When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha

Which of the following statements is true about the Magadha Empire - I. The first ruling dynasty of Magadha was the Haryak dynasty. II. The first capital of the kingdom of Magadha was Pataliputra. III. Bimbasar ruled Magadha Empire for almost 52 years.

A

Only II and III

B

Only I and II

C

Only I and III

D

All are true

Read statements A, B and C and select correct answer. Why Magadha became the most important Mahajanpada in about two hundred years? A. Many rivers such as Ganga and Son flowed through Magadha. B. Parts of Magadha were forested. C. There were iron ore mines in the region.

A

A and B

B

B and C

C

C and A

D

A, B and C

Which of the following statement is/are correct?
I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India.
II. Ambhi, king of Taxila welcomed Alexander and his men
III. Alexander died in 332 BC

A

All are correct

B

Only I, III

C

Only I, II

D

II, III

Which of the following statements is true about the Magadha Empire - I. The Harayak Dynasty, the Shishunaga Dynasty and the Nanda Dynasty belong to the Magadha Empire. II.The first and second Buddhist Conferences were held in the Magadha Empire. III.The founder of the Nanda dynasty was Mahapadmananda. IV. Mahanandin was the last ruler of Shishunaga Dynasty.

A

Only I, II and IV

B

Only II, III and IV

C

Only III and IV

D

All are true

Assertion (A): Chandragupta Maurya failed in his first campaign against Magadha. Reason (R): He did not begin with the frontiers, but invaded the heart of Magadha.

A

Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Assertion (A): Chandragupta Maurya failed in his first campaign against Magadha.
Reason (R): He did not begin with the frontiers, but invaded the heart of Magadha.

A

Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Who among the following dynasties were the rulers of Magadha during the Alexander invasion of India?

A

Mauryas

B

Nandas

C

Haryanka

D

Saisunaga

When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the

A

Haryankas

B

Sisunagas

C

Nandas

D

Mauryas

State whether true or false: (a) Harishena composed a Prashasti in praise of Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni. (b) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta. (c) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha (d) Taxila and Madurai were important centers under the control of the Gupta rulers. (e) Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas. (f) Local assemblies functioned for several centuries in south India

A

All True

B

All False

C

(a), (b), (c) are false & (d), (e), (f) are true

D

(a), (b), (e), (d) are false & (c) (f) are true

The Cholas were the only known rulers in the history of india to have undertaken successful overseas naval expeditions. Who of the following Chola rulers successfully invaded Laccadives, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Sumatra?

A

Parantaka - I

B

Rajaraja - I

C

Rajendra - I

D

Both (b) and (c)

When Alexander invaded India, who were the rulers of Magadha

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