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Q 1 - Asoka’s Minor Pillar Edicts did not found at …
Answer : D
Explanation
Asoka’s Minor Pillar Edicts have been discovered at Nigalisagar, Rummindei, Sarnath, and Sanchi.
Q 2 - The teaching of Mahavira was compiled by …
Answer : A
Explanation
Gautama Swami was the chief disciple of Mahavira.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term Dharma Sutras refers …
Answer : D
Q 4 - In reference to ancient India, Kaliyuga refers …
Answer : D
Q 5 - In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Lotus Flower refers …
Answer : A
Q 6 - Consider the following statements:
1. Ashoka's edicts were the first written inscriptions after the ancient city of Harrapa in India.
2. The Kandahar Rock Inscription is bilingual.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Q 7 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Boar represents …
Answer : A
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 8 - In reference to Gupta period, Bhaga refers?
A - King’s customary share in total agricultural produce
B - Villagers periodically supplied flowers, fruits, etc. to king
Answer : A
Explanation
Bhaga used to be 1/6 of total produce.
Q 9 - In reference to Rig Veda, consider the following statements:
1. In Rig Veda, about 250 hymns are attributed to Indra.
2. Indra was considered as rowdy and amoral, fond of drinking and feasting.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Indra was also known as Purandhar
Q 10 - The evidence of medical beliefs and surgical skills was found in …
Answer : B
Q 11 - Which one of the following defines the origin of Indian Medicine?
Answer : B
Explanation
Atharva Veda Samhita describes the origin of Indian Medicine.
Q 12 - Who among the following had founded the Gupta Kingdom of Magadha?
Answer : C
Q 13 - Who among the following had founded the Thaneswar kingdom?
Answer : B
Q 14 - The evidence of earliest settled agriculture was found at …
Answer : B
Explanation
The earliest evidence of settled agriculture was found at Mehrgarh.
Q 15 - In reference to Mauryan period, Gahapatis was the …
Answer : C
Explanation
Gahapati was the entrepreneur who acted as the financier to cultivators.
Q 16 - Who among the following was the most prominent Satvahana ruler.
Answer : A
Explanation
Gautamiputra Satakarni was the 23rd ruler of this dynasty and he ruled between 106 and 130 AD.
Q 17 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Swastika represents …
Answer : C
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Region between central India and the southern tip of the peninsula had a distinct cultural zone portrayed by different types of megaliths.
2. Megaliths were basically a burial style of the Neolithic-Chalcolithic phase of the region.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Explanation
There was as such no distinct cultural zone.
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. During the Gupta rule, the village headmen became more important than before.
2. Decentralization of the administrative authority most likely began during the Gupta period.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 20 - In reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1. The Buddhist monks were forbidden the use of garlands, perfume, and other items of self-beautification.
2. The norms for the nun were even more strict.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
It was believed that if equality was given to male and female, it might lead to indiscipline and immorality.
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