91. Who was Kaivartta chief who rebelled against the Pala ruler Mahipala II of Bengal?
A. Divya
B. Mayuraddhvaja
C. Dhekata
D. Gandhata
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Divya
Explanation: The Varendra rebellion means the revolt against King Mahipala II led by Divya. The Kaivarta were able to capture Varendra by this rebellion. Later on, in 1082 CE, King Rampala was succeeded to recapture his fatherland Varendra by defeating Vim with the assistance of neighboring vassals.
92. The author of Kadambari was
A. Bhababhuti
B. Banabhatta
C. Khemendra
D. Kalhana
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Banabhatta
93. Which King founded Vikramasila University?
A. Devapala
B. Ballal Sen
C. Dharmapala
D. Dhruva
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Dharmapala
94. Who of the following were the first rulers to make land grants to the Brahmanas
A. Satavahana
B. Shakas and Kushanas
C. Shunga
D. Kushans
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Satavahana
95. Who issued the Nasik Inscription?
A. Dharmapala
B. Samudragupta
C. Gautamiputra Satkarni
D. Harshavardhan
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation: It was written by Gautami Balashree about the achievement of her son Satkarni. Gautamiputa Satkarni was the greatest ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. He called himself only Brahmana. He patronized Bramisam yet gave donations to Buddhist.
96. Who among the following kings performed Asvamedh Yagya?
A. Kirtivarman
B. Mangalesh
C. Pulakesin I
D. Pulakesin II
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Pulakesin II
97. Identify the dynasty which ruled over the Malay Archipelago
A. Pandya
B. Sailendra
C. Chola
D. Mira
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Sailendra
98. Who issued the Nasik Prasasti (Inscription)?
A. Harshavardhan
B. Dharmapala
C. Gautamiputra
D. Samudragupta
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Gautamiputra
99. The Gandhara School of Art is associated with
A. Harshavardhana
B. Pushyamitra
C. Kaniska
D. Pulakesi
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Kaniska
100. Who is known as 'Kunik' in the history of India?
A. Bindusara
B. Ashoka
C. Bimbisara
D. Ajatsatru
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ajatsatru
