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

36 The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted:

A pepper

B ivory

C damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance

D a fine variety of Indian Muslim

Answer: Option [A]

37 Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature ?

A Brihatkalpasutra

B Sutrakritanga

C Therigatha

D Acarangasutra

Answer: Option [C]

38 The term “Apabhramsa” was used in medieval Sanskrit texts to denote:

A Non-Sanskrit verse metres

B Outcastes among the Rajputs

C Deviations from Vedic rituals

D Early forms of some of the modern Indian language

Answer: Option [D]

39 Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India ?

A Manigrama

B Ashtadikgaja

C Parishad

D Chaturvedimangalam

Answer: Option [A]

40 Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C. ?

A Kasha

B Magadh

C Kamboj

D Gandhar

Answer: Option [B]

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