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The was founded on 30 December 1906 at .

• Founder (as commonly asked in competitive exams):
• First President:
• joined later and became its most prominent leader, but he was not the founder.

✅ Answer: (C) Nawab Salimullah

The First was held during the reign of .

• Place:
• Time: Shortly after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of the (around 483 BCE, according to traditional accounts)
• President:

✅ Correct Answer: (A) Ajatshatru 

The first ruler of the was .

He was elected by regional chiefs around 750 CE to end political instability in Bengal.

✅ Correct Answer: (C) Gopala

Exam Tip:

• Gopala – Founder of the Pala dynasty
• Dharmapala – Expanded the empire significantly
• Devapala – Brought the empire to its greatest extent

Dubious means uncertain, doubtful, questionable, or not to be trusted.
Options:
(A) Dismal = gloomy, depressing ❌
(B) Doubtful = uncertain, questionable ✅
(C) Derogatory = insulting, showing disrespect ❌
(D) Devilish = evil, wicked ❌
Trick to remember:
Dubious → Doubt → Doubtful
Answer: (B) Doubtful ✅

 Mesopotamian Civilization is generally regarded as the oldest civilization in the world, beginning around 3500–3000 BC between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Comparison:

• Mesopotamian Civilization – Oldest civilization ✅
• Egyptian Civilization – Around 3100 BC
• Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilization – Around 2500 BC (Mature phase)
• Chinese Civilization – Around 2000 BC (early dynasties)

✅ Correct Answer: (A) Mesopotamian Civilization

 Bodh Gay is the place where attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Bodhi Tree.

Important Buddhist Places:

• Lumbini – Birthplace of Buddha
• Bodh Gaya – Attained Enlightenment (Nirvana/Bodhi) ✅
• Sarnath – Delivered the first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana)
• Kushinagar – Attained Mahaparinirvana (passed away)

Note: In strict Buddhist terminology, Nirvana (Enlightenment) is attained at Bodh Gaya, while Mahaparinirvana refers to Buddha's final passing away at Kushinagar.

✅ Correct Answer: (C) Bodh Gaya

The is the oldest of the four Vedas and contains:

• 10 Mandalas (Books) ✅
• 1,028 hymns (Suktas)
• Around 10,600 mantras

Exam Fact:

• Rigveda → 10 Mandalas
• Samaveda → Mainly melodies and chants.
• Yajurveda → Rituals and sacrifices.
• Atharvaveda → Magic, medicine, and daily life.

✅ Correct Answer: (B) 10

Explanation: , located in present-day Gujarat, is the largest Indus Valley Civilization site in India.

• Dholavira – Largest Harappan site in India ✅
• – One of the largest Harappan cities, but located in present-day Pakistan.
• – Famous for its dockyard.
• – Known for bead-making and crafts.

✅ Correct Answer: (D) Dholavira

Explanation: The (Harappan Civilization) flourished around 2500 BC to 1750 BC according to the dates commonly used in many Indian competitive exams.

Modern archaeology often divides it into:

• Early Harappan: 3300–2600 BC
• Mature Harappan: 2600–1900 BC
• Late Harappan: 1900–1300 BC

However, for exams like SSC, CDS, AFCAT, and other general knowledge tests, the expected answer is:

✅ (D) 2500 BC – 1750 BC

Explanation: The Earth is divided into three main layers:
Crust: About 5–70 km thick (average ~35 km)
Mantle: About 2,900 km thick
Core: Extends from about 2,900 km to the Earth's center (about 6,371 km deep)
The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth and lies between the crust and the core.
✅ Correct Answer: (A) 2900 Km