1711: The rough outline map shows a portion of the Middle East. The countries labelled A, B, C and D are respectively


(a) Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
(b) Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
(c) Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
(d) Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
1712: Fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done, while which of the following dynasties was flourishing?

(a) Guptas

(b) Sungas

(c) Kanvas

(d) Mauryas
1713: Assertion (A):

According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.

Reason (R):

He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
1714: Consider the following events :

I. Indigo Revolt

II. Santhal Rebellion

III. Deccan Riot

IV. Mutiny of the Sepoys

The correct chronological sequence of these events is :

(a) IV, II, I, III
(b) IV, II, III, I
(c) II, IV, III, I
(d) II, IV, I, III
1715: The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is

(a) Chakravarti

(b) Dharmadeva

(c) Dharmakirti

(d) Priyadarsi