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Q 1 - The evidence of Indus Valley Civilization has found in
Answer : A
Explanation
The evidence of Indus Valley Civilization has found in the north to west India.
Q 2 - Who among the following is the court poet of Harshavardhana?
Answer : A
Explanation
Banabhatta had written poet and prose in Sanskrit.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term Maruts refers
Answer : B
Explanation
The term Maruts refers the god of storm.
Answer : A
Explanation
Written in Sanskrit, Buddhacharita is an epic poem on the life of Gautama Buddha.
Q 5 - Who among the following first noticed the close affinities between Sanskrit and some European language?
Answer : D
Explanation
It was Filippo Sasetti who first discovered the close relationships between Sanskrit and the European languages.
Q 6 - In reference to ancient literature, the meaning of Mimamsa is
A - Logical view based on dialectics
B - Experimental view based on sensorial experience
Answer : C
Q 7 - In reference to Asoka inscriptions, nagalaviyohalaka mahamattas refer:
Answer : C
Explanation
Nagalaviyohalaka Mahamattas, during the Mauryan period, were the judicial officials under the general administration of the Nagarka.
Q 8 - Who had written the play Ratnavali?
Answer : D
Explanation
Ratnavali is written in Sanskrit language.
Answer : C
Q 10 - Which one of the following was the first site?
Answer : A
Explanation
Harappa was the first site.
Q 11 - The Vedic term Brahma refers
A - Giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride-price
B - Giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride-price
Answer : C
Explanation
During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man with a dowry was known as Brahma.
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the Lichchhavi princess, Kumaradevi.
2. The major source of Samudragupta's history is the inscription engraved on the Agra pillar.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
The major source of Samudragupta's history is the inscription engraved on the Allahabad pillar.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Vatsa was geographically located in
Answer : B
Explanation
The capital of Vatsa was Kausambi.
Q 14 - In reference to Rig Veda, consider the following statements:
1. In Rig Veda, about 200 hymns are attributed to Agni.
2. Agni was intermediary between Gods and men.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 15 - In reference to Asokas edict, seven major pillar edicts represent
B - Various principles of Asokas Dhamma
Answer : D
Explanation
The seven major pillar edicts discuss about the appendixes of rock edicts.
Q 16 - Consider the following statements:
1. During the Gupta empire, the largest number of gold coins were issued.
2. The gold coins of Gupta empire were not as pure as of Kushanas.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 17 - The evidence of rice husk has been found at
Answer : D
Q 18 - In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of UttaraMimansa?
Answer : B
Explanation
The basic text of Uttara-Mimansa is Brahma Sutra/Vedant Sutra.
Q 19 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color black indicates
Answer : B
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Harshavardhana used to celebrate the religious festival at the end of every five years.
2. Harshavardhana used to celebrate the religious festival at the Confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
It is believed that it was the beginning of Kumbh mela.