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Match the following Buddhist Councils with their respective places:
(Buddhist Council) | (Place) |
A. First Buddhist Council | 1. Vaisali |
B. Second Buddhist Council | 2. Kashmir |
C. Third Buddhist Council | 3. Rajagriha |
D. Fourth Buddhist Council | 4. Pataliputra |
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Consider the following statements regarding Advaita:
A. Its proponent was Adi Shankar and his Guru Gaudapada. |
B. The essence of this Vedanta is that "Brahman is the only reality, and the world, as it appears, is illusory." |
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Consider the following statements regarding modern Vedanta:
(1) The proponent of Modern Vedanta was Swami Vivekananda. |
(2) His philosophy says that the conditions of abject poverty should be removed; only then will people be able to turn their minds toward God. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Jainism:
1. Jains believe that animals and plants, as well as human beings, contain living souls. Each of these souls is considered of equal value and should be treated with respect and compassion. |
2. Jains are strict vegetarians and live in a way that minimizes their use of the world's resources. |
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From as early as first century BC the ancient port of Muzir is has acted as a focal point for external trade. It is located in the present state of?
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Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism:
(1) Fourth Buddhist Council was held in kundalvana of Kashmir in the 1st century AD and was presided by Vasumitra helped by Asvaghosha. |
(2) In the fourth council Buddhism was devided into two sects: Hinyan and Mahayan. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala architecture:
(1) Temples were constructed on a single five feet high star shaped terrace. |
(2) The entire base is covered with running lengths of carved friezes of tigers, elephants, horses, birds and celestial beings. |
(3) The Somnathpur temple built in about 1043 A.D. saw the culmination of Hoysala architecture. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Harappa civilization:
(1) Harappa civilization was both rural and urban civilization. |
(2) Harappa civilization was confined only to India and Pakistan. |
(3) Khirasara is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. |
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question_answer9)
Which of the following could be attributed to be the cause of decline of Buddhism in India?
1. The rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism. |
2. Advent of the practice of idol worship and making offerings. |
3. Attack of the Huns and Turkish invaders. |
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question_answer10)
The Buddhist literature Anguttara Nikaya gives a list of sixteen great kingdoms called 'Sixteen Mahajan apadas'. Which of the following is situated in Eastern India?
1. Kamboja |
2. Magadha |
3. Vajji |
4. Anga |
5. Asmaka |
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Consider the following statements regarding the social structure of Vedic period:
1. There was no sign of 'Varna system in Rig Vedic age. |
2. The Vedic household was patriarchal and patrilineal. |
3. Daughters had property right. |
4. Post Vedic period is differentiated into four Varna. |
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding postures of Buddha?
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Which of the following forms of art have been found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. Bronze statues |
2. Seals |
3. Gold Jewelry |
4. Terracotta figurines |
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The shrines of the early temples were majorly of three kinds. Match the type of shrine and its description:
(Type of shrine) | (Description) |
A. Sandhara type | 1. With pradikshina path |
B. Nirandhara type | 2. Can be accessed from sides |
C. Sarva to bhadra | 3. Without pradikshinapatha |
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Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?
(1) Sunni Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad's son- in-law, Ah, is the legitimate leader of the Muslim community. |
(2) The Sufis often rejected the elaborate rituals and codes of behavior demanded by Muslim religious scholars. |
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Which of the following statement(s) relating to Sangam Literature and Sangam age is/are true
1. The Sangam literature was developed during the 3 separate Sangams (literary meaning assembly), one each held under the patronage of Chola, Chera, and Pandya kings. |
2. Entire Sangam literature have been divided into two groups - Melkanakku (narrative) and Kilkannakku (didactic). |
3. Sangam literature comprises narrative and didactic verses on God and supernatural forces. |
4. The Sangam age (2 century BC - 3 century AD) witnessed large influx of Brahmins from North to South India who contributed significantly to the literary works. |
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question_answer17)
Which of the following are matched incorrectly?
Period | Pottery |
1. Harappan Civilization | Black-red Polished ware |
2. Vedic period | Northern Black Polished ware |
3. Age of Buddha | Painted Grey ware |
4. Chalcolithic age | Ochre coloured Pottery |
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Consider the following statements regarding Doctrines of Jainism.
1. It recognized the existence of a creator god |
2. It believes that the universe is an illusion |
3. It condemns the varna system |
4. It prohibited the practice of agriculture for its followers |
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Which of the following is a form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala?
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question_answer20)
Consider the following statements:
1. Vedic ritual is preserved in literary texts called the Brahmanas. |
2. The Yajur Veda is related to yajna, which is not just sacrifice, but also means creative reality. |
3. The mantras of the Rig Veda are adapted to certain melodies and this collection is named Sama Veda. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Upanishads.
1. The Upanishads are written in prose only. |
2. In the literal term, it means that knowledge which is imparted to the student who is sitting very near to the teacher. |
3. The Upanishads are the starting of the Vedas. |
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question_answer22)
Consider the following statements
1. Ashoka wanted all the different religions to lie together in peace and tolerance. |
2. Religious sects during Ashoka's reign belonged to Brahmans as well as to the Shramana. |
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta Philosophy:
1. It means the beginning of the veda. |
2. It is attributed to Badrayana. |
3. It is traced to the later Upanishads. |
4. According to it everything except brahma is maya. |
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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question_answer24)
Consider the following pairs.
Founder | Faith |
1. Shankaracharya | Vishtadwaitavad |
2. Ramanujacharya | Adwaitvad |
3. Madhvacharya | Dwaitvad |
4. Nimbarkacharya | Dwaitadwaitvad |
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question_answer25)
Consider the following statements regarding Manav Dharma Sabha.
1. It began as a reaction to Christians conversions. |
2. It challenged magicians and the reciters of incarnations to demonstrate their skills. |
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Consider the following statements regarding samkhya philosophy:
1. It is attributed to Kapila. |
2. According to it the world has been created by God. |
3. It believed that the soul can attain liberation only through real knowledge. |
4. The real knowledge can be acquired through observation, inference and words. |
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question_answer27)
Consider the following statements regarding Sufism.
1. Suns believed in Yogic System. |
2. Sufis believed in self-development and service to humanity. |
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question_answer28)
Consider the following pairs of Vijaynagar Dynasties.
(Dynasty) | (Founder) |
1. Sangam Dynasty | : Hariharl |
2. Saluva Dynasty | : Narsingh |
3. Tuluv Dynasty | : Tirumala Deva Raya |
4. Aravidu Dynasty | : Vira Narasimha |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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question_answer29)
Who among the following appeared as supreme deities during the post-Gupta era?
1. Brahma |
2. Vishnu |
3. Durga |
4. Shiva |
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question_answer30)
Consider the following pairs:
(Temples) | (Locations) |
1. Surya temple | : Odisha |
2. Shani temple | : Uttarakhand |
3. Vishwanath temple | : Madhya Pradesh |
4. Shore temple | : Karnataka |
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With regard to the field of medicine in ancient India, which of the following are correct?
1. Study of anatomy was prevalent. |
2. Methods to diagnose disease were practiced. |
3. There was ignorance about operation method. |
4. Use of various plants as medicines was prevalent. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization:
1. It is older than the chalcolithic cultures in India. |
2. It is contemporary to ancient Egyptian civilization. |
3. Indra was the main deity of this civilization. |
4. It arose in the north-eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. |
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Consider the following pairs:
(Text) | (Philosophical school) |
1. Bhagavata Purana | : Advaita |
2. Govinda Bhashya | : Achintya Bheda Abheda |
3. Sri Bhasya | : Vishishtadvaita |
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Consider the following statements regarding Puranas:
1. They are eighteen in numbers. |
2. They provide dynastic history. |
3. They are written in past tense. |
4. They speak of four ages called krita, treta, dvapara and kali. |
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'Tat Tvam Asi' is the dialogue between Uddalaka and his son Svetaketu written in the Upanishad of:
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Consider the following Buddhist literatures:
1. Khuddaka Nikya |
2. Anguttara Nikaya |
3. Majjhima Nikaya |
In which of the given above Buddhist literatures was/were given the list of sixteen great kingdoms called 'Sixteen Mahajanapadas'?
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Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization:
1. The buildings were largely made with stone Jewelleries made of gold, silver and copper were worn by women |
2. Animals like sheep, goat, horse and buffalo were domesticated |
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Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan Civilization:
1. Although Harappa was the most well-known site, the first site to be discovered was Mohenjodaro. |
2. No crops were grown during this civilization. |
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During the Vedic period Satamana and Krishnala were the names of:
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Consider the following pairs:
Site/region | Sources |
1. Shortughai | : Carnelian |
2. Khetri region | : Copper |
3. Nageshwar | : Shell |
4. Lothal | : Lapis lazuli |
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Many foreign travels visited the Vijayanagar Empire and they have left valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Empire. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nicolo de Conti | : Persian |
2. Abdur Razzak | : Venetian |
3. Domingo | : Portuguese |
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Consider the following Caves:
1. Udayagiri Caves |
2. Khandagiri Caves |
3. Shashur Caves |
Which of the given above caves is/are partly natural and partlyr artificial caves of Jain monks?
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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Satavahana dynasty?
1. Gautamiputra Satakarni, the famous Satavahana ruler, defeated the Sakas and destroyed many Kshatriya rulers. |
2. The empire of Gautamiputra Satakarni extended from Malwa in the north to Karnataka in the south. |
3. The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas only. |
4. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit. |
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Which of the following is not correct with reference to the Edicts Of Ashoka?
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Consider the following statements with respect to the impact of Sakas and Kushans on the Indian cultures and traditions:
1. The Sakas and Kushans added new ingredients to Indian culture and enriched it immensely. |
2. They introduced better cavalry and the use of the riding horse on a large scale. |
3. They introduced their script, language or religion in Indian subcontinents. |
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Consider the following Religious Communities:
1. Buddhists |
2. Hindus |
3. Jains |
4. Sikhs |
Which of the given above religious communities is/are practicing the 'Kaivalya'?
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Consider the following pairs:
Ragas | Playing Time |
1. Raga Megh | : Early evening hours only |
2. Raga Bhairavi | : Early morning hours |
3. Raga Malkauns | : Late night hours |
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Which among the following was/were the primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism?
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Consider the following pairs:
Foreigner Traveler | Reign of King |
1.Megasthenes | Harshavardhan |
2.Fahien | Chandragupta-II |
3. Thomas Roe | Aurangzeb |
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Which of the following kingdoms/places were associated with the life of Vardhamana Mahavira?
1. Videha |
2. Pawapuri |
3. Magadha |
4. Kalinga |
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question_answer51)
In the third century B.C. Which of the following language/ languages served as the lingua franca (Common Language) of the country?
1. Pali |
2. Prakrit |
3. Sanskrit |
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After Alexander's invasion of India in 326 B.C., the Indo-Greek, Indo Scythian and Kushan kings ruled over its north-western territories and under their patronage emerged a distinct style of sculpture, popularly known as:
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Consider the following statements with regard to the Rig Vedic Period:
1. During the Rig Vedic period, the practice of sati was prevalent. |
2. During the Rig Vedic period, women were not allowed to attend the assemblies. |
3. There were no temples and no idol worship during the Rig Vedic period. |
4. There were no female gods during the Rig Vedic period. |
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question_answer54)
The three principle of Jainism are called Ratnatraya or Three jewels. Which of the following is/are principle/principles of 'Ratnatraya?
1. Right Speech |
2. Right Concentration |
3. Right Knowledge |
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question_answer55)
By the mid of sixth century B.C. there were only four kingdoms out of 'Sixteen Mahajan a pad as' finally survived. Which of the following was/were those four kingdoms?
1. Avanti |
2. Panchala |
3. Koshal |
4. Kashi |
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In Ancient India, the designation 'Jana or tribe' was used for:
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question_answer57)
Which of the following is/are the cause(s) for the decline of Buddhism in India?
1. Rise of Bhagavatism |
2. Revival of Brahmanism |
3. The use of Pali language was given up by Buddhists |
4. The practice of idol worship by Mahayana Buddhism. |
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question_answer58)
The most important event of Asoka's reign was his victorious war with Kalinga in 261 B.C. Although there is no detail about the cause and course of the war, the effects of the war were described by Asoka himself in the:
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question_answer59)
Consider the following statements:
1. A number of rock-cut monasteries and temples are found in the Deccan plateau because it consists of volcanic rocks which are easier to cut into. |
2. The Palghat Pass was an important trade route for the Indo- Roman trade in the ancient times. |
3. The Raichur Doab remained a bone of contention between the major kingdoms of the south. |
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding postures of Buddha?
1. The vitarka mudra denotes the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma. |
2. In vitarka mudra the tips of the thumb and index finger touch, forming a circle. All other fingers are extended upwards. |
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Which of the following is a form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala?
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question_answer62)
Consider the following statement regarding the Harappan Civilization:
1. There was a great progress in all spheres of economic activity such as agriculture, industry and crafts and trade. |
2. The figure of a dancing girl from Mohenjodaro made of iron is remarkable for its workmanship. |
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Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda near Sankaram can be best described as:
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Mrichchakatikam | : Shudraka |
2. Buddhacharita | : Vishakhadatta |
3. Malavikagnimitra | : Asvaghosa |
4. Harshacharita | : Banabhatta |
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question_answer65)
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilisation;
1. Wooden coffins have been found at Harappa |
2. Pottery pieces had figures of fish or peacock |
3. The Harappan script is an older version of Brahmi |
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question_answer66)
Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti Movemenz in India:
1. When the Sufi movement was becoming popular in India about the same time the Bhakti cult was gaining strength among the Hindus. |
2. Kabir emphasized the essential oneness of all religions by describing Hindus and Muslims 'as pots of the same clay'. |
3. The importance of women in society was increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them. |
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Which of the following characterizes / characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. Harappa, Mohenjodaro and Kalibangan each had its own citadel built on a high podium of mud brick. |
2. By the end of Indus Civilization there was a strong reaction against priestly domination and against sacrifices and rituals. |
3. The use of cosmetics was not known to the people of Indus. |
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Consider the following statements regarding the Vardhamana Mahavira:
1. He rejected the authority of the Vedas and objected to the Vedic rituals. |
2. According to him, even the practice of agriculture was considered sinful as it causes injury to the earth, worms and animals. |
3. He regarded all objects, both animate and inanimate, have souls and various degrees of consciousness. |
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The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period. The Satapatha Brahmana refers to:
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question_answer70)
Consider the following pairs:
Indus Valley Site | Location |
1. Kot Diji | : Rajasthan |
2. Rupa | : Haryana |
3. Dholavira | : Punjab |
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question_answer71)
Consider the following statements regarding the "Mudrarakshasa";
1. It was written by Visakadatta is a drama in Pali. |
2. It describes how Chandragupta with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. |
3. It also gives a picture on the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas. |
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In Ancient India, the designation "vaniya" was used for:
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Later Vedic period?
(1) Iron was used extensively in this period and this enabled the people to clear forests and to bring more land under cultivation. |
(2) The importance of the Samiti and the Sabha had diminished!) during the later Vedic period, |
(3) Gods like Indra and Agni became prominent during the Later Vedic period. |
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question_answer74)
Consider the following statements regarding the inscriptions of Asoka:
(1) The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Prince. |
(2) The inscriptions are written in Pali language only. |
(3) In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script. |
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The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garh was near Allahabad remain important specimen of the
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During the Sangam Age, the Pattinappalai refers to the:
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question_answer77)
Consider the following pairs:
(Raga) | : (Time) |
1. Bhairava | : Dawn |
2. Kausika | : Night |
3. Dipaka | : Night |
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Which of the following statements regarding the book Milinda Panho is correct?
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Which of the following is not the work of Harshavardhan, the ruler of Kannauj?
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Which of the following were not written in Sanskrit?
(1) Panini's Ashtadhyayi |
(2) Ashvaghosha's Buddhacharita |
(3) Banabhatta's Kadambari |
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question_answer81)
Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Sangha:
(1) Women were not admissible in it as members. |
(2) Slaves were not admissible in it as members. |
(3) Debtors were not admissible in it as members. |
(4) Abhidhammapittaka, the Buddhist text, contains the rules and norms to be followed in the Sangha. |
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Consider the following statements regarding the Ashoka D Inscriptions:
(1) These are the oldest inscriptions deciphered so far. |
(2) The inscriptions found in the eastern part of India were written in the Magadhi language, using the Kharosthi script. |
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question_answer83)
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Tripartite Struggle' among the three major empires in India during the 8 Century AD:
(1) The three parties involved in this struggle were- the Rashtrakutas, the Chalukyas and the Pratiharas. |
(2) It was a struggle to reduce Kannauj as their feudatory. |
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question_answer84)
Consider the following statements about Gupta period:
(1) The Ramayana and the Mahabharata were written for the first time during this period. |
(2) The Iron pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi belongs to this period. |
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question_answer85)
Consider the following statements about Ashokan pillars:
(1) They are made of stones. |
(2) They are bell -shaped near the top and bottom. |
(3) They have animal capitals. |
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Consider the following statements regarding puranas:
(1) The puranas mention the Satvahanas. |
(2) The puranas mention the Andhras. |
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Consider the following statements about Gautamiputra Satkarni:
(1) He called himself the only Brahmana. |
(2) He defeated the Shakas. |
(3) He had destroyed Kshaharata lineage to which Nahapana belonged. |
(4) He mainly ruled the Ganga - Brahmaputra delta region. |
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In the Satavahana kingdom, which class of feudatories had the right to strike coins?
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Which of these belong to astika school of thought?
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Which Persian king did Chalukyan king Pulakeshin II send his embassy to?
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Consider the following pairs:
(Tamil Texts/Epics) | : (Subject matter) |
1. Tolkkappiyam | : Grammar and poetics |
2. Tirukkural | : Philosophy and wise maxims |
3. Manimekala | : Love triangle of Madhavi, Kovalan and Kannagi |
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question_answer92)
Consider the following statements about different mudras of Buddha:
1. In Abhaymudra, palm of left hand is shown upright. |
2. In Bhumisparsha mudra, Buddha touches the ground with his left hand. |
3. Varadamudra is expressed with left hand. |
4. Karana mudra is used to ward off the evil. |
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Which of the following personalities belong to Vedanta school of Indian Philosophy?
(1) Ramanuja |
(2) Vallabha |
(3) Nimbarka |
(4) Madhva |
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Which of the following was the duty of 'Samaharta during the Mauryan Empire?
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'Vedas':
1. Every Veda is associated with Samhita, Upanishad, Brahmana and Aranyaka. |
2. The Atharva Veda deals with the peace and prosperity of human society and is concerned with the daily life of man, |
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Which of the following are common to both Jainism and Buddhism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. |
2. Denial of efficacy of rituals. |
3. Non-injury to animal life. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka:
1. He appointed rajukas for the propagating dhamma amonj various social groups in his empire. |
2. Under his patronage, third Buddhist council took place at Patliputra, which was presided over by Mahakashyap. |
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Consider the following statements regarding Upanishads:
1. They are considered as the final part of Vedas. |
2. They contain abstract and difficult discussions of ultima1' philosophical problems. |
3. They were, taught to the pupils, by their teachers, at the beginning of education. |
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In Kashmir, under the patronage of Kanishka , a fourth great council was held, where Buddhism split into Mahayana and Hinayana. Below given are schools belonging to both these sects. Find out which of them belong to Mahayana only:
1. Sthaviravadin |
2. Madhyamika |
3. Yogacara |
4. Sunyavadin |
5. Vijnanavadin |
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question_answer100)
Consider the following statements with regard to ancient Indian literature:
1. Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagara, wrote Amuktamalyada, a brief textbook on government in Telugu. |
2. Lalitavistara is a Buddhist text which describes the early life of Buddha in supernatural way. |
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'Saptanga means seven elements of State, which is the theory of state as given by Kautilya. According to it, which of the following is/are not elements of state?
1. king |
2. Friendly kingdom |
3. Treasury |
4. River |
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Consider the following statements regarding the position Shudras during the age of Buddha in India:
1. They were appointed to high posts in administration. |
2. Jainism and Buddhism improved their position on a large scale. |
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Which of the following were introduced in India by the Mauryan Empire?
1. Stone masonry on a wide scale. |
2. Use of burnt bricks. |
3. The practice of hewing out caves from rocks for monks to live in. |
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A 'Tirthankara', is the best described as the person who has:
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In ancient India surgeons were familiar with:
1. surgical instruments |
2. methods of surgery and bone setting |
3. plastic surgery |
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Which of the following schools of Indian philosophy advocate faith both in God and in the authority of the Vedas?
1. Mimamsa |
2. Vedanta |
3. Sankhya |
4. Vaishesika |
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Consider the following statements about Buddhist Tripitakas:
1. Vinayapitaka contains rules of monastic life. |
2. Abhidhammapitaka contains sermons of Buddha. |
3. Sutrapitaka contains philosophical doctrines of Buddhism. |
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'Rajatarangini' is a famous book written by poet Kalhana. Its subject matter is:
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Consider the following statements regarding Rig Vedic period in India:
1. Profession-based social division was introduced. |
2. Unequal distribution of the assets occupied during the wars, among the winner tribes caused social inequality. |
3. Wage-earners were engaged in the agriculture on a large scale. |
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Statues in Harappan Civilization were made of using which of the following materials?
1. Stone |
2. Bronze |
3. Terracotta |
4. Copper |
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Which of the following schools of Indian philosophy is/are atheistic!
1. Nyaya |
2. Mimamsa |
3. Sankhya |
4. Yoga |
5. Vaishesika |
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question_answer112)
Consider the following statements about the ancient Indian literary work 'Meghdootam:
1. It is a famous Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa. |
2. It describes the journey of a cloud that carries a message from Shakuntala to Dushyant. |
Which of the statement given above is/are true?
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question_answer113)
Consider the following statements:
1. According to Megasthenes, the Mauryan capital Pataliput was administered by a 30 member Committee. |
2. The Punch marked coins were the common units of transactions in the Mauryan Period. |
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question_answer114)
With reference to Ancient India, which of the following was/were uncommon to both Buddhist and Jain Philosophy?
1. Rebirth Theory |
2. Denial of Varnavyavastha |
3. Moksha as ultimate goal of life |
4. Soul Theory |
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question_answer115)
Consider the following statements regarding achievements in mathematics during the Gupta dynasty:
1. The most important achievement during this time was the discovery of the decimal system of notation. |
2. The book Aryabhattiyam deals with Arithmetic, Geometry and Algebra. |
3. Trigonometry was not known during this period. |
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question_answer116)
Consider the following statements regarding Kailasnath Temple at Ellora:
1. It was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. |
2. It was designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. |
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question_answer117)
Consider the following statements:
1. Ashoka appointed a new class of officers known as Dharmayuktas and Dharma-Mahamatras for the moral and spiritual uplift of the subjects. |
2. The decline of Maurya Dynasty was the inevitable result of Ashoka's emphasis on non-violence. |
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question_answer118)
Consider the following statements regarding the Sanskrit Language:
1. It is the most ancient language of India |
2. It is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. |
3. The early Buddhist literature was penned in Sanskrit. |
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question_answer119)
In Buddhism what does 'Patimokkha stands for?
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question_answer120)
Consider the following statements about the art of Sunga period:
1. These sculptures consist of Yakshs and Yakhsinis and Didarganj Yakshi have rare sculptural parallel in Indian art. |
2. This period also witnessed emergence of new form of architecture i.e. Stupa. |
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Which among the following officers of Mauryan Empire was associated with commerce department?
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question_answer122)
Which of the following events, related to the life of Gautam Buddha, occurred on the day of Vaisakha Poornima?
1. His birth |
2. Achievement of enlightenment |
3. Delivery of his first teachings |
4. His Parinirvana (death) |
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question_answer123)
Consider the following statements in regard to the Sanga Literature:
1. It is religious in nature. |
2. The short and long poems were composed by numerous poets. |
3. It refers to many cities in India. |
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Which of the following statements in regard to the Medicine in ancient India is correct?
1. The Indian physicians studied anatomy. |
2. The earliest mention of medicines is in the Atharva Veda. |
3. The Medicine could not be developed along scientific lines. |
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question_answer125)
Consider the following statements in regard to the Buddhisn during 61 century B.C. in India:
1. It supported the social order based on Varna system. |
2. It opened its doors for women and Shudras. |
3. The conversion of Shudras to Buddhism freed them from mark of inferiority. |
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question_answer126)
Consider the following statements:
1. Ancient Indians had little knowledge of the geography of the lands outside India. |
2. The ancient Indian princes did not pay any particular attention to navigation. |
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question_answer127)
Which of the following statements about ancient India is / are correct
1. The early coins were largely made out of silver because this; metal was found on a large scale in the country. |
2. Large quantities of gold dust were collected from the deposit of river channels in the plains. |
3. Gold coins came into regular use in the age of the Mauryas. |
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question_answer128)
Consider the following statements in regard to the trade between ancient India and Rome:
1. The largest volume of trade was carried on in articles of daily use for the common people. |
2. Romans first started trade with the southern-most part India. |
3. The Romans mainly imported spices from South India. |
4. Iron goods, especially cutlery, formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire. |
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question_answer129)
Which of the following statements about Alvar Bhakti Movement is/are true?
1. It was devoted to Lord Vishnu. |
2. It started in Tamil region. |
3. It strongly supported Sanskrit language in religious life. |
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question_answer130)
Consider the following statements in regard to the later Vedic period in India:
1. In this period the upper 'doab' developed as the cradle of the Aryan culture. |
2. In this period Gods were worshiped for materialistic benefits. |
3. In this period the rituals of sacrifice had only public character. |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect in regard to the age of the Rig Veda in India?
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question_answer132)
Consider the following statements in regard to the technical achievements of ancient India:
1. Indian craftsmen were expert in dying and making various kinds of colours. |
2. The technique of making steel was developed first in India. |
3. There was a great demand of Indian steel-swords in Eastern Europe. |
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Consider the following statements in regard to the age of the Buddha in India:
1. The Indian legal and judicial system originated in this period |
2. Jainism and Buddhism tried to improve the material life of Shudras. |
3. Brahmanical law books did not ignore the customs of the non-Vedic tribal groups, which gradually absorbed into the |
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What was the root cause of the religious movements in India during 61 century B.C.?
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question_answer135)
Consider the following statements as the results of the contact India with Central Asia during Post-Mauryan era:
1. Dynasties like Sakas and Kushanas did not have their own Script, written language and organized religion and the adopted these cultural components from India. |
2. The central Asian conquerors imposed their rule over various petty princes in India and thus they checked the development of a feudatory organization. |
3. India received a good deal of gold from the Altai Mountains. |
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Consider the following statements:
1. The reason of the success of the Rig Vedic Aryans in India was their use of horses and chariots. |
2. The pre-Aryans, who lived in the area associated with the Vedic people, were ignorant about agriculture. |
3. The Rig Vedic people had better knowledge of agriculture and they also knew about different seasons. |
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The aim of the Emperor Ash oka's teachings of Dhamma was-
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Consider the following statements regarding slavery in India:
1. There is no word for wage-earner in Vedic literature. |
2. Mostly slaves in ancient India were meant for domestic work. |
3. Slaves and wage-earners engaged in cultivation was never a regular feature of ancient Indian society. |
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Which of the following statements describe the term 'Tripitaka'?
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question_answer140)
Arrange the following Buddhist Councils in their correct chronological order:
1. Pataliputra Buddhist Council |
2. Rajgriha Buddhist Council |
3. Vaishali Buddhist Council |
4. Kashmir Buddhist Council |
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Which personality is mentioned in the Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha?
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Which battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab?
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Which one of the following is the most important & fundamental doctrine of Jainism?
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Ratnavali was composed by
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Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?
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Which one of the following Vedas is not part of Vedatrayi?
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The last king of Chola dynasty was
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Who among the following was the founder of the Maurya dynasty?
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An assembly of Tamil poets held under royal patronage is
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The word Veda denote...
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Auppatik and Avasyaka Sutras describe the religious ideas of which king?
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Which of the following is considered as oldest Veda?
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Who among the following was not the part of tripartite struggle?
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Which one of the following Vedas is not part of Vedatrayi?
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During Rig Vedic period Jhelum river was known as:
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Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of:
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Which one of the following is the most important & fundament; doctrine of Jainism?
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Which one of the following queen reigned Jammu & Kashmir?
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Which of the following was not a part of Mesopotamia: civilization?
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Which Rig Vedic god is was also known as Purandhara- it breaker efforts?
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