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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - HISTORY [Day 21]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by Alexander Cunningham in 1837.
- The X Rock Edict gives details about Ashoka’s war with Kalinga
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The XIII Rock Edict gives details about Ashoka’s war with Kalinga
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The XIII Rock Edict gives details about Ashoka’s war with Kalinga
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Ashoka received Deimachus as ambassador from the Syrian king Antiochus I.
- Ashoka convened the Second Buddhist Council at Pataliputra in 240 B.C.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Bindusara received Deimachus as ambassador from the Syrian king Antiochus I
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Ashoka convened the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra in 240 B.C. in order to strengthen the Sangha. It was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Bindusara received Deimachus as ambassador from the Syrian king Antiochus I
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Ashoka convened the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra in 240 B.C. in order to strengthen the Sangha. It was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya in Arthashastra.
- Despite having strong Army Mauryan empire lacks the Navy wing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya in Arthashastra.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to Greek author Pliny, the Mauryan army consisted of six lakh infantry, thirty thousand cavalry, nine thousand elephants and eight thousand chariots. In addition to these four wings, there were the Navy and Transport and Supply wings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya in Arthashastra.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to Greek author Pliny, the Mauryan army consisted of six lakh infantry, thirty thousand cavalry, nine thousand elephants and eight thousand chariots. In addition to these four wings, there were the Navy and Transport and Supply wings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Menander/Milinda has made Pataliputra his capital by defeating Sungas.
- Kanishka was considered the founder of both Vikrama Era and Saka era.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Menander had his capital at Sakala (modern Sialkot, Punjab. He in fact was stopped by Vasumitra from occupying Pataliputra.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kanishka was the founder of Saka Era and not the Vikrama Era.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Menander had his capital at Sakala (modern Sialkot, Punjab. He in fact was stopped by Vasumitra from occupying Pataliputra.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kanishka was the founder of Saka Era and not the Vikrama Era.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Buddhist scholar Nagarjuna adorned the court of Kanishka.
- Kanishka had held the fourth Buddhist Council under the presidency of Ashvagosha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Kanishka patronized Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Charaka, Vasumitra and many other famous philosophers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Kanishka had held the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana (near Srinagar) under the presidency of Vasumitra.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Kanishka patronized Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Charaka, Vasumitra and many other famous philosophers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Kanishka had held the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana (near Srinagar) under the presidency of Vasumitra.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements about the society in Chola kingdom:
- Both Shaivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during Chola period.
- Practice of ‘Sati’ was absent in royal families.
- The inscriptions of later Chola period mentions about two major divisions of caste.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. A number of temples were built with the patronage of Chola kings and queens.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. A number of temples were built with the patronage of Chola kings and queens.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Rock cut temples in India were introduced by the Pallavas.
- Panchpandava Ratha temples are monolithic temples representing five different styles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock. In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock. In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Pulakesin II is considered to be one of the most important rulers of Chalukyas. Which of the following statements about him are NOT CORRECT:
- Aihole inscription was issued by him, which describes his reign.
- He was defeated by Harshavardhan on the banks of river Narmada.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Correct
Solution (b)
Harshavardhan was defeated by Pulakeshin II at the banks of Narmada.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Harshavardhan was defeated by Pulakeshin II at the banks of Narmada.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Narasimhavarman I is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of the Pallava Dynasty.
Consider the following statements regarding Narsimhavarman I:
- He was defeated by the army of the Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin II.
- He was the founder of the city Mamallapuram and monolithic temples were erected during his reign.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’. He wanted to take avenge the defeat of his father at the hands of Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin II. His victory over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam near Kanchi is mentioned in Kuram copper plates.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
He was the founder of the city Mamallapuram and monolithic temples were erected during his reign.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’. He wanted to take avenge the defeat of his father at the hands of Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin II. His victory over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam near Kanchi is mentioned in Kuram copper plates.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
He was the founder of the city Mamallapuram and monolithic temples were erected during his reign.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Rashtrakutas widely patronized Sanskrit Literature and Kannada Literature saw its beginning during their time.
- Rashtrakuta Ruler, Amoghavarsha I, wrote the first poetic work in Kannada Language.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Rashtrakutas widely patronized the Sanskrit literature. There were many scholars in the Rashtrakuta court.
The Kannada literature saw its beginning during the period of the Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Amogavarsha’s Kavirajamarga was the first poetic work in Kannada language.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The Rashtrakutas widely patronized the Sanskrit literature. There were many scholars in the Rashtrakuta court.
The Kannada literature saw its beginning during the period of the Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Amogavarsha’s Kavirajamarga was the first poetic work in Kannada language.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
