Ancient history miscellaneous

Ancient history miscellaneous

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  1. How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National flag ?








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    The National Flag of India has design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with 24 equally spaced spokes. The 24 spokes represent the twelve laws of dependent origination and the twelve laws of dependent termination.

    Correct Option: C

    The National Flag of India has design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with 24 equally spaced spokes. The 24 spokes represent the twelve laws of dependent origination and the twelve laws of dependent termination.

  1. During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long drawn struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas ?








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    During the reign of Mahendravarman I (590-630) began the long drawn out struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. He was defeated by Pulakesin II and a part of his kingdom was occupied.

    Correct Option: A

    During the reign of Mahendravarman I (590-630) began the long drawn out struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. He was defeated by Pulakesin II and a part of his kingdom was occupied.

  1. Which of the following ruler was a contemporary of Buddha ?








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    King of Magadha Bimbisara was contemporary of Lord Buddha. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara was born in 558 B.C. He was the emperor of the Magadha empire from 543 BC to his death in 491 B.C. Budhha was born in 563 B.C and died in 483 B.C. 102.

    Correct Option: B

    King of Magadha Bimbisara was contemporary of Lord Buddha. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara was born in 558 B.C. He was the emperor of the Magadha empire from 543 BC to his death in 491 B.C. Budhha was born in 563 B.C and died in 483 B.C. 102.

  1. Where was the first Buddhist Council held ?








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    The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir in 483 BC during the reign of Ajatasatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa.

    Correct Option: C

    The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir in 483 BC during the reign of Ajatasatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa.

  1. The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek style is known as








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    Gandhara School of art shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as Indo-Greek art. The important features of this school are :
    (i) Buddha is shown as Roman and Greek gods
    (ii) Moustache and beard are added to Buddha’s face
    (iii) The figures of this school follow a given ratio between the size of the face and rest of the body.
    During first and second century blue grey schist stone was used to make idols.

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    Gandhara School of art shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as Indo-Greek art. The important features of this school are :
    (i) Buddha is shown as Roman and Greek gods
    (ii) Moustache and beard are added to Buddha’s face
    (iii) The figures of this school follow a given ratio between the size of the face and rest of the body.
    During first and second century blue grey schist stone was used to make idols.