[A] Penance for men marrying women of the same gotra
[B] Penance for men marrying women of the same religion
[C] Penance for men marrying women of the same jati
[D] Penance for men marrying women of the same varna
Correct Answer: A [Penance for men marrying women of the same gotra]
Notes:
During the later vedic period the marriage between persons of the same gotra was forbidden. We also find the mention of the Chandrayana which is a penance for men marrying women of the same gotra.
32.Buddha was offered a bowl of milk-rice by which of the following?
[A] Sujata
[B] Kapila
[C] Yashodhara
[D] Suneeta
Correct Answer: A [Sujata]
Notes:
When Buddha was moving towards the village of Senani he was offered a bowl of milk-rice by a low-caste village girl named Sujata. Buddha Accepted from a grass-cutter a gift of kusa grass for a mat and took a seat under a Peepal tree facing the east.
33.Where was the capital of the state of Mallas situated?
[A] Ramagrama
[B] Pava
[C] Suputa
[D] Mithila
Correct Answer: B [Pava]
Notes:
The Malla was a republican state of the kshatriyas. The capital of the republican state of Malla was situated in Pava. It was a city that the Buddha visited during his last journey.
34.Which of the following inscription mentions the site of all 14 Major Rock Edicts as well as two separate Kalinga edicts?
[A] Sannati Inscription
[B] Saugaura Copper Plate Inscription
[C] Rummindei Inscription
[D] Nigali Sagar Inscription
Correct Answer: A [Sannati Inscription]
Notes:
The Sannati Inscription located in the state of Karnataka is the site of all 14 Major Rock Edicts of Ashoka as well as two separate Kalinga edicts. Sannati is an important Buddhist site.
35.Which of the following was in charge of standardised weights and measures during the Mauryan period?
[A] Pautavadhyaksha
[B] Panyadhyaksha
[C] Sansthadhyaksha
[D] Pautavadhyaksha
Correct Answer: A [Pautavadhyaksha]
Notes:
Pautavadhyaksha was in charge of standardised weights and measures during the Mauryan period. Rupadarshaka was the inspector of coins. Sansthadhyaksha was the superintendent of markets. And Panyadhyaksha was the officer in charge of trade, price fixation, and sale of goods produced by state-run manufacturing units.
36.Against which of the following kingdoms did Kharvela led successful campaigns?
[A] Chola
[B] Satvahana
[C] Cheras
[D] Pandyas
Correct Answer: B [Satvahana]
Notes:
King Kharvela was the ruler of the Chedi dynasty which established after the decline of the Muryans. King Kharavela possessed a large army, consisting of infantry, cavalry, elephant force, and chariots. He led successful campaigns against the kingdoms of Satavahana, Anga, and Magadha.
37.According to Chinese texts which of the following were also called as Guishuang?
[A] Kushans
[B] Pallavas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Mauryans
Correct Answer: A [Kushans]
Notes:
The Kushanas were also called as Guishuang as mentioned by various Chinese texts. Kushanas were also known as Tocharians and were one of the five tribes of Yueh-Chi or Yuezhi.
38.Which of the following Kushana ruler proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kadphises I
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
Correct Answer: D [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor who ruled from 90CE to 100 CE. He issued a large number of gold coins. He was a firm devotee of Shiva. He also proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins.
39.Works of which of the following poets were also translated in many European languages?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Surdasa
[C] Shudraka
[D] Bharavi
Correct Answer: A [Kalidasa]
Notes:
Kalidasa was one of the Navratnas in the court of Chandragupta II. His works were very famous and have been translated into many European languages. The notable feature of his works was the display of an element of humour.
40.‘Sarthavaha’ refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Settled merchants
[B] Caravan Traders
[C] Liquor traders
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: B [Caravan Traders]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the sarthavaha was a caravan trader. He carried his merchandise to different places for profitable sale. Sarthavahas often sold their goods three or four times their original price.
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