Q. Iron was brought to many civilization by the (a) Turks (b) Greeks (c) Hittites (d) Huns Ans: (c) Hittites Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Hittites. Iron was indeed brought to many civilizations by the Hittites. The Hittites were an ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered in Hattusa (present-day Boğazkale, Turkey) during […]
Q. The first metal to be used by man was (a) bronze (b) iron (c) copper (d) stone Ans: (c) copper Explanation: The first discovery of metal probably happens during the period of 4000BC and first metal that was used by man was copper.
Q. Which one of the following sites is famous for prehistoric paintings? (a) Bagh (b) Ajanta (c) Bhimbetka (d) Amrawati Ans: (c) Bhimbetka Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Bhimbetka. Bhimbetka is a famous archaeological site located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is renowned for its prehistoric rock shelters and cave paintings,
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Q. Consider the following statements relating to Jain literature : 1. The sacred books of the Jainas are known as Siddhanta or Agama. 2. The language of the earliest Jain texts is eastern dialect of Pali known as Ardha Magadhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c)
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Q. List-I List-II (Author) (Work) A. Sudraka 1. Mrichhakatikan B. Visakhadatta 2. Mudrarakshasa C. Kalidasa 3. Vikramorvasiyam D. Bhavabhuti 4. Uttara Ramacharita Codes: A B C D (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 4 2 3 1 (d) 3 1 4 2 Ans: (a) 1 2 3 4
Q. List-I List-II A. Tirukkural 1. Ilangoadigal B. Shilpadikaram 2. Sattanar C. Manimakhlai 3. Tolkappiyar D. Tolkappiyam 4. Tiruvalluvar Codes: A B C D (a) 4 1 2 3 (b) 1 4 3 2 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 4 2 3 Ans: (a) 4 1 2 3
Q. Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlightment? 1. Alara Kalama 2. Udraka Ramaputra 3. Makkhali Gosala 4. Nigantha Nataputta Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 4 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and
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Q. With reference to the Jambudvipa, consider the statements 1. Bharatvarsha was also called Jambudvipa. 2. Early Buddhist evidence suggests that Jambudvipa was a territorial designation from the third century BC. Which of the above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. Consider the following statements: Al-Beruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind is 1. A sympathic study of Indian civilization. 2. Mainly a political history of India. 3. Critical of Mahmud Ghaznavi’ s plundering raids of India. 4. Mainly a study of India’s cultural, social and intellectual history. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1, 3 and 4
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Q. Mrichchhakatikam, written by Shudraka deals with 1. The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan. 2. The military expedition of Samudragupta. Which of the above is correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (a) 1 only Explanation: The
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