[1] Name the oldest Indian civilization.
A.
Indus Valley civilization
B.
Mesopotamian civization
C.
Egyptian civilization
D.
None of these
Ans:
Indus Valley civilization
Explanation :
Indus Valley civilization was the oldest civilization to have flourished in the Indian subcontinent. Gener ally dated between 3000 B.C to 1800 B.C, it was one of three early civilizations of the Old World along with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was a Bronze Age civilization.
[2] Buddha means -
A.
Great Conqueror
B.
Great Saint
C.
Wise one
D.
Enlightened one
Ans:
Enlightened one
Explanation :
The word 'Buddha' in Pali and Sanskrit means "Enlightened one". The word has become synonym with Buddha Shakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama) who is also known as Gautam Buddha.
[3] Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka's campaign against Kalin -
A.
Pillar Edict VII
B.
Mahavamsa
C.
Divyavadana
D.
Rock Edict XII
Ans:
Rock Edict XII
Explanation :
The vivid description of Kalinga war is given in 13th Rock Edict of Asoka. The edict gives description of the devastation caused to Kalinga due to war and how the Mauryan emperor felt remorse for it.
[4] Who among the following, pro pounded the theory of zero?
A.
Charak
B.
Chanakya
C.
Aryabhatta
D.
Varahamihira
Ans:
Aryabhatta
Explanation :
Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India's first satellite, Aryab hatta was named after him.
[5] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to -
A.
Fa-Hien
B.
I-tsing
C.
Hiuen Tsang
D.
Megasthenes
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts. The writings of this prince of pilgrims give historians much authentic information about the political, social, economic and religious conditions of those days and in particular about the status of Buddhism in various kingdoms.
[6] Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river -
A.
Ravi
B.
Jhelum
C.
Sutlej
D.
Chenab
Ans:
Jhelum
Explanation :
The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Hindu Paurava kingdom on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Uhelum River) in the Punjab. The battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab. The battle is historically significant for opening up India for Greek political (Seleucid Empire, Indo-Greeks) and cultural influence (Greco-Buddhist art) which was to continue for many centuries.
[7] The last Buddhist king who was a great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was -
A.
Kanishka
B.
Ashoka
C.
Bimbisara
D.
Harshavardhana
Ans:
Harshavardhana
Explanation :
Harshavardhana was a good scholar and a noted author. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit namely Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda. We can find wellumented record of his reign in the work of his court poet Banabhatta.
[8] The Gupta era was started by whom?
A.
Ghatotkacha
B.
Srigupta
C.
Chandragupta - 1
D.
Samudragupta
Ans:
Srigupta
Explanation :
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri-Gupta as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.
[9] Which is the port-town of Indus valley civilization?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Ropar
D.
Mohenjodaro
Ans:
Lothal
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Indus Valley civilization was the oldest civilization to have flourished in the Indian subcontinent. Gener ally dated between 3000 B.C to 1800 B.C, it was one of three early civilizations of the Old World along with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was a Bronze Age civilization.
[2] Buddha means -
A.
Great Conqueror
B.
Great Saint
C.
Wise one
D.
Enlightened one
Ans:
Enlightened one
Explanation :
The word 'Buddha' in Pali and Sanskrit means "Enlightened one". The word has become synonym with Buddha Shakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama) who is also known as Gautam Buddha.
[3] Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka's campaign against Kalin -
A.
Pillar Edict VII
B.
Mahavamsa
C.
Divyavadana
D.
Rock Edict XII
Ans:
Rock Edict XII
Explanation :
The vivid description of Kalinga war is given in 13th Rock Edict of Asoka. The edict gives description of the devastation caused to Kalinga due to war and how the Mauryan emperor felt remorse for it.
[4] Who among the following, pro pounded the theory of zero?
A.
Charak
B.
Chanakya
C.
Aryabhatta
D.
Varahamihira
Ans:
Aryabhatta
Explanation :
Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India's first satellite, Aryab hatta was named after him.
[5] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to -
A.
Fa-Hien
B.
I-tsing
C.
Hiuen Tsang
D.
Megasthenes
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts. The writings of this prince of pilgrims give historians much authentic information about the political, social, economic and religious conditions of those days and in particular about the status of Buddhism in various kingdoms.
[6] Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river -
A.
Ravi
B.
Jhelum
C.
Sutlej
D.
Chenab
Ans:
Jhelum
Explanation :
The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Hindu Paurava kingdom on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Uhelum River) in the Punjab. The battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab. The battle is historically significant for opening up India for Greek political (Seleucid Empire, Indo-Greeks) and cultural influence (Greco-Buddhist art) which was to continue for many centuries.
[7] The last Buddhist king who was a great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was -
A.
Kanishka
B.
Ashoka
C.
Bimbisara
D.
Harshavardhana
Ans:
Harshavardhana
Explanation :
Harshavardhana was a good scholar and a noted author. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit namely Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda. We can find wellumented record of his reign in the work of his court poet Banabhatta.
[8] The Gupta era was started by whom?
A.
Ghatotkacha
B.
Srigupta
C.
Chandragupta - 1
D.
Samudragupta
Ans:
Srigupta
Explanation :
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri-Gupta as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.
[9] Which is the port-town of Indus valley civilization?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Ropar
D.
Mohenjodaro
Ans:
Lothal
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
The vivid description of Kalinga war is given in 13th Rock Edict of Asoka. The edict gives description of the devastation caused to Kalinga due to war and how the Mauryan emperor felt remorse for it.
[4] Who among the following, pro pounded the theory of zero?
A.
Charak
B.
Chanakya
C.
Aryabhatta
D.
Varahamihira
Ans:
Aryabhatta
Explanation :
Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India's first satellite, Aryab hatta was named after him.
[5] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to -
A.
Fa-Hien
B.
I-tsing
C.
Hiuen Tsang
D.
Megasthenes
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts. The writings of this prince of pilgrims give historians much authentic information about the political, social, economic and religious conditions of those days and in particular about the status of Buddhism in various kingdoms.
[6] Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river -
A.
Ravi
B.
Jhelum
C.
Sutlej
D.
Chenab
Ans:
Jhelum
Explanation :
The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Hindu Paurava kingdom on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Uhelum River) in the Punjab. The battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab. The battle is historically significant for opening up India for Greek political (Seleucid Empire, Indo-Greeks) and cultural influence (Greco-Buddhist art) which was to continue for many centuries.
[7] The last Buddhist king who was a great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was -
A.
Kanishka
B.
Ashoka
C.
Bimbisara
D.
Harshavardhana
Ans:
Harshavardhana
Explanation :
Harshavardhana was a good scholar and a noted author. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit namely Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda. We can find wellumented record of his reign in the work of his court poet Banabhatta.
[8] The Gupta era was started by whom?
A.
Ghatotkacha
B.
Srigupta
C.
Chandragupta - 1
D.
Samudragupta
Ans:
Srigupta
Explanation :
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri-Gupta as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.
[9] Which is the port-town of Indus valley civilization?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Ropar
D.
Mohenjodaro
Ans:
Lothal
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts. The writings of this prince of pilgrims give historians much authentic information about the political, social, economic and religious conditions of those days and in particular about the status of Buddhism in various kingdoms.
[6] Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river -
A.
Ravi
B.
Jhelum
C.
Sutlej
D.
Chenab
Ans:
Jhelum
Explanation :
The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Hindu Paurava kingdom on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Uhelum River) in the Punjab. The battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab. The battle is historically significant for opening up India for Greek political (Seleucid Empire, Indo-Greeks) and cultural influence (Greco-Buddhist art) which was to continue for many centuries.
[7] The last Buddhist king who was a great Sanskrit scholar and a writer was -
A.
Kanishka
B.
Ashoka
C.
Bimbisara
D.
Harshavardhana
Ans:
Harshavardhana
Explanation :
Harshavardhana was a good scholar and a noted author. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit namely Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda. We can find wellumented record of his reign in the work of his court poet Banabhatta.
[8] The Gupta era was started by whom?
A.
Ghatotkacha
B.
Srigupta
C.
Chandragupta - 1
D.
Samudragupta
Ans:
Srigupta
Explanation :
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri-Gupta as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.
[9] Which is the port-town of Indus valley civilization?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Ropar
D.
Mohenjodaro
Ans:
Lothal
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Harshavardhana was a good scholar and a noted author. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit namely Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda. We can find wellumented record of his reign in the work of his court poet Banabhatta.
[8] The Gupta era was started by whom?
A.
Ghatotkacha
B.
Srigupta
C.
Chandragupta - 1
D.
Samudragupta
Ans:
Srigupta
Explanation :
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta. The first evidence of Sri Gupta comes from the writings of I-tsing around 690 CE who describes that the Poona copper inscription of Prabhavati Gupta, a daughter of Chandra Gupta, describes "Maharaja Sri-Gupta as the founder of the Gupta dynasty.
[9] Which is the port-town of Indus valley civilization?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Ropar
D.
Mohenjodaro
Ans:
Lothal
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. It was the most important port of this civilization and was one of the most important centers of export of beads, unguent vessels chank shells, ladles and inlays. Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of naval trade.
[10] Where did Lord Budha breathe his last?
A.
Bodh Gaye
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Varanasi
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
At the time of the Buddha, Kushinagar was the capital of the Mallas, and the scene of the Buddha's death. The Buddha died of old age, when he was eighty years old. The death was triggered by his body reaction to a dish of wild mushroom.
[11] In Mauryan dynasty Kalinga war took place in the year =
A.
260 BC
B.
261 BC
C.
126 BC
D.
232 BC
Ans:
261 BC
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
In the Mauryan dynasty, Kalinga war took place in the year 261 BC. The Kalinga war fought between the Mourya Empire under Ashoka the Great and the state of Kalinga (Odisha). It was fought in 262-261 BC. The Kalinga war is one of the major and bloodiest battles in the history of India.
[12] Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Magadha
C.
Kalinga
D.
Sarmath
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Asoka. The traditional reason for convening the Third Buddhist Council is reported to have been to rid the Sangha of corruption and bogus monks who held heretical views It was presided over by the Elder Moggaliputta Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council.
[13] Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A.
Maurya
B.
Gupta
C.
Kushan
D.
Kanva
Ans:
Maurya
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty from 321 to 185 BC. Originating from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo- Gangetic plains (modern Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bengal) in the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent, the empire had its capital city at Pataliputra (modern Patna). The Empire was founded in 322 BC by Chandragupta Maurya. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from approxi mately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian Subcontinent. The Kushan Empire was originally formed in the early 1st century AD under Kujula Kad phises in the territories of ancient Bactria around the Oxus River (Amu Darya), and later based near Kabul Afghanistan. The Kanva dynasty was a Brahman dynasty founded by Vasudeva Kanva, the minister Devabhuti, the last Sunga king in 75 BCE.
[14] With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
Jivaka Chintamani (fabulous gem) is a classical epic poem, considered one of the five great Tamil epics according to later Tamil literary tradition, the others being Manimegalai, Silappadikaram, Valathi and Kundalakesi. It was composed during 10th century CE by Thiruthakka Thevar monk. It narrates the romantic exploits of Jeevaka and throws light on arts of music and dance of the It is reputed to have been the model for Kambaanam. The epic is based on Sanskrit original and contains the exposition of Jain doctrines and beliefs a Jain era.
[15] Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
A.
Rajgir
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Sarnath
D.
Kushinagar
Ans:
Kushinagar
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Kushinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat i Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Utta Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death. It is one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this lotion, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (or 'Final Nirvana) after fallin ill from eating a meal of a species of mushroom, o possibly pork.
[16] Most of the chola temples were dedicated to -
A.
Ganesh
B.
Shiva
C.
Durga
D.
Vishnu
Ans:
Shiva
Explanation :
Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to Shiva. The great living Chola temples are important Hindu kovils that were built during the 10th-12th centuries in the South India. In all these temples, the chief deity who has been depicted and worshipped is Lord Shiva.
[17] Which among the following MATH' is related with Buddhism?
A.
Dakhma
B.
Chaitya
C.
Khangah
D.
Angeri
Ans:
Chaitya
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
A chaitya is a Buddhist or Jain shrine including aupa. In modern texts on Indian architecture, the term chaitya-griha is often used to denote assembly or prayer hall that houses a stupa. Chaityas were probably constructed to hold large numbers of devotees and to provide shelter for them.
[18] Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
A.
Kanishka
B.
Vikramaditya
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Asoka
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
The mightiest of the Kushan rulers in India was Kanishka. He was in power from 78 AD to 120 AD. It was Kanishka who initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD Through inheritance and conquest, Kanishka's kingdom covered an area extending from Bukhara (now in Uzbekistan) in the west to Patna in the Ganges alley in the east, and from the Pamirs (now in Tajikistan) in the north to central India in the south His capital was Purushpura (Peshawar).
[19] Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
A.
Bamiyan
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Kandy
D.
Lhasa
Ans:
Bamiyan
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. They were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols On 8 September 2008 archeologists searching for a legendary 300-meter statue at the site of the are dynamited Buddhas announced the discovery of unknown 19-meter (62-foot) reclining Buddha, a representing Buddha's passage into nirvana.
[20] The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year -
A.
1935
B.
1942
C.
1901
D.
1922
Ans:
1922
Explanation :
In 1872-75 Alexander Cunningham published the first Harappan seal (with an erroneous identifications Brahmi letters). It was half a century later, in 1912 that more Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet prompting an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921-22 and resulting in the recovery of the civilization at Harappa by Sir John Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Saru Vats, and at Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerie E. J. H. MacKay, and Sir John Marshall.
[21] The tutor of Alexander, the Great was -
A.
Darius
B.
Cyrus
C.
Socrates
D.
Aristotle
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Together with Plato and Socrates (Plato’s teacher), Aristotle is one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle’s writings were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, encompassing morality, aesthetics, logic, science, politics, and metaphysics. Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander in 343 BC. Aristotle was appointed as the head of the royal academy of Macedon. During that time he gave lessons not only to Alexander, but also to two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. Aristotle encouraged Alexander toward eastern conquest.
[22] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1 - 12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain (caves 30-34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian.
[23] The Seven Pagodas of Mahaba-lipuram are a witness to the art patronized by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Cheras
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Seven Pagodas has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Ma mallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahaba lipuram's Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman II stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.
[24] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of -
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Chandra Gupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings. During his reign the famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien visited India and wrote a detailed account of his kingdom. The celebrated Chinese pilgrim was struck with admiration by the famous royal palace and the houses for dispensing charity and medicine at Pataliputra. He speaks highly of the system of government in the Madhya-desa and the benevolence of the people, especially the moneyed classes.
[25] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarmath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrim age associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is aid to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). According to Buddhist traditions, circa 500 BC Prince Gautama Siddhartha, wandering as an ascetic, reached the sylvan banks of Falgu River, near the city of Gaya. There he sat in meditation under a bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa). After three days and three nights of meditation, Siddharta claimed to have attained enlightenment and insight, and the answers that he had sought.