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Q91
Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
  • A Rajgir
  • B Bodh Gaya
  • C Sarnath
  • D Kushinagar
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.
Q92
Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India?
  • A Mauryas
  • B Indo-Greeks
  • C Guptas
  • D Kushans
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
  • A Jainism
  • B Buddhism
  • C Hinduism
  • D Christianity
Answer: Option B
Explanation: These two works are major Tamil Buddhist literature.
Q94
Who established Mahabalipuram?
  • A Pallava
  • B Pandya
  • C Chola
  • D Chalukya
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Mahabalipuram was built by the Pallava dynasty.
Q95
The Saka era commencing from A.D. 78 was founded by
  • A Kanishka
  • B Ashoka
  • C Chandragupta
  • D Vikramaditya
Answer: Option A
Explanation: King Kanishka started the Saka era in AD 78.
Q96
Gandhara school of art came into existence in
  • A Hinayana sect
  • B Mahayana sect
  • C Vaishnava sect
  • D Shaiva sect
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Gandhara art is associated with Mahayana Buddhism.
Q97
The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in
  • A Prakrit texts
  • B Pali texts
  • C Sanskrit texts
  • D Pictographically texts
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Early Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali language.
Q98
In Mohanjadaro the largest building is
  • A the great bath
  • B a granary
  • C the Pillared Hall
  • D a two storeyed house
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Great Bath is a prominent ancient structure in Mohanjadaro.
Q99
The caste system of India was created for
  • A immobility of labour
  • B recognition of the dignity of labour
  • C economic uplift
  • D occupational division of labour
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The caste system organized Indian society based on occupation.
Q100
Monolithic Rathas of the Pallavas are found at
  • A Kanchipuram
  • B Puri
  • C Mahabalipuram
  • D Agra
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Rathas are located at Mahabalipuram, a Pallava site.
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