With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2016) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism A bodhisattva is literally a living […]
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term Description (1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank (2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins […]
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?(2016) a) Swapnavasavadatta b) Malavikagnimitra c) Meghadoota d) Ratnavali Answer: B Malavikagnimitra is a sanskrit play written by Kalidasa. The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha […]
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?(2013)
Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?(2013) a) 1 and 3 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2 Answer: B Dadu Dayal was a Hindu-Muslim saint who inspired the founding […]
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated With the life of the Buddha?
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated With the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2014) a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 4 c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 3 and 4 C Both the kingdoms of Gandhara […]
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?(2014)
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?(2014) a) Mimamsa and Vedanta b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika c) Lokayata and Kapalika d) Sankhya and Yoga Answer: C The six principal Hindu darshans are Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from(2014) a) Katha Upanishad b) Chandogya Upanishad c) Aitareya Upanishad d) Mundaka Upanishad Answer: D Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते, romanized: satyameva jayate, lit. ‘Truth alone triumphs’, pronounced [sɐt̪jɐmeːʋɐ ˈd͡ʑɐjɐt̪eː]) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture […]
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?(2016)
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?(2016) a) Georg Bilhler b) James Prinsep c) Max Muller d) William Jones Answer B
Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.(2013) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1, 2 and […]
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is /are correct?
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is /are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, […]