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Q 1 - The south Indian festivals Pongal represents
A - The festival of harvest and spring, thanking Lord Indiran and Lord El (the sun)
B - The festival for wishing quick and easy passage of the mid-summer months
Answer : A
Explanation
Pongal is celebrated on January 14-15 of every year.
Q 2 - In reference to Vedic Period, in which one of the following assemblies, women had enjoyed an equal status with men?
Answer : A
Explanation
Vidata was the assembly, in which women had enjoyed equal rights.
Q 3 - The term varna is used in the Rig Veda with reference to the color difference between
Answer : D
Q 4 - Who among the following is the author of Jaina Kalpasutra?
Answer : B
Explanation
Jain Kalpasutra is an invaluable source for the early history of Jainism.
Q 5 - The Soopa Shastra, written in Kannada, describes
Answer : A
Explanation
The Soopa Shastra written in Kannada describes cooking and origin of recipes.
Q 6 - Consider the following statements:
1. Chandragupta Maurya, originally, was from the Maurya tribe.
2. Chandragupta Maurya and his troops were superior in arms than Dhana Nanda and his soldiers.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : A
Q 7 - Which among the following is not the part of three gems of Jainism?
Answer : D
Q 8 - The plays Nagananda and Priyadarsika, written by Harshavardhana, were originally written in language.
Answer : B
Q 9 - In reference to Mahaviras teaching and knowledge, Shruta jnana refers
A - Perception through activity of sense organs
Answer : B
Q 10 - Parsvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara of Jaina Religion, was native of
Answer : D
Explanation
Parsvanatha was actually from a royal family of Kasi kingdom.
Q 11 - In reference to Five faces of Shiva, Aghora represents:
Answer : D
Explanation
Aghora represents the power of knowledge.
Q 12 - In reference to Buddhist Philosophy, consider the following statements:
1. Hinayana has been developed with the Sangha.
2. Mahayana has been developed with the individual.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Hinayana and Mahayana are the two sects Buddhist Philosophy.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Anga was geographically located in
Answer : A
Explanation
The capital of Anga was Champa.
Q 14 - Which among the following is incorrectly matched?
Answer : D
Explanation
Bhoja belongs to Southern King.
Q 15 - In reference to Jainism, the term Ksina kasaya represents
Answer : B
Explanation
Ksina kasaya represents complete eradication of greed.
Q 16 - In reference to Gupta period, Uparikara refers?
A - Kings customary share in total agricultural produce
B - Villagers periodically supplied flowers, fruits, etc. to king
Answer : D
Q 17 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Monkey represents
Answer : D
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 18 - In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of UttaraMimansa?
Answer : B
Explanation
The basic text of Uttara-Mimansa is Brahma Sutra/Vedant Sutra.
Q 19 - In reference to Vedic kingdoms, the ruler of Vidarbha was
Answer : D
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Vidarbha was ruled by Bhima.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Iron technology played a crucial role in the expansion of the Aryans in the regions of Gangetic Valley.
2. The Gangetic Valley had very dense vegetation which could be cleared only by strong metal.
Choose the correct statements: