Post-Mauryan Dynasties MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period — Post-Mauryan Dynasties
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Question 1 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 2 of 20
In which style of art are the Buddha's eyes depicted as half-closed, symbolizing a meditative state?
Question 3 of 20
Who was the ruler of Vidarbha defeated by the Shunga army?
Question 4 of 20
Who was the last ruler of the Kanva Dynasty?
Question 5 of 20
According to the Puranas, the Satavahanas are referred to as:
Question 6 of 20
Which Chinese text refers to the Shakas as 'Sai' or 'Sai-wang'?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following is correct regarding the Satavahana society?
Question 8 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler's coins feature images of ships, boats, fish, and conch shells?
Question 9 of 20
Which Pratihar ruler was called a 'natural enemy of the Arabs' by Suleiman?
Question 10 of 20
What is the primary subject matter of the book 'Gatha Saptashati'?
Question 11 of 20
Which Satavahana ruler is known as 'Trisamudratoyapitavahana' (one whose horses drank the water of three seas)?
Question 12 of 20
Which material was primarily used in the Gandhara School of Art?
Question 13 of 20
What title did the Kushana ruler Vima Kadphises adopt, reflecting his devotion to Lord Shiva?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following sites is a major center of the Amravati School of Art?
Question 15 of 20
Who founded the Kanva dynasty by assassinating the last Shunga ruler?
Question 16 of 20
What was the capital of the Shunga Dynasty?
Question 17 of 20
Which religion did Pushyamitra Shunga patronize?
Question 18 of 20
Which Kushana ruler is credited with introducing the practice of making statues of rulers (Royal Portraits)?
Question 19 of 20
Which Post-Mauryan school of art is purely indigenous and known for narrative art (stories in stone)?
Question 20 of 20