116: The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted
(a) a fine variety of Indian muslin
(b) ivory
(c) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
(d) pepper
Explanation:
Pepper which was grown in India and surrounding parts (S.Asia and S.E. Asia) had a lot of demand in Ancient Roman Empire. By exporting this commodity India earned a lot of gold from Rome, that is why in Sanskrit texts Pepper was callea "yavana priya" (the favourite of Greeks).
117: Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th century?
(a) Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buzar-Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey
(b) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Plassey- Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar
(c) Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey-Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar
(d) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar- Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey
Explanation:
Battle of Ambur - Early Seventees
Battle of Plassey - 1757
Battle of Wandiwash - 1760
Battle of Buxar - 1764
118: Nastaliq was
(a) a Persian script used in medieval India
(b) a raga composed by Tansen
(c) a cess levied by the Mughal rulers
(d) a manual of code of conduct for the Ulemas
Explanation:
Nastaliq was a persian script used in Medieval India during the Mughal period.
119: Who among the following led the Sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising ?
(a) Tantia Tope
(b) Laxmibai
(c) Nana Sahib
(d) Kunwar Singh
120: Who is regarded as the greatest lawgiver of ancient India?
(a) Megasthanese
(b) Panini
(c) Manu
(d) Kautilya