Q. Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by (a) Buhler (b) Robert Sewell (c) James Prinsep (d) Codplngton Ans: (c) James Prinsep Explanation: The Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by (c) James Prinsep. James Prinsep was a British scholar and antiquary who played a crucial role in deciphering the inscriptions found on the pillars and rocks […]
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Q. A lot of details, regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the Inscriptions at (a) Thanjavur (b) Uraiyur (c) Kanchipuram (d) Uttaramerur Ans: (d) Uttaramerur Explanation: A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas are provided by the inscriptions at (d) Uttaramerur. Uttaramerur, located in present-day Tamil Nadu,
Q. Chanakya, was also known as (a) Bhattasvamin (b) Rajasekhara (c) Vishnugupta (d) Visakhadatta Ans: (c) Vishnugupta Explanation: Chanakya, the ancient Indian economist, philosopher, and royal advisor, was also known as (c) Vishnugupta. Vishnugupta is an alternate name or another well-known name associated with Chanakya. He is widely recognized by this name in historical and
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Q. In Jainism ‘perfect knowledge’ is referred to as (a) Jina (b) ratna (c) kaivalya (d) nirvana Ans: (c) kaivalya Explanation: In Jainism, ‘perfect knowledge’ is referred to as (c) kaivalya. Kaivalya is the state of complete liberation and enlightenment in Jain philosophy. It represents the highest spiritual attainment and is characterized by the complete
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Q. The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of (a) Ajatashatru (b) Ashoka (c) Dharmapala (d) Kanishka Ans: (d) Kanishka Explanation: The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of (d) Kanishka. Kanishka was a prominent ruler of the Kushan Empire, which flourished in the 2nd century CE.
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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
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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
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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
