Shunga Dynasty


60. What was the main source of income for the Shunga dynasty?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Trade
d) Taxation

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61. Who was the famous king of the Shunga dynasty who is known for his patronage of Buddhism and construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi?
a) Vasumitra
b) Pushyamitra
c) Agnimitra
d) Bhagabhadra

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62. Which of the following was a major religious development during the Shunga period?
a) Emergence of Mahayana Buddhism
b) Emergence of Theravada Buddhism
c) Emergence of Jainism
d) Emergence of Hinduism

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63. Which of the following was a major economic activity during the Shunga period?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Trade
d) All of the above

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64. What was the name of the famous Shunga queen who was a patron of Buddhism and built several stupas?
a) Nayanika
b) Khema
c) Vasumitra
d) Vasavadatta

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65. Which of the following was a major center of learning during the Shunga period?
a) Nalanda
b) Taxila
c) Vikramashila
d) Ujjain

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