Shunga Dynasty

51. Which religion did Pushyamitra patronize?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c) Hinduism
d) Christianity

52. What was the period of the Shunga dynasty?
a) 300-200 BCE
b) 200-100 BCE
c) 100 BCE-100 CE
d) 100-200 CE

53. Who was the first Shunga ruler to issue silver coins?
a) Pushyamitra
b) Agnimitra
c) Vasumitra
d) Bhagabhadra

54. Which of the following was NOT a significant achievement of the Shunga dynasty?
a) Construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi
b) Development of the rock-cut cave temples
c) Creation of the chaitya hall
d) Construction of the Qutub Minar

55. What was the name of the famous queen of the Shunga dynasty who was known for her beauty and was married to two successive Shunga rulers?
a) Nayanika
b) Khema
c) Vasavadatta
d) None of the above