June 2023

Q. Who among the following exposed evils of the contemporary society by his satirical writings? (a) Vishakhadatta (b) Banabhatta (c) Kalhana (d) Kshemendra Ans: (d) Kshemendra Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Kshemendra. Kshemendra, an Indian Sanskrit poet and writer who lived during the 11th century CE, is known for his satirical writings that exposed

Q. The famous commentator of Vedic literature, associated with the Paramaras was (a) Apararka (b) Kshirasvamin (c) Soyana (d) Uvata Ans: (d) Uvata

Q. Gold coins attributed to Harsha depict on the reverse (a) Avalokitesvara (b) Tara (c) Surya (d) Shiva-Parvati Ans: (d) Shiva-Parvati

Q. Which of the following is not true about Rajputs? (a) Their rise was an important social phenomenon of the early medieval period. (b) They comprised the ruling and warrior chiefs (c) They were a landed aristocracy (d) The medas were denied entry to their ranks Ans: (d) The medas were denied entry to their

Q. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of Sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha’s : Ajanta Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below 2. A huge image of Varaha : Mount Abu Avatar (boar incarnation)

Q. List-I List-II (Dynasty) (Capital) A Chalukya of Gujarat 1. Tripuri B Kalachuris of Chedi 2. Anhilvad C Parmaras of Malva 3. Ajmer D Chahmans of 4. Dhara Sakambhari Codes: A B C D (a) 1 3 2 4 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 4 1 2 3 Ans:

Q. Kings Queens 1. Chandragupta-I Kumaradevi 2. Samudragupta Dattadevi 3. Chandragupta-II Dhruvadevi 4. Kumargupta-I Kuberanaga Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4 Ans: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Q. List-I List-II (A) Chandragupta (1) 232 – 185 BC. Maurya (B) Bindusaar (2) 269 – 232 BC. (C) Ashoka (3) 321 – 297 BC. (D) Brahdrath (4) 297 – 272 BC. (a) A – 3, B – 1, C – 2, D – 4 (b) A – 2, B – 3, C – 1,