Q. The finest specimens of Buddhist paintings are found in the caves at Bagh and Ajanta. How do the Buddhist paintings at Bagh differ from those found at Ajanta? (a) They are mostly depictions of Jataka stories (b) They contain representations of scenes from the Buddha’s life from conception to the attainment of Nirvana (c) […]

Q. Which among the following dynasties is known to have given the largest grant of villages to the temples and Brahamans? (a) Pratihara (b) Gupta (c) Pala (d) Saatvahana Explanation: Guptas have given the largest grant of villages to the temples and Brahamans.

Q. Match List ‘A’ with ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the options given below: A B (1) Bull flag (a) Shivan (2) Peacock flag (b) Murugan (3) Garuda flag (c) Tirumal (4) The mace (d) Kurram (a) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d (b) 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a (c) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d (d) 1-d,

Q. Arrange the following into sequential order and select the correct answer using the codes given below. 1. Rajaraja Chola I 2. Aditya Chola 3. Rajendra Chola 4. Parantaka Chola I Codes: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 4, 1, 3 (c) 1, 2, 4, 3 (d) 2, 1, 3, 4 Ans: (b) 2,

Q. Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas – 1. The earliest chola temple dating from 10th century is the one at Dadapuram in South Arcot. 2. The huge chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikonda – Cholapuram are marked by their lofty towers. 3. The later chola temples have mighty gopurans or

Q. Sangam literature formed a very important source for the reconstruction of the history of South India. It was written in (a) Tamil (b) Kannada (c) Telugu (d) Malayalam Ans: (a) Tamil Explanation: The Sangam literature, which played a crucial role in reconstructing the history of South India, was primarily written in Tamil. Tamil is

Q. The Goddess Kannagi, whose many temples were erected during the Sangam Age, was the Goddess of: (a) Wisdom (b) Learning (c) Chastity (d) Prowess Ans: (c) Chastity Explanation: The Goddess Kannagi, associated with the Sangam Age, is primarily known as the Goddess of Chastity. Kannagi is a revered deity in Tamil culture and is