Q. Who wrote ‘Aryabhattiyam’ Suryasiddhanta’? (a) Varahamihira (b) Aryabhatta (c) Brahma Gupta (d) Baskara Ans: (b) Aryabhatta Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Aryabhatta. Aryabhattiyam and Suryasiddhanta are two separate works, both associated with the Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta. 1. Aryabhattiyam: Aryabhattiyam is a mathematical treatise written by Aryabhatta. It consists of 108 verses […]
Q. Harivamsa Purana was written by (a) Vishaka Datta (b) Kamandaka (c) Sudraka (d) Jinasena Suri Ans: (d) Jinasena Suri
Q. The Sultan Ganj Buddha Statue in Bronze belongs to (a) Guptas (b) Mauryas (c) Kanishka (d) Harsha Ans: (a) Guptas Explanation: The Sultanganj Buddha is a Gupta–Pala transitional period sculpture, the largest substantially complete copper Buddha figure known from the time. The statue is dated to between 500 and 700 AD
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Q. Brihath Samhita was written by (a) Vatsyayana (b) Varahamihira (c) Shudraka (d) Aryabhatta Ans: (b) Varahamihira Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Varahamihira. Brihath Samhita, also known as the “Great Compilation,” is an ancient Indian text on astrology and general sciences. It was written by Varahamihira, an influential Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer who
Q. Kaumudi Mahotsava was written by (a) Vajjika (b) Sudraka (c) Kamandaka (d) Vishaka Dutta Ans: (a) Vajjika Explanation: Kaumudi mahotsava is a drama written in the middle of the seventh century CE, by Queen Vijayabhattarika (Vijjaka) of Karnata. This drama is unique in that it is one of the few known works of Sanskrit literature composed by
Q. Ajanta Cave paintings belongs to the period of (a) Nandas (b) Mauryas (c) Guptas-Vakatakas (d) Haryanks Ans: (c) Guptas-Vakatakas Explanation: Ajanta Cave paintings belong to the period of Guptas-Vakatakas. Therefore, option (c) Guptas-Vakatakas is the correct answer. The Ajanta Caves, located in present-day Maharashtra, India, are renowned for their exquisite Buddhist cave paintings. These
Q. Majority of the Gupta emperors patronised (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Vaishnavism (d) Shaivism Ans: (c) Vaishnavism Explanation: Majority of the Gupta emperors patronized Vaishnavism. Therefore, option (c) Vaishnavism is the correct answer. The Gupta dynasty, which ruled during the classical period of ancient India, had a significant influence on religious and cultural developments.
Q. Nitisara was written by (a) Vishaka Datta (b) Kamandaka (c) Sudraka (d) Vajjika Ans: (b) Kamandaka Explanation: The book Nitisara was written by Kamandaka. Therefore, option (b) Kamandaka is the correct answer. Nitisara is a famous treatise on polity and governance, known for its insights into statecraft and principles of administration. It is written
Q. Who was the author of Allahabad pillor inscription? (a) Aswaghosha (b) Harisena (c) Ravekeerthi (d) Veerasena Ans: (b) Harisena Explanation: The author of the Allahabad pillar inscription is Harisena. Therefore, option (b) Harisena is the correct answer. The Allahabad pillar inscription, also known as the Allahabad Prasasti or the Prayaga Prasasti, was composed by
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Q. Gupta kings ruled North India for a period of (a) 230 (b) 130 (c) 330 (d) 430 Ans: (c) 330
