indian history gk questions

31.

Three major powers that emerged in southern India in the 7th century AD were

Cheras
Cholas
Chalukyas
Pallavas
Pandyas

A.     I, II, V
B.     II, III, IV
C.     III, IV, V
D.     I, II, IV
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

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32.

The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted

A.     ivory
B.     pepper
C.     a fine variety of Indian muslin
D.     damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

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33.

The Timariots Governors and the Revenue Contractors, on their part reason in this manner: “Why should the neglected state of this land create uneasiness in our minds and why should we expend our money and time to render it fruitful? We may be deprived of it in a single moment, and our exertions would benefit neither ourselves nor our children.” This statement was made by

A.     Monserrate    B.     Tavernier
C.     Manrique    D.     Bernier
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

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34.

The ultimate ownership of land during the post-Gupta period lay with

A.     the cultivator
B.     the village community
C.     the king
D.     the joint family
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

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35.

To which of the republic of Buddha belong?

A.     Licchavis    B.     Sakyas
C.     Mallas    D.     None of the above
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

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