MPTET Exam - Social Science (25th March 2025)

1. 1. Which Western scholar expressed sorrow about the outflow of gold from Rome to India?
   a. Strabo
   b. Arrian
   c. Pliny
   d. Tolsi
   Answer: c. Pliny
2. 2. Sopara, the ancient port, is located in which present-day state?
   a. Bengal
   b. Gujarat
   c. Tamil Nadu
   d. Maharashtra
   Answer: d. Maharashtra
3. 3. The ancient Sangam text "Tolkappiyam" is related to:
   a. Grammar
   b. Drama
   c. Epic
   d. Jataka Tales
   Answer: a. Grammar
4. 4. Who is considered the religious guru of Chandragupta Maurya?
   a. Vasumitra
   b. Bhadrabahu
   c. Kautilya
   d. Sthulabhadra
   Answer: b. Bhadrabahu
5. 5. Mandalam, Nadu, and Kurram are administrative units associated with which empire?
   a. Chola
   b. Chera
   c. Satavahana
   d. Pallava
   Answer: a. Chola