Current Affairs Question - 26 October 2019
National Ancient History
Thotlakonda Stupa
Recently, the Mahastupa Thotlakonda, reconstructed in 2016 by the state archaeology department, collapsed on during torrential rainfall. Consider the following statements about the Thotlakonda Stupa:
- Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam in Andhra Pradesh,
- The excavations by the Archaeology department established the existence of a Mahayana Buddhist complex in Thotlakonda.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Indian Art & Culture
Skandagupta
Recently, during a seminar on Skandagupta Vikramaditya, Home Ministry urged Indian historians to rewrite history from an Indian perspective. Consider the following statements about the Skandagupta:
- Skandagupta assumed the title of Vikramaditya after defeating Pushyamitras during his initial years of ascendancy.
- Bhitari pillar inscription mentions the conflict between Skandagupta and the Pushyamitras as well as the Hunas.
- Skandagupta issued five types of gold coins and four types of silver coins during his rule.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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| C |
1 and 3
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| D |
1, 2 and 3
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