161. The name of our motherland 'Bharata' was first mentioned in
A. Markendaya Purana
B. Matsya Purana
C. Vishnu Purana
D. Vayu Purana
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Vishnu Purana
162. Kontakasodhanas of the Mauryan period was
A. Criminal court
B. Police stations
C. Royal treasuries
D. Civil courts
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Criminal court
163. Which of the following is the main reason for the development of towns in the Harappan period?
A. Growth of Trade and commerce
B. Increase in Agrarian surplus
C. Development of Science and technology
D. Development of Arts and crafts
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Increase in Agrarian surplus
164. At which of the following Ports have a sizable Roman settlement and a Roman factory have been discovered?
A. Arikamedu
B. Kaveripattanam
C. Tamralipti
D. Muziris or Mushri
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Arikamedu
165. The Gold coins of the Gupta dynasty were known as
A. Muhara
B. Varaha
C. Sataman
D. Dinara
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Dinara
166. Seaborne trade between India and Rome received great impetus during the reign of Roman Emperor
A. Trajan
B. Nero
C. Augustus
D. Claudius
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Nero
167. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. Chandragupta was known to the
Greeks as 'Amitroehates', the destroyer of foes
B. Chandragupta is said to have died of slow starvation in south India
C. Kautilya was Chandragupta's guide and mentor
D. Chandragupta was succeeded by his son Bindusara
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Chandragupta was known to the Greeks as 'Amitroehates', the destroyer of foes
168. Which archaeologist has recently contested the identification of impressive brick-built structure at Harappa as a 'Granary'?
A. Raymond Allchin
B. J.M. Kenoyer
C. R.E.M. Wheeler
D. Bridget Allchin
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] J.M. Kenoyer
169. We know about the Bactrian Greeks only from
A. Manuscripts
B. Relics
C. Inscriptions
D. Coins
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Coins
170. Name of which Indian ruler is inseparably associated with the first known International treaty made in Indian history?
A. Bindusara
B. Asoka
C. Mahapadma Nanda
D. Chandragupta Maurya
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Chandragupta Maurya
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