Archaeological Sources of Indian History - GK Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

11 The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following ?

A Samudragupta

B Ashoka

C Mahapadma Nanda

D Chandragupta Maurya

Answer: Option [A]

12 Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir ?

A Sudraka

B Vasumitra

C Parsva

D Nagarjuna

Answer: Option [B]

13 The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

A Pana

B Dinara

C Karshapana

D Rupaka

Answer: Option [D]

14 Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left ?

A Sharada

B Kharosthi

C Nandnagari

D Brahmi

Answer: Option [B]

15 Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period ?

A Susrutha

B Shaunaka

C Sudraka

D Saumilla

Answer: Option [A]

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