West Bengal - Study Mode

[#681] King Shashanka's capital was Karnasuvarna. It is now known as
Correct Answer

(B) Murshidabad

Explanation

Solution: Shashanka's capital Karnasuvarna is now known as Murshidabad.

[#682] In ancient Sanskrit literature Bengal is known as
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Bengal is known as 'Gauda' or 'Vanga' in ancient Sanskrit literature. It was also known as 'Gangaridai' to the ancient Greeks and Romans.

[#683] How many Neolithic sites have been identified in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(C) 84

Explanation

Solution: 84 Neolithic sites have been identified in West Bengal distributed main ly in two focal areas - the Himalayan foothills comprising Kalimpong and adjacent Sikkim state and the plateau fringe area comprising the districts of Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia, Burdwan and Birbhum.

[#684] How many lower, middle and upper Paleolithic sites are found in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) 162, 41, 10

Explanation

Solution: There are 162 lower Palaeolithic sites in West Bengal. The majority of these have been reported from Radh plain and located on the foothills, valley slopes and river banks. The 41 middle-Palaeolithic sites are located in Bankura, Midnapore, Birbhum and Burdwan districts. The 10 Upper-Palaeolithic sites are in Midnapore, Bankura and Burdwan district.

[#685] Consider the following statements 1. Pundra dynasty was in Northern Bengal. 2. Paundraka Vasudeva was a legendary leader of Pundra dynasty. 3. Vasudeva united the three regions, i.e. Pundra, Vanga and Kirata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct.
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The Eastern kingdom of Pundra dynasty had its territory from North Bengal to the land which is now under Bangladesh. One of the legendary leaders of this dynasty was Paundraka Vasudeva. He united the three regions, i.e. Pundra, Vanga and Kirata and further entered into alliance with Jarasandha of Magadha.