Q. The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of (a) Dipavamsa (b) Divyavadana (c) Mahaparinibban Sutta (d) Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta Ans: (d) Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta
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Q. Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve foodgrains to be utilised during the crises in the country? (a) Sohagaura Copper-plate (b) Rummindei pillar-edict of Asoka (c) Prayaga-Prasasti (d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra Ans: (a) Sohagaura Copper-plate Explanation: The earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaura is a
Q. Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true, but R is
Q. Assertion (A): The Gandhara School of art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence. Reason (R): Hinayana form was influenced by that art. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A (c)
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Q. Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India? (a) Chaturvedimangalam (b) Parishad (c) Ashtadikgaja (d) Manigrama Ans: (d) Manigrama Explanation: A manigramam was a large, influential guild of South Indian merchants during the period of Western Chalukyan rulers in 10th – 12th Century CE.
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Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 5 July 2023 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.
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Q. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called (a) Rupaka (b) Karshapana (c) Dinara (d) Pana Ans: (a) Rupaka Explanation: The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka. The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains. The Gupta gold coins are known as Dinars.
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Q. In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as (a) Vajrapani (b) Manjusri (c) Padmapani (d) Maitreya Ans: (c) Padmapani Explanation: In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as (c) Padmapani. Avalokitesvara is one of the most revered Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, associated with compassion and the liberation of all
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Q. The following maps shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are (a) Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga (b) Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha (c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga (d) Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha Ans: (c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
Q. Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka? (a) Kalsi (b) Rummindei (c) Special Kalinga Edict (d) Maski Ans: (d) Maski Explanation: Among the given options, the edict that mentions the personal name of Asoka is (d) Maski. The Maski edict, also known as the Maski inscription, is an important
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