71. The famous Ashokan edicts, which are inscriptions on pillars and rocks that detail Ashoka’s policies and beliefs, are written in which ancient language?
a) Pali
b) Sanskrit
c) Prakrit
d) Tamil
72. The famous Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata, who is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system, lived during which time period?
a) 3rd century BCE
b) 3rd century CE
c) 8th century BCE
d) 8th century CE
73. The famous Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, which is one of the longest epics in the world and contains the Bhagavad Gita, is traditionally attributed to which sage?
a) Valmiki
b) Vyasa
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
74. The famous Gupta dynasty, which is known for its achievements in the fields of art, literature, and science, was primarily located in which present-day region?
a) South India
b) North India
c) East India
d) West India
75. The famous Chinese traveler and Buddhist monk Xuanzang visited India during which time period?
a) 3rd century BCE
b) 3rd century CE
c) 7th century CE
d) 10th century CE
