Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
The scholar Amarasimha is famous for writing:
Answer:
Amarakosha (Lexicon)
Amarasimha, one of the Navratnas of Chandragupta II, wrote the Amarakosha, a thesaurus of Sanskrit.
12
Who wrote 'Dashakumaracharita' (Tales of Ten Princes)?
Answer:
Dandin
Dandin was a famous Sanskrit prose writer who authored Dashakumaracharita.
13
Who was the Buddhist monk who converted Ashoka to Buddhism?
Answer:
Upagupta
According to legends (Divyavadana), the monk Upagupta (also identified with Moggaliputta Tissa in some traditions) converted Ashoka to Buddhism.
14
Which ancient ruler is credited with starting the Saka Era in 78 AD?
Answer:
Kanishka
Kanishka is widely believed to have initiated the Saka Era in 78 AD, which is used by the Government of India.
15
Who authored the 'Kamasutra'?
Answer:
Vatsyayana
Vatsyayana authored the Kamasutra, a text on human behavior and love, during the Gupta or post-Gupta period.
16
The 'Hathigumpha Inscription' belongs to which king?
Answer:
Kharavela
The Hathigumpha Inscription in Odisha describes the reign of King Kharavela of the Cheti dynasty.
17
Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins?
Answer:
Chandragupta II
Chandragupta II was the first Gupta king to issue silver coins (Rupaka) to mark his victory over the Shakas.
18
Who constructed the Sudarshan Lake in the Mauryan period?
Answer:
Pushyagupta
Pushyagupta, the provincial governor (Rashtriya) of Chandragupta Maurya, constructed the Sudarshan Lake in Saurashtra.
19
The famous Indo-Greek king who converted to Buddhism was:
Answer:
Menander (Milinda)
Menander (known as Milinda in Pali texts) converted to Buddhism after a dialogue with the monk Nagasena, recorded in the 'Milinda Panho'.
20
Who was the author of the Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram'?
Answer:
Ilango Adigal
Ilango Adigal was a Jain monk and the brother of Chera King Senguttuvan. He wrote Silappadikaram.