[1] Name the Republic which was a confederacy of tribes in the 6th century B.C.
A.
Gandhara
B.
Vatji
C.
Kosala
D.
Avanti
Ans:
Vatji
Explanation :
Vajiji or Vrilji was a confederacy in the 6th century B.C. The rulers of Vajji were a confederacy of the eight clans (atthakula) of whom the Vajjis, the Licchavis the Jnatrikas and the Videhas were the most impor tant. It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.
[2] Who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?
A.
Rajendra I
B.
Mahendra Varman I
C.
Krishna I
D.
Govinda I
Ans:
Krishna I
Explanation :
The Kailasa temple was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in the 8th century A.D. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves. It is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture.
[3] Ashok spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon by -
A.
Teaching the Triratnas
B.
Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
C.
Waging wars
D.
Becoming a Buddhist Monk
Ans:
Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
Explanation :
For the spread of Buddhism, Asoka sent missionaries (dharma mahamatras) all over India and beyond the missionaries sent by Ashoka to the other countries were well received by them and the conversions took place easily because of the influence and the personal power Ashoka exercised.
[4] Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path of Buddhism?
A.
Right Speech
B.
Right Contemplation
C.
Right Desire
D.
Right Conduct
Ans:
Right Desire
Explanation :
The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkha) and the achievement of self-awakening. The path comprises right view, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.
[5] Name the temple in Indonesia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted.
A.
Borobudur
B.
Kailashnath
C.
Angkor Wat
D.
Brihadeshwara
Ans:
Borobudur
Explanation :
Borobudur Temple is located in Indonesia. Angkor Wat Temple is located in Cambodia.
[6] Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
A.
Patanjali
B.
Vagbhata
C.
Atreya
D.
Vrudukanta
Ans:
Patanjali
Explanation :
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of Raja yoga. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to eight "limbs" or steps (the sum of which constitute "Ashtanga Yoga", the title of the second chapter) to quiet one's mind and achieve kaivalya.
[7] Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day -
A.
Buddha was born
B.
Buddha got enlightened
C.
Buddha died
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. Buddha attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi- tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were con nected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana.
[8] The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -
A.
Kujala
B.
Vima
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kadphises
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
Kanishka's reputation in Buddhist tradition is based mainly that he convened the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir. Images of the Buddha based on 32 physical signs were made during his time. He provided encouragement to both the Gandhara school of GrecoBuddhist Art and the Mathura school of Hindu art.Kanishka personally seems to have embraced both Buddhism and the Persian cult of Mithra.
[9] The Ajanta pantings belong to the -
A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Ans:
Gupta period
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
Vajiji or Vrilji was a confederacy in the 6th century B.C. The rulers of Vajji were a confederacy of the eight clans (atthakula) of whom the Vajjis, the Licchavis the Jnatrikas and the Videhas were the most impor tant. It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.
[2] Who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?
A.
Rajendra I
B.
Mahendra Varman I
C.
Krishna I
D.
Govinda I
Ans:
Krishna I
Explanation :
The Kailasa temple was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in the 8th century A.D. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock, one of the 34 monasteries and temples known collectively as the Ellora Caves. It is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture.
[3] Ashok spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon by -
A.
Teaching the Triratnas
B.
Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
C.
Waging wars
D.
Becoming a Buddhist Monk
Ans:
Sending the Dharma Mahamatras
Explanation :
For the spread of Buddhism, Asoka sent missionaries (dharma mahamatras) all over India and beyond the missionaries sent by Ashoka to the other countries were well received by them and the conversions took place easily because of the influence and the personal power Ashoka exercised.
[4] Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path of Buddhism?
A.
Right Speech
B.
Right Contemplation
C.
Right Desire
D.
Right Conduct
Ans:
Right Desire
Explanation :
The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkha) and the achievement of self-awakening. The path comprises right view, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.
[5] Name the temple in Indonesia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted.
A.
Borobudur
B.
Kailashnath
C.
Angkor Wat
D.
Brihadeshwara
Ans:
Borobudur
Explanation :
Borobudur Temple is located in Indonesia. Angkor Wat Temple is located in Cambodia.
[6] Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
A.
Patanjali
B.
Vagbhata
C.
Atreya
D.
Vrudukanta
Ans:
Patanjali
Explanation :
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of Raja yoga. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to eight "limbs" or steps (the sum of which constitute "Ashtanga Yoga", the title of the second chapter) to quiet one's mind and achieve kaivalya.
[7] Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day -
A.
Buddha was born
B.
Buddha got enlightened
C.
Buddha died
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. Buddha attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi- tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were con nected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana.
[8] The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -
A.
Kujala
B.
Vima
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kadphises
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
Kanishka's reputation in Buddhist tradition is based mainly that he convened the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir. Images of the Buddha based on 32 physical signs were made during his time. He provided encouragement to both the Gandhara school of GrecoBuddhist Art and the Mathura school of Hindu art.Kanishka personally seems to have embraced both Buddhism and the Persian cult of Mithra.
[9] The Ajanta pantings belong to the -
A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Ans:
Gupta period
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
For the spread of Buddhism, Asoka sent missionaries (dharma mahamatras) all over India and beyond the missionaries sent by Ashoka to the other countries were well received by them and the conversions took place easily because of the influence and the personal power Ashoka exercised.
[4] Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path of Buddhism?
A.
Right Speech
B.
Right Contemplation
C.
Right Desire
D.
Right Conduct
Ans:
Right Desire
Explanation :
The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkha) and the achievement of self-awakening. The path comprises right view, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.
[5] Name the temple in Indonesia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted.
A.
Borobudur
B.
Kailashnath
C.
Angkor Wat
D.
Brihadeshwara
Ans:
Borobudur
Explanation :
Borobudur Temple is located in Indonesia. Angkor Wat Temple is located in Cambodia.
[6] Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
A.
Patanjali
B.
Vagbhata
C.
Atreya
D.
Vrudukanta
Ans:
Patanjali
Explanation :
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of Raja yoga. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to eight "limbs" or steps (the sum of which constitute "Ashtanga Yoga", the title of the second chapter) to quiet one's mind and achieve kaivalya.
[7] Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day -
A.
Buddha was born
B.
Buddha got enlightened
C.
Buddha died
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. Buddha attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi- tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were con nected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana.
[8] The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -
A.
Kujala
B.
Vima
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kadphises
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
Kanishka's reputation in Buddhist tradition is based mainly that he convened the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir. Images of the Buddha based on 32 physical signs were made during his time. He provided encouragement to both the Gandhara school of GrecoBuddhist Art and the Mathura school of Hindu art.Kanishka personally seems to have embraced both Buddhism and the Persian cult of Mithra.
[9] The Ajanta pantings belong to the -
A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Ans:
Gupta period
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
Borobudur Temple is located in Indonesia. Angkor Wat Temple is located in Cambodia.
[6] Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?
A.
Patanjali
B.
Vagbhata
C.
Atreya
D.
Vrudukanta
Ans:
Patanjali
Explanation :
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are 196 Indian sutras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of Raja yoga. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali prescribes adherence to eight "limbs" or steps (the sum of which constitute "Ashtanga Yoga", the title of the second chapter) to quiet one's mind and achieve kaivalya.
[7] Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day -
A.
Buddha was born
B.
Buddha got enlightened
C.
Buddha died
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. Buddha attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi- tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were con nected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana.
[8] The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -
A.
Kujala
B.
Vima
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kadphises
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
Kanishka's reputation in Buddhist tradition is based mainly that he convened the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir. Images of the Buddha based on 32 physical signs were made during his time. He provided encouragement to both the Gandhara school of GrecoBuddhist Art and the Mathura school of Hindu art.Kanishka personally seems to have embraced both Buddhism and the Persian cult of Mithra.
[9] The Ajanta pantings belong to the -
A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Ans:
Gupta period
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The day of Vaisakh Purnima, which usually falls in the month of May, is considered most sacred by Buddhists all over the world. Buddha attained Supreme Enlighten or Buddha hood, beneath the Bodhi- tree at Boddha Gaya. Forty-five years later at the age of eighty, he finally passed away in Parinivana on the same day of the year at Kushinagar. Vaisaka Purnima is celebrated especially in Boddha Gaya, Lumbini and in Kushinara as they are the holy places that were con nected with the blessed ones birth, enlighten and the Parinirvana.
[8] The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -
A.
Kujala
B.
Vima
C.
Kanishka
D.
Kadphises
Ans:
Kanishka
Explanation :
Kanishka's reputation in Buddhist tradition is based mainly that he convened the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir. Images of the Buddha based on 32 physical signs were made during his time. He provided encouragement to both the Gandhara school of GrecoBuddhist Art and the Mathura school of Hindu art.Kanishka personally seems to have embraced both Buddhism and the Persian cult of Mithra.
[9] The Ajanta pantings belong to the -
A.
Harappan period
B.
Mauryan period
C.
Buddhist period
D.
Gupta period
Ans:
Gupta period
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monu ments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 A.D. The caves include paintings and sculptures are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. Most of the paintings belong to the Vakataka Gupta period.
[10] Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?
A.
Madurai
B.
Tiruchendur
C.
Bhubaneswar
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Bhubaneswar
Explanation :
Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Harihara, another name for Shiva and is one of the oldest temples of Bhubaneswar, a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of Odisha. Shiva is here worshipped as Tribhuvaneshwara (Master of three worlds i.e. Heaven, Earth and Netherworld). His consort is called Bhuvaneshvari. The temple is traditionally believed to be built by the Somavanshi king Jajati Keshari, in 11th century CE.
[11] The caste system of India was created for -
A.
immobility of labour
B.
recognition of the dignity of labour
C.
economic uplift
D.
occupational division of labour
Ans:
occupational division of labour
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The caste system is a system of division of labour and power in human society. It is a system of social stratification, and a basis for affirmative action. His torically, it defined communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called Jatis. The Jatis were grouped by the Brahmanical texts under the four well-known caste categories (the varnas): viz Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
[12] Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?
A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse
Ans:
Deer
Explanation :
Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks. The Lion Capital of Ashoka comprises four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a cylindrical abacus. The abacus features the sculptures of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening 24-spoked Dharma wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The four animals in the Sarnath capital are believed to symbolize different phases in Lord Buddha's life. The Elephant is a representation of Queen Maya's conception of Buddha when she saw a white elephant entering her womb in dream. The Bull represents desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince. The Horse symbolizes Buddha's departure from palatial life whilen represents the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Buddha.
[13] Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?
A.
In Thailand
B.
In Malaysia
C.
In Cambodia
D.
In Myanmar
Ans:
In Cambodia
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The temple of Angor Vat is located in Angkor, Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia. It is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best- pre served temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foun dation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
[14] Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -
A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt
Ans:
Prayag
Explanation :
After the Kannauj Assembly was concluded, Hiuen-Tsang was making preparations to go to his home but Harsha invited him to attend another Assembly at Prayag which he used to hold after ever five year the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. Five such assemblies had already taken place and this was the sixth Assembly in which Hiuen-Tsang was invited. This ceremony was attended by the kings of eighteen kingdoms and about 5, 00,000 people including Sra manas. Heretics, Nigranthas, the poor, the orphans, etc, attended this assembly. The Prayag Assembly is a glorious example of the generosity of Harshavard Hana as he gave all his personal wealth and belongings charity during the assembly.
[15] Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?
A.
Pottery
B.
Jewellery
C.
Carpentry
D.
Blacksmith
Ans:
Blacksmith
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
Iron was a metal unknown to the Aryans during the early Vedic age. The advent of iron is generally associated with the late or post-Vedic ages. So black smith did not exist during this period.
[16] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
Land grants formed an important feature of the Satavahana rural administration. Inscriptions show that the Satavahanas started the practice of granting fiscal and administrative immunities to Brahmins and Buddhist monks. Earlier, the grants to individuals were temporary but later grants to religious beneficiaries were permanent. Perhaps the earliest epigraphic grant of land is found in the Nanaghat Cave Inscription of naganika, who bestowed villages (grama) on priests for officiating at Vedic sacrifices, but it does not speak of any concessions in this context. These an in grants made by Gautamiputra Satakarni in the first quarter of the second century A.D appear first.
[17] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The Shulba Sutras are sutra texts belonging to the Strauta ritual and containing geometry related to fire altar construction. They are part of the larger corpus of texts called the Shrauta Sutras, considered to be appendices to the Vedas. They are the only sources of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Veperiod. The four major Shulba Sutras, which are math ematically the most significant, are those composed by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana.
[18] Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following?
A.
Shakas
B.
Parthians
C.
Greeks
D.
Kushans
Ans:
Greeks
Explanation :
The most interesting term in Indian drama with Greek connotation is yavanika, which means a stage curtain. For the first time in Panini's grammar, there is a reference to Yavana and Yavanani writing. However, the theory is not only erroneous but diculous because there is no curtain in the Greek drama and also there is no word "yavanika" in Sanskrit language. There is Yavani meaning Greek woman.
[19] Mohammed-bin-gasim conquered Sind in the year
A.
712 A.D.
B.
812 A.D
C.
912 A.D.
D.
1012 A.D.
Ans:
712 A.D.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The Arab conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim in 712 AD gave the Muslims a firm foothold on the sub-continent. Qasim's conquest of Sindh and Punjab laid the foundations of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent. The description of Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese historian, leaves no doubt that the social and economic restrictions inherent in the caste differentiations of Hindu society had however, gradually sapped the inner vitality of the social system and Sindh fell without much resistance before the Muslim armies.
[20] The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the State Emblem of India were taken from -
A.
Upanishads
B.
Sama Veda
C.
Rig Veda
D.
Ramayana
Ans:
Upanishads
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribe Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words Satyameva Jayate' are in scribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
[21] Which of the following domesticated animals was absent in the terracottas of the Indus civilisation?
A.
Buffalo
B.
Sheep
C.
Cow
D.
Pig
Ans:
Cow
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures mainly in stone, metal and terra-cotta. Ranging in size from slightly larger than a human thumb to almost 30 cm (one foot) in height, the anthropomorphic and animal terracotta figurines from Harappa and other Indus Civilization sites offer a rich reflection of some of the Harappan ideas about representing life in the Bronze Age. From the terracotta figurines, we come to know what the people of Harappa domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, pigs, goats and sheep. Camels and asses were used as means of transport. Dogs and cats were kept as pets. The humped bull was considered a great asset in the farming community.
[22] Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
A.
Upanishad
B.
Vedas
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Jatakas
Ans:
Tripitaka
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. As the name suggests, a Tripitaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Sutta Pitaka), a Vinaya Pitaka (Sanskrit & Pali) and an Abhidharma Pitaka (Sanskrit; Pali: Abhidhamma Pitaka).
[23] Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
A.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
B.
Samudra Gupta
C.
Vikramaditya
D.
Skand Gupta
Ans:
Samudra Gupta
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta is writings in stone pillar during the term of King Sam udra Gupta located in Allahabad which mentioned events during his tenure in and around his empire. It is one of the most important epigraphic evidences of the Imperial Guptas. Composed by Harisena, it delineates the reign of the Guptas in ancient India. Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harisena was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
[24] The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -
A.
worship of forces of nature
B.
organised city life
C.
pastoral farming
D.
caste society
Ans:
organised city life
Explanation :
Among all the Bronze Age cultures, the Indus Valley civilization was the most urbanized. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization making them the first urban centres in the region. The quality of municipal town planning suggests the knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments By 2600 BCE, the Early Harappan communities had been turned into large urban centres. Such urban centres include Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo- Daroin modern day Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern day India.
[25] Name the capital of the Pallavas -
A.
Kanchi
B.
Vatapi
C.
Trichnapalli
D.
Mahabalipuram
Ans:
Kanchi
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.
Explanation :
Pallavas ruled regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh between the second to the ninth century CE. Kanchipuram served as the capital city of the Pallava Kingdom from the 4th to the 9th century. It is also known by its former names Kanchiampathi, Conjeevaram, and the nickname The City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram was mentioned in the Mahabhasya, written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC.