56. The Shakas were known for their patronage of which religion in India?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Christianity
Answer: b) Buddhism
57. The Shaka ruler who is known for his military campaigns against the Western Kshatrapas and the Satavahanas is:
a) Rudradaman
b) Nahapana
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Kanishka
Answer: c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
58. The Shakas were known for their use of which weapon in warfare?
a) Swords
b) Bows and arrows
c) Spears
d) Guns
Answer: b) Bows and arrows
59. The Shaka ruler who is known for his construction of the famous Buddhist stupa at Dharmarajika is:
a) Rudradaman
b) Nahapana
c) Gautamiputra Satakarni
d) Kanishka
Answer: d) Kanishka
60. The Shakas are believed to have originated from which Scythian tribe?
a) Saka
b) Parni
c) Massagetae
d) Sarmatians
Answer: a) Saka