81. An important port in the time of Satabahans was
A. Mathura
B. Pataliputra
C. Sopara
D. Taxila
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Sopara
82. Indica was written by
A. V. Smith
B. William Jones
C. Gondophernes
D. Megasthenes
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Megasthenes
Explanation: Indika was written by Megasthinis. He was an ambassador to Indian king Chandragupta Marya. He was from Greek and send by Seleucus I Nicator. Seleucus was defeated by the armies of the Maurya Empire and made peace by marrying his daughter to king Chandragupta and send Megasthinis in India as an ambassador.
83. The 'Ratha temples' of Mahabalipuram were constructed in the reign of
A. Raja Raja
B. Rajendra Chola
C. Narasingha Varman I
D. Narasingha Varman II
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Narasingha Varman I
Explanation: Also known as Pancha Rathas, located in the Coromandal coast, Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It was built at the time of Narasimhavarman I ( Pallava dynasty of Kanchi). Kailashnath temple was built at the time of Narasimhavarman II.
84. Who among the following persons wrote Mitakshara?
A. Bilhan
B. Vijnanesvar
C. Nyayachandra
D. Gangadhar
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Vijnanesvar
Explanation: Mitaksara was considered as one of the main authorities on Hindu Law from the time of British laws in India. It is a legal commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti (is one of the many Dharma related texts of Hinduism composed in Sanskrit) best known for its theory of 'inheritance by birth.' It was written by Vijñāneśvara, a scholar in the Western Chalukya court in the late eleventh and early twelfth century.
85. The Khalimpur Copper Plate informs us about the military exploits of the Pala ruler
A. Dharmapala
B. Mahipala I
C. Devapala
D. Rampala
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Dharmapala
Explanation: Dharmapala was the real founder of the Pala dynasty. He took the title 'Prameswara Parambhattrak'. Patliputra was the capital during his time. He constructed the Vikram Shila and Somapuri mahabihar (monastic complex). He revived Nalanda. He organized the Kannoj assembly.
86. Who constructed the Rajrajeshwara Temple ?
A. Rajadhiraja
B. Virrajendra
C. Rajendra
D. Raja Raja
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Raja Raja
Explanation: It is a Shiva temple, located in Kerala. It was build by Rajaraja I, a Chola emperor. Also known for building the Brihadisvara Temple in the capital Thanjavur. He was an able administrator, who conquered Ceylon (Singhal)
87. Under whose Patronage was Kailas Temple at Ellora constructed
A. Pallavas
B. Cholas
C. Chalukya
D. Rastrakut
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Rastrakut
Explanation: It is a rock-cut Hindu temple in Maharastra. Most of the excavation of the temple is generally attributed to the eighth Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
88. Who was the Chola King to have conquered Bengal ?
A. Rajendra Chola
B. Rajadhiraja
C. Raja Raja
D. Rajendra Chola I
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Rajendra Chola I
Explanation: Rajendra Chola I, was the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty. His achievements are described in Tanjore and Tirumala inscription. He conquered Bangal and assumed the title of 'Ganga conqueror' (Gangaikonda Cholapuram) or Ganga winner Chola king.
89. Ankor Wat' was built by
A. Suryavarman
B. Kaniska
C. Chandragnpta II
D. Ajatasatru
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Suryavarman
Explanation: It is the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia. Initially it was a Hindu temple (dedicated to Vishnu) for the Khmer Empire and gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple. It was build by Suryavarman II.
90. Who was the founder of the Satvahana Dynasty?
A. Satakasni
B. Gautamiputra Satakarni
C. Simuk
D. Krishna
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Simuk
