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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:
1. The most popular deity of Sangam period was Murugan.
2. Murugan is also named as Karthikeya, the son of Lord Siva.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 2 - After the Rig Veda, which one of the following Vedic text repeated the origin of the Chaturvarna system?
Answer : B
Explanation
After the Rig Veda, Brihadaranyaka Upnishad retreated the Chaturvarna system.
Q 3 - The term Henotheism describes …
C - Belief in single god, each in turn standing as the highest
D - Doctrine seeking to explain varied phenomena by a single principle
Answer : C
Explanation
Henotheism means worshiping one god out of many.
Q 4 - Consider the following statements:
1. Milind-Panha is written by Nagasen.
2. Milind-Panha is originally written in Pali language.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
Milind-Panha deals with the conversation that took place between Sage Nagasen and King Milind in the form of questions and answers.
Q 5 - In reference to the Vedic period, the term ‘Rathakara’ refers …
Answer : B
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Rathakara term typically used for the chariot maker.
Q 6 - Who among the following constructed the Sanchi stupa?
Answer : D
Explanation
Ashoka's wife, Devi personally supervised the construction of Sanchi stupa. Sanchi was her birthplace.
Q 7 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Boar represents …
Answer : A
Explanation
It is represented by golden color.
Q 8 - Huns attacked during the reign of …
Answer : D
Explanation
Skandaputa ruled between 455 AD and 467 AD.
Q 9 - A massive fortification wall of semi-undressed stones was found at …………
Answer : C
Q 10 - Who said that the Harappan civilization was declined because of the ‘ecological degradation?’
Answer : A
Q 11 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Pushan’ refers …
Answer : A
Explanation
The term Pushan refers the protector of cattle.
Q 12 - In reference to Jainism, Nirgrantha refers …
Answer : C
Explanation
Nirgrantha is a popular name of Mahabir Jaina.
Q 13 - Who among the following has written the book Kadambari?
Answer : A
Explanation
Kadambari is a romantic novel written in Sanskrit.
Q 14 - Which one of the following period is the youngest?
Answer : B
Explanation
Among all, iron age is the youngest one.
Q 15 - In reference to the ancient period, the term Samadhi refers …
Answer : B
Q 16 - Who among the following had attacked and killed Pulakesin II?
Answer : A
Explanation
Narsimhavarman was a Pallava ruler.
Q 17 - Which one of the following Indus sites is located at the southern end?
Answer : B
Explanation
Bhagatrav was the southernmost site of Harappan civilization.
Q 18 - In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of UttaraMimansa?
Answer : B
Explanation
The basic text of Uttara-Mimansa is ‘Brahma Sutra/Vedant Sutra.’
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. The spread of Jainism was limited to India, but it is survived here.
2. Buddhism spread swiftly to foreign lands, but faded in India.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Buddhism is still a major religion in some geographic regions, e.g. Tibet.
Q 20 - Which among the following crimes is not discussed in Rig Veda?
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