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Q 1 - In reference to Sangam period, consider the following statements:
1. During the period between 400 BC to AD 500, South India was ruled by the three Tamil dynasties namely Pandya, Chola, and Chera.
2. The Sangam literature is believed to be produced in only one Sangam academy of that period.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
The Sangam literature is believed to be produced in three Sangam academies of each period.
Q 2 - Uttara Mimamsa philosophy belongs to
Answer : B
Explanation
Gaudapada was the philosopher of 6th century.
Q 3 - The term varna is used in the Rig Veda with reference to the color difference between
Answer : D
Q 4 - Which among the following puranas has the maximum number of verses?
Answer : A
Explanation
The Skanda purana has about 81,100 verses.
Q 5 - Who among the following first noticed the close affinities between Sanskrit and some European language?
Answer : D
Explanation
It was Filippo Sasetti who first discovered the close relationships between Sanskrit and the European languages.
Q 6 - The text Satyameva Jayate is taken from?
Answer : D
Explanation
Satyameva jayate is inscribed as the state emblem of the Government of India.
Q 7 - In reference to Bodhisattvas, Amitabha refers
B - The Lord who looks down in pity
Answer : A
Explanation
The doctrine of Amitabha forms the subject of a famous Mahayana sutra known as the Sukhavativyuha.
Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Satavahanas coins were made up largely of lead.
2. The official language of Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Q 9 - A hunting scene portraying two antelopes and the hunter has been found at
Answer : B
Q 10 - Which one of the following cities was the most populated?
Answer : C
Explanation
Mohenjo-Daro was the most populated city followed by Harappa.
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. Nagarjuna has three caves.
2. Nagarjuna caves are older to Barabar caves.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : A
Explanation
Nagarjuna caves are younger to Barabar caves.
Q 12 - Who among the following had introduced gold coins on large scale?
Answer : D
Explanation
Kushans were ruled from 1st century to 3rd century AD.
Q 13 - Nagara style of architecture was prevalent in
Answer : B
Explanation
Nagara style of architecture was largely concentrated between the Himalayas and Vindhyas.
Q 14 - In reference to Vedic period, the term Ila refers
A - Mother of the cattle herds
B - Mother of the Daityas (Giant)
Answer : A
Explanation
The terms Ila refers the mother of the cattle herds.
Q 15 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Porcupine represents
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by golden color. According to Digambara, it is porcupine and according to Svetambara, it is falcon.
Q 16 - Which among the following Arts had used Sandalwood and ivory in the temple architecture?
Answer : B
Explanation
It was one of the best ornamentations of Hoyasala Art.
Answer : D
Explanation
The major export items of Harappan people were cotton goods, terracottas, and pottery.
Q 18 - Who among the following had written the book Sankhya Karika?
Answer : D
Q 19 - The evidence of practice of sati has been found at
Answer : A
Explanation
Though there is not a clear evidence of sati practice; however, the finding of pair skeletons one male and one female in a single grave evidenced at Lothal.
Q 20 - In reference to Jainism, the term Mishradrshti represents
A - The stage of omniscience without any activity
B - Right Faith unaccompanied by Right Conduct