NDA Exam II 2016 – 18th Sept. 2016
(History)
1.Who was the founder of Patliputra, known as Patna in modern times?
A.Bimbisara
B.Ajatashatru
C.Ashoka
D.Udayin
Ans: B
2.The famous Indian ruler Ajatashatru belonged to which one of the following dynasties?
A.Nanda
B.Haryanka dynasty
C.Maurya
D.Shunga
Ans: B
3.Which one of the following places was the birthplace of Mahatma Buddha?
A.Kapilvastu
B.Kathmandu
C.Pataliputra
D.Rajgir
Ans: A
4.Mahavira Jain was the last and __ Tirthankara of Jainism?
A.24th
B.25th
C.34th
D.22nd
Ans: A
5.In 6th Century, which one of the following was the capital of Kaushal kingdom?
A.Avanti
B.Amravati
C.Shravasti
D.Mathura
Ans: C
6.Who was the founder of Maurya Empire?
A.Chandragupta Maurya
B.Ashoka
C.Bindusara
D.Ajatshatru
Ans: A
7.Which one of the following is the oldest Veda among the following?
A.Samaveda
B.Yajurveda
C.Rigveda
D.Atharvaveda
Ans: C
8.Consider the following statements:
I.Upanishads literally meant approaching and sitting near.
II.The texts contained conversations between teachers and students.
Choose the right option:
A.Both I and II are correct
B.Only I
C.Only II
D.Neither I nor II
Ans: A
9.Who among the following was the author of Arthashastra?
A.Chanakya
B.Ashoka
C.Panini
D.Vishwamitra
Ans: A
10. Megasthenes served as an ambassador in the court of whom among the following?
A.Chandragupta Maurya
B.Ashoka
C.Samudragupta
D.Harshvardhan
Ans: A
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