Who amongst the following had defeated Huna ruler Mihirakula?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Yashodharman
Mihirkula was of central Asian Huna origin who was one of the most important Hephthalite emperors. The Gwalior inscription showed his territory which included Gwalior. Mihirkula suffered a defeat by the Aulikara king Yasodharman of Malwa in 528 A.D.
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37
Concerning the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Only 2
The Sankhya School is a part of six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. Sankhya philosophy accepts the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul. Nescience is the cause of sorrow and self-enlightenment by knowledge is the solution of liberation from them. Sankhya held that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
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38
With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as:
Correct Answer:
(A)
Ports handling foreign trade
During Gupta period there was flourishing external and internal trade. Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were ports handling foreign trade.
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39
The game of ‘Chess’ is said to have originated in –
Correct Answer:
(D)
India
The game of chess originated in India during the Gupta period was known as ‘Chaturanga.’ It reached Iran and then Europe from India.
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40
What was the significance of the Satavahana dynasty in the early history of the Deccan?
Correct Answer:
(A)
They established a large state covering the entire Deccan region.
The Satavahana dynasty was significant because it was the first to establish a large state that covered the entire Deccan region. This marked a shift from fragmented, pre-tribal chiefdoms to a unified political entity, laying the foundation for the later development of South Indian culture.