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Oynaukri PPSC Objective for Students
Which classical literary works were composed during the Gupta period?
- Amarakosh
- Kamasutra
- Meghaduta
- Mudrarakshasa
Choose the correct option from below:
a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Option d – 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which Sanskrit texts are based on themes from the Mahabharata?
- Naishdhiyacharita
- Kiratarjuniyam
- Sisupalavadha
- Dasakumaracharita
Select the right option:
a. 2 and 3
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 3
Option d – 1, 2 and 3
Which of these works were written by Harsha?
- Priyadarshika
- Nagananda
- Harshacharita
- Ratnavali
Pick the correct choice:
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4
b. Only 1, 2 and 4
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. Only 2 and 3
Option b – Only 1, 2 and 4
Identify the correctly matched pairs:
- Mrichchakatikam : Sudraka
- Buddhacharita : Vasubandhu
- Mudrarakshasa : Vishakhadatta
- Harshacharita : Banabhatta
Choose the correct option:
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4
b. Only 1, 3 and 4
c. Only 1 and 4
d. Only 2 and 3
Option b – Only 1, 3 and 4
The Gandhara School of Art is a combination of
a. Indian and Persian Art
b. Indian and Chinese Art
c. Indian and Turk-Afghan Art
d. Indian and Greek Art
Option d – Indian and Greek Art
Which sculpture tradition commonly used green schist as its material?
a. Mauryan sculptures
b. Mathura sculptures
c. Bharhut sculptures
d. Gandhara sculptures
Option d – Gandhara sculptures
What is the correct chronological order of ancient Indian invaders?
a. Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas
b. Greeks, Kushanas, Sakas
c. Sakas, Greeks, Kushanas
d. Sakas, Kushanas, Greeks
Option a – Greeks, Sakas, Kushanas
Who was the first Persian ruler to conquer parts of India?
a. Cyrus
b. Cambyses
c. Darius I
d. Shaharsh
Option c – Darius I
Which dynasty is considered the earliest?
a. Chalukya
b. Pallava
c. Rashtrakut
d. Satavahana
Option d – Satavahana
Which Purana lists the most Andra Satavahana kings?
a. Vayu Purana
b. Vishnu Purana
c. Matsya Purana
d. None of the above
Option c – Matsya Purana
The Gandhara art style flourished during the reign of
a. Kushans
b. Guptas
c. Akbar
d. Mauryas
Option a – Kushans
Which pairing is incorrectly matched?
a. Kushanas: Gold and Copper
b. Gupta: Gold and Silver
c. Satavahanas: Gold
d. Kalachuris: Gold, Silver, and Copper
Option c – Satavahanas: Gold
Bamiyan in Afghanistan is renowned for
a. Hindu temple
b. Work of elephant teeth
c. Gold coinage
d. Buddha statues
Option d – Buddha statues
The art form that merges Indian and Greek influences is known as
a. Sikhar
b. Vera
c. Gandhara
d. Nagara
Option c – Gandhara
Who wrote ‘Prithviraj Raso’?
a. Kalhana
b. Bilhana
c. Jayanaka
d. Chand Bardai
Option d – Chand Bardai
Who is the author of ‘Prithviraja Vijaya’?
a. Chand Bardai
b. Prithviraj Chauhan
c. Jayanak
d. Nayanchand Suri
Option c – Jayanak
Which pair is incorrectly matched?
a. Abdur Rehman: Hammir Raso
b. Chand Bardai: Prithvi Raj Raso
c. Jagnik: Alha-Khand
d. Narpati Nalh: Visal Dev Raso
Option a – Abdur Rehman: Hammir Raso
Which Rajput dynasty founded Dhillika (Delhi) in the 8th century?
a. Parmara dynasty
b. Solanki dynasty
c. Tomar dynasty
d. Chauhan dynasty
Option c – Tomar dynasty
What was the ancient name of Jejakabhukti?
a. Baghelkhand
b. Bundelkhand
c. Malwa
d. Vidarbha
Option b – Bundelkhand
Dangdev was a ruler of which dynasty?
a. Chandelas of Jejakabhukti
b. Parmar of Malwa
c. Kalchuri of Mahishmati
d. Kalchuri of Tripuri
Option a – Chandelas of Jejakabhukti
Where was Pundravardhan Bhukti located?
a. North Bengal
b. Bihar
c. Odisha
d. Assam
Option a – North Bengal
Who founded the Pala dynasty?
a. Dharmapala
b. Dropala
c. Gopala
d. Ramapala
Option c – Gopala
According to Hammir Mahakavya, the Chauhans belonged to which lineage?
a. Chandravanshi
b. Brahmins
c. Yaduvanshis
d. Suryavanshis
Option d – Suryavanshis
Which ruler is known as ‘Prithvi Raj Chauhan’?
a. Prithviraj I
b. Prithviraj II
c. Prithviraj III
d. None of the above
Option b – Prithviraj II
Epigraphic evidence suggests rulers of Bihar had contact with
a. Burma
b. Thailand
c. Cambodia
d. Java-Sumatra
Option d – Java-Sumatra
Aalha-Udal was associated with
a. Chanderi
b. Vidisha
c. Mahoba
d. Panna
Option c – Mahoba
Kumaradevi, queen of Govind Chandra Gahadavala, built Dharma-chakra Jaina Vihara at
a. Bodh Gaya
b. Rajgriha
c. Kushinagar
d. Sarnath
Option d – Sarnath
Which Ayurvedacharyas studied at Taxila University?
a. Sushruta
b. Jivaka
c. Charaka
d. Both Jivaka and Charaka
Option d – Both Jivaka and Charaka
Which dynasty succeeded the Shungas in ruling India?
a. Satvahana
b. Kushana
c. Kanva
d. Gupta
Option c – Kanva
Who is described as the protector of the Varna system?
a. Pushyamitra Sunga
b. Kharvela
c. Gautamiputra Satakarni
d. Vasudeo
Option c – Gautamiputra Satakarni
Which dynasty was the strongest in Southern India after the Mauryas?
a. Satvahana
b. Pallava
c. Chola
d. Chalukya
Option a – Satvahana
Simuka was the founder of which dynasty?
a Chera
b Chola
c Pandya
d Satavahana
Option d – Satvahana
Which Chinese general defeated Kanishka?
a. Pan Chao
b. Ban Yong
c. She Huang Ti
d. Ho-Ti
Option a – Pan Chao
Which dynasty expanded its empire beyond India?
a Gupta dynasty
b Maurya dynasty
c Kushan dynasty
d None of the above
Option c – Kushan dynasty
During which period did the practice of child marriage begin?
a Maurya period
b Kushan period
c Gupta period
d Time of Harshavardhan
Option b – Kushan period
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
a Harappan Civilisation: Painted Grey Ware
b The Kushans: Gandhara School of Art
c The Mughals: Ajanta Paintings
d The Marathas: Pahari School of Painting
Which city is not mentioned in Kanishka’s Rabatak inscription?
a Shravasti
b Kaushambi
c Pataliputra
d Champa
Option a – Shravasti
What was the capital of the Satavahanas?
a Pratisthan
b Nagarjuna Konda
c Shakal or Sialkot
d Pataliputra
Option a – Pratisthan
The title ‘Ekabrahmana’ was associated with which ruler?
a Pushyamitra Shunga
b Kharavela
c Gautamiputra Shatakarni
d Susharman
Option c – Gautamiputra Shatakarni
King Kharavela is linked to which inscription?
a Pillar inscription of Girnar
b Pillar inscription of Junagarh
c Hathigumpha inscription
d Sarnath inscription
Option c – Hathigumpha inscription
Which king was known as a patron of Jainism?
a Ashoka
b Harsha
c Pulakeshin II
d Kharavela
Option d – Kharavela
King Kharavela of Kalinga belonged to which dynasty?
a Chedi
b Kadamba
c Kalinga
d Haryanka
Option a – Chedi
Kalinga’s King Kharavela was part of which dynasty?
a Mahameghvahana dynasty
b Chedi dynasty
c Satavahana dynasty
d Rath-Bhojak dynasty
Option a – Mahameghvahana dynasty
Which king had strong Jain affiliations?
a Dashratha
b Brihadratha
c Kharavela
d Huvishka
Option c – Kharavela
Eastern Roman ruler Justinian mainly contributed to which field?
a Law
b Architecture
c Science
d Literature
Option a – Law
Among the following contemporaries of Kanishka, select the correct pair:
a Only Ashvaghosha and Kamban
b Only Vasumitra and Kalidas
c Only Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra
d All of them
Option c – Only Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra
The Satavahanas had their capital at:
a Amaravati
b Nanded
c Naldurg
d Durg
Option a – Amaravati
Which is a Mauryan period rock-cut sculpture? ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Dhauli Elephant
b Parkham Yaksha
c Rampurwa Bull
d The Lion from Sanchi
Option a – Dhauli Elephant
Which pre-independence Rajasthan newspaper did not promote Arya Samaj ideology?
a Desh Hiteshi
b Janhitkarak
c Paropkarak
d Rajputana Gazette
Option d – Rajputana Gazette
Which temple in Chittorgarh Fort is Jain?
a Kumbh Shyam Temple
b Saatveesh Devari
c Samiddheswar Temple
d Tulja Bhawani Temple
Option b – Saatveesh Devari
Which seaport was important during the Kakatiya Kingdom?
a Kakinada
b Motupalli
c Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
d Nelluru
Option b – Motupalli
Who founded the Chola Empire in the 9th century A.D.? ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Vijayalaya
b Krishna I
c Parantak
d Rajraja Chola
Option a – Vijayalaya
Which statement about Pataliputra, the Magadha capital, is true?
a Surrounded by river Ganges (East) and river Champa (North)
b Surrounded by river Ganges (North) and river Sone (West)
c Surrounded by Vindhya mountains (South) and river Ganges (East)
d Surrounded by Vindhya mountains (South) and river Champa (West)
Option b – Surrounded by river Ganges (North) and river Sone (West)
The caves at Udayagiri and Khandagiri in Odisha indicate: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Continued presence of Jainism in Odisha
b Popularity of Buddhism in Odisha
c Existence of both Buddhism and Jainism
d Ashoka’s special contribution to Odisha art
Option a – Continued presence of Jainism in Odisha
Regarding forced labor (Vishti) in Gupta India, which is correct?
a Considered a state income source, like a tax
b Absent in Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions
c Forced laborers received weekly wages
d Eldest sons of laborers were sent as forced laborers
Option a – Considered a state income source, like a tax
The national animal of Belgium is: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Leo Belgicus
b European Bison
c Baird’s Tapir
d None of these
Option a – Leo Belgicus
‘Gallic Rooster’ is the national animal of:
a France
b Russia
c Germany
d Ukraine
Option a – France
The national bird of Austria is:
a Barn Swallow
b Flamingo
c Emu
d White-eared Bulbul
Option a – Barn Swallow
The Andean Condor is the national bird of:
a Canada
b Cambodia
c Brazil
d Chile
Option d – Chile
The Liberal Democratic Party is a political party of:
a UK
b South Africa
c France
d USA
Option a – UK
Who founded the Nationalist Congress Party? ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Sharad Pawar
b Uddhav Thackeray
c Mamta Banerjee
d Akhilesh Yadav
Option a – Sharad Pawar
What is the name of the Israeli parliament?
a Shengo
b Tarah
c Kanges
d Knesset
Option d – Knesset
What is the name of the Chinese parliament?
a Chinese People’s Congress
b National Assembly
c People’s Assembly
d National People’s Congress
Option a – Chinese People’s Congress
The Grand Kremlin Palace is located in: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Russia
b France
c Germany
d USA
Option a – Russia
Machu Picchu is located in:
a China
b Peru
c Portugal
d Argentina
Option b – Peru
‘KGB’ is the intelligence agency of:
a Russia
b France
c China
d Israel
Option a – Russia
Which is the intelligence agency of India?
a CIA
b DGSE
c MOSSAD
d RAW
Option d – RAW
Thomson Airways is a company from:
a UK
b USA
c Germany
d Ireland
Option a – UK
Vueling Airlines is based in: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Spain
b Sweden
c Turkey
d Argentina
Option a – Spain
The capital of Colombia is:
a Bogota
b Cairo
c Jakarta
d Brussels
Option a – Bogota
Warsaw is the capital of: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Philippines
b Poland
c South Africa
d Norway
Option b – Poland
The capital of Sweden is:
a Stockholm
b Kampala
c Khartoum
d Bern
Option a – Stockholm
The world’s deepest lake is:
a Titicaca
b Victoria
c Baikal
d Dead Sea
Option c – Baikal
The largest freshwater lake in the world is: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Victoria
b Superior
c Michigan
d Baikal
Option b – Superior
Which river is the longest?
a Nile
b Volga
c Rhine
d Brahmaputra
Option a – Nile
The highest mountain peak in the world is:
a Mount Everest
b Kanchenjunga
c Lhotse
d Makalu
Option a – Mount Everest
The highest dam in the world is: ( Oynaukri PPSC )
a Enguri (Russia)
b Rogun (Tajikistan)
c Bhakra (India)
d Noledom (France)
Option b – Rogun (Tajikistan)
The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, has a height of:
a 160 m
b 182 m
c 185 m
d 190 m
Option b – 182 m
The Andes, the world’s longest mountain range, is located in:
a Europe
b South America
c North America
d Asia
Option b – South America
The world’s largest lake is:
a Caspian Sea
b Aral Sea
c Superior Lake
d Victoria Falls
Option a – Caspian Sea
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