SSC CGL TIER 2 GENERAL STUDIES

Question 1:

From which sources do we get information about the Maurya Empire?

Deepvansh Mahavansh, Divyavadana

Kalpasutra

Puranas, Mudrarakshas, Indica, Kathasarita Sagar, Vrihat Katha Manjari

All of the above

Question 2:

Select the false statement regarding the reign of Chandragupta I

Gold coin was introduced for the first time during the Gupta period.

In the last days of his rule, he had retired.

He was called Napoleon of India.

Chandragupta I established matrimonial relations with the Lichchhavis.

Question 3:

Which of the following pair is not correctly matched

Buddhist Council : Location

First (483 BC) : Rajgriha

Second (383 BC) : Vaishali

Third (255 BC) : pavapuri

Fourth (first AD) : Kundalavana

Question 4:

Which building of Fatehpur Sikri has been called by Ferguson as the most ornate building in the 'Giant Jewellery Box'?

Turkish Sultana's Palace

Diwan-i-Khas

Jodha Bai's Palace

Mary's House

Question 5:

‘Jadopatiya’ is a form of ______ popular in the state of Jharkhand.

Painting

Sculpture

Dance

Music

Question 6:

Select the false statement about Akbar's tomb.

This tomb is of five storeys built in a wide garden spread over a mile.

Marble domes are situated at its four corners.

There is no dome-shaped structure above it.

It is considered only a mixture of Islamic and Hindu art.

Question 7:

The second Round Table Conference was held in 1931 in which of the following countries?

The U.K.

U.S.A.

South Africa

Italy

Question 8:

In 1977, the Government of Bengal erected its first statue dedicated to a female freedom fighter in Kolkata Maidan. What was her name?

Aruna Asaf Ali

Matangini Hazra

Kanaklata Barua

Bhikaiji Cama

Question 9:

At the banks of which of the following rivers was the Battle of Ten Kings foùght in the Early Vedic Period ?

Sarasvati

Drishadvati

Parushni

Shutudri

Question 10:

_______became king of Thanesar after the death of his father and elder brother.

Prabhakarvardhana

Chandragupta 1

Harshavardhana

Samudragupta