Post-Mauryan Dynasties MCQs for RAS

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RAS — Ancient Period — Post-Mauryan Dynasties

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Question 1 of 20

Which Shunga ruler is mentioned in the 'Malavikagnimitram' of Kalidasa as having a conflict with the Vidarbha ruler Yajnasen?

Question 2 of 20

Who was the last ruler of the Shunga Dynasty?

Question 3 of 20

Who established the Garuda Pillar at Besnagar?

Question 4 of 20

Which inscription provides information about the achievements of the Satavahana ruler Shatakarni I?

Question 5 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 6 of 20

Who was the first Kushana ruler to assume the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?

Question 7 of 20

Which Satavahana ruler is known for his focus on maritime trade, indicated by ship motifs on his coins?

Question 8 of 20

In which style of art are the Buddha's eyes depicted as half-closed, symbolizing a meditative state?

Question 9 of 20

Which of the following places was a capital of the Shunga dynasty?

Question 10 of 20

What is the primary subject matter of the book 'Gatha Saptashati'?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following books is based on 'Brihatkatha'?

Question 12 of 20

Which dynasty's coins often featured the figure of 'Ardhanarishvara' (Composite form of Shiva and Parvati)?

Question 13 of 20

Which scholar in Kanishka's court authored 'Saundarananda'?

Question 14 of 20

Who was the founder of the 'Eucratides' line of Indo-Greek rulers?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following titles was NOT held by Gautamiputra Shatakarni?

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following sites is a major center of the Amravati School of Art?

Question 17 of 20

Which material was primarily used in the Gandhara School of Art?

Question 18 of 20

Which dynasty is credited with the start of the feudal system in India by granting land to Brahmins?

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following books is NOT correctly matched with its author?

Question 20 of 20

Which Post-Mauryan school of art is purely indigenous and known for narrative art (stories in stone)?

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