The religion, which preached “Desire is the cause for all sufferings” is

(1) Buddhism                           (2) Jainism
(3) Sikhism                              (4) Hinduism

The Jaina literature is known as
(1) Tripitakas                      (2) Epics
(3) Aryasutras                    (4) Angas

Mention the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age.
(1) Madurai                      (2) Arikamedu
(3) Poompuhar                (4) Musiri

Which inscription mentions the village administration under the Cholas?
(1) Junagarh                             (2)Uttaramerur
(3) Aihole                                  (4)Nasik

Who among the following, propounded the theory of zero?

(1) Charak                        (2) Chanakya
(3) Aryabhatta                  (4) Varahamihira

The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek-style is known as
(1) Kushan art                                         (2) Persian art
(3) Gandhara art                                     (4) Mughal art

Where was the first Buddhist Council held?
(1) Vaishali                            (2)Kashmir
(3) Rajagriha                         (4) Pataliputra

Which of the following ruler was a contemporary of Buddha?
(1) Udayin
(2) Bimbisara
(3) Ajatshatru
(4) Mahapadma Nanda

During the reign of which Pallava ruler began the long-drawn struggle between the Pallavas and
the Chalukyas?
(1) Mahendravarman \(\mathrm{I}\)
(2) Simhavishnu
(3) Narasimhavarman \(\mathrm{I}\)
(4) Mahendravarman \(\mathrm{II}\)

How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National flag?

(1) 22                             (2) 18
(3) 24                             (4) 14

From which modern State did the Alwar saints originate?
(1) Tamil Nadu                              (2)Kerala
(3) Karnataka                               (4)Maharashtra