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Q 1 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, the term ‘Apabhandata’ refers ……
Answer : D
Explanation
The term Apabhandata is explained as accumulation or savings.
Q 2 - Who among the following was not a Chalukya king?
Answer : D
Explanation
Nagabhatta I was a Pratihara king.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Maruts’ refers …
Answer : B
Explanation
The term Maruts refers the god of storm.
Q 4 - In reference to Mauryan court, who among the following was not a Greek ambassador?
Answer : A
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. Anuloma marriage is the marriage of a higher varna man with lower varna woman.
2. Pratiloma marriage is the marriage of a higher verna man with a lower varna woman.
Choose the correct statement
Answer : A
Q 6 - Which among the following sources says that the Mauryas were from Sudra varna?
Answer : D
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. The ancient period southern India spanning from 3rdcentury BC to 4th century AD is known as Sangam age.
2. The name ‘Sangam’ is named after the name of famous Sangam academies of poets and scholars centered in the city of Rameswaram.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
The ‘Sangam’ is named after the name of famous Sangam academies of poets and scholars centered in the city of Madurai.
Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. The first Kushan dynasty was founded by Kadphises I.
2. The second Kushan dynasty was founded by Kanishka.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 9 - Which one of the following statements is wrong?
B - The variants are formed by adding different accents, inflexions, or other letters to the former.
C - Mujumdar has contended that he has deciphered Harappan script.
Answer : C
Q 10 - Consider the following statements:
1. The beginning of settled societies probably goes back to the Neolithic period.
2. The Neolithic people of Kashmir valley were basically hunters.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
Probably because of the mountainous topography, Kashmir valley had very sparsely populated settlements.
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. Ramayana is written according to the tradition, by Kalidas.
2. Ramayana is historically older than Mahabharata.
Choose the correct statements
Answer : D
Explanation
Ramayana is written according to the tradition, by Valmiki.
Q 12 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Shankha (conch) represents …
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by black color.
Q 13 - Gandhara Art is largely built of …
Answer : C
Q 14 - In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Variyam refers …
B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars
Answer : C
Q 15 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color red indicates …
Answer : C
Explanation
The red color refers love and compassion.
Q 16 - Who among the following had written the book ‘Amarsimha?’
Answer : C
Q 17 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Shrivatsa represents …
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Avanti was geographically located in …
Answer : C
Explanation
The capital of Assaka was Ujjaini.
Q 19 - In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Wheel of Dharma refers …
Answer : B
Explanation
Wheel of Dharma also known as Chamaru in Nepali (Buddhism).
Q 20 - The great poet Kalidas was the court poet during the period of …
Answer : D
Explanation
Kalidas had served both the rulers Chandragupta II and Kumaragupta I.
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