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Post-Mauryan India: Shungas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Kushanas, Satavahanas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

Hard matching and statement questions on Patanjali, Menander as Milinda, the Besnagar pillar, Kushana devaputra kings, the Karle chaitya and Gautamiputra Satakarni's campaigns.

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50
Duration
35 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
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About this test

Post-Mauryan India Level 3 GK Practice Quiz: Kushanas, Shakas, Satavahanas

A student who already knows the main post-Mauryan dynasties can use this Level 3 GK quiz to test finer recall through statement, matching and sequencing questions. It covers the Shungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Pahlavas, Kushanas and Satavahanas. Every question on Aptitude360 is followed by an explanation that clears up the tricky distinctions.

What this advanced post-Mauryan quiz checks

  • Patanjali's Mahabhashya and Pushyamitra's Ashvamedha sacrifices in the Shunga age
  • Menander as Milinda in the Milinda-panha and Heliodorus as an Indo-Greek envoy at Vidisha
  • Pahlavas as Parthians from Iran and the Western Shaka centres of Ujjayini and Junagadh
  • Kushana titles such as devaputra, Vima Kadphises and the scholars Ashvaghosha and Charaka
  • Karle chaitya hall, Amaravati and Buddhist caves of the Western Ghats
  • Silk Route and sea trade growth after the Mauryas

Key concepts that separate a correct answer from a near miss

  • Heliodorus was an ambassador, not a king, and his pillar honours Vasudeva
  • The Junagadh rock carries both Ashoka's edicts and Rudradaman's Sanskrit record
  • Gandhara Buddha images show wavy hair and Greek-style robes, unlike Mathura images
  • The Shungas, Kanvas and Satavahanas were Indian dynasties, while the others came from outside

How to prepare for hard history statement questions

  • Read every statement for a swapped name, place or language before accepting it as true
  • Revise authors with their works, such as Ashvaghosha with the Buddhacharita
  • Practise arranging events from Brihadratha's death to the end of Shaka rule

Who this Level 3 set suits

Aspirants preparing general studies for competitive exams who have finished the easier levels and want tougher practice on Ancient Indian History.

FAQs about Post-Mauryan India: Shungas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Kushanas, Satavahanas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

Who was Milinda in Indian history?
Milinda is the name given to the Indo-Greek king Menander in the Buddhist text Milinda-panha, which records his dialogue with the monk Nagasena.
Who set up the Heliodorus pillar at Besnagar?
Heliodorus, an ambassador of an Indo-Greek king to the court of a Shunga ruler, set up the pillar near Vidisha. It is dedicated to Vasudeva and is also called the Garuda pillar.
When does the Shaka era begin?
The Shaka era begins in 78 CE. It is the basis of the Indian national calendar.
Who were the Pahlavas?
The Pahlavas were Parthians from Iran who entered the north-west of the subcontinent after the Shakas. They ruled in the north-west before the rise of the Kushanas.

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Post-Mauryan India: Shungas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Kushanas, Satavahanas GK Level 35035 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

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The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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