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SSC CGL History – Post-Mauryan India – Tier II Level · Marathon – 12 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Nahapana, defeated by Gautamiputra Satakarni, belonged to the Shaka family of the:

Correct Answer: C [Kshaharatas]

Explanation:

Kshaharatas – Nahapana; Kardamakas – Chastana and Rudradaman.

2.  
The Takht-i-Bahi inscription is linked with the:

Correct Answer: D [Parthian king Gondophernes]

Explanation:

Takht-i-Bahi – Gondophernes.

3.  
The Naneghat inscription was issued by:

Correct Answer: A [Naganika]

Explanation:

Naganika, queen of Satakarni I.

4.  
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a:

Correct Answer: A [Greek guide to Indian Ocean ports (1st century CE)]

Explanation:

Periplus – Greek sailing guide.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the ruler with the dynasty:
P. Bhagabhadra Q. Kharavela R. Yajna Sri S. Huvishka
1. Chedi of Kalinga 2. Kushana 3. Satavahana 4. Shunga

Correct Answer: B [P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2]

Explanation:

Bhagabhadra – Shunga; Kharavela – Chedi of Kalinga; Yajna Sri – Satavahana; Huvishka – Kushana.

6.  
India's National Calendar is based on the:

Correct Answer: C [Shaka era]

Explanation:

Adopted 22 March 1957; based on the Saka (Shaka) era.

7.  
In the National Calendar, 1 Chaitra normally falls on:

Correct Answer: D [22 March]

Explanation:

22 March (21 March in a leap year).

8.  
The Kushana royal title 'Devaputra' means:

Correct Answer: C [son of god]

Explanation:

Devaputra – son of god; Devanampiya (Ashoka) – beloved of the gods; Ekarat – sole ruler.

9.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Satavahana coins with a ship show the importance of sea trade.
R: Yajna Sri Satakarni issued coins with a ship.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true but R does not explain A]

Explanation:

Both are true, but R only says who issued the coins; it does not explain why a ship shows the importance of sea trade.

10.  
Which school of art is famous for narrative panels in white marble (limestone)?

Correct Answer: B [Amaravati]

Explanation:

Amaravati – white marble (limestone), Satavahana patronage.

11.  
How many statements are trueHow many of these statements about Kanishka are correct?
I. His accession is usually linked with 78 CE.
II. He held the Fourth Buddhist Council.
III. He was a patron of Mahayana Buddhism.
IV. His capital was Sakala.

Correct Answer: D [Only three]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✓. IV ✗. His capital was Purushapura; Sakala was Menander's.

12.  
Pliny, who complained that Roman gold was flowing to India, was a:

Correct Answer: A [Roman writer]

Explanation:

Pliny the Roman writer.

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