Q. The term nishka, which meant an ornament in the Vedic period, was used in later times to denote a/an (a) weapon (b) agricultural implement (c) script (d) coin Ans: (d) coin Explanation: The term “nishka,” which meant an ornament in the Vedic period, was used in later times to denote a (d) coin. In […]
Q. The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was (a) Parsvanatha (b) Rishabha (c) Mahavira (d) Manisubrata Ans: (c) Mahavira Explanation: The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was (c) Mahavira. Mahavira is considered the 24th and final Tirthankara in Jainism. He was born in the 6th century BCE and is known for
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Q. Burma was known to ancient Indians as (a) Suvarnabhumi (b) Suvarnadvipa (c) Yavadvipa (d) Malayamandalam Ans: (a) Suvarnabhumi
Q. Which one of the following is a Vedanga? (a) Sruti (b) Smriti (c) Nirukta (d) Samhita Ans: (c) Nirukta Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Nirukta. Nirukta is one of the Vedangas, which are the ancillary texts associated with the study and interpretation of the Vedas in ancient Indian tradition. The Vedangas are considered
Q. Fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done, while which of the following dynasties was flourishing? (a) Guptas (b) Sungas (c) Kanvas (d) Mauryas Ans: (a) Guptas Explanation: The fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done during the flourishing of the (a) Guptas dynasty. The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are
Q. In which one of the following the Gandhara sculptures of the Buddha are typically Indian and not Greek or Roman? (a) In the treatment of the robe (b) In the rendering of the physiognomy (c) In the iconography (d) In the style Ans: (c) In the iconography
Q. Which one of the following was worshipped as a heavenly God by ancient Indians? (a) Surya (b) Angaraka (Mangala) (c) Sukra (d) Sani Ans: (a) Surya Explanation: In ancient India, (a) Surya, the Sun god, was worshipped as a heavenly deity. The worship of Surya has ancient roots in Indian culture and is found
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Q. In ancient India the territorial name Tosali referred to (a) The region between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab (b) The basin of the river Son (c) The delta of the river Cauvery (d) The area of the river Mahanadi Ans: (d) The area of the river Mahanadi Explanation: In ancient India, the territorial name
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Q. Which one of the following does not constitute part of the Veda? (a) Nirukta (b) Upanishad (c) Brahmana (d) Samhita Ans: (a) Nirukta
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Q. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two? (a) Chaityas is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks (b) Chaityas is the stupa at the far end of the cave while vihara is the hall axial to it
