Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Vikramshila University in Bihar -
1. It was located in the presentday Banka district of Bihar.
2. It was established by King Gopapa-I of the Pala dynasty.
3. The 'Vajrayana' sect of Buddhism flourished here.
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar, and Philosophy were also taught here.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1) 1 and 2
2) 1 and 4
3) 2 and 3
4) None of the above
Q. In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' in Bihar?
1) A metal craft
2) A type of embroidery
3) A type of clay pottery
4) A type of glassware
Q. In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya', and 'Vihara' is related to which of the following?
1) Vaishnava sect
2) Buddhism
3) Shaiva sect
4) Ajivika sect
Q. When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency under the British-ruled India?
1) 1947
2) 1936
3) 1912
4) None of above
Q. According to the Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?
1) Chandragupta-II
2) Samudragupta
3) Chandragupta-I
4) None of them
Q. Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by -
1) Haridas
2) Bhimsen
3) Ishwardas Nagar
4) None of them
Q. Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by -
1) Charaka
2) Kamandaka
3) Kautilya
4) None of them
Q. Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act is/are correct?
1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.
2. It came to be known as a 'Gagging Act'.
3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below -
1) Only 2 and 3
2) Only 1
3) 1, 2 and 3
4) Only 1 and 2
Q. Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?
1) Campa
2) Vaishali
3) Pataliputra
4) Rajagriha
Q. The Maithili language started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
1) Oiniwar dynasty
2) Karnat dynasty
3) Pithipatis
4) Chero dynasty
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