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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)Hoyasalas : Dwarasamudra
    C)Pallavas : Devagiri
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    A)Jainism
    B)Buddhism
    C)Christian
    D)Muslim
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    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)I and III
    D)II and III
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    B)Bhartrihari
    C)Magha
    D)Thiruvalluvar
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    B)Early Vedic art
    C)Gandhara art
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    C)Tibet and China
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    B)Viman
    C)Mandapa
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    B)Chinese : Used the term Tien-Chu or Chuantu for India during the 1st century A.D.
    C)I-Tsing : Mentioned the terms such as Arya-desa and Brahmarashtra for India.
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