Q76. Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
(a) Hall
(b) Simuka
(c) Satkarni
(d) Shivasri
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The founder of the Satavahana dynasty was Simuka. He conquered Maharashtra, Malwa, and part of Madhya Pradesh. He was succeeded by his brother Kanha who further extended his kingdom to the west and the south.
Q77. Which one of the following rulers was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’–
(a) Udayn
(b) Bimbisara
(c) Ajat Shatru
(d) Mahapadmananda
Answer:(d)
Explanation: Mahapadmananda (400-329 B(c), the founder of the Nanda dynasty. He was not contemporary to Buddha.
Q78. Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar?
(a) Rajendra Chola
(b) Ellara
(c) Senguttavan
(d) Karikala
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Puhar is a town in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kaveripatnam. It was founded by Chola King Karikala Puhar and served as the capital of the early Chola kings.
Q79. Who among the following laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire?
(a) Amostghavarsha I
(b) Dantidurga
(c) Dhruva
(d) Krishna I
Answer:(b) Dantidurga
Explanation: Dantidurga, a feudatory of Chalukyas, founded the Rastrakuta Empire in 753 C E (AD) with their capital at Manyakhet.
Q80. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times?
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Pali
(c) Brahmi
(d) Kharoshthi
Answer:(a)
Explanation: Sanskrit was a suitable language for source material in ancient times.
Q81. Match the rivers of List-I with their Vedic names given in List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I
List-II
A. Sutlej
1. Vipasha
B. Beas
2. Sutudari
C. Ravi
3. Asikini
D. Chenab
4. Parushni
Codes: A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 4 3 2
(d) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (a)
Q82. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of canonical text.
The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas.
Select the correct answer using. the code is given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Canonical texts are those that are linked to Gautama Buddha in one way or another. Canonical texts comprise three different kinds of texts – the sutras (discourses), Vinaya (discipline), and Abhidharma (analytical texts), together they are called the ‘Three Baskets’ or Tipitaka (in Pali language) and Tripitaka (in Sanskrit).
Q83. Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India?
(a) Hiuen Tsang
(b) Magasthenese
(c) I-Tsing
(d) Fahien
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Magasthenese was the first foreigner to visit India in the reign of Chandra Gupta Maurya. He wrote the famous book “INDICA”
Q84. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?
(a) Lopamudra
(b) Gargi
(c) Leelavati
(d) Savitri
Answer:(a) Lopamudra
Explanation: Other Brahmavadini are Vishwawara, Sikta, Nivavari, and Ghosa.
Q85. Which of the following Mauryan pillars were surmounted by lion capital?
Koluha pillar
Lauriya Nandangarh pillar
Sanchi pillar
Sarnath pillar
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the northern Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan king Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BC. The pillars, listed with crowning animal sculptures and the edicts inscribed, are as follows:
Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict
Sanchi, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, four lions, Schism Edict
KolhuaVaishali, Bihar, single lion, with no inscription
• Lauriya-Nandangarth, Champaran, Bihar, single lion, Pillar Edicts I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Q86. The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted:
(a) A fine variety of Indian Muslim
(b) Ivory
(c) Damsels sent to the Greek court for a dance performance
(d) Pepper
Answer:(d) Pepper
Explanation: Yavanas were Indo-Greeks. They liked pepper which is why pepper was known as Yavanapriya.
Q87. Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
(a) Chandra Gupta Maurya
(b) Samudra Gupta
(c) Vikramaditya
(d) Skand Gupta
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti) was composed by Harrison. It is a eulogy of Samudragupta and mentions the conquest of Samudragupta. He has been described as the hero of 100 battles, ‘Kaviraja’, and that he assumed the title of ‘Vikramank’. It is written in Sanskrit in Champu Kavya style.
Q88. Which inscription mentions the village administration under the Cholas?
(a) Junagarh
(b) Uttaramerur
(c) Aihole
(d) Nasik
Answer:(b)
Explanation: Uttaramerur is a town in Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu). Uttaramerur inscription dates back to 920 AD during the reign of Prantaka Chola. It describes the functioning of the village assembly 1000 years ago. The village had a refined electoral system and a written constitution.
Q89. Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple?
(a) Rashtrakuta
(b) Satvahan
(c) Maurya
(d) Pulkasya
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture. This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.
Q90. According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas, the sequential order of the cycle of four actions (yugas) is:
(a) Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali
(b) Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali
(c) Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
(d) Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita
Answer:(c) Krita, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali
Explanation: A complete Yuga starts with the Satya Yuga, via the Treta Yuga and Dvapara Yuga into a Kali Yuga.
Q91. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-IList-II (Mahajanpada)
List-‘I’ (Mahajanpada)
List-‘II’(Capital)
A. Matsya
1. Potana
B. Asmaka
2. Virat
C. Anga
3. Champa
D. Chedi
4. Shuktimati
Codes: A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 3 4 2 1
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Correctly matched pairs are: Matsya — Virat Asmaka — Potana Anga — Champa Chedi — Suktimati The main Matsyas under Virata had its capital named Viratanagari which is now known as Bairat in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. Upaplavya was another famous city in this kingdom. Asmaka was a kingdom among the 16 Mahajanapadas mentioned in the Buddhist texts. All other kingdoms were in the north, from Vanga to Gandhara. Some believe that Asmaka was a colony of the Kambojas, and its earlier name was Aswaka. It is believed that many Anga kings ruled different parts of the Anga kingdom, contemporary to Karna. Champapuri was the capital of Anga ruled by Karna. Magadha (southwest Bihar) king Jarasandha gifted another city called Malinipuri, to the Anga king Karna. The city called Suktimati is mentioned as the capital of Chedi. Prominent Chedis during the Kurukshetra War included Damaghosha, Shishupala, Dhrishtaketu, etc.
Q92. In which of the following inscriptions of Ashoka, mention has been made of South Indian kingdoms?
(a) Third Major Rock Edict
(b) Second Major Rock Edict
(c) Ninth Major Rock Edict
(d) First Pillar Inscription
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Major Rock Edict II describes the Chola, Pandyas, Satyapura, and Keralputra Kingdoms of South India. It also provides for care for man and animals.
Q93. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by:
(a) Mahayana Buddhism
(b) Hinayana Buddhism
(c) Jainism
(d) The Lokayata school
Answer:(c) Jainism
Explanation: Anuvrata was the five main teachings of Jainism- Ahimsa, Asateya, Aparigraha, Satya and Brahmacharya
Q94. Match the following literary work with their writers-
A. Kavirajmarga
1. Mahaviracharya
B. Aadipurana
2. Sankatyayan
C. Gaditsarasmgriha
3. Amoghvarsh
D. Amaghvirthi
4. Jinsen
Codes: A B C D
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 4 3 1 2
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 1 3 4
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Literary Work Writer
Kavirajamarga Amaghvarsh
Aadipurana Jinsena
Gadhitsarasmgriha Mahaviracharya
Amaghvirthi Sankayayan
Q95. What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?
Gold coins
Punch-marked silver coins
Iron plough
Urban culture
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer: (d)
Q96. In which type of marriage, payment of bride price was a condition?
(a) Aasura
(b) Brahma
(c) Davia
(d) Gandharva
Answer: (a)
Explanation: In Asura marriage, the bridegroom gave as much wealth as he could afford to the bride’s relatives, not under the injunctions of the scriptures because it was like buying the bride, which was prohibited
Q97. Who was the last ruler of India who adopted Jainism in his last days?
(a) Samudra Gupta
(b) Bidusara
(c) Chandra Gupta Maurya
(d) Ashoka
Answer:(c)
Explanation: Chandra Gupta Maurya adopted Jainism in his last days. He lost his life by Salekhina Jain practice.
Q98. Assertion (A): According to Ashoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Answer:(a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: Ashoka’s edicts put stress on social harmony among the people by spreading ideas of equity instead of promoting of religion.
Q99. Who founded the Lingayat Movement?
(a) Basava
(b) Lakulisha
(c) Matsyendranath
(d) Kulshekhar
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Lingayat Community was founded by Basava in the 12th century AD. The Lingayats are Virashaivites Saivite. The philosophy of the Lingayatas was influenced by the teachings of both Shankaracharya and Ramanuja. This sect was characterized by an anti-Brahmanical spirit. Lakulisha was a prominent Shaivite revivalist, reformist, and preceptor of the doctrine of the Pashupatas, one of the oldest sects of Shaivism. According to some scholars, Lakulisha is the founder of the Pashupata sect. Matsyendranath: He is traditionally considered the founder of Hatha yoga as well as the author of some of its earliest texts. He is also seen as the founder of the Hatha sampradaya, having received the teachings from Shiva. He is especially associated with Kaula Shaivism. Kulasekhara Alvar was seventh of the twelve Alvars.
Q100. Match List-I (Ancient site) with List-II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2002]
List-I(Ancient site)
List-II (Archaeological finding)
A. Lothal
1. Ploughed field
B. Kalibangan
2. Dockyard
C. Dholavira
3. Terrcotta replica of a plough
D. Banawali
4. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script
