Historical & Cultural Heritage of India

Which ancient Indian city was the capital of the Mauryan Empire and is famous for its urban planning?

• Pataliputra

• Magadha

• Ujjain

• Takshashila

The Nanda dynasty was succeeded by which prominent dynasty in ancient India?

• Maurya Dynasty

• Gupta Dynasty

• Shunga Dynasty

• Chola Dynasty

Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rock-cut temples and sculptures, and is located in Maharashtra?

• Elephanta Caves

• Ajanta Caves

• Ellora Caves

• Badami Caves

The Iron Pillar of Delhi, known for its resistance to corrosion, was erected during the reign of which king?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Samudragupta

• Harsha

• Kumaragupta

The famous rock-cut architecture in India, such as the Kailasa temple, is located in:

• Hampi

• Mahabalipuram

• Ellora

• Konark

The 'Kalinga War' was fought between the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka and the state of Kalinga. Where was Kalinga located in modern India?

• Orissa

• Andhra Pradesh

• Bengal

• Tamil Nadu

Who is the author of the 'Arya-Charita,' a Sanskrit play based on the life of the Gupta king Chandragupta I?

• Kalidasa

• Vishakhadatta

• Bhasa

• Bhavabhuti

The famous bronze sculpture of Nataraja (Shiva as the Lord of Dance) was first created during the rule of which dynasty?

• Maurya

• Chola

• Gupta

• Pallava

The famous Vijayanagara Empire site, Hampi, is located in which modern-day Indian state?

• Karnataka

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

• Andhra Pradesh

The ‘Shanti Stupa’ in Leh, which is an important Buddhist monument, was built by which Japanese organization?

• International Buddhist Organization

• Nipponzan-Myohoji

• Buddha Dharma Society

• Soka Gakkai