With which of the following is the classic “Jivaka Chintamani” in
Tamil associated?
(1) Jainism                          (2) Buddhism
(3) Hinduism                       (4) Christianity

Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last?
(1) Rajgir                        (2) Bodh Gaya
(3) Sarnath                     (4) Kushinagar

Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India?

(1) Mauryas                        (2) Indo-Greeks
(3) Guptas                          (4) Kushans

Where is Brihadeshwar Temple situated?
(1) Kanchi                      (2) Madurai
(3) Shri Shailan              (4) Tanjore

In Tamil literature the glorious books ‘Shilppadikaram and Manimekhalai’ are related to
(1) Jainism                                          (2) Buddhism
(3) Hindusim                                       (4) Christianity

Who established Mahabalipuram?
(1) Pallava          (2) Pandya
(3) Chola            (4) Chalukya

The Saka era commencing from A.D. 78, was founded by
(1) Kanishka
(2) Asoka
(3) Chandragupta
(4) Vikramaditya

Ganhadra school of art came into existence in
(1) Hinayana sect
(2) Mahayana sect
(3) Vaishnava sect
(4) Shaiva sect

Out of the following remains excavated in Indus Valley, which one indicates the commercial and
economic development?
(1) The Pottery                                       (2) Seals
(3) The boats                                         (4) The houses

Who, according to the Buddhists, is believed to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha?

(1) Atreya                                      (2) Maitreya
(3) Nagarjuna                                (4) Kalki

Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?

(1) Kamban, Banabhatta, Asvagosha

(2) Nagarjuna, Asvagosha, Vasumitra

(3) Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta

(4) Kalidasa, Kamban, Vasumitra