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Prehistoric Period & Indus Valley Civilization Quiz 03
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Q1. Which of the following is the theme of the sculptures of Gandhara art?
A.
Siddhartha's bride
B.
Gift of Jetavana
C.
Buddha's parinirvana
D.
All of the above
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Correct Answer:
D
Gandhara art, influenced by Greek styles, depicted various life scenes (Jatakas) and the physical form of the Buddha.
Q2. What was the name assigned to Rishabhnath Tirthankar because of the mark on his right leg?
A.
Hiranyagarbha
B.
Prajapati
C.
Rishabh
D.
Vrihad Deva
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Correct Answer:
C
In Jaina tradition, he was named Rishabh (Bull) because his mother saw a bull in her dream before his birth.
Q3. Chanakya was known as:
A.
Rajasekhara
B.
Bhattaswami
C.
Vishnugupta
D.
Visakhadatta
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Correct Answer:
C
Vishnugupta was the personal name of the strategist who authored the Arthashastra and advised Chandragupta Maurya.
Q4. The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavation of mohenjodaro was made up of-
A.
terracotta
B.
steatite
C.
bronze
D.
red limestone
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Correct Answer:
C
The 4,500-year-old statuette is a rare example of the 'lost-wax' casting technique used by Indus artisans.
Q5. Which Indian rulers donated five villages to a Vihara built at Nalanda by Sailendra King?
A.
Harsha
B.
Kumaragupta I
C.
Bhaskaravarman
D.
Devapala
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D
The Pala King Devapala granted five villages for the maintenance of a monastery built by the Sumatran King Balaputradeva.
Q6. In which language has Mahavira given his sermons?
A.
Magadhi
B.
Shuraseni
C.
Ardha-Magadhi
D.
Pali
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C
Mahavira preached in Ardhamagadhi, the dialect of the common people in the Magadha region.
Q7. In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?
A.
Stress on ahimsa
B.
Denying Vedas
C.
Opposing animal sacrifice
D.
Attitude towards trade
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Correct Answer:
A
While both followed non-violence, Jainism took 'Ahimsa' to an extreme level, including not harming even microscopic life.
Q8. The greatest stylistic forms of temple architecture were Nagara, Dravida and Vesara. Where was the Dravida style spread?
A.
Vindhyan and Krishna
B.
Krishna and Kaveri
C.
Vindhyan and Kaveri
D.
Godavari and Krishna
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Correct Answer:
B
The Dravida style is characteristic of South India, primarily the region between the Krishna and Kaveri rivers.
Q9. The method of Radiocarbon Dating was used in India for the first time at
A.
PRL Ahmedabad
B.
TIFR Mumbai
C.
School of Archaeology
D.
Deccan College
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Correct Answer:
B
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai established the first radiocarbon dating lab in India in 1961.
Q10. What was the name of the father of Rishabhnath Tirthankar?
A.
Nabhiraya
B.
Sambhavnath
C.
Sumitnath
D.
Vasupujya
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Correct Answer:
A
King Nabhiraya was the 14th Kulakara and the father of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhnath.
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