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Questions : Statement I:
There was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga valley towards the end of Chandragupta’s reign.
Statement II:
Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina

(a) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

(c) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(d) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

The important occasion of Chandragupta Maurya’s reign was the forecast of a twelve years famine. At that time Acharya Bhadrabahu was the head of the Jain church. According to the Jain text Rajvaliya Katha, the king saw sixteen dreams.

He requested Bhadrabahu to interpret the dreams. The latter explained all the dreams and according to the last one, he predicted a famine of twelve years. Chandragupta, who was a follower of Bhadrabahu, gave up his throne. He finally ended his life following the Jain fashion.

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Question : 1

The majority of tthe Buddhist vases in India are found in Western Maharashtra because:

a) The Sahyadri mountain in western Maharashtra with its hard trap was best suited for rock-cut architecture

b) Many of the royal dynasties of Western India were patrons of Buddhism

c) There was a long-standing tradition in this region of royal patronage to rock-cut architecture

d) The caves in this region provided a safe sanctuary away from foreign invaders

Answer: (a)

Question : 2

The greatest work of Tamil grammar was

a) Tolkappiyam

b) Silappadikaram

c) Manimekalai

d) Isa-Nunukkam

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

Who was called as ‘Sandrocottos’ by Justin, the Greek Writer?

a) Chandragupta I

b) Samudragupta

c) Chandragupta Maurya

d) Chandragupta II

Answer: (c)

Question : 4

The edicts of Ashoka which reveal his inner sorrow on account of war and violence are:

a) Dhauli and Jaugada

b) Mansehra and Girnar

c) Shahbazgarhi and Sopara

d) Maski and Bhabra

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

Which Ashokan Rock Edict describes the victory and injuries of Kalinga war?

a) Rock Edict II

b) Rock Edict XIII

c) Rock Edict I

d) Rock Edict XII

Answer: (b)

Question : 6

Which Chinese general had defeated Kanishka?

a) Ban Yong

b) Ho-Ti

c) Pan Chao

d) She Huang Ti

Answer: (c)

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