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  • Indian History Questions And Answers Practice Set 21

    July 1, 2019 by Job Alert

    Free UPSC exams Indian History Questions And Answers Practice Gk General Knowledge Questions Online test Quiz  Set 21 IAS Prelims civil service exams,   for All competitive exams (UPSC, SSC ,SSC CGL)

     

    1 .Chandragupta Maurya was__.
    A.  A benevolent despot
    B.  Autocrat
    C.  Democrat
    D.  A pious ruler
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
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    2 .Buddha delivered his first sermon at ______.
    A.  Sanchi
    B.  Sarnath
    C.  Kapilvastu
    D.  Vaisali
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
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    3 .The Buddha attained nirvana at ______.
    A.  Bodh Gaya
    B.  Sarnath
    C.  Sanchi
    D.  Kusinagara
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option D
    Explanation :
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    4 .The mother of Vardhamana Mahavira was a
    A.  Lichavi Princess
    B.  Maurya Princess
    C.  Saka Princess
    D.  Not a member of the royal family
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
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    5 .Under Mauryas each province was placed under a__.
    A.  Prince
    B.  Commander
    C.  Council
    D.  Minister
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
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    6 .Kautilya hailed from ______.
    A.  Taxila
    B.  Srinagar
    C.  Pataliputra
    D.  Nepal
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
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    7 .The most important Pahlava ruler was ______.
    A.  Mues
    B.  Gondophemes
    C.  Menander
    D.  Darius
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
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    8 .Of the following Kushan Kings who assumed the title 'the Lord of the Whole World'?
    A.  Kadphises I
    B.  Kadphises II
    C.  Kanishka
    D.  Huvishka
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
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    9 .St Thomas died a martyr at _______.
    A.  Madras
    B.  Bombay
    C.  Goa
    D.  Surat
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option A
    Explanation :
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    10 .Buddha has been described as 'an ocean of wisdom and compassion' In
    A.  The Light of Asia
    B.  Amarakosa
    C.  Buddhacharita
    D.  Jatak Tales
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
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    11 .Which of the following is not the name of Kautilya?
    A.  Chanakya
    B.  Vishnugupta
    C.  Dramindacharya
    D.  Devaputra
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option D
    Explanation :
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    12 .The fourth Buddhist Council was held at _______.
    A.  Pataliputra
    B.  Vaisali
    C.  Kundalavana
    D.  Bodh Gaya
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
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    13 .Porus was defeated by Alexander at the battle of ______.
    A.  Herat
    B.  Kabul
    C.  Hydaspes
    D.  Arbela
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option C
    Explanation :
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    14 .The monolithic image of Jain Saint 'Gomatiswara' is at ______.
    A.  Mount Abu
    B.  Saravanabelgola
    C.  Kusinagara
    D.  Kalinga
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
    Explanation :
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    15 .Alexander the Great died at ______.
    A.  Susa
    B.  Babylon
    C.  Macedonia
    D.  Kabul
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer : Option B
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