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Gupta & Post-Gupta Period Quiz 03
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Q1. The ‘Double Burial’ system (burying two individuals in a single grave) was discovered at which Harappan site?
A.
Kalibangan
B.
Lothal
C.
Surkotada
D.
Banawali
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Correct Answer:
B
Lothal is the only Indus Valley site where archaeologists found evidence of joint burials, suggesting unique social or funerary customs.
Q2. Which painting is made from Fresco style?
A.
Bhimbetka
B.
Piklikhal
C.
Ajanta
D.
Ellora
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Correct Answer:
C
The murals at Ajanta are world-famous examples of fresco-secco painting on rock-cut cave walls.
Q3. Which Tirthankar is also known as Prajapati, Adibrahma and Aadinath?
A.
Rishabhnath
B.
Ajitnath
C.
Sambhav nath
D.
Abhnindan Nath
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Correct Answer:
A
Rishabhnath, the first Tirthankara, is called Adibrahma as he was the first to teach the 'Ikshvaku' lineage the arts of civilization.
Q4. The ancient name of North Bihar was-
A.
Vajji
B.
Vasta
C.
Surasena
D.
Avanti
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Correct Answer:
A
The Vajji (or Vrijji) confederacy was a major power in North Bihar with its capital at Vaishali.
Q5. Which one of the following Buddhist texts mentions five hundred wives of Bimbisara?
A.
Mahavamsa
B.
Mahavagga
C.
Dipavamsa
D.
Mahavastu
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Correct Answer:
B
The Mahavagga, a part of the Vinaya Pitaka, describes the life of King Bimbisara and mentions his large number of consorts.
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