1. During the reign of which of the following some Yavans’ or Greeks were converted to the Vaishnava Cult?
[A] Shungas
[B] Nandas
[C] Shakas
[D] Satavahans
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Correct Answer: A [Shungas]
2. The earliest epigraphic evidence for the existence of the Bhagavata cult is found in Madhya Pradesh which is the Garuda pillar inscription of Besnagar. It was erected by whom?
[A] Heliodorus
[B] Vijayamitra
[C] Kanishka
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Heliodorus]
3. Who among the following is considered to organize a confederacy of 10 tribes or Kings against Sudas?
[A] Vashishta
[B] Vishawamitra
[C] Puru
[D] Agatsya
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Correct Answer: B [Vishawamitra]
Notes:
The battle of ten kings was fought between Sudas, a Bharata king of the Tritsu family and the confederacy of ten well-known tribes- Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha ,Bhalanas,Shiva and Vishanin. In the bloody and decisive battle on the banks of River Purushni, the Bharatas emerged victorious. The reason behind the war is the rivalry between Vishwamitra and Vasishtha.
4. Which among the following is incorrect regarding Kushanas?
[A] They originated from Central Asia
[B] They were derivative of Yuezhi tribe
[C] The Ancestors of Kushanas were easternmost speakers of Indo-Greek languages
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [The Ancestors of Kushanas were easternmost speakers of Indo-Greek languages]
Notes:
As per the Chinese sources, the Kushanas (mentioned in Chinese texts as Guishuang) were one of the 5 tribes of Yueh-Chi or Yuezhi. Kushanas were also known as Tocharians. They were nomadic tribes and easternmost speakers of the Indo-Europeans Languages which were called “Tocharian languages”.
5. Meander who was an Indo Greek king accepted which of the following religion ?
[A] Janism
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] Islam
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Correct Answer: B [Buddhism]
Notes:
Before becoming a Buddhist, Menander (an Indo-Greek king) asked Nagasena many questions relating to Buddhism.These questions and Nagasena’s answers are recorded in a form of book known as ‘Milindapanho (or The Questions of Milinda).
6. Which among the following are correct about Chola King Rajendra Chola1?
[A] He built a temple for Siva at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
[B] He also built Tanjore Brihadisvara temple
[C] He built Tanjore Brihadisvara temple for a tribute to his father
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [He built a temple for Siva at Gangaikonda Cholapuram]
Notes:
Tanjore Brihadisvara temple was created by father of Rajendra Chola-1 , Rajraja-1
7. which among the following sentence is incorrect about Rajadhiraja Chola I?
[A] He was a born fighter son of Rajendra Chola I
[B] He died in the battle of Koppan fighting with Chalukyas
[C] He assumed the title of Parakesari
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [He assumed the title of Parakesari]
Notes:
Parakesari and Yuddhamalla were the titles of Rajendra 1
Rajadhiraja Chola assumed the title of Rajakesari
8. Which among the following is incorrect about Devdasis?
[A] According to Paes, devdasis held a highly respectable position in Vijayanagar society
[B] Devdasis system came into existence during vijaynagar era only
[C] Devdasis means the girls were married to deities
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Devdasis system came into existence during vijaynagar era only]
9. The regions where the Aryans settled in India was called Saptasindhu , which was pronounced as haptahindu as well. What was the other term used for this area?
[A] Mahabharata
[B] Aryavarta
[C] Pataliputra
[D] Brahmavarta
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmavarta]
10. Which among the following is Incorrect regarding the early Vedic religion?
[A] They didn’t believe in Idol worship and believed in one supreme god indeed
[B] The Vedic god were classified into three categories- Terrestrial , Atmospheric and Celestial
[C] The people used to worship of spiritual reasons
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [The people used to worship of spiritual reasons]
Notes:
They used to worship for welfare of praja and pashu
Comments
Shonit
Please note that in Q18. the term is Vishti which meant forced labour. Hence the question should be What was the meaning of Vishti and not Victim