Q. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and the king was the chief admin authority on them 2. The wages, rules of work, […]
Q. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of (a) Bhakti (b) image worship and Yajnas (c) worship of nature and Yajnas (d) worship of nature and Bhakti Ans: (c) worship of nature and Yajnas Explanation: The religion of the early Vedic Aryans was primarily characterized by worship of nature and Yajnas. The early
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Q. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsha Mudra”. It symbolizes (a) Buddha’s calling of the earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation (b) Buddha’s calling of the earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara (c) Buddha’s reminder to
Q. The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a central Idea of ancient vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements : 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others. 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe
Q. Regarding the Indus valley civilization, consider the following statements ? 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only. (b) 2 only.
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Q. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by? (a) Universal law (b) Universal truth (c) Universal faith (d) Universal soul Ans: (a) Universal law Explanation: The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by Universal Law. Jainism does not support belief in a creator deity. According to the
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Q. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following? (a) Bahubali (b) Buddha (c) Mahavir (d) Nataraja Ans: (a) Bahubali Explanation: Mahamastakabhisheka, the great religious event, is associated with and done for Bahubali. Bahubali, also known as Gommateshwara, is an important figure in Jainism and is revered as
Q. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Sikhism (d) Vaishnavism Ans: (b) Jainism Explanation: Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of Jainism. Anekantavada, also known as the principle of non-absolutism or manifoldness, is a fundamental concept in Jain philosophy. It emphasizes the
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Q. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire? (a) Amoghavarsha I (b) Dantidurga (c) Dhruva (d) Krishna I Ans: (b) Dantidurga Explanation: The foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire was laid by Dantidurga. Dantidurga was a military leader who rose to prominence in the 8th century CE. He overthrew the ruling Chalukya dynasty
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Q. With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order? (a) Greeks- Sakas- Kushans (b) Greeks -Kushans -Sakas (c) Sakas -Greeks -Kushans (d) Sakas – Kushans -Greeks Ans: (a) Greeks- Sakas- Kushans
