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Who Invaded North Indian and captured Pataliputra?

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  1. Yagnasri Satakarni

  2. Hala

  3. Pulomavi I

  4. Satakarni II

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pulomavi I was the fifteenth king mentioned in the Puranas'. He is said to have killed Susanna, the Kanva king of Pataliputra and annexed his kingdom by invading North India.


The coins of Gautami Putra Satakarni were found at

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  1. Ballari

  2. Srikakulam

  3. Kadalur

  4. Vengi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The coins of Satavahanas were excavated from Deccan, western India, Vidarbha, and were found in Kadalur in large numbers.

Majority of the coins bear the names “Satakarni” and “Pulumavi”.

What was the religion of Satavahanas?

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  1. Vedic tradition

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Islam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satavahana dynasty belonged to the Andhra jati and was the first Deccanese dynasty to build an empire in daksinapatha—i.e., the southern region. Their  rule began in the first century BCE and lasted until the second century CE. Satavahanas were Hindus and claimed Brahmanical status. Buddhism also flourished during this period due to generous donations made by the kings.

Who was the founder of Shatavahana dynasty?

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  1. Simuka

  2. Krishna

  3. Satakarni I

  4. Pilomavi I

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Shathavahanas were the first to have established a dynasty in the Deccan. They had settled themselves in the land between the Godavari and Krishna rivers. They were the vassals of Chandragupta Maurya and were paying tributes to him. In 220 BC Simuka became independent and made Srikakulam, his capital.

The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of _________.

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  1. Nigama Sabha

  2. Agamma Sabha

  3. Samithi

  4. Vidatha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satavahanas followed the administration guidelines of the Shastras. The inscriptions mention three types of settlements: nagara (city), nigama (market town) and gama (village). The town administration during the period of Satavahanas was in the hands of Nigama Sabha. 

When the article 356 used first time in India?

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  1. 1985

  2. 1954

  3. 1963

  4. 1965

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The article  was used for the first time in up 1954. It has also been used in the state of Patiala and East Punjab States union (PEPSU) and then during Vimochana samaram to dismiss the democratically elected Communist state government of Kerala on 31 July 1959.

Which party lost the general election in 1977?

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  1. Congress

  2. Janata Party

  3. BJP

  4. RJD

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a major turn of events, the ruling Congress lost control of India for the first time in independent India in the Indian general election, 1977. The hastily formed, Janata alliance of parties opposed to the ruling Congress party, won 298 seats.

In which state Congress had strong hold before emergency?

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  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujrat

  3. Uttar-Pradesh

  4. Bihar

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The elections in the largest state Uttar Pradesh, historically a Congress stronghold, turned against Mrs. Gandhi. Dhanagare says the structural reasons included the emergence of a strong and united opposition, disunity and weariness within the Congress, an effective opposition and the failure of Mrs. Gandhi in controlling the mass media, which was under censorship during the Emergency.

What is the circumstances for President's rule?

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  1. State Legislature is unable to elect a leader as Chief Minister

  2. Breakdown of a coalition

  3. Loss of majority in the assembly

  4. All above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In practice president's rule has been imposed under different circumstances such as these: State Legislature is unable to elect a leader as Chief Minister breakdown of a coalition loss of majority in the assembly elections postponed for unavoidable reasons

President's rule normally applicable on _____________?

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  1. State

  2. Country

  3. District

  4. All above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the event that a State government is not able to function as per the Constitution, the State comes under the direct control of the central government.