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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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    C)Kalidasa
    D)Shudrak
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    B)Only I
    C)Both I & II
    D)None of the above
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    B)Only I, II
    C)Only II
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only II
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    A)Kumaragupta I
    B)Skandagupta
    C)Chandragupta Ii
    D)None Of these
    Answer: Skandagupta
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    A)Samiti
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    B)Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha
    C)Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda
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    D)None of the above
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    C)Madras Museum
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    A)Mahasena
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    B)Bihar
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    D)Panini
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    B)I, II, III and IV
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