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Q 1 - Megasthanese said that ... Kingdom was famous for pearls.
Answer : A
Q 2 - Who among the following was not a Pratihara king?
Answer : D
Explanation
Mangalesa was a Chalukya king.
Answer : A
Explanation
Mandala consists of 114 hymns, entirely dedicated to Soma Pavamana.
Q 4 - Satyameva Jayate inscribed in ... script on the emblem of the Government of India.
Answer : C
Explanation
Satyameva Jayate is inscribed in Devanagari script.
Q 5 - How many gods had been worshiped by the Aryans during the early Vedic period?
Answer : A
Explanation
Probably, 33 gods had been worshiped by the Aryans during the early Vedic age.
Q 6 - Who among the following had shifted the capital from Rajgir to Pataliputra?
Answer : D
Explanation
Kakavarna, most likely, was succeeded by his ten sons.
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. When the five principles of Jaina strictly followed by a monk, it is known as Mahavratas.
2. When the five principles of Jain poorly followed by a monk is known as Anuvratas.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. Kushanas gold coins were purer than Guptas.
2. For the local exchange, Gupta issued silver coins.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 9 - In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Variyar refers
B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars
Answer : A
Q 10 - Harappan stone sculptures had been made usually of
Soft limestone
While marble
Hard sandstone
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : D
Explanation
They did not use soft limestone in making sculpture.
Q 11 - In reference to Vedic period, the term Sarabha refers
Answer : C
Explanation
The term sarabha was used for elephant.
Q 12 - Who among the following had the title of Vikramaditya?
Answer : C
Explanation
Chandragupta II ruled between 380 Ad and 415 AD.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Vatsa was geographically located in
Answer : B
Explanation
The capital of Vatsa was Kausambi.
Q 14 - The tin that the Harappan people used was brought from
Answer : C
Explanation
The Harappan people fetched tin from Bihar.
Q 15 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Padma represents
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by red color.
Q 16 - Who among the following had written the book Jnanassiddhi?
Answer : C
Answer : D
Explanation
The major export items of Harappan people were cotton goods, terracottas, and pottery.
Q 18 - Who among the following had founded the Maitrakas of Vallabhi?
Answer : D
Q 19 - In reference to Vedic kingdoms, the ruler of Vidarbha was
Answer : D
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Vidarbha was ruled by Bhima.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. In Harappan societies, women had superior position.
2. In comparison to male, there were more female terra cotta figurines in Harappan societies.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : B
Explanation
As per the evidence and research, the status women were almost equal to male.