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Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

During the early medieval period, the Rashtrakutas were a party to the tripartite struggle for power. The other two parties were ________.

  1. Sanas and Palas

  2. Cholas and Chalukyas

  3. Pratiharas and Palas

  4. Chauhans and Rathors
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The tripartite struggle for control over Kannauj involved the Rashtrakutas, the Palas, and the Pratiharas.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

Which of the following pairs of kings and the dynasties is correctly matched?

  1. Amoghavarsha-Pratihara

  2. Bhoja-Chauhan

  3. Dharmapala-Rashtrakuta

  4. Pulakesin-Chalukya
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pulakesin II was a famous king of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. The other pairings are historically inaccurate.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Rajput King Rana Pratap is associated with?

  1. Battle of Khanwah

  2. Battle of Haldighati

  3. Battle of Thanesar

  4. Battle of Wandiwash
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Haldighati, took place in the year 1576 AD between Rana Pratap Singh, the great Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar in Rajasthan and Raja Man Singh of Amber, the great general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar besieged and occupied three important areas of Mewar including Goganda, Udaipur and Kumbhalmir. Maharana Pratap escaped during the course of the war.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Brahmagupta was an eminent

  1. Astronomer

  2. Mathematician

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmaguptha who was born in 598 AD in Jalore of Rajasthan is an eminent mathematician and astronomer. His great works are ‘Brahmasfut Sidhanta’, ‘Khandkadyakam’ etc. His contributions were especially in the field of geometry.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Which of the following is/are the work/s of Brahma Gupta?

  1. Khandkhadyakam

  2. Brahmsfut Siddhanta

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

He was born in 598 A.D. His birthplace is believed to be Bheenmal (Jalore), Rajasthan. He was the chief astronomer in the Gupt period. At the age of 30, he wrote a book on astronomy called 'Brahmsfut Siddhanta' He also wrote another book called 'Khandkhadyakam' which is a book on trigonometry. He has given easy methods to write square root in his book. Brahmgupt's special contribution has been in in the field of geometry. 

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Which of the following is an authentic book in the field of surgery

  1. Khandkhadyakam

  2. Sushrut Sanhita

  3. Brahmasfut Sidhantha

  4. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

First surgeon in the world was Maharishi Sushrutha. His famous book was Sushruth Sanhita which is an authentic book in the field of surgery. Plastic surgery is known to be a big achievement in the field of medicinal science, as mentioned in his book.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

First surgeon of the world is

  1. Ambroise Par

  2. Hippocrates

  3. Charaka

  4. Sushrut
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D Correct answer
Explanation

First surgeon in the world was Maharishi Sushrutha. His famous book was Sushruth Sanhita which is an authentic book in the field of surgery. Plastic surgery is known to be a big achievement in the field of medicinal science, as mentioned in his book.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Contribution of Brahma Gupt is mostly in the field of

  1. Astrology

  2. Physics

  3. Geometry

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahmaguptha who was born in 598 AD in Jalore of Rajasthan is an eminent mathematician and astronomer. His great works are ‘Brahmasfut Sidhanta’, ‘Khandkadyakam’ etc. His contributions were especially in the field of geometry.

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

 Ramanujan was born in the state of 

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in December 22nd, 1887 in Irod Nagar of Tamilnadu. He was a great mathematician. After evaluating his talent, Professor Hardy called Ramanujan to England for carrying his research. He died in 1920 at the age of 33. 

Multiple choice history india's heritage of science and technology language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology

Who among the following great poets belonged to Rajasthan?

  1. Thikkana

  2. Nannaya

  3. Magh

  4. All of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.