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Vedic & Mahajanapada Era Quiz 05
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Q1. Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godawari was-
A.
Avanti
B.
Vatsa
C.
Assaka
D.
Kamboja
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Assaka (or Ashmaka) was the only Mahajanapada located south of the Vindhya Range, on the banks of the Godavari.
Q2. The site of birth of Gautam Buddha is marked by –
A.
a statue
B.
a Peepal Tree
C.
a monastery
D.
a Rummindei Pillar
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Rummindei (Lumbini) Pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate the birthplace of the Buddha.
Q3. Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father and, in turn, was murdered by his own son?
A.
Bimbisar
B.
Ajatasatru
C.
Udayan
D.
Nagadashak
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Ajatashatru killed Bimbisara to take power, and was himself later succeeded (and allegedly killed) by his son Udayin.
Q4. Upanishad are books on-
A.
Religion
B.
Yoga
C.
Law
D.
Philosophy
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Upanishads contain the core philosophical debates of Hinduism regarding the soul, the universe, and the ultimate reality.
Q5. What is true about the Kushanas?
A.
Gandhara art
B.
Dual governors
C.
Central Asia traces
D.
All of these
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Kushans were a diverse empire that bridged Central Asian and Indian cultures, promoting trade and the Gandhara school of art.
Q6. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as?
A.
Kachchayanagotta
B.
Dhammachakkapabattanasutta
C.
Mahaparinirvansutta
D.
Brahmajalasutta
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The 'Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Dharma' sermon was delivered at Sarnath to five disciples.
Q7. The Upanishads are
A.
a source of Hindu philosophy
B.
ancient law books
C.
social behavior books
D.
prayers
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Correct Answer:
A
They are the 'end' of the Vedas (Vedanta) and contain discussions on the nature of Brahman and Atman.
Q8. In which state was the Nalanda University located in India?
A.
Bengal
B.
Bihar
C.
Orissa
D.
Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Nalanda was a world-renowned ancient center of higher learning located near Rajgir in modern-day Bihar.
Q9. The Paleolithic site ’Bhimbetka rock shelters’ is situated in –
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Chhattisgarh
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Bhimbetka is famous for its prehistoric cave paintings, some dating back over 30,000 years.
Q10. Which of the following Gupta inscriptions mentions Krishna and Devaki?
A.
Eran stone pillar
B.
Allahabad pillar
C.
Bhitari pillar
D.
Mehrauli iron pillar
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The Bhitari Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta mentions the deity Krishna and his mother Devaki, reflecting the Vaishnava faith of the Guptas.
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