History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Ashoka’s prime claim to greatness lay in

A
The promotion of people's welfare by him
B
His extensive conquests
C
His marathon army
D
His exclusive patronage of Buddhism

Correct Answer

The promotion of people's welfare by him

More Questions on History

  • Q. The last Mauryan king was
    A)Ashoka
    B)Pushyamitra Sunga
    C)Harsha
    D)Brihadratha
    Answer: Brihadratha
  • Q. Kailasha temple of Ellora was built by?
    A)Krishna II
    B)Krishna I
    C)Ramakrishna I
    D)Ramakrishna II
    Answer: Krishna I
  • Q. As per ‘August Offer’ the British objective for India was __________
    A)Puma Swaraj
    B)Dominion Status
    C)Responsible Government
    D)Provincial Authority
    Answer: Dominion Status
  • Q. Which one is the oldest existing University in the World
    A)University of al-Karaouine
    B)University of Oxford
    C)Al-Azhar University
    D)University of Bologna
    Answer: University of al-Karaouine
  • Q. What is ‘Patriarchal Society’?
    A)System that values men more than women
    B)System that values women more than men
    C)System that values both men and women equally
    D)System that values elders
    Answer: System that values men more than women
  • Q. In the history of Indian National Movement Santhal Rebellion took place between :
    A)1849-50
    B)1845-47
    C)1855-56
    D)1866-67
    Answer: 1855-56
  • Q. In which century, Qutub Minar of Delhi was built?
    A)13th Century
    B)12th Century
    C)14th Century
    D)11th Century
    Answer: 13th Century
  • Q. Which of the following is/are mantra of Jainism?
    A)All philanthropies acts are renounced for life-long
    B)All sinful acts are renounced for life-long
    C)Both A & B
    D)None of the above
    Answer: All sinful acts are renounced for life-long
  • Q. Which slogan was given by the Congress in opposition to British Government involving India in Second World War in 1939 without consulting the people of India ?
    A)Nahi Karenge, Nahi Ladenge
    B)Karo ya Maro
    C)Na koi bhai, na koi pai.
    D)None of these
    Answer: Na koi bhai, na koi pai.
  • Q. Who said “Spanish ulcer was the cause of my ruin”
    A)Napoleon
    B)Matternich
    C)Marshal Fouch
    D)Chamberlain
    Answer: Napoleon
  • Q. Hemu was captured and brought before Akbar by__________
    A)Salim
    B)Bairam Khan
    C)Shah Qulihan Mehran
    D)Farid
    Answer: Shah Qulihan Mehran
  • Q. Who preached the idea of Home Rule through his two news papers – the Kesari and the Maratha?
    A)Annie Besant
    B)Gokhale
    C)Tilak
    D)Jawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: Tilak
  • Q. Who is regarded as ‘the Mother of the Indian Revolution’?
    A)Sarojini Naidu
    B)Rani Lakshmi Bai
    C)Madam Bhikaji Cama
    D)Priti Lata Waddedar
    Answer: Madam Bhikaji Cama
  • Q. Which of all Harappan sites, has the most impressive drainage system?
    A)Banawali
    B)Harappa
    C)Dhaulavira
    D)Mohenjodaro
    Answer: Mohenjodaro
  • Q. The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with
    A)Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
    B)Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
    C)The first war of Indian Independence in 1857
    D)The partition of India and Pakistan
    Answer: The first war of Indian Independence in 1857
  • Q. When was the first Independence day unofficially celebrated before Independence?
    A)On 26th January 1931
    B)On 26th January 1929
    C)On 26th January 1935
    D)On 26th January 1930
    Answer: On 26th January 1930
  • Q. Marco Polo was a traveller from __________
    A)England
    B)Portugal
    C)Italy
    D)Spain
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. In the battle of Panipat, Babur faced the armies of
    A)Hemu
    B)Jaichand
    C)Daulat khan
    D)Ibrahim Lodi
    Answer: Ibrahim Lodi
  • Q. I. It favoured Dominion Status. II. It favoured a federal system. III. It rejected the system of Communal Electorate. IV. It was against the setting up of a Supreme Court. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct related to the Nehru Report?
    A)I & III
    B)I & IV
    C)II, III & IV
    D)I, II & III
    Answer: I, II & III
  • Q. During the Gupta Empire, the term “UPARIKARA” was used for
    A)Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc
    B)An extra tax levied on all subjects
    C)It was a voluntary offering by people to the king
    D)King's customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production
    Answer: An extra tax levied on all subjects

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