Indian History questions. Test 08

  1. Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
  2. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
    1. Mrichchakatikam-Shudraka
    2. Buddhacharita-Vasuvandhu
    3. Mudrarakshasha-Vishakadatta
    4. Harshacharita-Banabhatta
  3. What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?
    1. Gold coins
    2. Punch marked silver coins
    3. Iron plough
    4. Urban culture
  4. Assertion (A): According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
    Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
  5. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
    1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard
    2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha
    3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka
    4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning
  6. Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?
  7. The concept of eight fold path forms the theme of
  8. From the third century AD when the Hun invasion ended the Roman Empire, the Indian merchants relied more and more on the
  9. The following persons came to India at one time or another:
    1. Fa-Hien
    2. I-Tsing
    3. Megasthanese
    4. Hieun-Tsang
    The correct chronological sequence of their visits is
  10. Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.?
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