Q. The Upanishads are collectively known as (a) Vedangas (b) Vedanta (c) Sruti (d) Smriti Ans: (c) Sruti Explanation: The Upanishads are collectively known as (c) Sruti. The term “Sruti” refers to the body of sacred texts in Hinduism that are considered to be revealed and heard by sages or seers. The Upanishads are a […]
Q. Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohanjedaro site of the Indus valley civilisation? (a) Sujohu Marshall (b) Daya Ram Sahni (c) Rakhal Das Banerji (d) Sir Mortimer Wheeler Ans: (c) Rakhal Das Banerji Explanation: Mohenjo-daro was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India, two
Q. Which one of the following does not indicate the difference between Mahayanism and Hinayanism? (a) Belief in the Bodhisattvas (b) Worship of the image of Buddha (c) Use of the Sanskrit language (d) Admission of women into the monasteries Ans: (d) Admission of women into the monasteries
Q. Indus valley civilisation is also known as the Harappan culture because (a) The site of Harappa is six times larger than Mohenjodaro site (b) The Indus valley civilisation is considered the elementary/initial stage of the Vedic culture and Harappa is believed to be the same as Harappa mentioned in the Vedas (c) Harappa was
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Q. It is said that of the five doctrines taught by Jainism four were taken over by Mahavira from previous teachers and only one was added by him. Which one of the following was the doctrine added by him? (a) Do not commit violence (b) Observe continence (c) Do not acquire property (d) Do not
Q. Which one of the following was the contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harsha of Kannauj? (a) Bhaskaravarman (b) Divakaramitra (c) Devagupta (d) Sasanka Ans: (d) Sasanka Explanation: The contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harsha of Kannauj was (d) Sasanka. Sasanka was a powerful king of the Gauda Kingdom in Bengal
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Kautilya’s Arthshastra : 1. It places morality higher than political expediency. 2. It argues the case for a fully-centralised government for the empire 3. It deals with problems of administration as well as laws of property and crime. 4. It includes section on government of the State and diplomatic
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Q. Which one of the following can be classified as a “Pratiloma Marriage”? (a) A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy (b) A Sudra girl marrying a Brahmin boy (c) A Brahmin girl marrying a Brahmin boy (d) None of these Ans: (a) A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy Explanation: In the context of
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Q. The Stone Age people had the first domestic (a) Asses (b) Dogs (c) Horses (d) Sheep Ans: (b) Dogs Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Dogs. The Stone Age people are believed to have domesticated dogs, making them the first domesticated animals. Dogs were likely domesticated for various purposes, including hunting, companionship, and providing
Q. In which one of the following inscriptions is Ashoka mentioned by name? (a) Major Rock edict at Girnar (b) Minor Rock inscription at Maski (c) Bairat inscription (d) Lamghan inscription Ans: (b) Minor Rock inscription at Maski
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