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Q 1 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, Consider the following statements
1. Asoka appointed his all officials from the Sudra varna.
2. Asoka appointed dhammamahamattas for the spiritual welfare of his subjects.
Choose the correct statement
Answer : B
Q 2 - The first evidence of wheat farming was found around ...
Answer : A
Explanation
The first evidence of wheat and barley farming and animal husbandry was found around 7000 BC.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic period, which one of the following assemblies was related the election of the tribal chief?
Answer : D
Explanation
Samiti was basically a folk assembly in which tribal people used to gather for the purpose of election of tribal chief and to discuss their economic and social issues.
Q 4 - In reference to the ancient period, the term Karuna refers
Answer : C
Q 5 - The Vedic term Prajapatya refers
A - Giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride-price
B - Giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride-price
Answer : B
Explanation
During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride price was known as Prajapatya.
Q 6 - In reference to Mauryan period, Gopa was the
Answer : D
Explanation
Gopa was an accountant at the intermediate level.
Q 7 - Buddha had given his first religious speech at
Answer : A
Explanation
Located nearby Varanasi, Sarnath was the place where Buddha had given his first religious speech.
Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Satavahanas coins were made up largely of lead.
2. The official language of Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Q 9 - Which among the following metal was not known to Vedic people?
Answer : B
Q 10 - During the Vedic Period, the term Karmara was used for:
Answer : C
Explanation
The term Karmara was used exclusively for the blacksmith.
Q 11 - In reference to Mauryan empire, the terms Sangrahana is related to
Answer : D
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. In the South India, Samudraguptas policy was "Dharma Vijaya."
2. The meaning of Dharma Vijaya is - conquest but not the annexation.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 13 - Vasara style of architecture was prevalent in
Answer : A
Explanation
Vasara style of architecture is normally compared with the Chalukyan style.
Answer : B
Explanation
Chola Kingdom was the part of Sangam Age.
Q 15 - Consider the following statements:
1. Mahavira rejects the authority of the Vedas and objects to the Vedic rituals and Brahmin supremacy.
2. Mahavira advocates severe asceticism and extreme penance for the attainment of the highest spiritual state.
Choose the correct statements
Answer : C
Q 16 - Who among the following Gupta rulers had issued the silver coins?
Answer : C
Explanation
Chandragupta II issued silver coins in the memory of victory over the Sakas.
Q 17 - In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Karai refers
B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars
Answer : A
Q 18 - Who among the following had founded the Kadambas of Vanavasi?
Answer : D
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. The third Buddhist council was held under the patronage of Asoka.
2. The purpose of third Buddhist council was resulted in the final compilation of the Tripitakas.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Kanva Dynasty was founded by Vasudeva.
2. Vasudeva was the minister in the court of Devabhuti, the last ruler of Sunga dynasty.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
The period of Kanva Dynasty was 73 BC to 28 BC.