31. Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Shunga dynasty to the field of metallurgy?
a) Development of iron smelting techniques
b) Introduction of the blast furnace
c) Production of steel
d) Use of mercury in gold mining
32. Who was the famous Buddhist monk who lived during the Shunga period and was responsible for the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka?
a) Mahinda
b) Sanghamitra
c) Nagasena
d) Upagupta
33. Which of the following was NOT a significant achievement of the Shunga dynasty in the field of art?
a) Creation of the Greco-Buddhist art style
b) Construction of stupas and temples
c) Development of the chaitya hall
d) Creation of the Pala style of art
34. Who was the famous general of the Shunga dynasty who conquered the kingdom of Kalinga?
a) Vasumitra
b) Vasavadatta
c) Pulindaka
d) Agnimitra
35. Which of the following was a major administrative reform introduced by the Shunga dynasty?
a) Creation of the panchayat system
b) Introduction of the zamindari system
c) Establishment of the maurya system of governance
d) Creation of the feudal system
