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Questions : Who was the founder of Kushan dynasty?

(a) Huvishka

(b) Vim Kadphises

(c) Kujul Kadaphises

(d) Kanishka

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Kujula Kadphises (30–80 AD) established the Kushan dynasty in 78 AD by taking advantage of disunion in existing dynasty of Pahalava (Parthian) and Scytho-Parthians, and gradually wrested control of southern prosperous region, which is the northwest part of ancient India, traditionally known as Gandhar (now in Pakistan).

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Question : 1

From which of the following places archaeological remains of a Roman colony have been discovered?

a) Bhrigukachchha

b) Sopara

c) Arikamedu

d) Tamralipti

Answer: (c)

Arikamedu was an ancient industrial port city located in the South Eastern coast of India near Pondicherry. A large hoard of Roman coins found at Arikamedu along with the archaeological remains of a Roman colony have been discovered.

Question : 2

The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at

a) Ajanta

b) Sanchi

c) Kanaganahalli

d) Amaravati

Answer: (c)

Question : 3

What is the most significant difference in the message of the pillar Edicts as compared to the Rock Edicts?

a) Rock Edicts are addressed to common people and Pillar Edicts to the Buddhist order

b) The main stress in the Pillar Edicts is on social welfare measure

c) The Pillar Edicts are mainly devoted to the moral aspects of dhamma and Ashoka’s attachment to Buddhism

d) There is a hint of fanaticism about dhamma and of megalomania in the Pillar Edicts

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

The earliest example of rock cut architecture is evident for the time of

a) Post-Mauryan

b) Pre-Mauryan

c) Mauryan

d) Gupta

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

Which of the following books serves as a source for the Mauryan period?

a) Jain Purvas

b) Historica

c) Suttapitaka

d) Indica

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

Who was called by Vindhya Adhipati?

a) Ashoka

b) Simuka

c) Gautamiputra

d) Pushyamitra

Answer: (c)

Gautamiputra Satkarni was called by Vindhya Adhipati because his kingdom included the territories of Asika, Assaka, Mulaka, Saurashtra, Kukura, Aparanta, Anupa, Vidarbha, Akara and Avanti and the mountainous regions of Vindhya.

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