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
41
Which Kushana ruler is famous for organizing the Fourth Buddhist Council?
Answer:
Kanishka
Kanishka organized the Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (Kashmir), where Buddhism split into Hinayana and Mahayana.
42
Who wrote 'Harshacharita', the biography of King Harshavardhana?
Answer:
Banabhatta
Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harsha and wrote his biography 'Harshacharita' as well as the novel 'Kadambari'.
43
The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of:
Answer:
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
Fa-Hien visited India in the early 5th century AD during the reign of Chandragupta II to collect Buddhist scriptures.
44
Which Gupta ruler founded the Nalanda University?
Answer:
Kumaragupta I
Kumaragupta I (Mahendraditya) is credited with founding the Nalanda University, which became a great center of learning.
45
Who is considered the 'Shakespeare of India'?
Answer:
Kalidasa
Kalidasa is regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. His famous works include Shakuntalam and Meghaduta.
46
The Greek ambassador Megasthenes visited the court of which Indian ruler?
Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya
Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote the book 'Indica'.
47
Who authored the 'Arthashastra', a treatise on statecraft and economic policy?
Answer:
Kautilya (Chanakya)
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta) was the prime minister of Chandragupta Maurya and wrote the Arthashastra.
48
Which ancient Indian physician is known as the 'Father of Surgery'?
Answer:
Sushruta
Sushruta wrote the 'Sushruta Samhita', a foundational text on medicine and surgery. He is renowned for describing plastic surgery and surgical instruments.
49
Who is known as the 'Napoleon of India' for his military conquests?
Answer:
Samudragupta
Samudragupta (Gupta Dynasty) was called the 'Napoleon of India' by historian V.A. Smith due to his extensive military campaigns and conquests across India.