Indian History Questions and Answers
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Q91
Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.
Q92
Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Indo-Greek kings were among the earliest to issue gold coins.
Q93
In Tamil literature, the glorious books Shilappadikaram and Manimekhalai are related to
Answer: Option B
Explanation: These two works are major Tamil Buddhist literature.
Q94
Who established Mahabalipuram?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Mahabalipuram was built by the Pallava dynasty.
Q95
The Saka era commencing from A.D. 78 was founded by
Answer: Option A
Explanation: King Kanishka started the Saka era in AD 78.
Q96
Gandhara school of art came into existence in
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Gandhara art is associated with Mahayana Buddhism.
Q97
The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Early Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali language.
Q98
In Mohanjadaro the largest building is
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Great Bath is a prominent ancient structure in Mohanjadaro.
Q99
The caste system of India was created for
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The caste system organized Indian society based on occupation.
Q100
Monolithic Rathas of the Pallavas are found at
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Rathas are located at Mahabalipuram, a Pallava site.