Q: Which one of the following texts provides a detailed and connected account of Buddha’s life?
(a)Lalitavistara
(b)Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(c)Mahavagga
(d)Therigatha
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Q: A 150 CE inscription of Shaka ruler Rudradaman and a 5th-century inscription, at the same place, of the time of Gupta king Skandagupta refer to which one of the following?
(a)King Ashoka’s visit to the birthplace of Buddha
(b)Construction of an ancient theatre
(c)Construction of Rajsamand Lake
(d)Construction and reconstruction of Sudarshana Lake
Q: Consider the following statements about Ashoka’s Dhamma: I. The theme of Ahimsa is an important aspect of Ashoka’s Dhamma. II. The ceremony of Dhamma is in proper courtesy to slaves and servants. III. Dhamma consisted of the promotion of Buddhism. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a)I and III only
(b)II and III only
(c)I and II only
(d)I, II and III
Q: The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is proposed to be developed at which one of the following places?
(a)Lothal
(b)Porbandar
(c)Kandla
(d)Okha
Q: Chronologically arrange the following events: 1. Invasion of Alexander 2. Indo-Greek Rule in the North-West 3. Accession of Kanishka 4. Accession of Chandragupta Maurya Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)4-3-1-2
(b)2-3-4-1
(c)3-4-1-2
(d)1-4-2-3
Q: Which one of the following Harappan centres specialized in making shell objects?
(a)Balakot
(b)Kalibangan
(c)Mohenjo-daro
(d)Banawali
Q: What is common to the places called 'Aliyar, Idukki, Mettur, Parambikulam'?
(a)Buddhist archaeological sites
(b)Underground cave systems
(c)Pre-historic cave paintings
(d)Water reservoirs
Q: James Prinsep is given credit for deciphering the script used in:
(a)Ashokan Brahmi
(b)Kharoshthi
(c)Tamil Brahmi
(d)Harappan Seals
Q: Which of the following statements is / are correct? 1. Shantidas was a leading Jain jeweler and banker in Ahmedabad 2. Shahjahan granted land to build poshalas to Shantidas 3. In 1656 Murad Bakhsh granted village Palitana to Shantidas for the use of Jain pilgrims. The grant was later confirmed by Aurangzeb in 1660 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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