Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary Teacher Selection Exam – Social Science
30 September 2024

1. Which Western scholar expressed concern over the outflow of gold from Rome to India?
   A. Strabo
   B. Arrian
   C. Pliny
   D. Talsy
   Correct Answer: C. Pliny


2. The ancient port Sopara is located in which present-day Indian state?
   A. Bengal
   B. Gujarat
   C. Tamil Nadu
   D. Maharashtra
   Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra


3. The ancient Sangam text "Tolkappiyam" is related to:
   A. Grammar
   B. Drama
   C. Epic
   D. Jataka tales
   Correct Answer: A. Grammar


4. Who among the following was the religious teacher of Chandragupta Maurya?
   A. Vasumitra
   B. Bhadrabahu
   C. Kautilya
   D. Sthulabhadra
   Correct Answer: B. Bhadrabahu


5. Mandalam, Nadu, and Kurram were administrative divisions under which empire?
   A. Chola
   B. Chera
   C. Satavahana
   D. Pallava
   Correct Answer: A. Chola