(QUIZ) Indian History MCQs : Post Mauryan period (200 BC-300 AD)
(QUIZ) Indian History MCQs : Post Mauryan period (200 BC-300 AD)
1. Which Greek King issued bilingual coins?
(a) Allexander
(b) Demetrivs
(c) Manander
(d) Antaaliokus
2. Match the following:
(i) Shakas A. Parmbhagvat
(ii) Heliodorus B. coins bear the image of Buddha & Shiva
(iii) Wima Kadiphises C. was defeated by Pushyamitra Shunga
(iv) Demetrivs D. Capital was Purushpur (Peshwar)
(a) (i)-A (ii)-B (iii)-C (iv)-D
(b) (ii)-A (iv)-B (i)-C (iii)-D
(c) (ii)-A (i)-B (iv)-C (iii)-D
(d) (iv)-A (iii)-B (ii)-C (i)-D
3. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
(i) Kanishka introduced the Saka era.
(ii) St. Thomas reached India during the time of Pahalava King Gondophernes.
(iii) The Junagarh / Girnar Inscription of Rudraaman is the first inscription in chaste Sanskrit.
(a) i & ii
(b) all of the above
(c) iii only
(d) none of the above
4. Who patronised Mathura Art & built a stupa at Purushpur?
(a) Kijula Kadiphises
(b) Rudradaman
(c) Wima Kadiphises
(d) Moga
5. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is true.
(i) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharvela of Kalinga is also sources of Sangam Age.
(ii) Wima Kadiplises, inspired by his teacher Parva convened a buddhist convict at Kundalvana in Kashmir.
(iii) Greeks introduced Hellinistic Art into India, the impact of which can be seen in the Gandhara Art.
(a) ii only
(b) none of the above
(c) i & iii only
(d) all of the above