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896. Who among the following is considered as the first national ruler of India ?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka
C. Chandragupta I
D. Kanishka
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897. Ashoka was fomous for
A. his vast empire
B. preaching ahimsa
C. following the path of Buddha
D. All of the above
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898. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas ?
A. Savitri
B. Gargi
C. Leelavati
D. Lopamudra
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899. The original teachings of Mahavira are contained in which of the following texts ?
A. Angas
B. Purvas
C. Tripitakas
D. Jatakas
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900. Where was Napoleon sent in exile after the battle of waterloo ?
A. Capri
B. Corsica
C. St. Helen
D. Elba
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