History MCQ Questions with answers

Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was known for his military acumen and strategic alliances. In the early stages of building his army, he obtained cannons and ammunition from the Portuguese, who were established along the western coast of India and had experience in artillery and fortifications.

While Shivaji had interactions with other European powers like the English and the Dutch, the Portuguese were the ones who supplied him with cannons and ammunition, especially during his early campaigns.

So, the correct option is (B) The Portuguese.

Explanation: Conversion
Chandragupta Maurya was persuaded to embrace Jainism by the sage Bhadrabahu I, who predicted a 12-year famine. Chandragupta believed that his power and thrones would not give him peace.

Ascetic life
Chandragupta Maurya lived as an ascetic at Shravanabelagola for several years.

Fasting to death
Chandragupta Maurya died by fasting to death at Shravanabelagola in 298 BCE. This practice is known as sallekhana or santhara.

Chandragiri Hill
Chandragupta Maurya's tomb is located on Chandragiri Hill, which is opposite to Vindhyagiri hill. The hill also has the cave of his guru Bhadrabahu and memorials to monks and shravakas.

Explanation:

✅ Correct Answer: (D) Belief in God

The Three Ratnas (Three Gems) of are:

1. Right Faith (Samyak Darshan)
2. Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana)
3. Right Conduct/Action (Samyak Charitra)

So:

• (A) Full knowledge ✅ (Right Knowledge)
• (B) Action ✅ (Right Conduct)
• (C) Liberation ❌ It is the goal of Jainism, not one of the Three Gems.
• (D) Belief in God ❌ Jainism does not consider belief in a creator God as one of the Three Gems.

Since the question asks "Which is not among the Three Ratnas?", the expected exam answer is:

✅ (D) Belief in God

Exam Trick:
F-K-C → Faith – Knowledge – Conduct (Three Gems of Jainism).