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Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Megasthenese profess of writing? I. Megasthenese wrote extensively in a book called ‘Indica’ which is no longer available to us. II. Megasthenese’s writings could be seen through various extracts in the writings of Diodorous, Strabo and Arrian. III. Megasthenese mentions that Indian society comprised of seven castes (jatis)

A
I and II
B
Only I
C
II and III
D
All of the above

Correct Answer

All of the above

More Questions on Ancient History

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    B)Ellora
    C)Kalinga
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    A)I, II, IV, V and VI
    B)I, II, III and IV
    C)I, III , IV and V
    D)All of them
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    C)Banabhatt
    D)Kalidas
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    B)Mauryas - Brihadratha
    C)Sungas - Devabhuti
    D)Kanvas - Susaraman
    Answer: Satavahanas - Simuka
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    A)Uttaramerur
    B)Junagarh
    C)Aihole
    D)Nasik
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    A)Bana
    B)Bhartrihari
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    Answer: Thiruvalluvar
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    B)Indo-Gangetic Valley
    C)Indus Valley
    D)Region between the Swat and the Indus
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  • Q. What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?
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    C)To know the geography of India
    D)To establish political ties with India
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    D)Kharoshthi
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