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| 3351. |
Samath Stambh was built by [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Harshwardhan |
| B. | Ashok |
| C. | Gautam Buddha |
| D. | Kaiushka |
| Answer» C. Gautam Buddha | |
| 3352. |
Tamil epic, the Manimekalai was composed by- |
| A. | Ilango |
| B. | Sattanar |
| C. | Kannagi |
| D. | Kadil |
| Answer» C. Kannagi | |
| 3353. |
Who was called as 'Sandrocottos' by Justin, the Greek Writer? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Chandragupta I |
| C. | Chandragupta II |
| D. | Samudmgupta |
| Answer» B. Chandragupta I | |
| 3354. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A): Bacchanalian scenes are also found in Mathura an. Reason (R): The Mathura artists were aware of the Gandhara art tradition. |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3355. |
Kalmga's King Kharvel was associated with- |
| A. | Mahameghvatena dynasty |
| B. | Chedi dynasty |
| C. | Safvahana dynasty |
| D. | Rath-Bhojak dynasty |
| Answer» B. Chedi dynasty | |
| 3356. |
Which Rock Edict ofAshoka mentions the Kalinga War? [Bihar J, Service 2016] |
| A. | (XIII) Thirteenth |
| B. | (VIII) Eighth |
| C. | (II) Second |
| D. | (V) Fifth |
| Answer» B. (VIII) Eighth | |
| 3357. |
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? |
| A. | Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar |
| B. | Rock cut Elephant at Dhauli |
| C. | Rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram |
| D. | Varaha image at Udaigiri |
| Answer» C. Rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram | |
| 3358. |
Winch archaeological site is associated with the Mauryan place? [Bihar J, Service 2016] |
| A. | Kaushambi |
| B. | Taxila |
| C. | Hastinapur |
| D. | Kumrahar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3359. |
Who was the author of the famous text, Mudrarakshasa? [Bihar J, Service 2016] |
| A. | Vishakhadutta |
| B. | Kalidas |
| C. | Sudraka |
| D. | Rajeshekhar |
| Answer» B. Kalidas | |
| 3360. |
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka's edicts are also found? [UP-PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Junagarh Inscription of Mahakshatrapa Rudradaman |
| B. | Nashik Prashasti regarding Gautamiputra Satakarni |
| C. | Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Nashik Prashasti regarding Gautamiputra Satakarni | |
| 3361. |
The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at [NDA 2014-I] |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | Amaravati |
| C. | Kanaganahalli |
| D. | Aianta |
| Answer» D. Aianta | |
| 3362. |
In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian kingdoms? [UP-PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Third major Rock Edict |
| B. | Second major Rock Edict |
| C. | Ninth major Rock Edict |
| D. | First Pillar Inscription |
| Answer» C. Ninth major Rock Edict | |
| 3363. |
The highly polished monolithic Ashokan Pillars were carved out of single pieces of a buff-coloured sandstone usually mined from the quarries of [NDA 2013-1] |
| A. | Chunar near Manipur |
| B. | Lauriya in Nandangarh |
| C. | Samath near Varanasi |
| D. | Udayagiri near Bhubaneshwar |
| Answer» B. Lauriya in Nandangarh | |
| 3364. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A): The Indo-Greek rulers were coming under the influence of Indian Culture. Reason (R): Some coins of Agathocles bear the figures of Vasudeva and Balarama. |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false, but R is true | |
| 3365. |
DIRECTION: The following question consist of two Statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to exam me these a statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. Statement I: Lomash Rishi and Sudama caves in the Barabar hills, modelled on wooden architectural prototypes are examples of the earliest cave architecture in India. Statement II: Barabar hills caves were dedicated by Chandragupta Mauiya to Ajivika monks. [NDA 2013-I] |
| A. | Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false | |
| 3366. |
The first Indian ruler to be shown in images as wearing a dress akin to trousers is [NDA 2012-II] |
| A. | Chandragupta |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Kanishka |
| D. | Samudragupta |
| Answer» D. Samudragupta | |
| 3367. |
Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the aile of the Mauryas? [NDA 2012-II] |
| A. | Gold and Silver |
| B. | Silver and Coppe |
| C. | Copper and Bronze |
| D. | Gold and Copper |
| Answer» C. Copper and Bronze | |
| 3368. |
Ashokan inscriptions of Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are written in [NDA 2012-I] |
| A. | Prakrit language, Kharoshthi script |
| B. | Prakrit language, Brahmi script |
| C. | Prakrit-Aramaic language, Brahmi script |
| D. | Aramaic language, Kharoshthi script |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3369. |
Who among the following scholars were contemporary of Kanishka? [NDA 2012-II] 1. Ashvaghosa 2. Nagarjuna 3. Vasumitra 4. Chanakya Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3370. |
The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar draws attention of scientists due to its [NDA 2011-II] |
| A. | antiquity |
| B. | glitter |
| C. | hardness |
| D. | restlessness |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3371. |
Which one among the following statements about Ashokan edicts is correct? [NA 2010-II] |
| A. | The Pillar edicts were located in all parts of the empire |
| B. | The edicts give details of his personal concerns but are silent on events of the empire |
| C. | The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the Pillar edicts |
| D. | The Greek or Aramaic edicts are versions or translations of the texts used in other edicts |
| Answer» C. The subject of inscribed matter on Rock edicts differs completely with that of the Pillar edicts | |
| 3372. |
Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there, in using the codes given below In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC. [NDA 2011-I] |
| A. | Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas |
| B. | Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras |
| C. | Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas |
| D. | Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas |
| Answer» C. Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas | |
| 3373. |
'Use of white marble, long legs and slender frames, human beings as central characters and prominence of kings, princess and palaces' were the characteristic features of which one of the following ancient art forms of India? [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | Amaravati School of Art |
| B. | Gandhara School of Art |
| C. | Mathura School of Art |
| D. | Pahari School of Art |
| Answer» B. Gandhara School of Art | |
| 3374. |
The head of a district (Ahara), the principal coordinator of the revenue and the officer incharge of general and military functions in his jurisdiction during Mauryan Empire was known as [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | Krori |
| B. | Rajuka |
| C. | Foujdar |
| D. | Chirastadar |
| Answer» C. Foujdar | |
| 3375. |
The 'Arthasastra' is a treatise on which one of the following? [NDA 2008-I] |
| A. | Economics |
| B. | Environment |
| C. | Political Philosophy |
| D. | Religion in Administration |
| Answer» D. Religion in Administration | |
| 3376. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer form the following List 'A' List 'B' 1. Vatsa A. Shuktimati 2. Chedi B. Kushinagara 3. Malla C. Indraprastha 4. Kum D. K. shambi |
| A. | 1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C |
| B. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| C. | 1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B |
| D. | 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A |
| Answer» B. 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D | |
| 3377. |
The list 'A' consists of the names of the four queens of Bimbisara and the list B, names of their original kingdom. Match them and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List 'A' List 'B' 1. Kosaladevi A. Madra 2. Chellana B. Videha 3. Vasahi C. Lichchavi 4. Khema D. Koshala |
| A. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| B. | 1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C |
| C. | 1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A |
| D. | 1-D 2-C 3-A 4-B |
| Answer» D. 1-D 2-C 3-A 4-B | |
| 3378. |
Match list 'A with list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:List I List II1. Anga A. Shuktimati2. Koshala B. Shravasti3. Vajji C. Champa4. Chedi D. Vaishali |
| A. | 1-C 2-B 3-D 4-A |
| B. | 1-C 2-A 3-B 4-D |
| C. | 1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B |
| D. | 1-A 2-D 3-B 4-C |
| Answer» B. 1-C 2-A 3-B 4-D | |
| 3379. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:List 'A' List 'B'1. Papanika A. The retailer2. Kraya-vikrayikaB. The garland maker3. Vanija C. The shopkeeper4. Malakara D. The pedlar |
| A. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| B. | 1-C 2-D 3-B 4-A |
| C. | 1-A 2-B 3-D 4-C |
| D. | 1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3380. |
Which of the following names are related to the place now known as Rajgir? Choose the correct answer from die codes given below: (1) Kushagrapura (2) Kushinagara (3) Girivrajapura (4) Naimisharanya |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 3381. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II (King) (Kingdom) A. Pradyota 1. Magadha B. Udayana 2. Vatsa C. Prasenjit 3. Avanti D. Ajatshatm 4. Kosala Codes: |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| D. | A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 | |
| 3382. |
The earliest inscriptions were written in which language? |
| A. | Pali |
| B. | Prakrit |
| C. | Sanskrit |
| D. | Tamil |
| Answer» B. Prakrit | |
| 3383. |
In sixth century BC Suktimati was the capital of |
| A. | Panchala |
| B. | Kuru |
| C. | Chedi |
| D. | Avanti |
| Answer» D. Avanti | |
| 3384. |
The Indian king who opposed Alexander was |
| A. | Ambhi |
| B. | Poms |
| C. | Dhanananda |
| D. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Answer» C. Dhanananda | |
| 3385. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A): Like Buddha, Jain Tirthankar is depicted on some Kushan coins. Reason (R): Mathura was a great centre of Jainism during the Kushan period |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3386. |
Given below are two statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below- Assertion (A): The traders usually moved in caravans. Reason (R): Dangers and uncertainties involved in long distance travel compelled them to go together. |
| A. | If both A and R are correct, R being the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | If both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | If A is correct but R is wrong. |
| D. | If A is wrong but R is correct. |
| Answer» B. If both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 3387. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Ramacharita A. Asvaghosa 2. Kaiha-Tarangini B. Bhasa 3. Sanpiftfaprakarana C. Palita 4. Urubhangam D. Abhinanda Codes: |
| A. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| B. | 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A |
| C. | 1-D 2-C 3-A 4-B |
| D. | 1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A |
| Answer» D. 1-D 2-C 3-B 4-A | |
| 3388. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and list 'C' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List 'A' List 'B' List 'C' 1.Brihatkatha A. Hala E. Ardha-Magadhi 2. Gathasaptasati B. Asvaghosa F. Paisachi 3.Paumchariya C.Gunadhya G. Prakrit 4.Probodhachan- D. Vimalasuri H. Sanskrit |
| A. | 1-C, F 2-A, E 3-D, H 4-B, G |
| B. | 1-C, E 2-B, F 3-A, H 4-D, G |
| C. | 1-C, F 2-A, G 3-D, E 4-B, H |
| D. | 1-D, H 2-C, F 3-B, E 4-A, G |
| Answer» D. 1-D, H 2-C, F 3-B, E 4-A, G | |
| 3389. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the corred answer from the codes given below:List 'A'List 'B'1.The KushanasA. The restorer of varnasrama- dharma2. the SatavahanasB. First inscription in chast Sanskrit3. The Sakas (western)C. Visit of St. Thomas (western)4. ParthiansD. Largest number of coppe coins |
| A. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| B. | 1-D 2-A 3-B 4-C |
| C. | 1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B |
| D. | 1-A 2-B 3-D 4-C |
| Answer» C. 1-D 2-A 3-C 4-B | |
| 3390. |
Match list 'A' with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:List 'A'List 'B'1. SatavahanaA. Maues2. ShungaB. Pushy amitra3. SakaC. Simuka4. TocharianD. Kujula KadphisesCodes: |
| A. | 1-B 2-A 3-D 4-C |
| B. | 1-A 2-C 3-D 4-D |
| C. | 1-C 2-B 3-A 4-D |
| D. | 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A |
| Answer» D. 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A | |
| 3391. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion (A): Gandhara school of art is also known as the Indo Greek school. Reason (R): Gandhara school was highly influenced by the Greece Roman tradition. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true, but R is false | |
| 3392. |
Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order of their arrival in Post-Maurya period. 1. Shakas 2. Indo-Greeks 3. Partitions 4. Kushans Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 2 1 3 4 |
| C. | 1 3 4 2 |
| D. | 2 3 1 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3393. |
Given below are two statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below- Assertion (A): The society during Satavahana period was divided into four castes on the basis of profession. Reason (R): They wanted a progressive society free from many narrow attitudes. In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false, but R is true | |
| 3394. |
In ancient India, die earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at |
| A. | Pataliputra |
| B. | Rajgir |
| C. | Vaishali |
| D. | Nalanda |
| Answer» C. Vaishali | |
| 3395. |
By which ruler Patliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital? |
| A. | Bimbisara |
| B. | Ajatsatai |
| C. | Udayin |
| D. | Sisunaga |
| Answer» D. Sisunaga | |
| 3396. |
Who among the following is known to have regulated the course of Vitasta in Kashmir by his engineering operations? |
| A. | Vajraditya |
| B. | Damodargupta |
| C. | Sura |
| D. | Suyya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3397. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Dynasty) List-II (State) A. Kadamba 1. Odisha B. Kharvela 2. Karnataka C. Chalukya 3. Bengal D. Pala 4. Gujarat |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3398. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Authors) (Historical Kavyas) A. Hemachandra 1. Dvyasraya Kavya B. Jayanka 2. Navasahshank Charita C. Padmagupta 3. Prithviraja Vijaya D. Sandhyakar Nandi 4. Rama Charita Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 | |
| 3399. |
Which among the following sources describe Harsha's war with Pulakesin II. 1.Harshacharita of Banabhatta 2.Banskheda inscription of Harsha 3.Aihole inscription of Pulakesin II 4.Travels of Yuan Chwang Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3400. |
Pundravardhana Bhukti was located in [UP-PCS 2012] |
| A. | North Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |