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Q 1 - In reference to Jainism, the term Mithyatva represents …
A - The stage of omniscience without any activity
B - Right Faith unaccompanied by Right Conduct
Answer : D
Explanation
Mithyatva represents the stage of wrong believer.
Q 2 - The first evidence of wheat farming was found around ……………...
Answer : A
Explanation
The first evidence of wheat and barley farming and animal husbandry was found around 7000 BC.
Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Maruts’ refers …
Answer : B
Explanation
The term Maruts refers the god of storm.
Q 4 - Who among the following goddesses is related to Goddess Durga & Kali?
Answer : A
Q 5 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, the term ‘Samyama’ refers ……
Answer : B
Explanation
The meaning of samyama is binding, holding together, and self-control.
Q 6 - Who among the following had shifted the capital from Rajgir to Pataliputra?
Answer : D
Explanation
Kakavarna, most likely, was succeeded by his ten sons.
Q 7 - The south Indian festivals Peru Vaenil Kadavizha represents …
A - The festival of harvest and spring, thanking Lord Indiran and Lord El (the sun)
B - The festival for wishing quick and easy passage of the mid-summer months
Answer : B
Explanation
Usually, it is celebrated on April 14-15.
Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. The first Kushan dynasty was founded by Kadphises I.
2. The second Kushan dynasty was founded by Kanishka.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 9 - Which among the following rivers is not mentioned in Rig Veda?
Answer : D
Q 10 - Parsvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara of Jaina Religion, was native of …
Answer : D
Explanation
Parsvanatha was actually from a royal family of Kasi kingdom.
Q 11 - In reference to ancient India, Tretayuga refers …
Answer : B
Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. In the early Vedic period, women seem to have enjoyed an almost equal status with men.
2. In the early Vedic period, upanayana was performed for girls also.
Choose the correct statements
Answer : C
Explanation
During this period, girls were also given education and asked to follow the brahmacharya like boys.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Kashi was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
Kashi was located around the present Varanasi city.
Q 14 - Which one of the following Upanishads first used the term ‘Trimurti?’
Answer : A
Explanation
Maitrayana Upanishad first discusses the term trimurti.
Q 15 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term ‘Aditi’ refers …
Answer : C
Explanation
The term Aditi refers the goddess of eternity.
Q 16 - Who among the following had written the book ‘Jnanassiddhi?’
Answer : C
Q 17 - In reference to Mauryan period, Nagarika was the …
Answer : A
Q 18 - The Mahabalipuram temples are the great example of:
Answer : C
Q 20 - In reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1. The Buddhist monks were forbidden the use of garlands, perfume, and other items of self-beautification.
2. The norms for the nun were even more strict.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
It was believed that if equality was given to male and female, it might lead to indiscipline and immorality.
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