Ancient History Of India (Railway)

41. Who among the following invented the famous game Snake and Ladder? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 20.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Aryabhatta
(2) Gyanadeva
(3) Varahmihir
(4) Brahmagupta

Correct Answer: (2) Gyanadeva

Solution:According to some historians, the game Snake and Ladder was invented by Saint Gyandev in the 13th century AD.

The game originated in ancient India as Moksha Patam, and was brought to the UK in the 1890s.

42. Which of the following was the oldest coin of India? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 20.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Copper coins
(2) Punch Marked coins
(3) Lead coins
(4) Golden coins

Correct Answer: (2) Punch Marked coins

Solution:Punch marked coins are a type of early coinage of India, dating to between about the 6th and 2nd centuries BC.

Mostly made of silver, these bear symbols, each of which was punched on the coin with a separate punch.

43. What is Stupa? [RRB RPF Constable Exam. 20.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Burial mound
(2) Residential Area
(3) Open Auditorium
(4) Prayer Hall

Correct Answer: (1) Burial mound

Solution:The stupa is a Sanskrit word that means a heap.

It originated as a semi circular round shaped mound shaped structure used to house sacred Buddhist remains.

44. Who was the last Tirthankara of Jaina religion? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Mahavira
(2) Anantnath
(3) Parsvnath
(4) Rishabhdev

Correct Answer: (1) Mahavira

Solution:There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.

The first Tirthankara was Rishabhdev and the last one was Mahavira.

• Vardhamana Mahavira is regarded as the founder of Jainism.

45. Where is the famous Sanchi Stupa located? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Maharashtra
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Bihar
(4) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (2) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Sanchi Stupa is located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

It was originally commissioned by the Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.

It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.

46. Fa Hien had visited the court of_____ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Bildasar
(2) Ashok
(3) Chandragupta II
(4) Harsh Vardhan

Correct Answer: (3) Chandragupta II

Solution:Fa Hien was a the first Chinese pilgrim who started his journey to India in 399

A.D., he reached India in 400 A.D.

He visited India during the reign of Gupta ruler Chandra gupta II Vikramaditya.

47. Which of the following texts of Sangam literature deals with grammar and poetry? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Manimekhalai
(2) Shilpadikaram
(3) Tolkappiyam
(4) Jivak Chintamani

Correct Answer: (3) Tolkappiyam

Solution:Tolkappiyam is the oldest excerpt from Tamil grammar and the oldest extant long work of Tamil literature.

It was authored by Tolkappiyar and is considered the earliest of Tamil literary work

48. Which of the following is related to Vedic craft texts/ wealth science? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Gandharva Veda
(2) Ayurveda
(3) Shilpashastra
(4) Dhanurveda

Correct Answer: (3) Shilpashastra

Solution:The Four Upavedas are:-

• Ayur-veda- (medicine)

• Gandharva veda-(music and dance)

• Dhanur veda- (warfare)

• Shilpa-veda-(architecture)

49. Where was the first Jaina Council organized? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 25.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Kushinagar
(2) Pataliputra
(3) Madurai
(4) Vallabhi

Correct Answer: (2) Pataliputra

Solution:The First Jain Council held at Patliputra in 3rd Century B.C. and was presided by Sthulbhadra.

• The Second Jain Council held at Vallabhi in 512 A.D. and was presided by Devardhi Kshmasramana.