Q. Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan 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 Ans: (d) These are parts of architectural structures
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Q. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? (a) Kamasutra (b) Manavadharmashastra (c) Sukra Nitisara (d) Arthashastra Ans: (d) Arthashastra Explanation: According to the Arthashastra, a wife who had been deserted by her husband could seek a divorce.
Q. Which one of the following was a Saiva sect in ancient India? (a) Ajivika (b) Mattamayura (c) Mayamata (d) Isanasivagurudevapaddhati Ans: (b) Mattamayura
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Q. In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? (a) Kula (b) Vamsa (c) Kosa (d) Gotra Ans: (c) Kosa
Q. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period? (a) Saumilla (b) Sudraka (c) Shaunaka (d) Susrutha Ans: (d) Susrutha Explanation: Among the given options, the person known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period is (d) Susrutha. Susrutha is renowned as one of the pioneers
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Q. Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals 4. Non-injury to animal life Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b)
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Q. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature? (a) Therigatha (b) Acarangasutra (c) Sutrakritanga (d) Brihatkalpasutra Ans: (a) Therigatha
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Q. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is (a) Sindhu (b) Sutudri (c) Sarasvati (d) Ganga Ans: (a) Sindhu
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Q. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy liberation is possible by means of (a) Jnana (b) Bhakti (c) Yoga (d) Karma Ans: (d) Karma Explanation: According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of (d) Karma. Mimamsa is a school of Hindu philosophy that focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas
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Q. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (a) Mahayana Buddhism (b) Hinayana Buddhism (c) Jainism (d) the Lokayata school Ans: (c) Jainism Explanation: The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (c) Jainism. Anuvrata is a term used in Jain philosophy and ethics, which promotes the idea of practicing lesser vows or commitments beyond the
