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| 4401. |
Samath Stambh was built by |
| A. | Harshwardhan |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Bindusar |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» C. Bindusar | |
| 4402. |
Who was the son of Ashoka mentioned in an inscription? |
| A. | Mahendra |
| B. | Kunala |
| C. | Tivara |
| D. | Jalauka |
| Answer» D. Jalauka | |
| 4403. |
Which of the following Ashoka inscriptions is in Kharosthi script? |
| A. | Lumbini |
| B. | Gimar |
| C. | Khaisi |
| D. | Shahbazgarhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4404. |
The earliest example of rock cut architecture is evident for the time of |
| A. | Pre-Mauryan |
| B. | Mauiyan |
| C. | Post-Mauiyan |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» C. Post-Mauiyan | |
| 4405. |
Who were the beneficiaries of Ashoka's donations in the region of Barabar Hill? |
| A. | Buddhists |
| B. | Ajivikas |
| C. | Svetambar |
| D. | Digambar |
| Answer» C. Svetambar | |
| 4406. |
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka made his famous declaration "All men are my children"? |
| A. | Minor Rock Edict of Ahrawra |
| B. | Pillar Edict VII |
| C. | Lumbini Pillar Edict |
| D. | Separate Kalinga Rock Edict P |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4407. |
Match the five major Maiiryan provinces with their capitals: A. Uttarapatha (Northern Province) I. Ujjain B. Avantiratha (Western Province) II. Suvarngiri C. Dakshinapatha (Southern Province) III. Tosali D. Prachya (Eastern Province) IV. Pataliputra E. Central Province V. Taxila |
| A. | A-I B-I C-II D-III E-IV |
| B. | A-I B-II C-I D-III E-V |
| C. | A-II B-III C-I D-IV E-V |
| D. | A-III B-II C-I D-IV E-V |
| Answer» B. A-I B-II C-I D-III E-V | |
| 4408. |
Match the following: List-I List-II A. Amatyas 1. Concerned with economic function and some military duties B. Tirthas 2. Highest category of official and were eighteen in numbers C. Adhyakshya 3. Functioned in administration and judicial capacity D. Mahamattas 4. The Arthasastra uses this term in the sense of a minister |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 | |
| 4409. |
Consider the following statements regarding description of Megasthenese. 1. Megasthenese describes the seven castes in India 2. Megasthenese describes slavery system is not found in India 3. There is no famine in India 4. Writing skill was not developed in India. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4410. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Chandragupta 1. Amitrochates B. Bindusar 2. Sandrocottus C. Ashok 3. Devanampriya D. Dasharatha 4, Buddha shaky a Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 4411. |
Match the following: A. Ullarapatha 1. Suvarnagiri B. Dakshinapatha 2. Takshashila C. Prashi 3. Tosali D. Kalinga 4. Patliputra Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 4412. |
Match the following : A. Devaputra 1. A land measurement unit B. Gaulmika 2. An administrative unit C. Kulyavapa 3. A royal title D. Ahara 4. An officer Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 | |
| 4413. |
Which of the following Mauryan pillars were surmounted by lion capital? 1. Koluha pillar 2. Lauriya Nandangarh pillar 3. Sanchi pillar 4. Samatha pillar Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4414. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List-I (Ashoka's contemporary rulers) List-II (Countries where they ruled) A. Antiyoka 1.Cyrena B. Autkina 2.Egypt C. Maka 3.Macedonia D. Turmaya 4. Syria Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4415. |
Given below are the two statements one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The decline of Mauiya Empire began after the time of Ashoka. Reason (R): Ashoka followed the policy of Dhamma Vijaya and disbanded Ins army. Which one of the following is the |
| A. | Both A and R are true and 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 | |
| 4416. |
Who among the following was the Governor of Saurashtra during the reign of Ashoka? |
| A. | Tusashpha |
| B. | Suvishakha |
| C. | Pushyagupta |
| D. | Radhagupta |
| Answer» B. Suvishakha | |
| 4417. |
The title 'Devanampriya' was used by 1. Ashoka 2. Dasharatha 3. Samprati 4. Brihadratha Choose Ihe correct answer from the codes given below7: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 4418. |
Gathasaptasati was written by |
| A. | Hall |
| B. | Bharatmuni |
| C. | Bhas |
| D. | Satakami I |
| Answer» B. Bharatmuni | |
| 4419. |
Gondophernes belonged to |
| A. | The Saka dynasty |
| B. | The Satavahan dynasty |
| C. | The Kushana dynasty |
| D. | The Parthian dynasty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4420. |
The only ruler of India who ruled over territories in central Asia beyond the Pamirs was |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Harsha |
| C. | Ashoka |
| D. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Answer» B. Harsha | |
| 4421. |
Which of the following Saka rulers was responsible for important irrigation works in Saurashtra? |
| A. | Nahapana |
| B. | Menander |
| C. | Rudradaman |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4422. |
After the Mauryas, the most important kingdom in deccan and central India was |
| A. | Vakataka |
| B. | Satavahana |
| C. | Pallava |
| D. | Cholas |
| Answer» C. Pallava | |
| 4423. |
Nanaghata inscription belonged to |
| A. | Gautamiputra Satakarni |
| B. | Vashistiputra Pulumavi |
| C. | Yajansri Satakarni |
| D. | Satakarni I |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4424. |
Who was the writer of Nanaghata inscription? |
| A. | Naganika |
| B. | Nagakumari |
| C. | Nagamati |
| D. | Kubernaga |
| Answer» B. Nagakumari | |
| 4425. |
Who was Rudradaman I? |
| A. | Saka ruler of Ujjain |
| B. | Saka ruler of Takshashila |
| C. | Saka ruler of Nasika |
| D. | Saka ruler of Mathura |
| Answer» B. Saka ruler of Takshashila | |
| 4426. |
In which of the following inscriptions, Ashoka declared some concessions in taxes? |
| A. | Minor rock Edict, Sasaram |
| B. | Bhabru-Bairat Edict |
| C. | Lumbini pillar Edict |
| D. | Rock Edict XII |
| Answer» D. Rock Edict XII | |
| 4427. |
Which of the following dynasties circulated the lead coins? |
| A. | Nand |
| B. | Maurya |
| C. | Satavahana |
| D. | Kushana |
| Answer» D. Kushana | |
| 4428. |
The practice of land grants to brahmins and Buddhist was initiated by |
| A. | Sungas |
| B. | Satavahanas |
| C. | Vakatakas |
| D. | Guptas |
| Answer» C. Vakatakas | |
| 4429. |
Which of the following dynasties related to maximum pure gold coins? |
| A. | Sunga |
| B. | Kushana |
| C. | Satavahana |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» C. Satavahana | |
| 4430. |
Who was die last ruler of Sunga dynasty? |
| A. | Agmmitra |
| B. | Vasumitra |
| C. | Brajamitra |
| D. | Devabhuti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4431. |
Who wasthe founder of Satavahana dynasty? |
| A. | Hall |
| B. | Simuka |
| C. | Satkami |
| D. | Shivasri |
| Answer» C. Satkami | |
| 4432. |
Who was the author of Setu-bandh? |
| A. | Patanjali |
| B. | Pushyamitra |
| C. | Praversena |
| D. | Rudrasena |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4433. |
The Sunga ruler, Agnimitra was the hero of a book written by |
| A. | Patanjali |
| B. | Asvagosha |
| C. | Banabhatta |
| D. | Kalidasa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4434. |
The figure of Buddha is engraved on the coins of |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Menander |
| C. | Kanishka |
| D. | Harsha |
| Answer» D. Harsha | |
| 4435. |
Which of the following inscriptions of the time of Kanishka indicates that his empire was extended up to Champa in the east? |
| A. | Samath inscription |
| B. | Saheth-maheth inscription |
| C. | Rabatak inscription |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4436. |
Which among the following was the first empire to stretch from sea to sea from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea? |
| A. | Nanda |
| B. | Maurya |
| C. | Satvahana |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» C. Satvahana | |
| 4437. |
Which dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Gupta |
| C. | Kushana |
| D. | Sunga |
| Answer» B. Gupta | |
| 4438. |
Which Fort ceded by Shivaji to the Mughals by the terms of the Treaty of Purandar (1665 AD) could not be won back by Shivaji? |
| A. | Purandhar |
| B. | Mahuli |
| C. | Lohagadh |
| D. | Shivneri |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4439. |
In the Cavalry of Shivaji, a Jumla commanded |
| A. | 9 Havaldars |
| B. | 10 Havaldars |
| C. | 15 Havaldars |
| D. | 5 Havaldars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4440. |
Who among the following was the first Peshwa of Shahu? |
| A. | Balaji Vishwanath |
| B. | Baji Rao |
| C. | Balaji Baji Rao |
| D. | Madhava Rao |
| Answer» B. Baji Rao | |
| 4441. |
The English ambassador who had attended the coronation of Shivaji with presents from East India Company at Raigarh, was |
| A. | Captain Gray |
| B. | Oxenden |
| C. | Humphery Cook |
| D. | Sir Gervase Lucas |
| Answer» C. Humphery Cook | |
| 4442. |
What was Paga in the Maratha administration? |
| A. | Independent soldiers |
| B. | State dependent soldiers |
| C. | Professional soldiers |
| D. | Soldiers of other county |
| Answer» C. Professional soldiers | |
| 4443. |
Which one of the following wives of Shivaji became Sati? |
| A. | Soyrabai |
| B. | Sakawarbai |
| C. | Puttabai |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4444. |
Which one among the following wars ended by the treaty of Salbai? |
| A. | First Maratha War |
| B. | Second Maratha War |
| C. | Third Maratha War |
| D. | Fourth Maratha War |
| Answer» B. Second Maratha War | |
| 4445. |
Where was Sliivaji formally crowd as Chhatmpati? [UP-PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Pune |
| B. | Kolhapur |
| C. | Raigad |
| D. | Ahmednagar |
| Answer» D. Ahmednagar | |
| 4446. |
Which one among the following thinkers argued that Maratha rule in general and Shivaji in particular represented early nationalist consciousness in India? [NDA 2013-II] |
| A. | Pandita Ramabai |
| B. | MG Ranade |
| C. | Bipin Chandra Pal |
| D. | Gopal Krishna Gokhale |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4447. |
After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between |
| A. | Shambhaji and the widow of Shivaji |
| B. | Shambhaji and Bajirao |
| C. | Rajaram and Shambhaji |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» D. None of them | |
| 4448. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Shivaji could check the Deccan Power from intruding in to his swaraj territory. 2. He could plunder Surat in 1664. 3. He could with stand the attacks of shaista khan and Mirza Raja Jai singh. 4. Bijapur and Golkunda were annexed by the Mughals to undermine the position of Shivaji. Which of the given statements are not correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given below? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4449. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Balaji Baji Rao was popularly known as Nana Saheb. 2. Nana Pharanabis was called Chanakya of Maratha. 3. Ramdas was the gum of Shivaji. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4450. |
Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Purandhar. 1. Shivaji had to surrender 23 out of 35 forts to the Mughals. 2. Shivaji agreed to send his son shambhaji in service of the Mughal Emperor. 3. Shambhaji was granted a mansab of 5000. 4. Shivaji assisted the mughal commanders during the Bijapur expeditions. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |