Indian History Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?
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Answer : 3. "Chandra Gupta "
Explanation :
Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainsim in his last days. He went to South India (Shravanabelogola, near Mysore, Karnataka), under the leadership of Bhadrabahu, where he died observing Fast
Q: Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro?
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Answer : 2. "Granary"
Explanation :
The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and breadth from east to west was 7.01 m.
Q: Which is the script of Indus Valley Civilization?
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Answer : 3. "Unknown "
Explanation :
Expl:– Around Sixty four original sign in the Indus script, from 250 to 450 characters which were found on the rectangular seals of selkdi and copper pellet. This script was symbolic. This script has not read yet.
Q: Ashoka changed his administrative policy due to which incident?
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Answer : 2. "Kalinga Battle"
Q: Write the name of the first Tirthankara of the Jains.
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Answer : 4. "Rishabh"
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: During which Gupta King's reign did the Chinese traveller Fa-hien visit India
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Answer : 3. "Chandra Gupta II "
Q: Which of the following is a site of archaeological importance in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer : 2. "Burzahom"
Explanation :
1. The Burzahom archaeological site, near Srinagar, provides evidence of human activities from the Neolithic to the medieval period.
2. Burzahom Archaeological Site is one of the most important archaeological sites in Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The site provides evidence of human activities from the Neolithic to the medieval period.
4. The site was nominated for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 15 April 2014.
Q: Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text produced In India?
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Answer : 4. "Vamsathapakasini"
Explanation :
Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century.

