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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. Cheras had titles such as vanavar, villavar, kuddavar, etc.
2. Cholas had titles such as sennis, valavan, killi, etc.;
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
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 has written the Mūlamadhyamakakarika?
Answer : D
Explanation
Mūlamadhyamakakarika is a grand commentary on the Buddha's discourse to Kaccayana.
Q 5 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Ushas’ refers …
Answer : D
Explanation
The term Ushas refers the goddesses of dawn.
Q 6 - In reference to Mauryan empire, the terms Sthaniya is related to …
Answer : A
Q 7 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Mallar represents …
B - The hill people who gather hill products
Answer : A
Q 8 - Who had written the Aihhole inscription?
Answer : A
Explanation
Ravikirti was the court poet of Pulakesin II.
Answer : D
Explanation
Terracotta female figures did not find at Amri site.
Q 10 - Which one of the following sites was ruined most likely by fire?
Answer : A
Q 11 - In reference to Vedic age, the term Mahishi refers …
Answer : C
Q 12 - Who among the following had started the ‘Saka Era?’
Answer : B
Explanation
In 78 AD, Kanishka started an era namely ‘Saka Era.’
Answer : A
Q 14 - How many times the word ‘Vaishya’ mentioned in the Rig Veda?
Answer : A
Q 15 - In reference to marriage system of ancient India, Paisacha vivaha refers …
Answer : B
Q 16 - Vaishesika philosophy belongs to …
Answer : B
Explanation
Prashastpada was the philosopher of 6th century.
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. Bimbisara, the king of Magadh empire, is also known as ‘Seniya.’
2. Bimbisara was the first Indian king who had permanent and well-organized army.
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Answer : C
Explanation
Bimbisara ruled between 544 BC and 492 BC.
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. Some Smritis and Puranas give an account of sati practice.
2. The authorities prohibited sati practice for those wives who had not attained the age of puberty, or pregnant, or had very young children.
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Answer : C
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. The word ‘Brahmin’ occurs many times in the Rig Veda, but it was not used in the sense of a verna.
2. The word ‘Rajanya’ found only in the ‘Purushasukta,’ but at other places of the Rig Veda the term ‘Kashatriya’ has been used.
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