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1. Question
With reference to the history of Ancient India, which among the following inscriptions were principal sources for specific information on the Satavahana kingdom?
1) Nanaghat Inscription
2) Junagarh Rock inscription
3) Nasik Inscription
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectNasik Inscription
• Gutamiputra Satkarni’s achievements were recounted in the Nasik Inscription, which was written by his mother Gautami Balasri.
• Gautamiputra is described as the ruler in the Nasik Prasasti.
• Gautamiputra fought Saka King Nahapana and regained his dynasty’s reputation, according to the story.
Nanaghat Inscription
• The principal sources for specific information on the Satavahana kingdom are the Nasik and Nanaghat inscriptions.
• Gautami Balasari carved the Nasik inscription, while Naganika carved the Nanaghat inscription.IncorrectNasik Inscription
• Gutamiputra Satkarni’s achievements were recounted in the Nasik Inscription, which was written by his mother Gautami Balasri.
• Gautamiputra is described as the ruler in the Nasik Prasasti.
• Gautamiputra fought Saka King Nahapana and regained his dynasty’s reputation, according to the story.
Nanaghat Inscription
• The principal sources for specific information on the Satavahana kingdom are the Nasik and Nanaghat inscriptions.
• Gautami Balasari carved the Nasik inscription, while Naganika carved the Nanaghat inscription. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which among the following kingdoms/empires rose to power after the fall of Mauryan Empire?
1) Sungas
2) Pushyabhutis
3) Sakas
4) Parthians
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectEmpire of the Mauryans (321-185 BC)
• Chandra Gupta was a powerful emperor in the Mauryan Empire.
• Ashoka and Bindusara are other important Mauryan rulers.
• Sunga (181-71 BC), Kanva (71-27 BC), Satavahanas (235-100 BC), Indo-Greeks, Parthians (19-45 AD), Sakas (90BC-150AD), Kushanas and Parthians were among the foreign powers that rose to power in the post-Mauryan period.During the end of 5th century A.D. the Gupta Empire began to disintegrate. Along with this breakdown Imperial Guptas, Magadha and its capital Patliputra also lost their importance. Therefore, Post Gupta Period was very turbulent in nature. Five major powers immersed in north India after the fall of the Guptas. These powers were: The Hunas, The Maukharis, The Maitrakas, The Pushyabhutis, The Gaudas.
IncorrectEmpire of the Mauryans (321-185 BC)
• Chandra Gupta was a powerful emperor in the Mauryan Empire.
• Ashoka and Bindusara are other important Mauryan rulers.
• Sunga (181-71 BC), Kanva (71-27 BC), Satavahanas (235-100 BC), Indo-Greeks, Parthians (19-45 AD), Sakas (90BC-150AD), Kushanas and Parthians were among the foreign powers that rose to power in the post-Mauryan period.During the end of 5th century A.D. the Gupta Empire began to disintegrate. Along with this breakdown Imperial Guptas, Magadha and its capital Patliputra also lost their importance. Therefore, Post Gupta Period was very turbulent in nature. Five major powers immersed in north India after the fall of the Guptas. These powers were: The Hunas, The Maukharis, The Maitrakas, The Pushyabhutis, The Gaudas.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Cave temples and monasteries are found in many parts of India, but the largest and most famous artificial caves were excavated from Western Deccan region. It was constructed during the regime of?
CorrectThe rock-cut architecture is a type of Rock Art in which a structure is created by carving it out of solid natural rock.
o Cave temples and monasteries are found in many parts of India, but the largest and most famous artificial caves were excavated from Western Deccan region.
• It was constructed during the regime of the Satavahana rulers and their successors.IncorrectThe rock-cut architecture is a type of Rock Art in which a structure is created by carving it out of solid natural rock.
o Cave temples and monasteries are found in many parts of India, but the largest and most famous artificial caves were excavated from Western Deccan region.
• It was constructed during the regime of the Satavahana rulers and their successors. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Triptikas’ of Buddhism, ‘Abhidhamma Pitaka’ consists of?
CorrectThe Buddhist literature can be divided into Canonical and Noncanonical works. The Canonical literature consists of ‘Triptikas’ or baskets (of knowledge). The three Tripitakas are: Vinaya Pitaka, which covers the rules and regulations, which should be followed by the Buddhist monks. The Sutta Pitaka contains dialogues and speeches of the Buddha that deal with morality and righteous dharma. Lastly, the Abhidhamma Pitaka that concentrates on the philosophy and metaphysics. It also contains discussions on various topics like ethics, theory of knowledge and psychology.
IncorrectThe Buddhist literature can be divided into Canonical and Noncanonical works. The Canonical literature consists of ‘Triptikas’ or baskets (of knowledge). The three Tripitakas are: Vinaya Pitaka, which covers the rules and regulations, which should be followed by the Buddhist monks. The Sutta Pitaka contains dialogues and speeches of the Buddha that deal with morality and righteous dharma. Lastly, the Abhidhamma Pitaka that concentrates on the philosophy and metaphysics. It also contains discussions on various topics like ethics, theory of knowledge and psychology.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following statement is correctly matched?
1) Charak Samhita- Book on Medicine
2) Pancha-Siddhantika-Book on Mathematics
3) Madhava Nidana-Book on Pathology
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectCharak Samhita (Book on Medicine)
Pancha-Siddhantika (Book on astrology)
Madhava Nidana (Book on pathology)IncorrectCharak Samhita (Book on Medicine)
Pancha-Siddhantika (Book on astrology)
Madhava Nidana (Book on pathology)
