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Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India ?

A) Asoka B) Samudra Gupta
C) Vikramaditya D) Kanishka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kanishka

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Who had founded the first women's university in india?

A) Rani Ahilya Devi B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C) Rani of Thomi D) Dhondo Keshav Karve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dhondo Keshav Karve

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Who of the following kings was ardent follower of Jainism

A) Bimbisara B) Mahapadmananda
C) Kharavela D) Pulkeshin II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kharavela

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What was the main objective of the Wahabi movement which during 1852-70 was particularly active in the Punjab, Bengal, Bihar and the NWFP?

A) To oust the British from India B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India
C) To eradicate religious corruption from Muslim Society D) To Organise the Muslims into a nationalist community
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India

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The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, called the prince of pilgrims visited India during the reign of 

A) Harsha B) Chandragupta II
C) Dharampala D) Devapala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Harsha

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Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period were 

A) Sabha and Mahasabha B) Mahasabha and Ganasabha
C) Sabha and samiti D) Ur and Kula
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sabha and samiti

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The Rigvedic God Varuna was

A) Harbinger of peace B) Destoyer of foes
C) Guardian of the cosmic order D) God of prosperity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Guardian of the cosmic order

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Which river has no mention in Rigaveda

A) Sindhu B) Saraswati
C) Yamuna D) Periyar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Periyar

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