
D. Egyptian Civilization
Answer» B. Mesopotamian Civilization
297.

%_Who wrote Mrichhakatikam?_%

A. Vishakhadatta
B. Vishnu Sharma
C. Kalidasa
D. Shudrak
Answer» E.
298.

%_Dasavatara temple of Nagra style is located at which of the following places?_%

A. Badrinath
B. Gorakhpur
C. Jhansi (Lalitpur)
D. Samstipur
Answer» D. Samstipur
299.

%_Which one of the following is not correctly matched?_%

A. Kalidasa : Kumarasambhava
B. Shudraka : Mrichchhakatika
C. Varahamihira : Brihat-samhita
D. Vishakhadatta : Kaumudi-mahotsava
Answer» E.
300.

%_Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented his coins as playing the lute or Veena?_%

A. Chandragupta-I
B. Chandragupta-II
C. Samudragupta
D. Skandagupta
Answer» D. Skandagupta