Question 1

The first reference of varna system was found in&#10;A)kavya&#10;B)aranyaka&#10;C)purana&#10;D)purusha-sukta

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The first reference to the varna system is found in the Purusha Sukta of the Rigveda, which describes the cosmic being (Purusha) and the origin of the four varnas (social classes) from his body.

Question 2

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. as priests and teachers claimed the highest status in society.&#10;A)shudras&#10;B)brahmins&#10;C)kshatriyas&#10;D)vyshyas

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Brahmins, as priests and teachers, traditionally claimed the highest status in the varna system of ancient Indian society.

Question 3

The Jain tradition regards &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. as the founder of Jainism.&#10;A)rishaba&#10;B)mahavira&#10;C)sidharth&#10;D)parswanath

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Rishabhanatha, also known as Rishaba, is traditionally regarded as the founder of Jainism. He is the first Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) in Jainism.

Question 4

The 23rd Thirthankara was&#10;A)parswanath&#10;B)mahavira&#10;C)sidharth&#10;D)rishaba

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Parswanath was the 23rd Tirthankara in Jainism, preceding Mahavira who was the 24th and last Tirthankara.

Question 5

Parswanath was the fore- runner of&#10;A)rishaba&#10;B)mahavira&#10;C)chandra gupta&#10;D)sidharth

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Parswanath was the 23rd Tirthankara in Jainism, preceding Mahavira, who is recognized as the 24th and last Tirthankara. Mahavira is often considered the founder of modern Jainism, making Parswanath a forerunner to him.

Question 6

Vardhamana Mahavira was born at&#10;A)kundala&#10;B)amaravati&#10;C)rupar&#10;D)pataliputra

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Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Kundagrama, which is often identified with Kundalpur in Bihar, India.

Question 7

Vardhamana Mahavira was married to&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)madhavi&#10;B)yesodha&#10;C)kannaki&#10;D)saradha

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Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was married to Yashoda.

Question 8

Vardhamana Mahavira attained Nirvana at&#10;A)anga&#10;B)pava&#10;C)ujjain&#10;D)kosala

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Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana at Pavapuri, which is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

Question 9

Who taught tri-ratnas.&#10;A)mahavira&#10;B)asoka&#10;C)parswanath&#10;D)sidharth

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Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, taught the three jewels or tri-ratnas, which are right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Question 10

Digambaras and Swethambaras are sections in the&#10;A)hinduism&#10;B)buddhism&#10;C)jainism&#10;D)zorastrianism

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Digambaras and Swethambaras are two major sects within Jainism, differing in their religious practices, texts, and interpretations of teachings.

Question 11

After becoming a &#8230;&#8230;.monk, Chandra Gupta Maurya attained Nirvana&#10;A)jain&#10;B)buddhist&#10;C)hindu&#10;D)parsi

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The answer of After becoming a &#8230;&#8230;.monk, Chandra Gupta Maurya...

Question 12

Gautama Buddha passed away at the age of 80 at&#10;A)kapilavasthu&#10;B)magadha&#10;C)gaya&#10;D)kusi nagara

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The answer of Gautama Buddha passed away at the age...

Question 13

Buddha preached his followers the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 'Noble Truths'&#10;A)4&#10;B)6&#10;C)7&#10;D)9

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The answer of Buddha preached his followers the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. 'Noble...

Question 14

Buddhism spread far and wide under the patronage of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)samudra gupta&#10;B)chandra gupta maurya&#10;C)bindusara&#10;D)asoka

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The answer of Buddhism spread far and wide under the...

Question 15

The term 'Gahapathi' seen in the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. literature in the sense of the head of a household.&#10;A)vedic literature&#10;B)sangam literature&#10;C)buddhist&#10;D)jain literature

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The answer of The term 'Gahapathi' seen in the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.....

Question 16

Magadha has risen to authority during the reigns of Bimbisara and Ajatashatru of &#8230;&#8230;. Dynasty.&#10;A)shishunaga&#10;B)nanda&#10;C)mauryan&#10;D)gupta

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The answer of Magadha has risen to authority during the...

Question 17

Who overthrew the Nanda dynasty&#10;A)chandragupta maurya&#10;B)asoka&#10;C)aswaghosha&#10;D)nagarjuna

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The answer of Who overthrew the Nanda dynasty&#10;A)chandragupta maurya&#10;B)asoka&#10;C)aswaghosha&#10;D)nagarjuna...

Question 18

&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. is an important treatise on the administrationof the Mauryan times.&#10;A)arthasastra&#10;B)indica&#10;C)harsha charitha&#10;D)si yu ki

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The answer of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. is an important treatise on the...

Question 19

'Indica' is the accounts on India prepared by &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)chandragupta maurya&#10;B)megasthenese&#10;C)seleucus nikethor&#10;D)kautilya

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The answer of 'Indica' is the accounts on India prepared...

Question 20

Megasthenese stayed at the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; court of Pataliputra&#10;A)mauryan&#10;B)gupta&#10;C)vijayanagara&#10;D)bhamini

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The answer of Megasthenese stayed at the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; court of...

Question 21

The first attempt of Chandragupta towards political integration was his war with &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..&#10;A)nagarjuna&#10;B)aswaghosha&#10;C)scleucus nikator&#10;D)vasubandhu

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The answer of The first attempt of Chandragupta towards political...

Question 22

The institution of the Dharma Mahamatras was started by &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;...&#10;A)kumara gupta&#10;B)megasthenes&#10;C)samudra gupta&#10;D)ashoka

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The answer of The institution of the Dharma Mahamatras was...

Question 23

Policy of Dhamma is associated with&#10;A)kumara gupta&#10;B)chandragupta&#10;C)samudra gupta&#10;D)asoka

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The answer of Policy of Dhamma is associated with&#10;A)kumara gupta&#10;B)chandragupta&#10;C)samudra...

Question 24

Who appointed 'Dharma Mahamatras'to propogate Dharma among the people&#10;A)asoka&#10;B)mortimer wheeler&#10;C)megasthenes&#10;D)bindusara

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The answer of Who appointed 'Dharma Mahamatras'to propogate Dharma among...

Question 25

Who conducted 'Dharma Yathras' to propagate Dharma.&#10;A)asoka&#10;B)megasthenes&#10;C)chandragupta&#10;D)samudra gupta

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The answer of Who conducted 'Dharma Yathras' to propagate Dharma.&#10;A)asoka&#10;B)megasthenes&#10;C)chandragupta&#10;D)samudra...

Deck 2: Ancient Indian History and Civilization: Part B