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Topic 328 · Answers

Southward spread of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism

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

  1. Question 1Answer C

    Which order of southward spread from the Gangetic plain did Pattanaik trace?

    • Hindu, then Jain, then Buddhist
    • Buddhist, then Jain, then Hindu
    • Correct answer: Jain, then Buddhist, then Hindu
    • Buddhist, then Hindu, then Jain

    Core Trigger: Devdutt Pattanaik's September 2026 essay traced Jain, then Buddhist, then Hindu spread south from the Gangetic plain.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    Ashoka's edicts at Maski, Brahmagiri and Yerragudi show Buddhism in the south by which century BCE?

    • 1st century BCE
    • Correct answer: 3rd century BCE
    • 5th century BCE
    • 7th century BCE

    Evidence: Ashoka's rock edicts at Maski, Brahmagiri and Yerragudi show Buddhism on the southern plateau by the 3rd century BCE.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Which site was among eight cleared for excavation on 13 March 2026?

    • Hampi
    • Arikamedu
    • Correct answer: Keeladi
    • Lothal

    Key Bodies: On 13 March 2026 ASI cleared Tamil Nadu's Archaeology Department to excavate eight sites, including Keeladi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer D

    In which year was the Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola completed?

    • 500 CE
    • 1200 CE
    • 300 BCE
    • Correct answer: 981 CE

    Key Monument: The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola, a 57-foot granite monolith, was completed in 981 CE.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    Radiocarbon dating places a Keeladi settlement in which century BCE?

    • Correct answer: 6th century BCE
    • 3rd century BCE
    • 1st century BCE
    • 10th century BCE

    Dating Data: Radiocarbon dating places a Keeladi settlement in the 6th century BCE; the Tamil-Brahmi inference is disputed.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    The Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda stupas stand on which river?

    • Godavari
    • Correct answer: Krishna
    • Kaveri
    • Tungabhadra

    Stakeholders: The Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda stupas on the Krishna river date from the 2nd century BCE onwards.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    Maski lies in which Karnataka district?

    • Mysuru
    • Belagavi
    • Hassan
    • Correct answer: Raichur

    Venue: Maski lies in Raichur, Karnataka; the Amaravati stupa stands in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    In which year was the Maski edict found?

    • 1784
    • 1861
    • Correct answer: 1915
    • 1904

    Founded: The Maski edict, found in 1915, first carried the personal name Ashoka.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    By tradition, who led Jains south during a Mauryan famine?

    • Correct answer: Bhadrabahu
    • Mahavira
    • Parshvanatha
    • Sthulabhadra

    Landmark: By tradition Bhadrabahu led Jains south during a Mauryan famine.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    1. A stupa is a mound over relics. 2. A vihara is a mound over relics. Which is/are correct?

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

    Definition: A stupa is a mound over relics; a vihara is a monastery.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 328, point 12

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