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Question 1 of 5
The famous Aihole inscription written in classical Sanskrit was composed by:
A A. Ravikirti
B B. Pulakeshin I
C C. Narasimhavarman I
D D. Dantidurga
Why: The Aihole inscription, composed by Ravikirti (court poet of Pulakeshin II), praises Chalukya victories including against Harsha. Pulakeshin I founded Chalukyas, Narasimhavarman I (Pallava) defeated Pulakeshin II, Dantidurga founded Rashtrakutas. Thus, option A is correct.
Question 2 of 5
Who was the founder of the Chalukya Dynasty?
A A. Ravikirti
B B. Pulakeshin I
C C. Narasimhavarman I
D D. Krishna I
Why: Pulakeshin I (543-566 CE) founded the Chalukya Dynasty of Badami. Ravikirti was his poet, Narasimhavarman I was Pallava ruler, Krishna I was Rashtrakuta king who built Kailasa temple.
Question 3 of 5
The royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas was:
A A. Lion
B B. Golden Eagle
C C. Bull
D D. Tiger
Why: The Rashtrakuta dynasty (755-975 CE), founded by Dantidurga, used the Golden Eagle as royal emblem. Krishna I built Kailasa temple at Ellora.
Question 4 of 5
Rigveda is:
A A. Oldest Vedic text with 1028 hymns in 10 mandalas
B B. Collection of rituals only
C C. Prose Upanishad
D D. Post-Vedic text
Why: Rigveda, oldest Vedic Sanskrit text, contains 1028 hymns in 10 mandalas, one of four Vedas of Hinduism. Hymns often in dialogue form.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following dynasties ruled over India before the arrival of the Mughals?
A. Cholas
B. Guptas
C. Rajputs
D. Mauryas
A Cholas
B Guptas
C Rajputs
D Mauryas
Why: The Rajputs ruled over India during the medieval period before the Mughals arrived in 1526. Powerful Rajput clans like Chauhans, Rathores, Sisodias dominated Rajasthan, Gujarat, and central India. The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526) followed, ending with Ibrahim Lodi's defeat by Babur at Panipat. Cholas and Guptas were earlier dynasties; Mauryas ancient.