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What major addition did the Śhungas make to the Bharhut Stūpa?

(A) Stone temples
(B) Fort walls
(C) Beautifully carved railings and reliefs
(D) Palaces

Correct Answer: C

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Question (22)

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The reliefs added to the Bharhut Stūpa mainly depicted:

(A) Greek myths
(B) Mauryan battles
(C) Stories from Buddha’s life
(D) Roman trade routes

Correct Answer: C

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Question (23)

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The carvings at Bharhut are considered among the earliest examples of:

(A) Hindu temple art
(B) Buddhist art
(C) Mughal art
(D) Rajput art

Correct Answer: B

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Question (24)

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A kingdom allows the aśhvamedha horse to cross its territory without opposition. What would this most likely indicate?

(A) The kingdom has defeated the ruler.
(B) The kingdom accepts the ruler’s supremacy.
(C) The kingdom rejects Vedic rituals.
(D) The kingdom has no army.

Correct Answer: B

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Allowing the horse to pass unchallenged symbolised acceptance of the ruler's authority.

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Question (25)

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If three rulers stop the wandering horse in three different regions, the minimum number of battles required would be:

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 6

Correct Answer: C

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Each challenge leads to one battle. Therefore, 3 challenges = 3 battles.

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Question (26)

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Which conclusion is most appropriate from the fact that the Śhungas revived Vedic rituals while other schools of thought continued to flourish?

(A) Only one belief system was allowed.
(B) Cultural and intellectual diversity existed.
(C) Foreign cultures were banned.
(D) Literature declined.

Correct Answer: B

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Question (27)

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Which feature of the Bharhut Stūpa best reflects Śhunga patronage of art?

(A) Naval sculptures
(B) Carved railings with detailed reliefs
(C) Military fortifications
(D) Coin minting centres

Correct Answer: B

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Question (28)

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If a ruler wanted to publicly demonstrate political authority over neighbouring territories using a Vedic ritual, which ritual would be most suitable?

(A) Agnihotra
(B) Aśhvamedha Yajña
(C) Upanayana
(D) Annaprashana

Correct Answer: B

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Question (29)

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The relationship between the Śhungas and Greeks eventually became:

(A) Constantly hostile
(B) Completely isolated
(C) Friendly after initial conflicts
(D) Based on Greek control over the Śhungas

Correct Answer: C

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Question (30)

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Which sequence is historically correct?

(A) Śhunga Dynasty → Maurya Empire
(B) Maurya Empire → Śhunga Dynasty
(C) Kuṣhāṇas → Śhunga Dynasty
(D) Śhakas → Maurya Empire

Correct Answer: B

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Question (21)

What major addition did the Śhungas make to the Bharhut Stūpa?

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Question (22)

The reliefs added to the Bharhut Stūpa mainly depicted:

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Question (23)

The carvings at Bharhut are considered among the earliest examples of:

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Question (24)

A kingdom allows the aśhvamedha horse to cross its territory without opposition. What would this most likely indicate?

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Question (25)

If three rulers stop the wandering horse in three different regions, the minimum number of battles required would be:

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Question (26)

Which conclusion is most appropriate from the fact that the Śhungas revived Vedic rituals while other schools of thought continued to flourish?

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Question (27)

Which feature of the Bharhut Stūpa best reflects Śhunga patronage of art?

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Question (28)

If a ruler wanted to publicly demonstrate political authority over neighbouring territories using a Vedic ritual, which ritual would be most suitable?

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Question (29)

The relationship between the Śhungas and Greeks eventually became:

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Which sequence is historically correct?

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