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
1
Who was the Greek ambassador Heliodorus sent to?
Answer:
Bhagabhadra
Heliodorus was the Greek ambassador sent by Antialcidas to the court of the Shunga king Bhagabhadra. He erected the famous Garuda Pillar at Besnagar.
2
Which ancient astronomer claimed that the earth rotates on its axis?
Answer:
Aryabhatta
Aryabhatta, in his work Aryabhatiya, correctly propounded that the earth rotates on its own axis, causing day and night.
3
Who wrote 'Nitishara'?
Answer:
Kamandaka
Kamandaka wrote 'Nitishara' (Essence of Politics) during the Gupta period, which was heavily influenced by Kautilya's Arthashastra.
4
Which philosopher propounded the 'Vaisheshika' philosophy?
Answer:
Kanada
Sage Kanada (Kashyapa) founded the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, known for its atomic theory.
5
Who was the greatest ruler of the Pratihara dynasty?
Answer:
Mihira Bhoja
Mihira Bhoja (Bhoja I) is considered the greatest and most powerful ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
6
The character 'Vasantasena' appears in which play?
Answer:
Mrichchhakatika
Vasantasena is the courtesan and female protagonist in Shudraka's play 'Mrichchhakatika'.
7
Who was the founder of the Gupta Dynasty?
Answer:
Srigupta
Srigupta was the founder of the Gupta dynasty, followed by his son Ghatotkacha, though Chandragupta I was the first to assume the imperial title Maharajadhiraja.
8
St. Thomas is believed to have visited India during the reign of which King?
Answer:
Gondophernes
St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus, is believed to have visited the court of the Indo-Parthian king Gondophernes.
9
Who was the author of 'Kiratarjuniya'?
Answer:
Bharavi
Bharavi wrote the epic poem Kiratarjuniya, describing the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva (Kirata).
10
Which ruler performed the 'Ashvamedha' sacrifice to revive it in the 2nd century BCE?
Answer:
Pushyamitra Shunga
Pushyamitra Shunga, who overthrew the Mauryas, is known for performing two Ashvamedha sacrifices, as mentioned in the Ayodhya Inscription.