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Q. Which one of the following sources states that Srinagar was built by Ashoka?

A
Divyavadana
B
Kalhana's Rajatarangini
C
Tarantha's History of Tibet
D
Mahavamsa

Correct Answer

Kalhana's Rajatarangini

More Questions on Ancient History

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    B)Avadh
    C)Sindh
    D)Bengal
    Answer: Kashmir
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    A)Vaisheshika
    B)Sankhya
    C)Yoga
    D)Uttarmimansa
    Answer: Uttarmimansa
  • Q. Which one of following pairs is not correctly matched?
    A)Atharvaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian medicine
    B)Samaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian music
    C)Rigveda Samhita - Earliest prose
    D)Yajurveda Samhita - Origins of rituals
    Answer: Rigveda Samhita - Earliest prose
  • 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
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    A)Sama Vedas
    B)Rig Vedas
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  • Q. Which is a work of Tamil Grammar that is said to be the earliest extant work of Tamil Literature?
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    B)Tolkappiyam
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    B)Writing
    C)Agriculture
    D)The use of internet
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    A)Gujarat
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    C)Rajasthan
    D)Uttar Pradesh
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    Answer: Yajurveda
  • Q. Which type of pottery was most popular with the Later Vedic people?
    A)Black and Red Ware
    B)Black-slipped Ware
    C)Painted Grey Ware
    D)Red Ware
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    A)Ellora
    B)Ajanta
    C)Elephanta
    D)Karle
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    C)Chandragupta II
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    A)Junagarh
    B)Ruminidei
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    A)Duhitr
    B)Kubha
    C)Komi
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    A)Madurai
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    C)Tiruchendur
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