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The first preaching by Buddha in Mrigdav (Sarnath) is known as?

  1. Mahabhinishkramana
  2. Dharmachakra parivartana
  3. Dharmgyan darshana
  4. Dham Chakra Sutt
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Which rock-shelter in India bears largest number of paintings?

  1. Ghagharia
  2. Bhimbetka
  3. Lekhahia
  4. Adamgarh
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In the Vedic period, which animal was known as "Aghanya"?

  1. Bull
  2. Sheep
  3. Cow
  4. Elephant
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Govind Palace, an excellent specimen of Hindu architecture is located at:

  1. Datia
  2. Khajuraho
  3. Orchha
  4. Gwalior
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The third Sangam was held at

  1. Arrikkamedu
  2. Ernakulam
  3. Madurai
  4. Tuticorin
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"Mohini Attam" is the folk dance of

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Kerala
  4. Tamil Nadu
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Kumaradevi, a queen of Govinda Chandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharma-Chakra Jina Vihara at-

  1. Bodha Gaya
  2. Rajgrih
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Sarnath
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After Mauyrans, the most powerful state of South India was?

  1. Satvahana
  2. Pallava
  3. Chola
  4. Chalukya
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Ruins of which of the following represent the old capital of Vijayanagar ?

  1. Ahmadnagar
  2. Bijapur
  3. Golconda
  4. Hampi
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The three age system - Stone, Bronze and Iron from the collection of Copenhagen museum was coined by

  1. Thomson
  2. Lubbock
  3. Taylor
  4. Childe
Ancient Indian History

Match lists-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I - List-II

1. Ahmadnagar - A. AdilShahi
2. Bijapur - B. QutbShahi
3. Golkonda - C. Nizam Shahi
4. Berar - D. Imad Shahi

Code:
A B C D

  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. 2 3 4 1
  3. 3 1 2 4
  4. 4 2 1 3
Ancient Indian History

Of the following, the oldest dynasty was:

  1. Chalukyas
  2. Pallavas
  3. Rashtrakutas
  4. Satavahans
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Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucharita are the indicators of:

  1. Vedas
  2. Puranas
  3. Upnishads
  4. Sutras
Ancient Indian History

Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Shakya dynasty
  2. Maya dynasty
  3. Lichchavi dynasty
  4. Koliya dynasty
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The Gandhara School of art is the synthesis of:

  1. Indian and Persian Art
  2. Indian and Chinese Art
  3. Indian and Turko-Afghan Art
  4. Indian and Greek Art
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The historic Digambar Jain pilgrimage centre of Sonagiri is situated in:

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Orissa
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Which of the following temples is considered as a wonder of rock-cut architecture ?

  1. Brihadisvara Temple, Tanjavur
  2. Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneshwar
  3. Kailash Temple, Ellora
  4. Kandaria Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following is Gupta period currency

  1. Kodi
  2. Dinaras
  3. Nishak
  4. Pann
Ancient Indian History

Who became the first follower of Mahavira?

  1. Jamalis
  2. Yashoda
  3. Aanojja
  4. Trishala
Ancient Indian History

Match List – I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Officer) – List – II (Duty)

A. Talar – 1. Guard of Octroi
B. Pattakola – 2. Officer of cases of Dacoity
C. Sahsadhipati – 3. Officer of Night Guards
D. Baladhip – 4. Village Tax Collector

Code:
A B C D

  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. 2 1 4 3
  3. 4 3 2 1
  4. 3 4 2 1
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What is the date of Sarnath Buddhist image inscription of Kanishka?

  1. 78 A.D.
  2. 81 A.D.
  3. 98 A.D.
  4. 121 A.D.
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Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

  1. There are in all four caves on the Barabar hill
  2. Inscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves
  3. These inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas
  4. These inscriptions date back to 6th century BC.
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The compilation of which among the following is based upon the Rigveda:

  1. Yajurveda
  2. Samaveda
  3. Atharvaveda
  4. None of the above
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Which of the following was not the part of early Republic?

  1. Shakya
  2. Licchavi
  3. Yodhey
  4. All of the above
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