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The famous iron pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, dates back to the ______ period.
- Ikshvaku
- Indo-Greek
- Gupta
- Vijayanagara
Answer: Gupta
The rust-resistant Iron Pillar (c. 4th-5th century CE) showcases advanced metallurgy of the Gupta period. It was originally erected at Udayagiri and later moved to Delhi. [[1]]
Ashoka sent his son ______ and daughter Sanghamitra to spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
- Mahendra
- Rajaraja I
- William Bentinck
- Abhinav Bindra
Answer: Mahendra
Prince Mahendra (Mahinda) and Princess Sanghamitra carried a sapling of the Bodhi Tree to Sri Lanka during Ashoka's reign, establishing Buddhism on the island. [[30]]
The early Vedic society was primarily ______ based.
- pastoral
- fasting
- Canada
- Jai Hind
Answer: pastoral
Early Vedic economy centered on cattle rearing. Cows were a measure of wealth, and terms like 'Gavishthi' (search for cows) meant war. Agriculture gained prominence in later Vedic period. [[1]]
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around the banks of the ______ River.
- Ajmer
- Indus
- Rajagriha
- Bengal
Answer: Indus
The civilization developed along the Indus River and its tributaries. Major sites include Harappa (Ravi), Mohenjo-Daro (Indus), and Lothal (Sabarmati). [[30]]