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Gupta & Post-Gupta Period Quiz 02
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Q1. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A.
Askini - Chenab
B.
Sutudri - Sutlej
C.
Vipas - Jhelum
D.
Parushni - Ravi
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The Rigvedic name for the Jhelum river was Vitasta; Vipas was the name for the Beas river.
Q2. The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was –
A.
Padmasambhava
B.
Asanga
C.
Nagarjuna
D.
Ananda
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Correct Answer:
A
Also known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava is credited with establishing the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet in the 8th century.
Q3. The Indus Valley Civilization was Non-Aryan because-
A.
it was urban
B.
pictographic script
C.
agricultural economy
D.
extended to Narmada
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Indus Valley was a highly sophisticated urban civilization, whereas the early Aryans were primarily pastoral and rural.
Q4. ____ was the Chairman of the Tamil Sangam.
A.
Tiruvalluvar
B.
Parshurama
C.
Mamulnaar
D.
Agastya
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Sage Agastya is traditionally regarded as the chairman of the first two Tamil Sangams (literary assemblies).
Q5. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called –
A.
pana
B.
dinara
C.
rupaka
D.
karshapana
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
'Rupaka' were silver coins introduced by Chandragupta II after his conquest of the Shaka territories.
Q6. The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism does not represent
A.
Nirvana
B.
Sangha
C.
Buddha
D.
Dhamma
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Correct Answer:
A
The 'Triratna' or Three Jewels symbol represents the Buddha, the Dhamma (Teachings), and the Sangha (Community).
Q7. To which of the republic of Buddha belong?
A.
Licchavis
B.
Sakyas
C.
Mallas
D.
None of the above
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Siddhartha Gautama was born into the Shakya clan, a republican (Gana-Sangha) community located in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Q8. The year 788 AD was a good one for Hinduism. Why?
A.
Samudragupta converted
B.
Harsha died
C.
Shankracharya was born
D.
Muslims defeated
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Adi Shankara was born in Kaladi, Kerala; he revitalized Hindu philosophy and established the four Mathas across India.
Q9. Which one of the following inscriptions provides the earliest epigraphical evidence of Sati?
A.
Banskhera Inscription
B.
Eran Pillar Inscription
C.
Mathura Inscription
D.
Junagarh Inscription
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The Eran inscription of Bhanugupta (510 AD) mentions the wife of General Goparaja immolating herself on his funeral pyre.
Q10. Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana?
A.
Kalidas
B.
Firdausi
C.
Banbhatta
D.
Abul Fazal
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Banabhatta wrote 'Harshacharita', the first historical biography in Sanskrit.
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