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WBCS PRE - 2003

13231. Divya was the leader of the

A

Munda Rebellion

B

Santal Rebellion

C

Kaivarta Rebellion

D

Kol Rebellion

C

Correct Answer: C. Kaivarta Rebellion
Explanation: The Varendra rebellion (also known as the Kaivarta revolt), a revolt against King Mahipala II. The revolt was led by Divya. The Kaivarta (community) were able to capture Varendra by this rebellion. Later on, in 1082 CE, King Rampala was succeeded to recapture his fatherland Varendra by defeating Vim with the assistance of neighboring vassals. Rampala is said to be the founder of the Third Pala Empire. Sandhyakar Nandi, the author of Ramcharit, was his court poet.

WBCS PRE - 2012

27232. In which ancient text do you find the earliest reference to the Varna System?

A

Atharva Veda

B

Satapatha Brahmana

C

Manu Samhita

D

Rigveda

D

Correct Answer: D. Rigveda
Explanation: Purusha Sukta, 10th mandala of vedas mention the four varnas by name - although the word 'varṇa' itself is not mentioned.

SSC CGL - 2005

3327233. Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard?

A

Lothal

B

Kalibarigan

C

Harappa

D

Mohenjo Daro

A

Correct Answer: A. Lothal

SSC CGL - 2005

4329234. With whom is 'Junagarh Rock Inscription' associated ?

A

Rudiadaman

B

Bimbisara

C

Chandragupta II

D

Gautamiputra Satakarni

A

Correct Answer: A. Rudiadaman

SSC CGL - 2013

4761235. Mahavira's first disciple was

A

Bhadrabahu

B

Sthulabhadra

C

Charvaka

D

Jamali

D

Correct Answer: D. Jamali

SSC CGL - 2013

4002236. Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka's campaign against Kalinga ?

A

Pillar Edict VII

B

Mahavamsa

C

Divyavadana

D

Rock Edict. XIII

D

Correct Answer: D. Rock Edict. XIII

WBCS MAIN - YYYY

1750237. The Gold coins of the Gupta dynasty were known as

A

Muhara

B

Varaha

C

Sataman

D

Dinara

D

Correct Answer: D. Dinara

SSC CGL - 2014

3128238. The site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by:

A

a monastery

B

a 'Rumminder Pillar' of Ashok Maurya

C

a statue

D

a Peepal Tree

B

Correct Answer: B. a 'Rumminder Pillar' of Ashok Maurya

SSC CGL - 2002

3651239. The official court language of the Guptas was

A

Pali

B

Prakrit

C

Hindi

D

Sanskrit

D

Correct Answer: D. Sanskrit

MPPSC - 2014

2491240. The gupta empire granted tax-free agrarian land to which of thefollowing?

A

military officials

B

civil officials

C

brahmins

D

court scholars

C

Correct Answer: C. brahmins

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