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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. The most popular deity of Sangam period was Murugan.
2. Murugan is also named as Karthikeya, the son of Lord Siva.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 2 - Uttara Mimamsa philosophy belongs to …
Answer : B
Explanation
Gaudapada was the philosopher of 6th century.
Answer : B
Explanation
The ancient name Purushni refers Ravi river.
Q 4 - In reference to ancient India, the term Jnapti refers ……
A - President of the Buddhist order
Answer : B
Answer : D
Explanation
The ancient name Askini refers Chenab river.
Q 6 - Consider the following statements:
1. Barabar Hill has total four caves.
2. Barabar caves have inventive arches which are a few in ancient history.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
Barabar Hill has four caves, namely, Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Visva Zopri, and Sudama.
Q 7 - In reference to Jainism, Kevalin refers …
Answer : A
Explanation
When Mahabir Jian attained the supreme knowledge, he became the ‘Kevalin’ (the perfect learned).
Q 8 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Gandhara was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
The Kingdom of Gandhar also spread in some parts of Afghanistan.
Q 9 - Who has excavated the site Kalibanga?
Answer : D
Explanation
The site of Kalibanga was first excavated by A. Ghose in 1953.
Q 10 - In reference to Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the Gods of …
Answer : C
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the gods of Kashatriyas.
Q 11 - In reference to later Vedic period, Dhavasana was the ruler of ……
Answer : C
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Kanishka was a patron of Hinayana Buddhism.
2. Kanishka organized the fourth Buddhist council that held in Kashmir.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : B
Explanation
Kanishka was a patron of Mahayana Buddhism.
Q 13 - During whose period, the Goddess Parvati got associated with the Lord Shiva?
Answer : C
Explanation
Kumaragupta I ruled between the period 415 and 455 AD.
Q 14 - Most of the Harappan potteries were …
Answer : D
Explanation
Potteries of Harappan cultures were usually plain.
Q 15 - In reference to Mauryan period, Gahapatis was the …
Answer : C
Explanation
Gahapati was the entrepreneur who acted as the financier to cultivators.
Q 16 - Who among the following Gupta ruler adopted the title of Mahendraditya?
Answer : C
Explanation
Kumaragupta I was the son of Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
Q 17 - The evidence of first manmade port and a dockyard has been found at …
Answer : A
Q 18 - Who among the following had written the book ‘Sankhya Karika?’
Answer : D
Q 19 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Antelope represents …
Answer : D
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. The purpose of third Buddhist council was to settle the disputes arising out of rivalry.
2. The proceedings of third Buddhist council was conducted in Pali language.
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