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Question1) Which of the following were the first rulers in India to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to any dynasty?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Indo-Greeks
[C] Shakas
[D] Kushans
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: B
Explaination: B [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The first rulers in India to issue coins (gold, silver, copper, and nickel) which can be definitely attributed to any dynasty were the Indo-Greek rulers. They were also the first to issue gold coins in India.
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Question2) 62.The Indian term Shaka’ is used for which of the following?
[A] Parthians
[B] Scythians
[C] Kushans
[D] None of the above
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: B
Explaination: B [Scythians]
Notes:
The Indian tern ‘Shaka’ is used for the people called the Scythians. They originally belonged to Central Asia. Patanjali in his Mahabhasya refers to the Shakas as ‘Anirvasita (pure) Shudras’.
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Question3) 63.Which of the following started the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks?
[A] Mauryas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satvahanas
[D] Guptas
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: C
Explaination: C [Satvahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas dynasty is also known in history for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land. These royal grants were given to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks, including those associated with tax exemptions.
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Question4) 64.Which of the following were a part of the three grades of feudatories during the Satavahana period?
Raja
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
4. Purohita
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: C
Explaination: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Satavahana kingdom consisted of three grades of feudatories which are as follows:
1. Raja (who had right to strike coins)
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
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Question5) 65.Which of the following kings integrated central Asia with north India as a part of a single empire?
[A] Kujula Kadphises
[B] Kanishka
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Vasudeva II
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: C
Explaination: C [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was the second ruler of the Kushanas. He was an important ruler of the Kushanas as he integrated central Asia with north India as a part of a single empire. It resulted in the intermingling of different cultures and an increase in inter-regional trading.
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Question6) 66.Which of the following Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: B
Explaination: B [Chandragupta – I]
Notes:
Chandragupta – I claimed the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings). He married a Lichchhavai princess. He was the son and successor of Ghatotkacha and was definitely a strong ruler.
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Question7) 67.Which of the following kings issued coins showing him playing veena?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta I
[D] Samudragupta
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: D
Explaination: D [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta issued coins showing him playing veena. Samudragupta celebrated his conquests by performing ashvamedha sacrifices or horse sacrifice. He also issued ashvamedha coins which portrayed the scene of the sacrifice.
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Question8) 68.In which of the following period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance?
[A] Shunga Period
[B] Kushans period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: D
Explaination: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The Guptas had a fairly good judicial system as compared to other kingdoms. During the Gupta period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. However, like earlier periods, these laws were based on the varna hierarchy.
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Question9) 69.The inspiration of the themes for sculpture during 300 – 600 CE was drawn from which of the following traditions?
1) Buddhist traditions
2) Hindu traditions
3) Jain traditions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3.
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: D
Explaination: D [1, 2, 3.]
Notes:
The sculptures pertaining to the period of c. 300 – 600 CE shows the introduction of new styles in the temple architecture. The inspiration for the themes for the sculpture was drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina traditions.
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Question10) 70.At which of the following places the colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up Govardhana mountain can be found?
[A] Mathura
[B] Vrindavan
[C] Varansi
[D] Deogarh
Option- ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D']
Answer: C
Explaination: C [Varansi]
Notes:
The colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up the Govardhana mountain is one of the largest known free-standing stone image belonging to the Gupta period. It is located in Varanasi.
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