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Topic 312 · Answers

Zehanpora: Kushan Buddhist site in Baramulla

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer D

    The Zehanpora Buddhist complex in Baramulla is more than how many years old?

    • Over 500 years
    • Over 1,200 years
    • Over 3,500 years
    • Correct answer: Over 2,000 years

    Core Trigger: Archaeologists identified a Kushan-era Buddhist complex over 2,000 years old at Zehanpora, Baramulla district.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    What led researchers to the Zehanpora Buddhist site?

    • A satellite survey by ISRO
    • Correct answer: A century-old photograph in a French museum archive
    • A farmer's chance discovery of coins
    • A Chinese pilgrim's travel record

    Discovery Clue: A century-old photograph in a French museum archive led researchers to the site.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Approximately how large is the Zehanpora Buddhist site, the largest known in Kashmir?

    • About two acres
    • About fifty acres
    • About one hundred acres
    • Correct answer: About ten acres

    Site Scale: It is the largest known Buddhist site in Kashmir, spread over about ten acres.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    Which structure's foundations were found at Zehanpora along with monastic cells?

    • Rock-cut chaitya
    • Correct answer: Apsidal stupa
    • Circular fire altar
    • Gateway torana

    Remains: Finds include apsidal stupa foundations and monastic cells.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    The Kushan period is dated roughly to which centuries?

    • Third to first centuries BCE
    • Fourth to sixth centuries CE
    • Seventh to ninth centuries CE
    • Correct answer: First to third centuries CE

    Era: The Kushan period is dated roughly to the first to third centuries CE.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    Kushan rule linked India with which trade network, helping Buddhism reach Central Asia and China?

    • The Spice Route
    • Correct answer: The Silk Road
    • The Grand Trunk Road
    • The Incense Route

    India Link: The find shows Kashmir's role in Buddhism's spread along ancient trade routes. Kushan rule linked India with the Silk Road, helping Buddhism reach Central Asia and China.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer D

    Baramulla district lies in which part of Jammu and Kashmir?

    • The Pir Panjal range
    • The Jammu plains
    • The Ladakh plateau
    • Correct answer: The Kashmir valley

    Venue: Baramulla district lies in the Kashmir valley of Jammu and Kashmir.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    Under which ruler did the Kushan Empire reach its peak?

    • Ashoka
    • Harsha
    • Correct answer: Kanishka
    • Chandragupta II

    Founded: The Kushan Empire reached its peak under Kanishka; the dynasty ruled northwest India and Central Asia.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Where is the Fourth Buddhist Council, convened by Kanishka, traditionally placed?

    • Rajagriha
    • Correct answer: Kundalvana near Srinagar
    • Vaishali
    • Pataliputra

    Landmark: Kanishka convened the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir, traditionally placed at Kundalvana near Srinagar.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    1. A stupa is a dome-shaped Buddhist monument. 2. An apsidal structure has a square end. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Definition: A stupa is a dome-shaped Buddhist monument; an apsidal structure has a semicircular end.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 312, point 12

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