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Indian History - General Knowledge Questions
A)
Dholavira
B)
Lothal
C)
Rakhigarhi
D)
Mohenjodaro

Correct Answer :   Mohenjodaro

Mohenjodaro was the prominent Harappan site, being surrounded by flood barriers in order to protect it with the aid of UNESCO funds.

A)
Indus Valley
B)
Indo-Gangetic Valley
C)
Punjab and Delhi region
D)
Region between the Swat and the Indus

Correct Answer :   Indus Valley

Vedic culture and Indus civilization form two distinct groups in the history of Indian civilization. Of course, there are scholars like Dr A.D. Pusalkar who contend that the Rigvedic Aryans, probably, formed an important part of the populace of Indus valley and contributed their share to the evolution of that civilization.

A)
Ashoka's Edicts
B)
Kautilya's Arthshastra
C)
Indica
D)
Vishnu Purana

Correct Answer :   Indica

Indica is the book written by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to India around 300 Be. The division of Maurya society into seven classes was particularly mentioned in the 'Indica' of Megasthenes. The Indians generally were divided into seven categories, the wise men (Brahmins), farmers, herdsmen, artisans, soldiers, over lookers and government officials including army and navy officers.

A)
Chandragupta Maurya
B)
Vasudeva
C)
Ajatashatru
D)
Ashoka

Correct Answer :   Ajatashatru

He is also known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara built the city of Rajagriha, famous in Buddhist writings. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatashatru, who murdered his father to obtain power.

A)
Sutta Pitaka
B)
Vinaya Pitaka
C)
Abhidhamma Pitaka
D)
All the three Pitakas

Correct Answer :   Vinaya Pitaka

The Vinaya Pitaka contains pronouncements attributed to Buddha, laying down numerous rules for the conduct of the order.

A)
Malti Madhav and Kumara Sambhava
B)
Malti Madhava and Kumara Sambhava
C)
Raghuvamsha and Kiratarjuniya
D)
Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha

Correct Answer :   Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha

The Kumarasaṃbhavam is widely regarded as one of Kalidasa's finest works, a paradigmatic example of kavya poetry. The style of description of spring set the standard for nature metaphors pervading many centuries of Indian literary tradition.Raghuvamsha is a Sanskrit mahakavya (epic poem) by the most celebrated Sanskrit poet Kalidasa.

A)
Mahanadi & Godavari
B)
Mahanadi & Krishna
C)
Godavari & Krishna
D)
Krishna & Kaveri

Correct Answer :   Mahanadi & Godavari

Kalinga is a historical region of India. It is generally defined as the eastern coastal region between the Mahanadi and the Godavari rivers, although its boundaries have fluctuated with the territory of its rulers.

A)
Sutta pitaka
B)
Anga sahitya
C)
Kalpasutra
D)
Upang sahitya

Correct Answer :   Sutta pitaka

Sutta Pitaka is a holy book of Buddhism. It is the second part of Pali Canon. The other two parts are Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. Together they are known as Tripitaka.

A)
Ramakrishna I
B)
Ramakrishna II
C)
Krishna I
D)
Krishna II

Correct Answer :   Krishna I

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I : The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD.

A)
Vrihad Deva
B)
Rishabh
C)
Prajapati
D)
Hiranyagarbha

Correct Answer :   Rishabh

Rishabh was the name assigned to Rishabhnath Tirthankar because of the mark on his right leg( bull mark and bull literally means Rishabh).