Post-Mauryan Dynasties MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Ancient Period — Post-Mauryan Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Who established the Garuda Pillar at Besnagar?
Question 2 of 20
Which dynasty's coins often featured the figure of 'Ardhanarishvara' (Composite form of Shiva and Parvati)?
Question 3 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 4 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler is known as 'Trisamudratoyapitavahana' (one whose horses drank the water of three seas)?
Question 5 of 20
Which Chinese text refers to the Shakas as 'Sai' or 'Sai-wang'?
Question 6 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 7 of 20
Which dynasty is credited with the start of the feudal system in India by granting land to Brahmins?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following inscriptions mentions the performance of two Ashvamedha Yagnas by Pushyamitra Shunga?
Question 9 of 20
Who founded the Kanva dynasty by assassinating the last Shunga ruler?
Question 10 of 20
Who was the ruler of Vidarbha defeated by the Shunga army?
Question 11 of 20
Which medical treatise deals primarily with surgery and was written by Sushruta?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following statements about Vashishthiputra Pulumavi is INCORRECT?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following dynasties is associated with the 'Nanaghat Inscription'?
Question 14 of 20
Who among the following was the founder of the Shunga Dynasty?
Question 15 of 20
Which school of art is characterized by the use of 'spotted red sandstone'?
Question 16 of 20
Which scholar in Kanishka's court authored 'Saundarananda'?
Question 17 of 20
With reference to the Satavahana dynasty, consider the following statements: 1. They issued coins made of Lead and Potin. 2. Their society was matriarchal in nature. 3. They were the first to grant land to Brahmins. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 18 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler is referred to as 'Dakshinapatheshwar' in inscriptions?
Question 19 of 20
The Ayodhya Inscription of Dhandev provides information about which event?
Question 20 of 20