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The Saka Era was founded by 

A) Kadphises I B) Kanishka
C) Alexander D) Menander
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kanishka

Explanation:

The Saka Era was founded by Kanishka, the emperor of Kushana empire from the year 78 A.D.

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Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?

 

A) Sasaram B) Delhi
C) Kalinger D) Sonargaon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sasaram

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Which of the following items was NOT exportable in the past Gupta period?

 

A) Iron B) Gold
C) Tin D) Silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tin

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Alauddin Khilji's first military operation was against which of the following?

 

A) Gujarat   B) Ranthambore  
C) Devagiri D) Chittaur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ranthambore  

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Syadvada was the fundamental basis of which religion?

 

A) Buddhism B) Jainism
C) Vaishnavism D) Shaivism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jainism

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The first important ruler to emerge from the Chola Dynasty was __________.

 

A) Vijayalaya B) Rajaraja Chola
C) Rajendra Chola D) Rajadhiraj Chola
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rajaraja Chola

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Mahatma Gandhi's remark , ' A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank' is regarding the proposal of ______

A) Simon Commission B) Cripps Mission
C) Cabinet Mission D) Wavel Plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cripps Mission

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Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD?

1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State.

2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages.

3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
The first 2 statements are true with respect to the Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD.
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