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Questions : Ceylon became a stronghold of which among the following branches of Buddhism?

(a) Theravada

(b) Mahayan

(c) Mahendra

(d) Hinayan

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

Who was the son of Ashoka mentioned in an inscription?

a) Tivara

b) Mahendra

c) Kunala

d) Jalauka

Answer: (a)

The Buddhist texts mention about the family of Ashoka. His first wife was a princess of Ujjaini called Devi or Vedisa. His two other wives were Karuvaki and Asandhimitra. Asoka’s only son mentioned in inscriptions is Tivara, who was born to Karuvaki. The name of Karuvaki and Tivara are mentioned in Queen’s edict.

Question : 2

Rulers of which of the following dynasties bore the title Devaputra?

a) Kushana

b) Maurya

c) Sunga

d) Saka

Answer: (a)

Kushan dynasty achieved remarkable milestones in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. His decendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods.

Question : 3

Who of the following was not one of the later Mauryas who succeeded Ashoka?

a) Shubhagasena

b) Dasharatha

c) Shalishuka

d) Samprati

Answer: (a)

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

  1. The founder of the Saka rule was Maues who is considered to be the founder of the Vikrama era.
  2. Kushana king Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II issued gold coins with high-sounding titles like the ‘Lord of the Whole World’
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) None

Answer: (b)

The founder of the Saka rule in India in the first century B.C. was Maues. His son and successor were Azes I, who is considered to be the founder of the Vikrama era.

The founder of the Kushana dynasty was Kujula Kadphises or Kadphises I. He occupied the Kabul valley and issued coins in his name. His son Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II conquered the whole of northwestern India as far as Mathura. He issued gold coins with high-sounding titles like the ‘Lord of the Whole World’. He was a devotee of Lord Siva.

Question : 5

Match the following :

A. Devaputra I. land measurement unit
B. Gaulmika II. An administrative unit
C. Kulyavapa III. A royal title
D. Ahara IV. An officer
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A B C D

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 2 1 4 3

c) 1 3 2 4

d) 4 2 3 1

Answer: (c)

Question : 6

Who was Rudradaman I?

a) Saka ruler of Nasika

b) Saka ruler of Ujjain

c) Saka ruler of Takshashila

d) Saka ruler of Mathura

Answer: (b)

Rudradaman I was a Saka ruler from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. He was the grandson of the celebrated Sah king Chastana. Rudradaman I was instrumental in the decline of the Satavahana empire.

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