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
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Charaka was a famous court physician of:
Answer:
Kanishka
Charaka, the author of Charaka Samhita (a text on Ayurveda), was a contemporary of the Kushana king Kanishka.
32
Who wrote 'Mahabhasya', a commentary on Panini's grammar?
Answer:
Patanjali
Patanjali wrote the Mahabhasya. He is also credited with compiling the Yoga Sutras.
33
Which ruler assumed the title 'Vikramaditya'?
Answer:
Chandragupta II
Chandragupta II of the Gupta dynasty is the most famous ruler to assume the title 'Vikramaditya' after defeating the Shakas.
34
Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
Answer:
Simuka
Simuka is considered the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled the Deccan region.
35
The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) visited the court of:
Answer:
Harshavardhana
Hiuen Tsang visited India in the 7th century AD and spent considerable time at the court of King Harshavardhana.
36
Who is the author of 'Mudrarakshasa'?
Answer:
Vishakhadatta
Vishakhadatta wrote Mudrarakshasa, a play describing how Chanakya won over the subjects for Chandragupta Maurya.
37
Which ruler defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada river?
Answer:
Pulakeshin II
Pulakeshin II, the Chalukya king of Vatapi, defeated Harsha and stopped his expansion into the Deccan.
38
Who composed the 'Prayag Prashasti' (Allahabad Pillar Inscription)?
Answer:
Harisena
Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta and composed the Prayag Prashasti, praising the king's conquests.
39
The mathematician Aryabhatta is associated with which period?
Answer:
Gupta Period
Aryabhatta lived during the Gupta period. He wrote the Aryabhatiya and is credited with the concept of zero and calculating the value of Pi.
40
Who was the author of the grammar book 'Ashtadhyayi'?
Answer:
Panini
Panini (circa 4th century BCE) wrote the Ashtadhyayi, the foundational text of Sanskrit grammar.