Q1. Who built the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram?
Correct Answer: B
The Pallava Kings built the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) in the 7th and 8th centuries. These rock-cut temples and sculptures are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q2. Bimbisara was the king of which dynasty?
Correct Answer: A
Bimbisara was the king of the Haryanka dynasty ruling the Magadha kingdom from 543 BC to 492 BC. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha.
Q3. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra have rock-cut cave monuments of which religion?
Correct Answer: B
The Ajanta Caves contain rock-cut Buddhist monuments dating from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD. They include chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries) with exquisite murals and sculptures.
Q4. Whose reign in Indian History is called the Golden Age of India?
Correct Answer: C
The Gupta Empire (approximately 320 AD to 550 AD) is called the Golden Age of India due to remarkable achievements in science astronomy literature and art during this period.
Q5. The Buddha has been eulogized as an ocean of wisdom and compassion in
Correct Answer: D
The Light of Asia, written by Sir Edwin Arnold in 1879, eulogizes Buddha as an ocean of wisdom and compassion. It is a poetic work that popularized Buddhism in the Western world.
Q6. Tripitakas are related to
Correct Answer: A
Tripitakas (Three Baskets) are the canonical scriptures of Buddhism consisting of the Vinaya Pitaka (monastic rules) Sutta Pitaka (discourses) and Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical teachings).
Q7. The Digambaras and Shvetambaras differ primarily with regard to their
Correct Answer: C
The Digambaras and Shvetambaras are two main sects of Jainism. They differ primarily on dress: Digambaras believe monks should wear no clothes (sky-clad) while Shvetambaras believe monks should wear white robes.
Q8. When did the first Huna invasion take place?
Correct Answer: B
The first Huna (Hephthalite or White Hun) invasion of India took place around 458 AD during the reign of Skandagupta of the Gupta Empire. They later established dominance in northwestern India.
Q9. Chandragupta (322–298 BC) was the ruler of which dynasty?
Correct Answer: A
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder and first ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty. He reigned from 322 BC to 298 BC and established one of the largest empires in ancient India.
Q10. Ajatashatru was the son of
Correct Answer: C
Ajatashatru was the son of King Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty. He succeeded his father as the king of Magadha and expanded the kingdom significantly.
