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Most likely Western Gangas never patronized Jainism.
Q 2 - Who among the following was not a Chalukya king?
Nagabhatta I was a Pratihara king.
Q 3 - Which one of the following Brahmanans describes about the eastern and western seas?
Satapatha Brahmana describes about the eastern and western seas.
Q 4 - Which among the following puranas has the maximum number of verses?
The Skanda purana has about 81,100 verses.
Dasyu is a Sanskrit word, which means servant or enemy. Actually, Dasyus were the original inhabitants.
Q 6 - The history of Suryavansi (Solar dynasty) and Chandravansi (Lunar dynasty) is found in ……
Q 7 - In reference to ancient India, which among the following rulers, was also known by the name ‘Piyadasi?’
Piyadasi was the nickname of Asoka, which meaning is the beloved of the Gods and who regards everyone kindly.
Q 8 - In reference to Buddha, Kshitigriha refers …
Q 9 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka has the largest inscription?
Rock Edict XIII is the largest inscription from the edict and king considered the victory of ‘Dhamma’ to be the foremost victory.
Q 10 - The most beautiful brick-work of the Indus civilization was found in …
The great bath was one of the classic and phenomenal structures of Indus civilization.
Q 11 - In reference to the Vedic period, the term ‘Kulala’ refers …
During the Vedic period, Kulala term typically used for the potter.
Q 12 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Malavar represents …
B - The hill people who gather hill products
Malavars were also traders.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Kashi was geographically located in …
Kashi was located around the present Varanasi city.
Q 14 - Who has excavated the site Chanhudaro?
The site of Chanhudaro was first excavated by N. G. Majumdar in 1931.
Q 15 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Nagars represent …
B - The hill people who gather hill products
Nagars guarded the city walls and remote fortresses.
Q 17 - In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Karai refers …
B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars
Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Matsya was geographically located in …
The capital of Malla was Viratanagara.
Q 19 - Who among the following founded the monastery of Nalanda?
In later period, the Nalanda monastery became a big center of learning.
Q 20 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka describes Asoka’s first Dhamma Yatra?
Rock Edict VIII describes Asoka’s first Dhamma Yatra to Bodhgaya and Bodhi Tree.