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Answer : A
Explanation
Most likely Western Gangas never patronized Jainism.
Answer : A
Explanation
Mahavira gave his first sermon to his 11 disciples who were known as 11 Gandharas.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic period, which one of the following assemblies was related the election of the tribal chief?
Answer : D
Explanation
Samiti was basically a folk assembly in which tribal people used to gather for the purpose of election of tribal chief and to discuss their economic and social issues.
Answer : B
Explanation
Belonging to Aiksvaka dynasty ruler, Prasenjit was the ruler of Kosala.
Answer : D
Explanation
All Mandalas have different numbers of hymns and explain about different topics.
Q 6 - Who among the following helped Asoka in the war of succession against his brothers?
Answer : A
Explanation
Radhagupta was the grandson of Vishnugupta (more popular as Chanakya and Kautiliya).
Q 7 - In reference to Jainism, Kevalin refers …
Answer : A
Explanation
When Mahabir Jian attained the supreme knowledge, he became the ‘Kevalin’ (the perfect learned).
Q 8 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Gandhara was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
The Kingdom of Gandhar also spread in some parts of Afghanistan.
Q 9 - Who had named the Indus civilization as Harappan civilization?
Answer : B
Explanation
First John Marshall had named the Indus civilization as Harappan civilization.
Q 10 - Which one of the following period is the oldest?
Answer : A
Explanation
Among all, Neolithic is the oldest one.
Q 11 - In reference to Vedic age, the term Mahishi refers …
Answer : C
Q 12 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Crocodile represents …
Answer : A
Explanation
It is represented by white color.
Q 13 - Vasara style of architecture was prevalent in …
Answer : A
Explanation
Vasara style of architecture is normally compared with the Chalukyan style.
Q 14 - The evidence of wheel made pottery was found around ………
Answer : C
Explanation
The evidence of wheel made pottery and copper use was found around 4000 BC.
Q 15 - In reference to Five faces of Shiva, Tatpurusha represents:
Answer : C
Explanation
Tatpurusha represents the supreme soul behind the physical being.
Q 16 - The rock cut temples at Bhairavakonda (North Arcot district) are the example of:
Answer : A
Explanation
Under the Pallava kingdom, the Dravida style of temple architecture can be categorized into four groups (all the four options listed above).
Q 17 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color blue indicates …
Answer : D
Explanation
The dark blue refers enlightenment and awakening.
Q 18 - The evidence of chess playing has been found at …
Answer : A
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. During the Gupta period, most likely, first time in the history, civil and criminal law were clearly demarcated and defined.
2. During the Gupta period, the army was to be fed by the people whenever they (army) passed through their territories.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 20 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka discusses about the religious tolerance?