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GK Questions: Indian History – Set 20

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  1. The Oldest evidence of animal husbandry has been found from
    1.Bharuch
    2.Dwarka
    3.Kumbhoj
    4.Bogor
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Bogor
    Explanation :
    The Oldest evidence of animal husbandry has been found from Bogor

  2. The first Buddhist council was held at ……………………………….
    1.Kashmir
    2.Pataliputra
    3.Rajagriha
    4.Mandalay
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Rajagriha
    Explanation :
    First Buddhist council was held at  Rajagriha, the capital of Magadha state

  3. Who is considered as the author of Hindu law ?
    1.Gandhi
    2.Manu
    3.Noah
    4.Minos
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Manu
    Explanation :
    In Indian mythology Manu is the first man and the legendary author of an important Sanskrit code of law. He is the author of Hindu law

  4. The Jatakas are the sacred texts of ……………..
    1.Bhuddhism
    2.Jainism
    3.Hinduism
    4.Sikhism
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Bhuddhism
    Explanation :
    Jataka is the state of survival and the name of one of the sacred booksof the Buddhists.

  5. Which of the following book authored by Magasthenes ?
    1.Metamorphoses
    2.Coffin Texts
    3.Indica
    4.The Iliad
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Indica
    Explanation :
    Indica was written by Megasthenes. Megasthenes gave an account of India in his book Indica.

  6. Who gave the slogan of ‘Live and let live’ ?
    1.Lord Mahavira
    2.Swami Vivekananda
    3.Gautama Buddha
    4.Mahatma Gandhi
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Lord Mahavira
    Explanation :
    ‘Live and let live’ one of the most famous slogan was introduced in this world by none other than Lord Mahavira

  7. During which period was the standing statue of Buddha made ?
    1.Asoka
    2.Kushana
    3.Kaniska
    4.Chanakya
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Kushana
    Explanation :
    Standing statue of Buddha made during Kushana period

  8. The Founder of Mughal Empire was ……………………
    1.Babur
    2.Akbar
    3.Humayun
    4.Jehangir
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Babur
    Explanation :
    Portrait of Mughal Emperor Zahir ud-Din Mohammad (Babur). full name, zahiruddin.He founded the Mughal Empire in the Hindustan.

  9. Which of the following is not a sect of Buddhism ?
    1.Mahayana
    2.Digambar
    3.Theravada
    4.Vajrayana
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Digambar
    Explanation :
    Three dominant strains of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Jainism is divided into two sects Digambara and Svetambara

  10. Who started the Saka Era ?
    1.Asoka
    2.Kushana
    4.Chanakya
    4.Kanishka
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Kanishka
    Explanation :
    The zero year of Saka era (also Shalivahana era) began in 78 It is variously alleged to have been founded by King Kaniṣka.





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