Q. What is pietra dura?

Correct Answer

Pictorial mosaic work using semi-precious stones

More Questions on History

  • Q. Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?
    A)Bindusara
    B)Samudra Gupta
    C)Chandra Gupta Maurya
    D)Ashoka
    Answer: Chandra Gupta Maurya
  • Q. Which of the following Bhakti Saints of Krishna is a yogi and lover?
    A)Tukaram
    B)Ramananda
    C)Mirabai
    D)Kabir
    Answer: Mirabai
  • Q. Raja Rammohan Roy’s contribution to education are: I. Assisted David Hare in setting Hindu college II. English school at Calcutta was maintained at his own cost III. Established Vedanta College which taught only western social and physical sciences
    A)Both II and III
    B)Only III
    C)Only I and II
    D)All the above
    Answer: Only I and II
  • Q. Ram Prasad Bismil had been associated with the case?
    A)Kanpur conspiracy
    B)Alipore bomb
    C)Kokori bomb
    D)Meerut conspiracy
    Answer: Kokori bomb
  • Q. Ghatotkacha (who ruled in the years 290-305 AD ) was a king from which dynasty?
    A)Kanva Dynasty
    B)Gupta Dynasty
    C)Shunga Dynasty
    D)Maurya Dynasty
    Answer: Gupta Dynasty
  • Q. Raja Rammohan Roy founded Brahma samaj on
    A)20 August,1828
    B)20 August,1838
    C)20 August,1848
    D)20 August,1858
    Answer: 20 August,1828
  • Q. Who discovered Troy?
    A)Frank Calvert
    B)Arthur Evans
    C)Heinrich Schliemann
    D)Homer
    Answer: Heinrich Schliemann
  • Q. From which European country did Belgium gain independence in 1830
    A)England
    B)Italy
    C)Portugal
    D)Netherlands
    Answer: Netherlands
  • Q. Which of the following is incorrectly matched (in Gupta administration)?
    A)Vishya - state
    B)Bhukti - province
    C)Vithika - city
    D)Gram - village
    Answer: Vishya - state
  • Q. The Marathas were defeated in Panipat because
    A)The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
    B)The Marathas did not fight bravely
    C)The Maratha army was short of food supplies
    D)The Marathas were considered alien by the local population
    Answer: The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength
  • Q. To which king belongs the Lion capital at Sarnath?
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta
    C)Kanishka
    D)Harshavardhan
    Answer: Ashoka
  • Q. The language adopted for preaching In Mahayana Buddhism was
    A)Brahmi
    B)Pali
    C)Sanskrit
    D)Prakrit
    Answer: Sanskrit
  • Q. The famous Vedic river which had long ago become extinct and now supposed to be flowing underground in Rajasthan is
    A)Sabastu
    B)Sindhu
    C)Shatudri
    D)Saraswati
    Answer: Saraswati
  • Q. Select the correct statement (s) is/are correct about Upanishad philosophy
    A)Indicates learning from best teacher
    B)Indicates learning from a spiritual teacher
    C)Indicates learning from best teacher who have morality and knowledge
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Indicates learning from a spiritual teacher
  • Q. Under the Mughal rule the Chief Minister was known as
    A)Vakil
    B)Diwan
    C)Kazi
    D)Mansabdar
    Answer: Diwan
  • Q. The Golden Jubilee of the Indian National Congress (1885-1935) fell in 1935, which was observed during the session held at
    A)Lucknow
    B)Karachi
    C)Faizpur
    D)Nowhere
    Answer: Nowhere
  • Q. Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
    A)Miyan Tansen
    B)Abul Fazal
    C)Raja Birbal
    D)Raja Todar Mal
    Answer: Miyan Tansen
  • Q. Which one of the following was not a characteristic of society in Mauryan times?
    A)Rigidity of Caste
    B)Slavery
    C)Prostitution
    D)Widow remarriage
    Answer: Widow remarriage
  • Q. Pulakesin II was the most famous ruler of
    A)Cholas
    B)Chalukyas
    C)Pallavas
    D)Satavahanas
    Answer: Chalukyas
  • Q. Advaita Deepika is the work of __________
    A)Chattambi Swamikal
    B)Sree Narayana Guru
    C)C.Kesavan
    D)Dr. Palpu
    Answer: Sree Narayana Guru

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