41. For which of the following was awarded Nobel Peace Prize awarded
(A) Dmitry Muratov
(B) Dorris Lessing
(C) Richard Phillips Feynman
(D) Alexander Flemming
Answer:
(A) Dmitry Muratov
Explanation:
Dmitry Muratov, a Russian journalist, was jointly awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize (along with Maria Ressa) for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
42. Which among the following Kushana king adopted the epithet Dharma-thida?
(A) Vima Kadaphises
(B) Kuzul Kadaphises
(C) Kanishka the Great
(D) Huvishka
Answer:
(B) Kuzul Kadaphises
Explanation:
Kujula Kadphises (Kuzul Kadaphises), the founder of the Kushan Empire, struck coins associating himself with Buddhism and adopted the epithet “Dharma-thida” (Steadfast in the Law/Dharma).
43. Who among the following is the author of ‘Indica’ ?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Chankya
(C) Megasthenes
(D) Seleucus
Answer:
(C) Megasthenes
Explanation:
Indica is an account of Mauryan India authored by Megasthenes, the ancient Greek historian and ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
44. The year 1576, is famous for which among the following battles.
(A) Battle of Talikota
(B) Battle of Haldighati
(C) Battle of Gagron
(D) Battle of Khargaon
Answer:
(B) Battle of Haldighati
Explanation:
The historic Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18 June 1576 between the forces of Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal emperor Akbar’s army led by Man Singh I.
45. As per the officials mentioned in the Arthashastra, the duties related to Crown lands was performed by whom ?
(A) Kosadhyaksha
(B) Hastyadhyaksha
(C) Lohadhyaksha
(D) Sitadhyaksha
Answer:
(D) Sitadhyaksha
Explanation:
In Mauryan administration as outlined in the Arthashastra, the ‘Sitadhyaksha’ was the Superintendent of Agriculture, specifically responsible for managing Crown lands (Sita).
