WBCS General Knowledge on Ancient Indian History P7

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SSC CGL - 2002

287961. Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India?

A

Mauryas

B

Indo-Greeks

C

Guptas

D

Kushans

B

Correct Answer: B. Indo-Greeks
Explanation:

The Indo Greeks; is the correct answer as the gold coins were first issued by Indo-Greeks in India. They introduced the gold coins around 270 BC. Ruler, Antochios II was the first one to introduce the gold coins for various economic reasons.

BPSC - 2016

570262. Who was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom?

A

Alauddin Hasan

B

Feroz Shah

C

Mahmud Gaonwa

D

Asaf Khan

A

Correct Answer: A. Alauddin Hasan

WBCS PRE - 2014

8263. Indica was written by

A

V. Smith

B

William Jones

C

Gondophernes

D

Megasthenes

D

Correct Answer: D. Megasthenes

WBCS PRE - 2013

3564. Buddha was born in

A

623 B.C

B

602 B.C

C

523 B.C

D

563 B.C

D

Correct Answer: D. 563 B.C
Explanation:

According to Buddhist tradition, Gautama Buddha lived between 563 BCE to 483 BCE. He was born into an aristocratic family in the Shakya clan. Born in Lumbini near Kapilavastu, Nepal.

Extra Info:

• Parents: Śuddhodana (father) Maya Devi (mother)
• Spouse: Yasodharā
• Children: Rāhula
• Other names: Shakyamuni ('Sage of the Shakyas')
• Masters(Gurus): Alara Kalama and Uddaka Rāmaputta
• Died(Mahaparinirvana): c. 483 BCE (aged 80) Kushinagar, Malla Republic (according to the Buddhist tradition)

SSC CGL - YYYY

279665. Which metal was first used by the Vedic people ?

A

Silver

B

Gold

C

Iron

D

Copper

D

Correct Answer: D. Copper

WBCS PRE - YYYY

10466. The author of 'Kadambari' was

A

Bhababhuti

B

Banabhatta

C

Kshemendra

D

Kalhana

B

Correct Answer: B. Banabhatta
Explanation: Banabhatta is also know for his literary work of Harsacharata. He was coart poet of Harsavardahan. Banabhatta is also known for his literary work of Harshacharita. He was the court poet of Harshvardhan.

WBCS PRE - 2004

5967. Fo-Kuo-King was authored by whom?

A

Hiuen Tsang

B

Megasthenes

C

It-Tsing

D

Fa-Hien

D

Correct Answer: D. Fa-Hien

SSC CGL - 1999

388668. Off the following scholars, who was tile first to discover the traces of the Harappan Civilization?

A

Sir John Marshall

B

R. D. Baneji

C

A. Cunningham

D

Daya Ram Sahani

C

Correct Answer: C. A. Cunningham

SSC CGL - 2002

272269. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?

A

Maurya

B

Gupta

C

Kushan

D

Kanva

A

Correct Answer: A. Maurya

WBCS PRE - YYYY

171570. Ibn Battuta came to India during?

A

Akbar

B

Muhammed Bin Tughlak

C

Iltutmis

D

Alauddin Khalji

B

Correct Answer: B. Muhammed Bin Tughlak
Explanation: In 1334, Ibn Battuta arrived in India all the way through the mountains of Afghanistan, during the time when the Tughlaq dynasty was at its height at the time of Muhammad bin Tughluq.

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