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math & puzzles Online Quiz - 96

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After Chandragupta forged his empire in the north, what geographic feature did he conquer most of after capturing the Ganges Valley?

  1. Deccan

  2. Indus River Valley

  3. Western Ghats

  4. Hindu Kush


Correct Option: A

The Gandhara and Mathura School of Art developed during the reign of which ruler?

  1. Harshavardhana

  2. Skandgupta

  3. Kanishka

  4. Menander


Correct Option: C

Which king adopted titles such as Param Bhagaveta and Maharajadhiraja Sri Bhattaraka?

  1. Asoka

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Chandragupta II


Correct Option: D

What are Archer, Standard, Battle-axe, Kacha, and Tiger-slayer all types of?

  1. Inscriptions

  2. Bows

  3. Coins

  4. Swords


Correct Option: C

The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli was built during the ruling period of which dynasty?

  1. Kushan Dynasty

  2. Maurya Dynasty

  3. Gupta Dynasty

  4. Satvahanas Dynasty


Correct Option: C

During whose reign did the apostle St.Thomas go to India to preach Christianity?

  1. Kujala Kadphises

  2. Gondophernes

  3. Antialkidas

  4. Wema Kadphises


Correct Option: B

AI Explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Kujala Kadphises - This option is incorrect because Kujala Kadphises was a Kushan emperor who ruled in the 1st century CE, while the apostle St. Thomas is believed to have visited India in the 1st century CE. Therefore, Kujala Kadphises' reign does not align with St. Thomas' visit to India.

Option B) Gondophernes - This option is correct because Gondophernes, also known as Gondophares, was a Parthian king who ruled in the 1st century CE. It is believed that St. Thomas visited India during the reign of Gondophernes, making this option the correct answer.

Option C) Antialkidas - This option is incorrect because Antialkidas was a Greco-Bactrian king who ruled in the 2nd century BCE. His reign does not align with St. Thomas' visit to India in the 1st century CE.

Option D) Wema Kadphises - This option is incorrect because Wema Kadphises was a Kushan emperor who ruled in the 1st century CE. While his reign aligns with the time period of St. Thomas' visit to India, historical records do not indicate that St. Thomas went to India during his reign.

The correct answer is B) Gondophernes. This option is correct because Gondophernes was the ruler during the time when St. Thomas is believed to have preached Christianity in India.

In which year did Asoka wage the battle of Kalinga?

  1. 263 B.C

  2. 260 B.C

  3. 261 B.C

  4. 262 B.C


Correct Option: C

Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?

  1. Chandragupta I

  2. Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Skandgupta


Correct Option: A

When Tipu Sultan was killed?

  1. May 10, 1799

  2. May 12, 1799

  3. May 5, 1799

  4. May 9, 1799


Correct Option: C

The final act of betrayal was when Tipu went himself to fight the British soldiers that were able to enter the fort courtyard. One of the traitors then ordered the inner doors to be shut. Who was this traitor?

  1. Badaruddin

  2. Zaman

  3. Purnia

  4. Mir Sadiq


Correct Option: D

In 1799, the British attacked Mysore. Many of Tipu's high-ranking officials were involved in a conspiracy with the British. Most important of these was his prime-minister, Who was he?

  1. Pandit Purnia

  2. Mir Sadiq

  3. Badruzzamah Inaita

  4. Shah Zaman


Correct Option: B

In 1798, Tipu signed a secret agreement with the French leader...?

  1. Louis XVIII

  2. Napoleon

  3. Robespierre

  4. Lafayette


Correct Option: B

In 1789, Tipu attacked the British controlled state of Travancore, triggering another war. In 1792, Tipu surrendered to British commander...?

  1. Dallhousie

  2. Cornwallis

  3. Wellseley

  4. Mountbatten


Correct Option: B

Tipu made peace with the ____________in 1784.

  1. Rajputs

  2. Marathas

  3. British

  4. Nizam of Hyderabad


Correct Option: C

In 1780, Tipu's father attacked Carnatic and routed a British army. He was defeated and died in _______.

  1. 1781

  2. 1783

  3. 1780

  4. 1782


Correct Option: D

In 1767, Tipu's father was at war with the British, who were allied by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the _______________.

  1. Dutch

  2. Rajputs

  3. Marathas

  4. Sikhs


Correct Option: C

What was the name of Tipu Sultan's father?

  1. Haydar Ali

  2. Pandit Purnia

  3. Ghazi Khan

  4. Mir Sadiq


Correct Option: A

Which art was patronised by jahangir ?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Painting

  4. Music


Correct Option: C

Which caves dating back to 600 A.D. are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai’s harbour?

  1. Elephanta Caves

  2. Ajanta Caves

  3. Kanheri Caves

  4. Ellora Caves


Correct Option: A

AI Explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the caves located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbor. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Elephanta Caves - This option is correct. The Elephanta Caves, also known as the Shiva Caves, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbor. These caves date back to the 6th century AD and contain rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Option B) Ajanta Caves - This option is incorrect. The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, not on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbor. The Ajanta Caves date back to the 2nd century BC and are known for their exquisite Buddhist cave paintings.

Option C) Kanheri Caves - This option is incorrect. The Kanheri Caves are located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park, in Mumbai. These caves date back to the 1st century BC and were primarily used by Buddhist monks for meditation and living quarters.

Option D) Ellora Caves - This option is incorrect. The Ellora Caves are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, not on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbor. The Ellora Caves are known for their rock-cut temples and monasteries spanning different religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

The correct answer is A) Elephanta Caves. These caves, dating back to 600 A.D., are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai's harbor.

Which museum was designed by George Witter, was formerly known as Prince of Wales Museum?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi Sanghralaya

  2. Veermata Sanghralaya

  3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya

  4. Dr. Ambedkar Sanghralaya


Correct Option: C
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