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  • Indian History Questions And Answers Practice Set 11

    June 30, 2019 by Job Alert

    Indian History Questions And Answers Practice Gk General Knowledge Questions  Online test Quiz  Set 11  for All competitive exams (UPSC, SSC ,SSC CGL) 

    1 .Who among the following, propounded the theory of zero ?
    A.  Charak
    B.  Chanakya
    C.  Aryabhatta
    D.  Varahamihira
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
    Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India's first satellite, Aryabhatta was named after him.
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    2 .The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek style is known as
    A.  Kushan art
    B.  Persian art
    C.  Gandhara art
    D.  Mughal art
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
    Gandhara School of art shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as Indo-Greek art. The important features of this school are : (i) Buddha is shown as Roman and Greek gods (ii) Moustache and beard are added to Buddha's face (iii) The figures of this school follow a given ratio between the size of the face and rest of the body. During first and second century blue grey schist stone was used to make idols.
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    3 .Where was the first Buddhist Council held ?
    A.  Vaishali
    B.  Kashmir
    C.  Rajagriha
    D.  Pataliputra
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
    The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir in 483 BC during the reign of Ajatasatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa.
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    4 .Which of the following ruler was a contemporary of Buddha ?
    A.  Udayin
    B.  Bimbisara
    C.  Ajatshatru
    D.  Mahapadma Nanda
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
    King of Magadha Bimbisara was contemporary of Lord Buddha. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara was born in 558 B.C. He was the emperor of the Magadha empire from 543 BC to his death in 491 B.C. Budhha was born in 563 B.C and died in 483 B.C. 102.
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    5 .During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas ?
    A.  Mahendravarman I
    B.  Simhavishnu
    C.  Narasimhavarman I
    D.  Mahendravarman II
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
    During the reign of Mahendravarman I (590-630) began the long drawn out struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. He was defeated by Pulakesin II and a part of his kingdom was occupied.
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    6 .How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National flag ?
    A.  22
    B.  18
    C.  24
    D.  14
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
    The National Flag of India has design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with 24 equally spaced spokes. The 24 spokes represent the twelve laws of dependent origination and the twelve laws of dependent termination.
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    7 .From which modern State did the Alwar saints originate ?
    A.  Tamil Nadu
    B.  Kerala
    C.  Karnataka
    D.  Maharashtra
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
    In South India, the Bhakti movement originated in Tamil Nadu sometime after the 7th century AD with the Alwars (Vaishnava saints) and the Adiyars (Shaiva saints).
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    8 .What is 'Milindapanho' ?
    A.  A Buddhist place
    B.  One of the names of Buddha
    C.  A Buddhist Specimen of Art
    D.  A Buddhist text
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option D
    Explanation :
    The Milinda Panha (Questions of Milinda) is a Buddhist text which dates from approximately 100 BC. It purports to record a dialogue in which the Indo-Greek king Menander I of Bactria, who reigned in the 2nd century BC, poses questions on Buddhism to the sage Nagasena.
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    9 .Well preferred tree fossil supposed to be from Jurasic Age in India is reported from :
    A.  Pithauragarh
    B.  Chhattisgarh
    C.  Ramgarh
    D.  Bahadurgarh
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
    In a discovery that might excite geologists the world over, researchers of the State Forest Research and Training Institute (SFRTI) in Chhattisgarh, in November 2012, announced to have discovered tree fossils that date back about 250 million years or the Jurassic age. The discovery could be a precursor to more such findings in the Sarguja region, known for its rich fossil reserves.
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    10 .Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism ?
    A.  Mahayana
    B.  Hinayana
    C.  Digambar
    D.  Theravad
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
    Digambara 'sky-clad' is one of the two main sects of Jainism, the other being Svetambara. Generally, Digambara monks wear no clothes whereas Svetambara 'white-clad' monks usually wear white clothes.
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    11 .What is the first sermon of Buddha called as ?
    A.  Brahmajalasutta
    B.  Dhammachakkapabattanasutta
    C.  Kachchayanagottasutta
    D.  Mahaparinirvansutta
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
    The first sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It is also called the Setting in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma.
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    12 .Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as
    A.  Triratna
    B.  Trivarga
    C.  Trisarga
    D.  Trimurti
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
    The Three Jewels (triratna) are the three things that Buddhists take refuge in, and look toward for guidance, in the process known as taking refuge. The Three Jewels are: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.
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    13 .Who was called Lichchavi Dauhitra ?
    A.  Chandragupta I
    B.  Skandagupta
    C.  Kumaragupta
    D.  Samudragupta
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
    Chandragupta I was known as 'Lichchavidauhitra.' His marriage with the Lichchavi Princess Kumaradevi was one of the significant events in the Gupta rule. The importance of this marriage can be known further from Samudragupta's Allahabad inscription in which he has described himself as 'Lichchhavis-dauhitra or daughter's son of the Lichchavis.
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    14 .Mahavira's first disciple was
    A.  Bhadrabahu
    B.  Sthulabhadra
    C.  Charvaka
    D.  Jamali
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option D
    Explanation :
    Jamali, who was husband of Anonja Priyadarshini, was the first disciple of Mahavira. He was Mahavira's son-in-law.
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    15 .Vardhman Mahavir is also known as
    A.  Jena
    B.  Great teacher
    C.  Great preacher
    D.  Jain
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
    Vardhamana Mahavira was also known as 'Jina' which literally means the 'conqueror'. Jina refers to the one who has conquered love and hate, pleasure and pain, attachment and aversion, and has thereby freed `his' soul from the karmas obscuring knowledge, perception, truth, and ability. It was from this word that Jainism was derived.
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