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Ancient Indian History GK Questions

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Q :  

During which period did the third Buddhist music?

(A) Ashok

(B) Kalashok

(C) Kanishka

(D) Ajatashatru

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What was the name of the only son of Gautama Buddha?

(A) Rahul

(B) Rohit

(C) Channa

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Pay attention to the following statements: -

1- Andal was a female saint whose compositions were widely sung.

2- Karaikal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who followed the path of extreme devotion to achieve his goal.

Which of the following statements are true?

(A) Only 1

(B) only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who was the 22nd Tirthankara of Jainism?

(A) Rishabhdev

(B) Neminath

(C) Parshvanath

(D) Mahaveer

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund


Q :  

Which officer used to recover the revenue of the state during the Mauryan period?

(A) Sannidhatri

(B) Hid

(C) Code

(D) commander

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

From which site of Indus Valley Civilization, Agnaveedikas have been obtained?

(A) Mohenjodaro

(B) Lothal

(C) Kalibangan

(D) Lothal

Correct Answer : C

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