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121. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the State Emblem of India, have been adopted from? Mundaka Upanishad.
122. The temples of Khajuraho were built by? Chandellas.
123. Kuchipudi dance originated in which state? Andhra Pradesh.
124. That destiny determines everything, man is powerless is propounded by? Ajivakas.
125. Ashtadhayi was written by? Panini.
126. The word 'Hindu' as reference to the people of India was first used by? Arab.
127. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and sudras speak? Prakrit.
128. During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in? Quit India Movement.
129. Name the Prime Minister of England who sent Cripps Mission to India? Winston Churchill.
130. The slogan 'Do or die' is associated with which freedom movement? Quit India Movement.
131. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat? Jahangir.
132. Which Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service? Cornwallis.
133. In the 'individual Satyagraha', Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second? Jawaharlal Nehru.
134. What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement? Partition of Bengal.
135. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called? Rupyakas.
136. The term 'Yavanapriya' mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted? Pepper.
137. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by religion? Jainism.
138. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is? Sindhu.
139. Who was famous for his work on medicine during the Gupta period? Susrutha.
140. Which Mughal ruler started religious doctrine 'Din-i-Ilahi' (Divine Faith)? Akbar.