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Question 771. Which statement (s) is/are correct about Aryankas?I. It is a treatise of forest which explain the rituals while dwelling into the philosophical discussions of the Brahmanas.II. They record the transitions between ritualistic symbolism of Brahmanas and philosophical aspects of Upanishads
  1.    Only II
  2.    Both I & II
  3.    Neither I nor II
  4.    Only I
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Answer: Option B. -> Both I & II
Question 772. Who among the following 8th century Sanskrit poet wrote Gandavadha which describes the exploits of Yasoverman (king of Kanyakubj) ?
  1.    Vemana
  2.    Vagabhatta
  3.    Vidyapati
  4.    Vakpati
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Answer: Option D. -> Vakpati
Question 773. Who started the Saka Era and when?
  1.    Vikramaditya in 58 BC
  2.    Kanishka in 78 AD
  3.    Rudradaman-I in 78 AD
  4.    Kadphises in 58 BC
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Kanishka in 78 AD
Question 774. Which one of the following sources states that Srinagar was built by Ashoka?
  1.    Tarantha's History of Tibet
  2.    Divyavadana
  3.    Mahavamsa
  4.    Kalhana's Rajatarangini
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Answer: Option D. -> Kalhana's Rajatarangini
Question 775. A Janapadin was the __________ of a janapada.
  1.    Ruler
  2.    Army General
  3.    Servant
  4.    Minister
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Answer: Option A. -> Ruler
Question 776. Which of the following inscriptions is found in purest Sanskrit?
  1.    Junagarh
  2.    Kalsi
  3.    Patliputra
  4.    Ruminidei
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Answer: Option A. -> Junagarh
Question 777. Dholavira is situated at the bank of River
  1.    Ravi
  2.    Ghaggar
  3.    Indus
  4.    Luni
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Answer: Option D. -> Luni
Question 778. Which is representative of Dravida style of temple architecture?
  1.    Shikhara
  2.    Viman
  3.    Mandapa
  4.    Gopuram
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Answer: Option B. -> Viman
Question 779. Study of inscription is called
  1.    Numismatic
  2.    Epigraphy
  3.    Palaeography
  4.    Archaeology
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Answer: Option B. -> Epigraphy
Question 780. Who established Nalanda Mahavihara ?
  1.    Skandagupta
  2.    Vedgupta
  3.    Devgupta
  4.    Kumaragupta
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Kumaragupta

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