Incorrect Statement Identification
The question requires identifying the statement that is factually inaccurate concerning Buddhism and ancient Indian history.
- Statement 1: Upagupta influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism.This statement is considered historically correct. Upagupta is often credited with converting Emperor Ashoka to Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
- Statement 2: Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali.This statement is correct. Many key Buddhist texts, particularly from the Theravada tradition, were compiled and written in the Pali language.
- Statement 3: Charak was the personal physician of Gautam Buddha.This statement is NOT correct. While Charaka was a significant ancient Indian physician known for the 'Charaka Samhita' and associated with Ayurveda, he lived much later and was primarily linked to the court of King Kanishka. The physician often associated with Gautam Buddha was Jivaka Komarabhacca.
- Statement 4: The birth place of Gautam Buddha is in Nepal.This statement is correct. Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is located in modern-day Nepal.
Based on the analysis, the incorrect statement is the one claiming Charak was Gautam Buddha's personal physician.
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Important Questions from Mauryan Empire
Which one among the following rulers established Pataliputra as the capital of the Magadhan Empire?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Mahamatta)
List-II
(Function)
A.
Anta-mahamatta
1.
Women’s welfare
B.
Ithijhakha-mahamatta
2.
Spread of Dhamma
C.
Dhamma-mahamatta
3.
Associated with city
D.
Nagalaviyohalaka-ahamatta
4.
In-charge of frontier areas
Which one of the following was not a part of the dhamma of King Ashoka?
Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions:
1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit.
2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area.
3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention.
How many of the above statements is/are correct
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