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691. During the time of Harashvardhana, a great Buddhist assembly was held at
A. Pataliputra
B. Nalanda
C. Prayag
D. Purushapura
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692. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : Alauddin Khilji formulated land revenue system. 2. Reason (R) : He wanted to maintain his large army.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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693. Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohenjodaro site of the Indus Valley Civilization ?
A. Sir John Marshall
B. Rakhal Das Banerji
C. Daya Ram Sahni
D. Sir Martimer Wheeler
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694. Given below are two statements, labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct ? 1. Assertion (A) : Colonialism has stated in India during 19th ecntury. 2. Reason (R) : Industrial revolution demanded market places.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
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695. The East India Company was given charter by Queen Elizabeth to
A. educate Englishmer on matters affection India
B. promote interests of tea merchants
C. extend cooperation to the Britishers
D. grant the monopoly of eastern trade for 15 years
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