1. Which one is the principal source of information on Asoka’s campaign against Kalinga?
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(A) Pillar Edict VII
(B) Mahavamsa
(C) Divyavadana
(D) Rock Edict
2. Which dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
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(A) Satavahanas
(B) Sungas
(C) Yavanas
(D) Pandya
3. Which ruler was a contemporary of Buddha?
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(A) Udayin
(B) Bimbisara
(C) Ajatshatru
(D) Mahapadma Nanda
4. Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
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(A) Ashoka
(B) Gautam Buddha
(C) Cholas
(D) Pallavas
5. Which among state ‘Odantpuri’ education center was situated?
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(A) Bengal
(B) Gujarat
(C) Bihar
(D) Tamil Nadu
6. Which coins were issued in silver during the Gupta period?
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(A) Kakini
(B) Nishka
(C) Rupyaka
(D) Dinar
7. During which periods of Indian History did the Kshatriyas have a distinct identity?
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(A) Age of the Buddha
(B) Maurya period
(C) Post-Maurya age
(D) Gupta period
8. Which one tribal assembly was normally involved in the election of the tribal chief?
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(A) Samiti
(B) Sabha
(C) Gana
(D) Vidata
9. Which was not adopted from the Maurya Dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?
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(A) Satyameva Jayate
(B) Bull
(C) Horse
(D) Four Lion
10. Which was the book written by Amoghvarsha the Rashtrakuta King?
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(A) Adipurana
(B) Ganitasara Samgraha
(C) Saktayana
(D) Kavirajamarga
