Next to Bhauma-Naraka dynasty, a new powerful dynasty, Barman dynasty by name was established. It came into existence and was established in 4th century by Pushyavarman. After Pushyavarman, there were Samudravarman, Balavarmanand many others to rule over this kingdom. Bhaskarvarman (AD 600-650) was the famous and powerful king who made his friendship with many other […]
Q. In 640 A. D. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Assam (Kamrupa). The king who gave him warm reception was? (a) Kumar Rudra Barmana(b) Swargadeo Rudra Singha(c) Kumar Bhaskara Barmana(d) Bhagadatta Answer: c Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang visited Kamrupa in 640 AD. He met Kamrupa King Bhaskara Barmana in Gauda and got an invitation to visit
Q. Which Indian city has been added to the ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’, in Literature’ category? (A) Madurai (B) Kozhikode (C) Mysuru (D) Kurnool Answer: B Two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, have recently become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior made the cut in the ‘Music’ category, while Kerala’s Kozhikode
Q. Who was the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty? (a) Ashoka (b) Kunal (c) Brihadratha (d) None of these Answer: c Read more: Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History Brihadratha was the 9th and last Emperor of the Mauryan Empire. He ruled from 187 to 185 BCE, when he was killed
Q. When was ‘Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana’ launched? (a) 25 September, 2018 (b) 01 November, 2018 (c) 25 December, 2018 (d) 25 October, 2018 Answer: c Uttarakhand Atal Ayushman Yojana was started in 2018 by the Trivendra Rawat government of Uttarakhand on the lines of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana of the Central Government. Uttarakhand Atal
Q. ‘Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission’ was established in? (a) October, 2013 (b) February, 2013 (c) April, 2013 (d) December, 2013 Answer: b In order to address the challenges of unemployment and ensuring gainful and sustainable employment to the youth of the state, Hon’ble Chief Minister created Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission UKSDM in February 2013. Uttarakhand
Q. ‘National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand is situated in which of the following districts? (a) Rudra Prayag (b) Nainital (c) Pauri Garhwal (d) Dehradun Answer: c Uttarakhand campus is on the Karnprayag-Haridwar Road in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal district. National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand (also known as NIT Uttarakhand) is a public technical university in the
Q. At which place in Uttarakhand, India’s first Arya Samaj temple was built? (a) Almora (b) Nainital (c) Kosani (d) Ranikhet Answer: b The country’s first Arya Samaj Temple (Arya Samaj Temple Nainital) was built in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Gajanand Chhimwal, resident of Dhikuli, Ramnagar, established Satya Dharma Prakashini Sabha in the year 1874. After the
Q. Sona Pani Glacier is situated in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand? (a) Pithoragarh (b) Chamoli (c) Uttarkashi (d) Bageshwar Answer: a The word “Sonapani” is Hindi word that literally means “golden water”. It is most possibly that the glacier has attained its name from the golden sheen of weathered oxidized quartz mica
Q. Bageshwar city is situated at the confluence of which rivers? (a) Pindar and Alaknanda (b) Kosi and Ramganga (c) Kali and Gauri (d) Saryu and Gomati Answer: d The city of Bageshwar is located at the confluence of Rivers Saryu and Gomti. It is most popularly recognised as the land of Lord Shiva or