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1. Who defeated the last Nanda ruler Dhana Nanda?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Alexandar
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Correct Answer: C [Chandragupta Maurya]
Notes:
With the help of Chanakya (Vishnugupta/ Kautilya), Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda (322 BCE) and founded the Mauryan Dynasty after the death of Alexandar the Great
2. Naval superiority of ancient Odisha was described in which book?
[A] Tarikh-i-Firozshahi
[B] Tabaqat-i- Nasiri
[C] Arthasastra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Arthasastra]
Notes:
Arthasastra of Kautilya mentioned about the naval power of ancient Odisha. It was one of the reasons of the Kalinga war.
3. Which ancient place of Odisha was declared UNESCO World Heritage site?
[A] Sun temple
[B] Kalinga city
[C] Jagannath temple
[D] Lingaraj temple
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Correct Answer: A [Sun temple]
Notes:
Sun temple of Odisha was declared UNESCO World Heritage site in the year 1984 due to its outstanding universal value.
4. Hiuen Tsang visited Odisha in?
[A] 620-621 AD
[B] 683-684 AD
[C] 638-639 AD
[D] 650-651 AD
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Correct Answer: C [638-639 AD]
Notes:
Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited Odisha in 638-39 AD. He describes Chelitalo as a busy port.
5. Sailodvabhavas used to follow which deity?
[A] Shaivism
[B] Buddhism
[C] Jainism
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Shaivism]
Notes:
Sailodvabhavas used to follow Shaivism. They built Parashurameshvara shiva temple in Bhubaneswar (650 AD)
6. Arrange chronologically i) Janmenjaya I, ii) Puranjaya I, iii) Yayati I, iv) Karnadeva
[A] i, ii, iii, iv
[B] iv, iii, i, ii
[C] iii, ii, iv, i
[D] i, iii, ii, iv
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Correct Answer: D [i, iii, ii, iv]
Notes:
Janmenjaya I (882-922 AD), Yayati I (922-955 AD), Puranjaya I (1085-110 AD), Karnadeva (Last ruler)
7. The Kalinga school of architecture reached its zenith during the period of?
[A] Ganga
[B] Gajapati
[C] Karrani
[D] Bhoi
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga]
Notes:
The Kalinga school of architecture reached its zenith during the period of the Ganga Period. It is a type of Hindu architecture.
8. What are the different units of land under Gajapati dynasty?
[A] Guntha
[B] Mana
[C] Bati
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Guntha (20 cubic sq), Mana (25 Gunthas), Bati (20 Manas) were the different units of Land under the Gajapati dynasty.
9. The famous Rath Yatra of Odhisa was popularised by?
[A] Marathas
[B] Afghans
[C] Mughals
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Marathas]
Notes:
Marathas were responsible for popularising the famous Rath Festival of Puri. Rath Yatra of Mahesh is the second oldest after Puri.
10. “Amils” were associated with which department of Maratha administration of Odisha?
[A] Investigation
[B] Civil cases
[C] Criminal cases
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Amils were empowered for investigation as well as handling of civil and criminal cases.
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