Which one of the following is the principal source of information on Asoka’s campaign against Kalinga?

(1) Pillar Edict \(\mathrm{VII}\)
(2) Mahavamsa
(3) Divyavadana
(4) Rock Edict \(\mathrm{XIII}\)

The Gandhara art flourished under :

(1) the Kushanas
(2) the Satavahanas
(3) the Guptas
(4) the Mauryas

Which one of the following inscriptions relates to the Chalukya king, Pulakesin \(\mathrm{II}\) ?
(1) Maski                           (2) Hathigumpha
(3) Aihole                           (4) Nasik

Which dynasty immediately succeeded the Maurya dynasty and ruled the Magadha Kingdom?
(1) Satavahana                                      (2) Sunga
(3) Nanda                                               (4) Kanva

The capital of the ancient Chola kingdom was
(1) Uraiyur
(2) Kaveripoompattinam
(3) Thanjavur
(4) Madurai

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is
(1) Kharosthi                (2) Undeciphered
(3) Brahmi                    (4) Tamil

Name the famous King of the Kushan dynasty.

(1) Kanishka                (2) Pulakeshin
(3) Harsha                   (4) Vikramaditya

Which of the following does not have a Stupa?
(1) Ranchi                   (2) Sanchi
(3) Barhut                   (4) Dhamek

The site of birth [nativity] of Gautam Buddha is marked by :
(1) a monastery
(2) a “Rummindei Pillar” of Ashok Maurya
(3) a statue
(4) a Peepal Tree

Which one of the following tribal assemblies was normally involved in the election of the tribal chief?
(1) Samiti                          (2) Sabha
(3) Gana                           (4) Vidata

During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriyas have a distinct identity?

(1) Age of the Buddha
(2) Maurya period
(3) Post-Maurya age
(4) Gupta period