Q. “Mitakshara” is associated with (a) Yajnawalkya (b) Poetics (c) Drama (d) Grammar Ans: (a) Yajnawalkya

Q. The Prakrit text “Gathasaptasati” is attributed to the Satavahana king  (a) Vasishtiputra Pulumavi (b) Hala (c) Gautamiputra Satkarni (d) Amaru Ans: (b) Hala Explanation: The Prakrit text “Gathasaptasati” is attributed to the Satavahana king Hala. Hala was a ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, which was a prominent dynasty in ancient South India from the

Q. Which of the following is not a feature of Gandhara School of Art? (a) It was patronised by Sakas and Kushanas (b) It has Indian and Greek influence (c) It resulted in the origination of Hinayanism (d) It portrayed human figures exactly Ans: (c) It resulted in the origination of Hinayanism

Q. Jain is differed from Buddhism in which of the following aspects? (a) Faith in Karma (b) Doctrine of Ahimsa (c) Belief in fasting (d) Rejection of Yagna Ans: (c) Belief in fasting Explanation: Jainism ad Buddhism have a lot in common like both deny the existence of God or both believe in the theories

Q. The original name of Mahabharata was (a) Brihit Katha (b) Sahastra Samhita (c) Jaya Samhita (d) Rajatarangini Ans: (c) Jaya Samhita Explanation: Jaya Samhita is the original name of Mahabharata. Mahabharata was written down by Lord Ganesha. Mahabharata was narrated by Maharishi Ved Vyasa.