Post-Mauryan Dynasties MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Post-Mauryan Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Who was the priest for the two Ashvamedha Yagnas performed by Pushyamitra Shunga?
Question 2 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler's commander, Vijaypal, led a successful expedition to Sri Lanka?
Question 3 of 20
Which dynasty's coins often featured the figure of 'Ardhanarishvara' (Composite form of Shiva and Parvati)?
Question 4 of 20
What is the significance of the 'Garuda Pillar' at Besnagar?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following is correct regarding the Satavahana society?
Question 6 of 20
Consider the following statement regarding the capital of the Satavahana Dynasty: The capital of the Satavahanas was Paithan (Pratishthan). In which modern Indian state is it located?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following places was a capital of the Shunga dynasty?
Question 8 of 20
Who established the Garuda Pillar at Besnagar?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following metals was predominantly used by the Satavahanas for their coinage?
Question 10 of 20
Who was the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty?
Question 11 of 20
Match the following locations with the Shaka branches established there: List I (Locations) A. Taxila B. Mathura C. Nasik D. Ujjain List II (Branch) i. Northern Shakas ii. Western Shakas
Question 12 of 20
During the reign of which dynasty did the Indo-Greeks invade India?
Question 13 of 20
Which religion did Pushyamitra Shunga patronize?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following works is NOT authored by Ashvaghosa?
Question 15 of 20
Which school of art is characterized by the use of 'spotted red sandstone'?
Question 16 of 20
Who was the first Kushana ruler to assume the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?
Question 17 of 20
In which style of art are the Buddha's eyes depicted as half-closed, symbolizing a meditative state?
Question 18 of 20
Who was the Shaka ruler who defeated Vashishthiputra Pulumavi twice?
Question 19 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler defeated the Shaka ruler Nahapana?
Question 20 of 20