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Q.1 The Word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by:
A) The Greeks
B) The Romans
C) the Chinese
D) the Arabs ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.2. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas ?
A) Lopamudra ✓
B) Gargi
C) Leelavati
D) Savitri
Answer – (A)
Q.3. In sanskrit plays written During the Gupta period women and Sudras speak :
A) Sanskrit
B) Prakrit ✓
C) Pali
D) Sauraseni
Answer – (B)
Q.4. The name by which ashoka is generally referred to his inscriptions is
A) Chakravarti
B) Dharmadeva
C) Dharmakirti
D) Priyadarsi ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.5. The term ‘ Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted
A) a fine variety of Indian muslim
B) ivory
C) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
D) pepper ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.6. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
A) Mahayana Buddhism
B) Hinayana Buddhism
C) Jainism ✓
D) The Lokayata School
Answer – (C)
Q.7. According to Mimamsa System of Philosophy, Liberation is possible means by
A) jnana
B) bhakti
C) yoga
D) karma ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.8. Bronze icons of natraja cast during the chola period Invariably show the deity with
A) eight hands
B) six hands
C) four hands ✓
D) two hands
Answer – (C)
Q.9. Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the devadasi ?
A) Jagannath Temple , Puri ✓
B) Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
C) Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho
D) Chausath Yogini Temple, Bhedaghat
Answer – (A)
Q.10. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is
A) Sindhu ✓
B) Sutudri
C) Sarasvati
D) Ganga
Answer – (A)
Q.11. Which one of the following is not a part of Early Jains literature?
A) Therigatha ✓
B) Acarangasutra
C) Sutrakritanga
D) Brihatkalpasutra
Answer – (A)
Q.12. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
A) Saumilla
B) Sudraka
C) Shaunaka
D) Susrutha ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.13. Which one of the following Sculptures was invariably used green schist as the medium ?
A) Maurya Sculptures
B) Mathura Sculptures
C) Bharhut Sculptures ✓
D) Gandhara Sculptures
Answer – (C)
Q.14. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband ?
A) Kamasutra
B) Manava Sharma Shastra
C) Sukra Nitisara
D) Arthashastra ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.15. Which one of the following statements regarding ashoka stone pillars is incorrect ?
A) These are highly polished
B) These are monolithic
C) The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape
D) These are parts of Architectural structures ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.16. Which one of the following scripts of Ancient India was written from right to left ?
A) Brahmi
B) Nandnagari
C) Sharada
D) Kharosthi ✓
Answer – (d)
Q.17. The Famous dialogue between Nachiketa and yama is Mentioned in the
A) Chhandogyopanishad
B) Mundakopanishad
C) Kathopanishad ✓
D) Kenopanishad
Answer – (C)
Q.18. Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king menander and budhhist monk
A) Nagasena ✓
B) Nagarjuna
C) Nagabhatta
D) Kumarilabhatta
Answer – (A)
Q.19. Which one of the following Edicts mentions the Personal name of ashoka?
A) Kalsi
B) Rummindei
C) Special Kalinga edict
D) Maski ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.20. In the Mahayana Buddhism , the bodhisatva avalokitesvara was also known as
A) Vajrapani
B) Manjusri
C) Padmapani ✓
D) maitreya
Answer – (C)
Q.21. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
A) Rupaka ✓
B) Karshapana
C) Dinara
D) Pana
Answer – (A)
Q.22. Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?
A) Chaturvedi mangalam
B) Parishad
C) Ashtadikgaja
D) Manigrama ✓
Answer – (D)
Q.23. The Badami Rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama smavat the year would be
A) 601 ✓
B) 300
C) 330
D) 407
Answer – (A)
Q.24. The Ashoka Major rock edicts which tell us about the sangam kingdom include rock edicts
A) I and X
B) I and XI
C) II and XIII ✓
D) II and XIV
Answer – (C)
Q.25. Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crisis in the country?
A) Sohgaura Copper Plate ✓
B) Rummindei Pillar edict of Ashoka
C) Prayaga prasasti
D) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
Answer – (A)
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