upsc history quiz

Q. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period? (a) Saumilla (b) Sudraka (c) Shaunaka (d) Susrutha Ans: (d) Susrutha Explanation: Among the given options, the person known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period is (d) Susrutha. Susrutha is renowned as one of the pioneers […]

Q. Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals 4. Non-injury to animal life Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b)

Q. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature? (a) Therigatha (b) Acarangasutra (c) Sutrakritanga (d) Brihatkalpasutra Ans: (a) Therigatha

Q. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is (a) Sindhu (b) Sutudri (c) Sarasvati (d) Ganga Ans: (a) Sindhu

Q. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy liberation is possible by means of (a) Jnana (b) Bhakti (c) Yoga (d) Karma Ans: (d) Karma Explanation: According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of (d) Karma. Mimamsa is a school of Hindu philosophy that focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas

Q. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (a) Mahayana Buddhism (b) Hinayana Buddhism (c) Jainism (d) the Lokayata school Ans: (c) Jainism Explanation: The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (c) Jainism. Anuvrata is a term used in Jain philosophy and ethics, which promotes the idea of practicing lesser vows or commitments beyond the

Q. The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted (a) a fine variety of Indian muslin (b) ivory (c) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance (d) pepper Ans: (d) pepper Explanation: The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted (d) pepper. Yavanapriya literally means “beloved by the Yavanas.” Yavanas referred

Q. The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is (a) Chakravarti (b) Dharmadeva (c) Dharmakirti (d) Priyadarsi Ans: (d) Priyadarsi  Explanation: The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is (d) Priyadarsi. Asoka, the Mauryan emperor, is often mentioned as “Priyadarsi” in his inscriptions. The term

Q. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period women and sudras speak (a) Sanskrit (b) Prakrit  (c) Pali (d) Sauraseni Ans: (b) Prakrit Explanation: In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period, women and sudras generally speak (b) Prakrit. Prakrit was a vernacular language derived from Sanskrit and was commonly spoken by different social

Q. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? (a) Lopamudra (b) Gargi (c) Leelavati (d) Savitri Ans: (a) Lopamudra Explanation: Among the given options, (a) Lopamudra was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas. Lopamudra was a revered female sage and poet in ancient India. She