25th March Static Quiz 2021
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25th March Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following dynasties were contemporaries?
1. Satavahanas
2. Mauryas
3. Shakas
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: D
In the Deccan and Central India Satavahanas succeeded the Mauryas after a gap of 100 years. After
the disintegration of Mauryan empire, Indo-Greeks occupied large part of North-West India. They
were followed by the Shakas who controlled much larger part of India than the Indo-Greeks did. Both
Satavahanas and Shakas were contemporaries. Infact Shakas were greatest competitors of Satavahanas.IncorrectAnswer: D
In the Deccan and Central India Satavahanas succeeded the Mauryas after a gap of 100 years. After
the disintegration of Mauryan empire, Indo-Greeks occupied large part of North-West India. They
were followed by the Shakas who controlled much larger part of India than the Indo-Greeks did. Both
Satavahanas and Shakas were contemporaries. Infact Shakas were greatest competitors of Satavahanas. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following factors was/were responsible for the decline of Gupta empire?
1. Invasion by Shakas
2. Weak successors
3. Rise of the feudatories
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: B
The successors of Chandragupta II had to face an invasion by the Hunas (and not Shakas) from Central
Asia in the second half of fifth century AD. Skandagupta tried to effectively stem their march but his
weak successors could not cope with the Huna invaders. The Gupta empire was further undermined by
the rise of the feudatories. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.IncorrectAnswer: B
The successors of Chandragupta II had to face an invasion by the Hunas (and not Shakas) from Central
Asia in the second half of fifth century AD. Skandagupta tried to effectively stem their march but his
weak successors could not cope with the Huna invaders. The Gupta empire was further undermined by
the rise of the feudatories. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Mathura school of art:
1. Buddha was represented in human form.
2. The sculptural tradition had the confluence of Bactria and Parthia traditions only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is not correct: It was the sculptural tradition in Gandhara which had the confluence of
Bactria, Parthia and the local Gandhara tradition. The local sculptural tradition at Mathura became so
strong that the tradition spread to other parts of northern India.IncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 2 is not correct: It was the sculptural tradition in Gandhara which had the confluence of
Bactria, Parthia and the local Gandhara tradition. The local sculptural tradition at Mathura became so
strong that the tradition spread to other parts of northern India. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Yavanas during the ancient period of Indian history were
CorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
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5. Question
Brihatsamhita, a famous work on astrology is written by
CorrectAnswer: B
IncorrectAnswer: B
