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Ancient History Of India (Railway)

📆 March 15, 2025

Total Questions: 49

11. The people of the Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped______ . [RRB ALP & Technician Exam, 13.08.2018 Shift-I]

Correct Answer: (4) Pashupati
Solution:The Pashupati seal, discovered at Mohanjodaro, indicates that the Indus people worshipped Pashupati (lord of animals). The seal depicts a seated figure that is possibly tricephalic (having three heads). It is purported to be one of the earliest, depictions of the Hindu god Shiva.

12. At the beginning of the 4th century CE, the Guptas established a small kingdom in_______ . [RRB ALP & Technician Exam, 21.08.2018 Shift-I]

Correct Answer: (3) Magadh
Solution:During the late third century, the powerful Gupta family gained control of the local kingship of Magadha (modern day eastern India and Bengal). They maintained an empire over northern and parts of central and western India from the early 4th to the late 6th century CE.

13. Where is Sarnath located? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 04.09.2018 Shift-I]

Correct Answer: (2) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:Sarnath is situated northeast of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh.. it is famous for deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence.Also referred to as Isipatana, this city is mentioned by the Buddha as one of the four places of pilgrimage.

14. In Milind Panhho, who gave the answer to question related to Buddhism of Milind? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 06.01.2019 Shift-II]

Correct Answer: (1) Nageshwar
Solution:The Milinda Panha is a Buddhist text which dates from sometime between 100 ВСЕ and 200 CE. It purports to record a dialogue between the Buddhist sage Nagasena, and the Indo Greek king Menander I of Bactria, who reigned from Sagala.

15. Which veda known as "Brahma veda". [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 06.01.2019 Shift-III]

Correct Answer: (2) Artharva veda
Solution:Atharva Veda is known as Brahma Veda because it is recited by the Brahma priest in the Yajna; and also because there are deliberations about Brahman, the ultimate reality. It is known as Bhisagveda because there are discussions about diseases and their treatment. It is also known as Ksatraveda because there are mantras in which the duties of warriors to protect the motherland are described. Atharva Veda is divided into 20 Kandas, which are divided into 36 Prapathakas. These Prapathakas have 730 Suktas (hymns), in which there are 5,987 mantras.

16. Where is painting of 'Padmpani Bodhisatva' found? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-III]

Correct Answer: (4) Ajanta Caves
Solution:The Ajanta Caves consists of about 30 rock cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from approximately the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. The main hall of Cave 1 is a square in plan, with aisles along all four sides. In it, the most famous image is of Bodhisattva Padmapani (Padma pani in Sanskrit literally translates into "one who holds the lotus").

17. With whose help whose Chandragupta was successful in defeating Nand? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-III]

Correct Answer: (4) Chanakya
Solution:Chanakya served as the chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara. The planned strategy by Chanakya combined with the military genius of Chandragupta Maurya enabled them to defeat the mighty Dhana Nanda, usurp the Nanda Empire and establish the Maurya Empire at Magadha. Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Macedonian satrapies in the north west of the Indian subcontinent.

18. Which new post was created by Ashoka to propagate the Dhamma? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

Correct Answer: (4) Dhamma Mahamatra
Solution:The officers of Dhamma, or Dhamma mahamattas, appointed by Asoka in the 14th year of his reign, were directly responsible for the practical working of Dhamma. They were at first concerned with promoting general welfare while emphasising the practice of Dhamma.

19. Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang was a contemporary of______ . [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-II]

Correct Answer: (3) Harsh Vardhan
Solution:Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese traveeler who visited India during the rule of emper or Harsha Vardhana. He studied in the University of Nalanda. Harsha came to admire him for his deep devotion to Buddha and his profound knowledge of Buddhism. He honoured him in his Kanauj religious Assembly, and also invited him to attend the Prayaga Assembly.

20. Which of the following kingdoms had its own ancient port at Korkai? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-II]

Correct Answer: (1) Pandavas
Solution:The Early Pandyas ruled parts of Southern India from at least 4th century BCE. Pandya rule ended in the first half of the 16th century CE. They initially ruled their country Pandya Nadu from Korkai, a seaport on the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, and in later times moved to Madurai.
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