1. Of which of the following states was Diodotus I the ruler?
Ans. Bactria
2. Who among the following first introduced gold coins on a large scale?
Ans. Vima Kadphises
3. Name the brave Indian king who was defeated by Alexander on the banks of the Jhelum river?
Ans. Puru (Porus)
4. Which of the following Indo-Greek rulers issued lead coins?
Ans. Strato I
5. For how many months did Alexander stay in India?
Ans. 19 months
6. Which Chinese general defeated Kanishka?
Ans. Pan Chao
7. The reasons for Alexander's success in India were as follows: 1. There was no central authority in India at that time. 2. His army was of a superior kind. 3. He was supported by traitorous Indian rulers. 4. He was a good administrator.
Ans. 1, 2, and 3 are correct
8. Against whom did the women of the Ashvaka kingdom participate in the war?
Ans. Greeks
9. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): After a campaign of almost two years, Alexander the Great left India in 325 BCE. Reason (R): He was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya.
Ans. A is correct but R is incorrect.
10. Which of the following rulers is credited with first issuing gold coins in India?
Ans. Vima Kadphises
