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Q81
The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was
  • A Kanchi
  • B Taxila
  • C Nalanda
  • D Vallabhi
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Nalanda was a renowned ancient university flourishing after Gupta period.
Q82
Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor?
  • A Vikramaditya
  • B Kumaragupta
  • C Harshavardhan
  • D Kanishka
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Banabhatta was the poet of King Vikramaditya.
Q83
The first Indian ruler who established supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea was
  • A Raja Raja
  • B Raja Rajendra
  • C Raja Dhiraj
  • D Kulottungal
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Raja Raja Chola I is credited with naval dominance in Arabian Sea.
Q84
Which statement on the Harappan Civilization is correct?
  • A Horse sacrifice was known to them
  • B Cow was sacred to them
  • C Pashupati was venerated by them
  • D The culture was not generally static
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Harappan culture showed dynamism and evolution over time.
Q85
Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
  • A Shekas
  • B Parthians
  • C Greeks
  • D Kushans
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Greeks influenced Indian theatre including the use of curtain.
Q86
Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?
  • A Kanishka
  • B Vikramaditya
  • C Samudra Gupta
  • D Ashoka
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Saka era begins with the rule of King Kanishka.
Q87
What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
  • A Compassionate Buddha
  • B Radha Krishna Leela
  • C Jain Tirthankaras
  • D Mahabharata encounters
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Ajanta paintings primarily depict scenes from Buddha’s life.
Q88
Who among the following was the first to invade India?
  • A Xerxes
  • B Alexander
  • C Darius
  • D Seleucus
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Alexander the Great was the first major foreign invader of India.
Q89
Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
  • A Maurya
  • B Gupta
  • C Kushan
  • D Kanva
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Mauryan dynasty is considered the earliest among the four.
Q90
With which of the following is the classic Jivaka Chintamani in Tamil associated?
  • A Jainism
  • B Buddhism
  • C Hinduism
  • D Christianity
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Jivaka Chintamani is a famous Jain literary work.
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