A. The study of coins
B. The study of inscriptions
C. The study of epics
D. The study of geography
Answer –B. The study of inscriptions
Explanation-
22. The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks? [SSC CGL Prelim 2000]
A. Satavahanas
B. Mauryas
C. Guptas
D. Cholas
Answer – A. Satavahanas
Explanation-
23. In Tamil literature the glorious books ‘Shilppadikaram and Manimekhalai’ are related to [SSC CG Prelim. 2002]
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Hindusim
D. Christianity
Answer –B. Buddhism
Explanation-
24. The earliest city discovered in India was [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2003]
A. Harappa
B. Punjab
C. Mohenjo Daro
D. Sindh
Answer –A. Harappa
Explanation-
25. The title ‘Indian Napolean’ has been attached to [SSC CPO Sub- Inspector 2004]
A. Chandra Gupta Maurya
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta-I
D. Harshavardhana
Answer –B. Samudragupta
Explanation-
26. The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the State Emblem of India were taken from _ [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2003]
A. Upanishads
B. Sama Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Ramayana
Answer –A. Upanishads
Explanation-
27. Which among the following ‘MATH’ is related with Buddhism? [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003]
A. Dakhma
B. Chaitya
C. Khangah
D. Angeri
Answer –B. Chaitya
Explanation-
28. Mohammed-bin-Qasim conquered Sind in the year [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2003]
A. 712 A.D.
B. 812 A.D.
C. 912 A.D.
D. 1012 A.D.
Answer – A. 712 A.D.
Explanation-
29. The Harappan Civilisation was discovered in the year :[SSC CGL Prelim 2004]
A. 1935
B. 1942
C. 1901
D. 1922
Answer –D. 1922
Explanation-
30. Which among the following has not been found in the excavation of Harappan sites ? [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003]
A. Drains and well
B. Fort
C. Reservoirs
D. Temple with Shikhar
Answer –D. Temple with Shikhar
Explanation-