NDA GENERAL STUDIES QUIZ

Question 1:

In which of the following inscriptions both Chandragupta and Ashoka are mentioned?

Nasik Prashasti of Gautamiputra Satakarni

Junagadh inscription of Mahakshatrap Rudradaman

Girnar inscription of Ashoka

Junagadh inscription of Skandagupta

Question 2:

Which one of the following is not true about the caves of Barabar Hill?

There are a total of four caves on the Barabar hill

Ashoka's inscriptions are engraved on the walls of the three caves

These caves inscriptions mention, the caves were dedicated to the Ajivikas

These caves inscriptions date back to the 6th century BC

Question 3:

In whose inscription is the oldest specimen of 'poetry' style found?

Rudradaman of Kathiawar

Ashok's

Rajendra- I

Pulakeshin second

Question 4:

The largest number of copper coins were issued in northern and north-western India by --?

Indo-Greeks

The Kushanas

The Pratiharas

The Shakas

Question 5:

Which inscriptions give information about Pushyamitra Shunga performing two Ashwamedha Yagyas?

Sarnath inscription

Besnagar inscription

Ayodhya inscription

Hathigumpha inscription

Question 6:

The longest list of Andhra Satavahana kings is found in which Purana?

Vayu Purana

Vishnu Purana

Matsya Purana

None of the above

Question 7:

Tolkappiyam text is related to -

administration

grammar and poetry

law

All of the above.

Question 8:

The author of Shilappadikaram was-

Ilango

Parnar

Karaikal

Vishnuswami

Question 9:

What was 'Uraiyur' famous for in the Sangam age?

Important center of spice trade.

Important center of cotton trade.

Important trading center of foreign trade.

Important center of internal trade.

Question 10:

The king of which dynasty of South India sent an emissary to the kingdom of Rome in 26 BC?

Chola

Chera

Pandya

Chalukya