Post-Mauryan Dynasties MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Ancient Period — Post-Mauryan Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the literary works of the Shunga period: 1. Patanjali wrote 'Mahabhashya'. 2. 'Manusmriti' was compiled during this period. 3. Kalidasa's 'Malavikagnimitram' gives information about the Greek invasion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2 of 20
Which Chinese text refers to the Shakas as 'Sai' or 'Sai-wang'?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following statements about Vashishthiputra Pulumavi is INCORRECT?
Question 4 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Pushyamitra Shunga: 1. He was the commander of the last Mauryan ruler Brihadratha. 2. According to Buddhist literature, he destroyed 84,000 stupas. 3. He was defeated by the ruler of Vidarbha, Yajnasen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following titles was NOT held by Gautamiputra Shatakarni?
Question 6 of 20
In which style of art are the Buddha's eyes depicted as half-closed, symbolizing a meditative state?
Question 7 of 20
Which Shunga ruler is mentioned in the 'Malavikagnimitram' of Kalidasa as having a conflict with the Vidarbha ruler Yajnasen?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following is correct regarding the Satavahana society?
Question 9 of 20
Which medical treatise deals primarily with surgery and was written by Sushruta?
Question 10 of 20
Which inscription provides detailed information about Shatakarni I and his queen Naganika?
Question 11 of 20
Who was the president of the Fourth Buddhist Council held during Kanishka's reign?
Question 12 of 20
Who was the last ruler of the Kanva Dynasty?
Question 13 of 20
What title did the Kushana ruler Vima Kadphises adopt, reflecting his devotion to Lord Shiva?
Question 14 of 20
Who was the ruler of Vidarbha defeated by the Shunga army?
Question 15 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler is known as 'Trisamudratoyapitavahana' (one whose horses drank the water of three seas)?
Question 16 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Author) A. Gunadhya B. Sarvavarman C. Patanjali D. Kalidasa List-II (Book) 1. Malavikagnimitram 2. Brihatkatha 3. Katantra 4. Yoga Sutra
Question 17 of 20
Who among the following was the founder of the Shunga Dynasty?
Question 18 of 20
The Greek ambassador Heliodorus visited the court of which Shunga ruler?
Question 19 of 20
Which inscription provides information about the achievements of the Satavahana ruler Shatakarni I?
Question 20 of 20