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Questions : How much is the year difference between the Saka Samvat and Vikram Samvat?

(a) 78 years

(b) 320 years

(c) 57 years

(d) 135 years

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

Which Mauryan emperor is also known as Simhasena?

a) Brihadratha

b) Chandragupta Maurya

c) Ashoka

d) Bindusara

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

The most famous centre of learning during Maurya period was

a) Nalanda

b) Ujjain

c) Vaishali

d) Taxila

Answer: (d)

Question : 3

The Mauryan state had monopoly over which of the following sectors?

a) Mining and Metallurgy

b) All the above

c) Coins and currency

d) Armaments and ship building

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

Which one of the statements on Cheras is false?

a) They used a modified version of Tamil

b) They were in alliance with Pandyas

c) Their greatest ruler was Senguttuvan or the Red Chera

d) They fought a continuous battle with the Cholas all through

Answer: (b)

Question : 5

List I (Ashoka’s contemporary rulers) List II (Countries where they ruled)
A. Antiyoka 1. Cyrena
B. Autkina 2. Egypt
C. Maka 3. Macedonia
D. Turmaya 4. Syria
Codes: A B C D

a) 1 4 2 3

b) 4 3 1 2

c) 2 1 3 4

d) 3 2 4 1

Answer: (b)

The correct match list is (Rulers - Country)

  1. Antiyoka - Syria
  2. Antikini - Macedonia
  3. Maka - Cyrena
  4. Turmaya - Egypt

In his thirteenth inscription, Ashoka mentions five Greek contemporary kings-Antiyoka (Syria 261-246 B. C.) Turamaya (Egypt, upto 247 B.C.), Kairina Kamar (300-250 B.C.) Alika Sundara (Apiran, 272- 258 B.C.), Autkina (Macedonia 278—339 B.C.). Historians find that all these rulers were thus before 258 B. C. The ruler of Apiran died in 258 B. C. but it finds mention in Ashoka’s inscription.

Question : 6

Consider the following statements and mark the option which is true.

  1. Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela of Kalinga is also a source of Sangam Age.
  2. Wima Kadphises, inspired by his teacher Parva, convened a Buddhist convict at Kandalvana in Kashmir.
  3. Greeks introduced Hellinistic Art into India, the impact of which can be seen in the Gandhara Art.

a) All of the above

b) i and iii

c) ii

d) None of the above

Answer: (c)

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