History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Ashoka has been particularly influenced by the Buddhist monk

A
Upagupta
B
Ambhi
C
Asvaghosha
D
Vasubandhu

Correct Answer

Upagupta

More Questions on History

  • Q. Who wrote the famous Kural which in verse deals with many aspects of life and religion?
    A)Bana
    B)Bhartrihari
    C)Magha
    D)Thiruvalluvar
    Answer: Thiruvalluvar
  • Q. Dasavatara temple of Nagra style is located at which of the following places?
    A)Gorakhpur
    B)Badrinath
    C)Jhansi (Lalitpur)
    D)Samstipur
    Answer: Jhansi (Lalitpur)
  • Q. With the objective of raising the moral and material status of the untouchables Dr. B.R. Ambedkar organized:
    A)The Bahishkrit Hitkari sabha
    B)The Harijan Hitkari sabha
    C)The Harijan Uthan sabha
    D)The Bahishkrit Utthan sabha
    Answer: The Bahishkrit Hitkari sabha
  • Q. Fascism believes in the application of the principle of
    A)Democracy
    B)Dictatorship
    C)Utilitarianism
    D)Totalitarianism
    Answer: Totalitarianism
  • Q. Jainism was divided into two sects – Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky clad or naked) – During the reign of the
    A)Mauryas
    B)Nandas
    C)Kusanas
    D)Shungas
    Answer: Mauryas
  • Q. On imprisonment in 1908 by the British, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was in
    A)Rangoon
    B)Andaman and Nicobar
    C)Singapore
    D)Mandalay
    Answer: Mandalay
  • Q. The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted
    A)Pepper
    B)Ivory
    C)A fine variety of Indian muslin
    D)Damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
    Answer: Pepper
  • Q. The most important political gain to the Mughals during the reign of Shah Jahan was
    A)treaties with Bijapur and Golcunda
    B)annexation of Ahmadnagar
    C)both (A) and (B) above
    D)expulsion of the Portuguese from Hughli
    Answer: both (A) and (B) above
  • Q. The Kailasha temple is located in the caves of
    A)Ellora
    B)Ajanta
    C)Elephanta
    D)Karle
    Answer: Ellora
  • Q. Unification of Germany took place under the leadership of which state
    A)Saxony
    B)Wurtemberg
    C)Prussia
    D)Hanover
    Answer: Prussia
  • Q. Who has written about the revolt of 1857- ‘this was an eruption of social volcano’ where many spent forces found vent. After the vent the whole social topography has changed. The scars of rebellion remained deep and shining?”
    A)V. D. Savarkar
    B)Brahma Datt
    C)Dr. Gopal
    D)Ashok Mehta
    Answer: Ashok Mehta
  • Q. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were
    A)Officials of the state
    B)Landlords and zamindars
    C)Those who had to give revenue
    D)Revenue collectors
    Answer: Officials of the state
  • Q. The name of the periodical published by Gandhi during his stay in South Africa was
    A)India Gazette
    B)Navjivan
    C)Afrikaner
    D)Indian Opinion
    Answer: Indian Opinion
  • Q. In which year did the Indian National Congress hold its first meeting in Bombay?
    A)1844
    B)1832
    C)1885
    D)1890
    Answer: 1885
  • Q. Who was the first sailor to sail around the world
    A)Vasco da Gama
    B)Ferdinand Magellan
    C)Christopher Columbus
    D)Amerigo Vespucci
    Answer: Ferdinand Magellan
  • Q. Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
    A)Second Battle of Panipat
    B)Third Battle of Panipat
    C)Battle of Haldighati
    D)First Battle of Panipat
    Answer: First Battle of Panipat
  • Q. The Sikh Guru who wrote Guru Nanak’s biography was
    A)Guru Amardas
    B)Guru Angad Dev
    C)Guru Ramdas
    D)Guru Arjun Dev
    Answer: Guru Angad Dev
  • Q. The most powerful Peshwa was
    A)Baji Rao-I
    B)Balaji Baji Rao
    C)Madhava Rao
    D)Balaji Vishwanath
    Answer: Baji Rao-I
  • Q. The first invasion of India by Sultan Mahmud Ghazni was in
    A)1001 AD
    B)1004 AD
    C)1000 AD
    D)999 AD
    Answer: 1000 AD
  • Q. The background of the foundation of the Muslim League at . . . . . . on 30 December 1906 may be traced back to the establishment of the Indian national congress in 1885
    A)Shahbag
    B)Dhaka
    C)Simla
    D)Bengal
    Answer: Dhaka

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