UPSC Static Quiz – Ancient & Medieval India : 8 August 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements The term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit, was derived from the Greek term horoscope. The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) In post-Maurya times Indian astronomy and astrology profited from contact with the Greeks. Many Greek terms concerning the movement of planets appear in Sanskrit texts. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas, and from the Greek term horoscope was derived the term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit. The Greek coins, which were properly shaped and stamped, were a great improvement on punch-marked coins. The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama. In return, the Greek rulers used the Brahmi script and represented some Indian motifs on their coins. Dogs, cattle, spices, and ivory pieces were exported by the Greeks, but whether they learnt any craft from India is not clear. Incorrect Solution: d) In post-Maurya times Indian astronomy and astrology profited from contact with the Greeks. Many Greek terms concerning the movement of planets appear in Sanskrit texts. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas, and from the Greek term horoscope was derived the term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit. The Greek coins, which were properly shaped and stamped, were a great improvement on punch-marked coins. The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama. In return, the Greek rulers used the Brahmi script and represented some Indian motifs on their coins. Dogs, cattle, spices, and ivory pieces were exported by the Greeks, but whether they learnt any craft from India is not clear.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements
• The term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit, was derived from the Greek term horoscope.
• The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: d)
In post-Maurya times Indian astronomy and astrology profited from contact with the Greeks. Many Greek terms concerning the movement of planets appear in Sanskrit texts. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas, and from the Greek term horoscope was derived the term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit. The Greek coins, which were properly shaped and stamped, were a great improvement on punch-marked coins. The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama. In return, the Greek rulers used the Brahmi script and represented some Indian motifs on their coins. Dogs, cattle, spices, and ivory pieces were exported by the Greeks, but whether they learnt any craft from India is not clear.
Solution: d)
In post-Maurya times Indian astronomy and astrology profited from contact with the Greeks. Many Greek terms concerning the movement of planets appear in Sanskrit texts. Indian astrology was influenced by Greek ideas, and from the Greek term horoscope was derived the term horashastra that denotes astrology in Sanskrit. The Greek coins, which were properly shaped and stamped, were a great improvement on punch-marked coins. The Greek term drachma came to be known as drama. In return, the Greek rulers used the Brahmi script and represented some Indian motifs on their coins. Dogs, cattle, spices, and ivory pieces were exported by the Greeks, but whether they learnt any craft from India is not clear.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Satavahana kings mainly used silver and gold as materials for their coins. Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit. Satavahana coins constitute a valuable source-material for their dynastic history. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: b) Satavahanas rule started after 232 BC and lasted up to 227 AD. The Satavahana kings mostly used lead as a material for their coins. Silver coins were rare. Next to lead, they used an alloy of silver and copper called ‘potin’. Many copper coins are also available. Although the Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit, they constitute a valuable source-material for the dynastic history of the Satavahanas. Incorrect Solution: b) Satavahanas rule started after 232 BC and lasted up to 227 AD. The Satavahana kings mostly used lead as a material for their coins. Silver coins were rare. Next to lead, they used an alloy of silver and copper called ‘potin’. Many copper coins are also available. Although the Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit, they constitute a valuable source-material for the dynastic history of the Satavahanas.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Satavahana kings mainly used silver and gold as materials for their coins.
• Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit.
• Satavahana coins constitute a valuable source-material for their dynastic history.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: b)
Satavahanas rule started after 232 BC and lasted up to 227 AD. The Satavahana kings mostly used lead as a material for their coins. Silver coins were rare. Next to lead, they used an alloy of silver and copper called ‘potin’. Many copper coins are also available.
Although the Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit, they constitute a valuable source-material for the dynastic history of the Satavahanas.
Solution: b)
Satavahanas rule started after 232 BC and lasted up to 227 AD. The Satavahana kings mostly used lead as a material for their coins. Silver coins were rare. Next to lead, they used an alloy of silver and copper called ‘potin’. Many copper coins are also available.
Although the Satavahana coins are devoid of any beauty or artistic merit, they constitute a valuable source-material for the dynastic history of the Satavahanas.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Satavahanas. They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism. They patronized the Prakrit language and literature. They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: d) The Satavahanas also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi. They formed a cultural bridge and played a vital role in trade and the transfer of ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the southern tip of India. They supported Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature. They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices. Incorrect Solution: d) The Satavahanas also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE. The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi. They formed a cultural bridge and played a vital role in trade and the transfer of ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the southern tip of India. They supported Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature. They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Satavahanas.
• They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.
• They patronized the Prakrit language and literature.
• They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• d) 1, 2, 3
Solution: d)
The Satavahanas also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
They formed a cultural bridge and played a vital role in trade and the transfer of ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the southern tip of India. They supported Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature.
They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices.
Solution: d)
The Satavahanas also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
They formed a cultural bridge and played a vital role in trade and the transfer of ideas and culture to and from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the southern tip of India. They supported Hinduism as well as Buddhism, and patronised Prakrit literature.
They performed asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The first gold coins were issued by the Indo-Greeks. The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by Guptas. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent in second century BCE. The kushanas, however, issued the largest hoards of gold coins first gold coins in first century CE. These were virtually identical in weight with those issued by contemporary Roman emperors and the Parthian rulers of Iran, and have been found from several sites in north India and Central Asia. Incorrect Solution: d) The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent in second century BCE. The kushanas, however, issued the largest hoards of gold coins first gold coins in first century CE. These were virtually identical in weight with those issued by contemporary Roman emperors and the Parthian rulers of Iran, and have been found from several sites in north India and Central Asia.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The first gold coins were issued by the Indo-Greeks.
• The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by Guptas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: d)
The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent in second century BCE.
The kushanas, however, issued the largest hoards of gold coins first gold coins in first century CE. These were virtually identical in weight with those issued by contemporary Roman emperors and the Parthian rulers of Iran, and have been found from several sites in north India and Central Asia.
Solution: d)
The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent in second century BCE.
The kushanas, however, issued the largest hoards of gold coins first gold coins in first century CE. These were virtually identical in weight with those issued by contemporary Roman emperors and the Parthian rulers of Iran, and have been found from several sites in north India and Central Asia.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question This is one of the many important ports of the Satavahanas in the Western Deccan and finds mention in Ptolemy’s writings. It is? a) Kalyani b) Pulayami c) Muziris d) Coromandel Correct Solution: a) Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river. He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas. Their greatest port was Kalyani on the west Deccan. Gandakasela and Ganjam on the east coast were the other important seaports. Incorrect Solution: a) Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river. He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas. Their greatest port was Kalyani on the west Deccan. Gandakasela and Ganjam on the east coast were the other important seaports.
#### 5. Question
This is one of the many important ports of the Satavahanas in the Western Deccan and finds mention in Ptolemy’s writings. It is?
• a) Kalyani
• b) Pulayami
• c) Muziris
• d) Coromandel
Solution: a)
Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river.
He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas.
Their greatest port was Kalyani on the west Deccan. Gandakasela and Ganjam on the east coast were the other important seaports.
Solution: a)
Vashishtaputra Pulamayi extended the Satavahana power up to the mouth of the Krishna river.
He issued coins on which the image of ships was inscribed. They reveal the naval power and maritime trade of the Satavahanas.
Their greatest port was Kalyani on the west Deccan. Gandakasela and Ganjam on the east coast were the other important seaports.
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