Thursday, July 1, 2010

GK History Questions SET-6

Q. Who was the first ruler of India to make laws regarding the environment and wildlife?
A. Ashoka

Q. During whose reign the Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence?
A. Kanishka

Q. Which revenue item was collected only in cash under the Mauryas?
A. Hiranya

Q. What is the name of the era on which the national calendar of India is based?
A. Saka era

Q. Which Gupta ruler had led a campaign to South India, besides being an accomplished veena player?
A. Samudra Gupta

Q. Fa-hiyen came to India during the reign of______________
A. Chandra Gupta-II (401-410 AD)

Q. Who built the famous Kailasnath Temple at Kanchi?
A. Mahendra Varman

Q. Which ruler of Magadha was a contemporary of Buddha?
A. Bimbisa

Q. Who were the immediate successors of the Maurya in Magadha?
A. Sungas

Q. What was the capital of Haryanka King Bimbisara?
A. Rajgir or Girivarya

1 comment:

  1. Kailashnath temple at kanchipuram was built by Narasimhanvarman II (Rajasimhan).

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