WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2005
Q102. Who is known as ‘Kunik’ in the history of India?
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatasharu
C. Bindusara
D. Ashoka
Answer – B. Ajatasharu
Explanation-
Q103. Surya-Siddhanta was authored by
A. Aryabhatta
B. Varahamihira
C. Bararuchi
D. Sushruta
Answer – A. Aryabhatta
Explanation-
Q104. Who among the following kings performed ‘Asvamedh Yajna’?
A. Pulakesin I
B. Kirtivarman
C. Pulakesin II
D. Mangalesh
Answer – A. Pulakesin I
Explanation-
Q105. Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
A. Simuka
B. Krishna
C. Satakarni I
D. Gautamiputra Satakarni
Answer – A. Simuka
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2004
Q106. Who was the first historical emperor of India?
A. Bimbisara
B. Mahapadmananda
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Vikramaditya
Answer – A. Bimbisara
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Q107.‘Fo-Kuo-King’ was authored by whom?
A. It-Tsing
B. Fa-Hien
C. Hiuen Tsang
D. Megasthenes
Answer – B. Fa-Hien
Explanation-
Q108. Who was popularly known as “Indian Machiavelli”?
A. Chanakya
B. Nana Farnabis
C. Abul Fazl
D. Alivardi Khan
Answer – A. Chanakya
Explanation-
Q109. Who was the first independent King of Bengal?
A. Sasanka
B. King Ganesh
C. Gopala
D. Mahasengupta
Answer – A. Sasanka
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2003
Q110. ‘Divya’ was the leader of the
A. Kaivarta Rebellion
B. Kol Rebellion
C. Munda Rebellion
D. Santal Rebellion
Answer –A. Kaivarta Rebellion
Explanation-
Q111. Asokan Brahmi was first read by
A. Cunningham
B. Princep
C. R.L. Mitra
D. Burgess
Answer – B. Princep
Explanation-
Q112. Sandhyakara Nandi was the court poet of the
A. Pratiharas
B. Rashtrakutas
C. Senas
D. Palas
Answer –D. Palas
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2002
Q113. Which of the following was not a part of the Tripitaka (three baskets)?
A. Jatakas
B. Vinaya
C. Sutta
D. Abhidhamma
Answer – A. Jatakas
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Q114. According to Buddhist tradition, Chandragupta Maurya belonged to the Moriya tribe of
A. Shudras
B. Vaishyas
C. Brahmanas
D. Kshatriyas
Answer – D. Kshatriyas
Explanation-
Q115. Which of the following is true with regard to the Gandhara School of Art?
(i) Buddha’s figure appears here for the first time,
(ii) Its craftsmen used white stone to make images,
(iii) It was also known as Greco Buddhist Art.
(iv) Its figure was superior to the Mathura School of Art.
A. i, ii and iii
B. i and ii
C. i and iv
D. iii and iv
Answer – A. i, ii and iii
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Q116. Whom does the Gayatri mantra in the Rig Veda address?
A. Indra
B. Agni
C. Savitri
D. Ushas
Answer – C. Savitri
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Q117. The original name of the Sect which later came to be known as ‘Jaina’ was
A. Tirthankaras
B. Jina
C. Nigranthas
D. Arhant
Answer –B. Jina
Explanation-
Q118. The Kalinga War is mentioned in the
A. 13th Rock Edict
B. 12th Rock Edict
C. Bhabru Rock Edict
D. 8th Rock Edict
Answer – A. 13th Rock Edict
Explanation-
Q119. Who of the following were the first rulers to make land grants to the Brahmanas?
A. Shungas
B. Kanvas
C. Satabahanas
D. Shakas and Kushanas
Answer – C. Satabahanas
Explanation-
Q120. The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the
A. Neolithic Period
B. Paleolitihic period
C. Mesolithic period
D. Chalcolithic period
Answer – D. Chalcolithic period
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2001
Q121. The finest specimen of Pallava architecture are
A. Temples at Madurai
B. Temples at Tanjore
C. Kailashnath Temple at Ellora
D. Rock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn
Answer – D. Rock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn
Explanation-
Q122. The greatest scholar of Medical Science during the Gupta Age
A. Bhatta
B. Bana
C. Charaka
D. Bhagabhatta
Answer –C. Charaka
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Q123. Buddhist doctrines are contained in
A. Jatakas
B. Satapaths
C. Upanishads
D. Dhammapadas
Answer –D. Dhammapadas
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Q124. The most important source of information for the municipal administration of the city of Pataliputra in the Mauryan Empire is
A. Indra
B. Arthasastra
C. Mudrarakshasa
D. Asokan inscriptions
Answer –B. Arthasastra
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Q125. Which of the following Gods does not belong to the Rigvedic period?
A. Indra
B. Maruts
C. Shiva
D. Aditi
Answer –C. Shiva
Explanation-
Q126. Whose contemporary was the famous grammarian Patanjali?
A. Agni Mitra Sunga
B. Pushya Mitra Sunga
C. Vasudeva Kanva
D. Gautami Putra Satakami
Answer – B. Pushya Mitra Sunga
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Q127. Chalukyas established their empire in
A. Gujrat
B. Malwa
C. Deccan
D. Far South India
Answer – C. Deccan
Explanation-
WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2000
Q128. ‘Sabha’ & ‘Samiti’ are two democratic institutaion of
A. Rigvedic Aryan
B. Dravidans
C. Hilly Trides of India
D. Indus Valley people
Answer – A. Rigvedic Aryan
Explanation-
Q129. ‘Indica’ was written by
A. Gondopbharnes
B. Megasthenes
C. Vincent Smith
D. Wiliam
Answer – B. Megasthenes
Explanation-
Q130. ‘Allahabad Pillar’ inscription was penned by.
A. Harisena
B. Ravikirti
C. Rudradaman
D. Banabhatta
Answer – A. Harisena
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Q131. ‘Si-U-Ki’ was authored by
A. Huen-Tsang
B. Fa-Hien
C. Megasthences
D. I-Tsing
Answer – A. Huen-Tsang
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Q132. ‘Ankorvat’ was built by
A. Chandragupta II
B. Aryabhatta
C. Suryavarman
D. Kaniska
Answer – C. Suryavarman
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