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State whether the sentence is true(T) of false(F).
The ordinary people used Prakrit to talk to each other.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prakrits are any of several Middle Indo-Aryan languages formerly used in India during the ancient times.

When was the famous Gunpowder Plot was attempted?

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  1. 5 November 1602

  2. 5 November 1603

  3. 5 November 1604

  4. 5 November 1605

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gunpowder plot was the conspiracy of English Roman Catholics to blow up Parliament and King James I, his queen and his eldest son on November 5, 1605. The leader of the plot, Robert Kastesby, together with his four co conspirators- Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and Guy Fawkes were zealous Roman Catholics angered by James's refusal to grant more religious toleration to Catholics.

Which of the following pairs of various eras and the respective years they commenced from, is wrong?

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  1. Saka Era; 78AD

  2. Gupta Era; 320 AD

  3. Vikram Era; 58 AD

  4. Kali Era; 3102 BC

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikram era was started in 58 BCE. It is associated with famous Gupta king, Chandragupta II. Chandragupta II founded it as a mark of victory over the Shakas and assumed the title of Vikramaditya.