About the Topic: Indo-Greeks played an important role in the political and cultural history of Ancient India. Practice Indo-Greeks MCQ Questions with answers and explanations covering important rulers, administration, art, coins and their contribution to Indian history.
The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called-
Correct Answer:
(C) Gandhara
Gandhara is noted for the distinctive Gandhara style of Buddhist art, which was developed from the merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian artistic influences. It flourished during the Saka and Kushan era. It is also known as Greco-Buddhist, Indo-Greek or Greco-Roman, as the subject of the art was only Buddha.
Ques: 2
Sixteen coins of King Menander have been found from which of the following sites?
Correct Answer:
(A) Bairat
Sixteen coins of King Menander have been found from Bairat.
Ques: 3
Which field was mostly contributed by Eastern Roman ruler Justinian?
Correct Answer:
(A) Law
Justinian is known for his contribution and development of Roman law. The Corpus Juris Civilis is still the basis of civil law in many modern states. Justinian was responsible for the complete amendment of Roman Law.
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Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
Correct Answer:
(A) 22nd March (or 21st March)
Chaitra is the first month of the Indian national calendar. The dates of national calendar match with Gregorian calendar prominently. Generally, Chaitra starts from 22nd March while from 21st March in a leap year.
Ques: 5
When was Vikram Samvat started?
Correct Answer:
(B) 57 B.C.
Two other names of Vikram Samvat is Krit and Malav. There is the difference of 470 years between the salvation of Mahavir and Vikram Samvat in Jain holy texts. The salvation date of Mahavir is 527 BC. So, the starting date of Vikram Samvat is 527- 470 = 57 BC.
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Which one of the following will be the year of Saka Samvat in December, 2009.
Correct Answer:
(A) 1931
Saka Samvat has been adopted as the national calendar in India. It started in 78 AD. So, in December 2009 according to Saka Samvat 2009-78 = 1931 will be the year of Saka Samvat.
Ques: 7
With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
Correct Answer:
(A) Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas
Concerning the invaders in ancient India, the correct chronological order is Greeks (326 BC; Alexander) – Sakas (Ceythians - 1st century BC) – Kushans (1st century AD).