56. Who among the following king is related to Repair of Sudarsana Lake?
(A) Rudradaman
(B) Gautmi Putra Satkarni
(C) Kharavela
(D) Ashoka
Correct Answer: (A) Rudradaman
Answer Explanation:
The Junagarh Rock Inscription mentions that the Saka ruler Rudradaman (150-151 BC) had taken up the task of restoration of lake Sudarsana.
57. In Vedic age which among the following grains was referred to as vrihi?
(A) Barley
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Maize
58. What was the profession of Karmara in Vedic age?
(A) Blacksmith
(B) Potter
(C) Ratha (Chariot ) Makers
(D) Goldsmith
Correct Answer: (A) Blacksmith
Answer Explanation:
Some of the ancient professions and their names are as follows:
- Karmara → Blacksmith
- Takshan → Carpenter
- Vapta → Barber
- Charmana → Tanner
- Hiranayakara → Goldsmith
- Tantuvaya → weaver
59. Satapatha Brahmana belongs to which of the following Vedas?
(A) Krishna Yajurveda
(B) Shukla Yajurveda
(C) Rigveda
(D) Samaveda
Correct Answer: (B) Shukla Yajurveda
60. Sarnath is associated with which aspect of Buddha’s life?
(A) Birth
(B) Residence
(C) First sermon
(D) Death
Correct Answer: (C) First sermon
Answer Explanation:
Buddha gave his first sermon at the Sarnath which is known as “Dhammachakra Parivartan”
