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(a) Nasika inscription of Gautamiputra Satakarni
(b) Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela
(c) Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva
(d) Reh inscription of Fatehpur
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (c)
According to the Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva, Pushyamitra performed two horse sacrifices. The first one was probably during the time when Pushyamitra ascended the throne of Pataliputra, ousting the Mauryas and the second sacrifice was due to his victory over the Bactrian Greeks and to proclaim his dominion.
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Question : 1
The script mostly employed in the edicts of Asoka is
a) Karoshti
b) Sanskrit
c) Pali
d) Brahmi
Answer »Answer: (d)
The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in some places Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing in most of the edicts. In northwestern India, Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script.
There are fourteen Major Rock Edicts. The two Kalinga Edicts are found in the newly conquered territory. The major pillar Edicts were erected in important cities. There are minor Rock Edicts and minor pillar Edicts.
Question : 2
Which of the following Indian kings defeated Seleucus, the administrator of Sindha and Afghanistan?
a) Bindusar
b) Chandragupta
c) Ashoka
d) Kanishka
Answer »Answer: (b)
Chandragupta Maurya stretched his empire from Karnataka to Afghanistan and from the river Indus to Bengal. He attacked the Greek Governor of Punjab, Seleucus Nikator and defeated him. There was subsequently a treaty between the two whereby, Seleucus ceded Punjab and Sindh to Chandragupta and also gave his daughter in marriage to Chandragupta.
Question : 3
Who said, “Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with India” ?
a) Plutarch
b) Pliny
c) Arrian
d) Tiberins
Answer »Answer: (b)
Pliny the Elder, in 77 CE, called “Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with India” because Roman senators complained that their women used too many Indian spices and luxuries, which drained the Roman Empire of precious metal like gold.
Question : 4
Which dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty?
a) Kushana
b) Maurya
c) Gupta
d) Sunga
Answer »Answer: (b)
Maurya dynasty ruled over Magadha after Nanda dynasty. Chandragupta destroyed the Nanda dynasty around 321 BC, and became the first king of the great Mauryan empire.
Question : 5
Gathasaptasati was written by
a) Bhas
b) Hall
c) Bharatmuni
d) Satakarni I
Answer »Answer: (b)
Gathasaptasati was written by the Satavahana ruler Hall in Prakrit language. The book contains the description of love stories of the king Hall. This book is an example of ancient Muktak-kavya.
Question : 6
Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the great?
a) Bimbisara
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Pushyamitra Sunga
d) Ashoka
Answer »Answer: (b)
Chandragupta Maurya set up the Mauryan Empire following Alexander’s retreat. There is evidence to show that Chandragupta was a contemporary of Alexander.
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