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[#386] Shashanka belonged to the
Correct Answer

(C) Gauda dynasty

Explanation

Solution: King Shashanka belonged to the Gauda dynasty.

[#387] Pundras inhabiting the region of Bengal were referred by which other name?
Correct Answer

(B) Dasyus

Explanation

Solution: Pundras inhabiting the region of Bengal were referred by the other name 'Dasyus'.

[#388] Name the Janapada(s) which was/were sited in Bengal.
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The term Janapada means 'the foothold of a tribe'. The 16 Mahajanapadas of the Post-Vedic period were mentioned in Mahabharata as well. Out of these 16, the Anga and Magadha were sited in Bengal and symbolise the Post-Vedic era in Bengal. These two are mentioned in Atharvaveda.

[#389] Name the Gupta ruler when the whole of Bengal and Assam included in Gupta dynasty.
Correct Answer

(C) Samudragupta

Explanation

Solution: The successor to Chandragupta I i.e., Samudragupta was the ruler of the Gupta dynasty whose empire included whole of Bengal and Assam.

[#390] The Cement Plant is located at which of the following places in West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(B) Durgapur

Explanation

Solution: Apart from Iron and Steel, other industries like aluminium, bicycle manufacturing, mining, cement, fertilisers are also located in Durgapur region.