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Q 1 - Which among the following were the hereditary soldiers of the Mauryan period?
Answer : A
Q 2 - Uttara Mimamsa philosophy belongs to
Answer : B
Explanation
Gaudapada was the philosopher of 6th century.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Asramas has been mentioned for the first time in the Chandogya Upnishad.
2. Asramas i.e. the stages of life, meant to regulate the life of the male members of the higher varnas mainly.
Choose the correct statement
Answer : C
Q 5 - Which one of the following Brahmanas defines the Brahmin as a seeker of livelihood?
Answer : A
Explanation
Aitareya Brahmana explains the Brahmin as a seeker of livelihood and an acceptor of gifts but removal at will.
Q 6 - Who among the following was the eldest son of Bindusara who failed to suppress the Taxila revolt?
Answer : A
Explanation
Since Susima failed to suppress the revolt of Taxila; therefore, he was superseded by his younger brother Asoka.
Q 7 - In reference to Buddhism, pavarana refers
A - Monks gather together to confess their offences
B - Monks gather together to celebrate for a new member
Answer : A
Explanation
Pavarana is also known as upostha or upavasatha.
Q 8 - In reference to Gupta period, Bhaga refers?
A - Kings customary share in total agricultural produce
B - Villagers periodically supplied flowers, fruits, etc. to king
Answer : A
Explanation
Bhaga used to be 1/6 of total produce.
Q 9 - Consider the following statements:
1. Radial pattern is evidenced in some of the Harappan sites.
2. Harappan people had the technology of grid system in their town planning.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 10 - The most frequently represented animal (image) on Harappan seals is
Answer : A
Explanation
At most of the Harappan seals, the image of unicorn is frequently printed.
Q 11 - Consider the following statements:
1. Majority of the Asokan Edicts describe Asokas relationship with Buddhism and the Sangha.
2. Asokas relationship with Buddhism and the Sangha was also corroborated by many other literary sources.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 12 - Who among the following was the father of Mahavira?
Answer : A
Explanation
Siddhartha was the head of a Kshatriya clan, which was known as the Jnatrikas.
Q 13 - Who among the following had founded the Pallavas of Kanchi?
Answer : B
Q 14 - In reference to Vedic period, the term Ustra refers
Answer : B
Explanation
The term ustra was used for camel.
Q 15 - In reference to Mauryan period, Gahapatis was the
Answer : C
Explanation
Gahapati was the entrepreneur who acted as the financier to cultivators.
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
Answer : C
Explanation
Chera Kingdom was the part of Sangam Age.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Kumaragupta was the great devotee of god Vishnu.
2. Kumaragupta founded the Nalanda Mahavihara, which soon developed into a great center of learning.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : B
Explanation
Kumaragupta was the great devotee of god Kartikeya.
Q 19 - In reference to Vedic kingdoms, the ruler of Vidarbha was
Answer : D
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Vidarbha was ruled by Bhima.
Q 20 - Who among the following had led the foundation of Ballabhi University?
Answer : D
Explanation
Ballabhi University is located in Gujarat.