Try to solve the following Questions:
1. Which one of the following Indo-Greek rulers issued lead coins? (UPPSC)
a) Strato-II
b) Strato-I
c) Demetrius
d) Menander
Answer. a) Strato II issued lead coins from 25 BC to 10 AD.
2. Both Sankarshana and Vasudeva are depicted on the coins of which of the following rulers? (UPPSC)
a) Havishka
b) Kanishka
c) Samudragupta
d) Agathocles
Answer. d) Agathocles was wife of Menander.
Both Sankarshana ( Balram) and Vasudeva ( Krishna) are depicted on the coins issued by Agathocles.
3. Sixteen Coins of King Menander have been found from which of the following sites? (UPPSC)
a) Bairat
b) Nagari
c) Rairth
d) Nagar
Answer. a) Bairat ( Present day, Viratnagar, near Jaipur, Rajasthan).
4. The most famous Indo-Greek Ruler of India was?
a) Seleucus I Nicator
b) Demetrius
c) Apollodotus
d) Menander
Answer. d) Menander was the most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India.
5. Who introduced the Gold coin in India for the first time?
a) Indo Greek
b) Saka
c) Kushana
d) Maurya
Answer. a) Indo Greek
Indo-greek rulers first issued the gold coin in India. However, it was Kushana ruler “Vima Kadaphises who issued a large number of gold coins in India. Kanishka was the son of Vima Kadaphises, who issued the purest form of gold coin in India.
The Kanish king is also known for issuing coins depicting Budhha.
6. With reference to the invaders in India, which one of the following is first invaded in India?
a) Greeks
b) Saka
c) Kushana
d) Mughal
Answer. a) Greeks-Sakas-Kushanas
7. Who is the author of Milinda Panho?
a) Nageshar
b) Kalhan
c) Kalidasa
d) Vashumitra
Answer. a) Nageshar
Nageshwar or Nagasena or Nagarjuna covered Menader (Milinda) to Buddhism. Milinda Panho is a book which was written by Nagarjuna, which is comprised of a conversation between Milinda and Nagarjuna related to Buddha teaching. It is in the Pali language.
8. Which king was also called Milinda?
a) Seleucus I Nicator
b) Demetrius
c) Apollodotus
d) Menander
Answer. d) Menander was the most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India.
9. Which Greek ruler is associated with Nageshwar's book Milinda Panho?
a) Seleucus I Nicator
b) Demetrius
c) Apollodotus
d) Menander
Answer. d) Menander was the most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India.
10. Which region was known as Bactria during Indo -Greek rule?
a) Afghanistan
b) Pakistan
c) Rajasthan
d) Punjab
Answer. a) Afghanistan
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon