71. Which ancient Indian dynasty is known for establishing the first known republics (Ganasanghas)?
(a) Maurya
(b) Gupta
(c) Licchavi
(d) Pallava
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Answer: (c) Licchavi
📖 Explanation:
- The Licchavis of Vaishali were among the earliest known republics (Ganasanghas) in India (✔).
- They followed a democratic form of governance with a ruling council.
72. Which ancient Indian text is primarily associated with dance and drama?
(a) Arthashastra
(b) Natya Shastra
(c) Manusmriti
(d) Ramayana
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Answer: (b) Natya Shastra
📖 Explanation:
- Natya Shastra, written by Bharata, is an ancient treatise on performing arts, covering drama, dance, and music (✔).
- It provides detailed theories on acting and stagecraft.
73. The famous ‘Sarnath Lion Capital’ was adopted as the national emblem of India. It belongs to which ruler?
(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Kanishka
(c) Ashoka
(d) Harsha
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Answer: (c) Ashoka
📖 Explanation:
- The Sarnath Lion Capital was built by Ashoka and is one of his many pillar inscriptions (✔).
- It symbolizes Dharma and was adopted as India’s national emblem in 1950.
74. The ‘Mrichchhakatika’ (The Little Clay Cart) was written by which ancient Indian playwright?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Bhasa
(c) Vishakhadatta
(d) Shudraka
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Answer: (d) Shudraka
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- Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) was written by Shudraka and is a famous Sanskrit drama (✔).
- It tells the love story of a poor Brahmin Charudatta and a courtesan Vasantasena.
75. Which Gupta ruler was also known as ‘Kaviraja’ (King of Poets)?
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Kumaragupta
(d) Skandagupta
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Answer: (b) Samudragupta
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- Samudragupta was known as ‘Kaviraja’ because of his patronage of arts and poetry (✔).
- He was a great military conqueror and a lover of Sanskrit literature.
76. The ‘Amaravati Stupa’ is associated with which dynasty?
(a) Maurya
(b) Satavahana
(c) Pallava
(d) Gupta
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Answer: (b) Satavahana
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- The Amaravati Stupa was built during the Satavahana period and is an important Buddhist monument (✔).
- It is known for its detailed carvings and Buddhist sculptures.
77. The ‘Gita Govinda’ was composed by which ancient Indian poet?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Jayadeva
(c) Banabhatta
(d) Vishakhadatta
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Answer: (b) Jayadeva
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- Jayadeva wrote ‘Gita Govinda,’ which describes the love between Krishna and Radha (✔).
- It is an important Sanskrit text influencing Indian classical dance and music.
78. The Megalithic culture is mainly associated with which period in Indian history?
(a) Neolithic Age
(b) Bronze Age
(c) Iron Age
(d) Mauryan Period
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Answer: (c) Iron Age
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- Megalithic culture is associated with the Iron Age and is known for large stone burials found in South India (✔).
- These sites provide evidence of early agriculture and iron tools.
79. The ‘Vikram Samvat’ calendar was started by which king?
(a) Chandragupta II
(b) Vikramaditya
(c) Kanishka
(d) Harsha
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Answer: (b) Vikramaditya
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- Vikram Samvat was started by King Vikramaditya in 57 BCE after his victory over the Sakas (✔).
- It is one of the traditional Hindu calendars still in use.
80. The ‘Ratnavali’ and ‘Priyadarshika’ plays were written by which ruler?
(a) Samudragupta
(b) Harsha
(c) Ashoka
(d) Chandragupta Maurya
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Answer: (b) Harsha
📖 Explanation:
- Harsha, the ruler of Kannauj, was also a playwright and wrote ‘Ratnavali’ and ‘Priyadarshika’ (✔).
- He was a patron of learning and supported scholars like Banabhatta.
