The Chola kings were ruling over
(1) Tamil Nadu                                  (2) Andhra
(3) Kerala                                          (4) Bengal

Coins made of metal first appeared in

(1) Harappan Civilisation
(2) Later Vedic Age
(3) Age of the Buddha
(4) Age of the Mauryas

Arrange the following Magadhan dynasties in chronological order:
\(\mathrm{I}\). Nandas         \(\mathrm{II}\) .Sisunagas
\(\mathrm{III}\). Mauryas     \(\mathrm{IV}\). Haryankas
(1) \(\mathrm{IV},\mathrm{II},\mathrm{III}\) and \(\mathrm{I}\)
(2) \(\mathrm{II},\mathrm{I},\mathrm{IV}\) and \(\mathrm{III}\)
(3) \(\mathrm{IV},\mathrm{II},\mathrm{I}\) and \(\mathrm{III}\)
(4) \(\mathrm{III},\mathrm{I},\mathrm{IV}\) and \(\mathrm{II}\)

Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism?
(a) The world is full of sorrows.
(b) People suffer on account of desires.

(c) If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained.

(d) The existence of God and Soul must be recognized.
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (b) and (c)
(3) (a), (b) and (c)
(4) (b), (c) and (d)

Which of the following is not the “Tri Ratna” of Jainism?
(1) Right faith
(2) Right knowledge
(3) Right view
(4) Right conduct

Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
(1) Patanjali                             (2) Vagbhata
(3) Atreya                                (4) Vrudukanta

The Greeks were driven out of India by
(1) Chandragupta Maurya
(2) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
(3) Ashoka
(4) Bindusara

Who was the mother of Mahavira?
(1) Yashoda                  (2) Trishala
(3) Jameli                     (4) Mahamaya

The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at;
(1) Harappa                   (2)Mohenjodaro
(3) Ropar                       (4) Kalibangan

Who was the court poet of Harsha Vardhana?

(1) Bhani                          (2) Ravi Kirti
(3) Bana                           (4) Vishnu Sharma

Varahamihira is
(1) An astronaut
(2) A space shuttle
(3) A power station
(4) An ancient astronomer