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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
With the reference to the administration of Vedic period “Bhagadugha”:
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Ans c)
Bhagadugha was one of the officials in the Vedic period who was responsible for the
collection of the royal share of produce. The office was mentioned in the later Vedic texts.
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Ans c)
Bhagadugha was one of the officials in the Vedic period who was responsible for the
collection of the royal share of produce. The office was mentioned in the later Vedic texts.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which among the following poet/s who is/are patronised by Harsha?
1. Banabhatta
2. Haridatta
3. Harisena
Select the correct code given below:
Correct
Ans a)
Banabhatta, Haridatta, and Jayasena were the poets patronized by Harshavardhana.
Harisena was a famous poet in the court of Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. He wrote Prayag
Prashasti.
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Ans a)
Banabhatta, Haridatta, and Jayasena were the poets patronized by Harshavardhana.
Harisena was a famous poet in the court of Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. He wrote Prayag
Prashasti.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Samantas of Gupta period:
1. They were the men who maintained themselves through local resources including
control over land.
2. They offered homage and provided military support to rulers.
3. Powerful samantas could be raised to higher positions but cannot claim to become
kings.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans a)
Powerful Samanthas could augment their authority. They could even be raised to the
position of kings.
Incorrect
Ans a)
Powerful Samanthas could augment their authority. They could even be raised to the
position of kings.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
1. The Harappans used both the modern ekka and the spoked wheel for irrigation
purposes.
2. Like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, the Harappans also write long inscriptions.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans c)
The Harappans knew the use of wheels for pottery and navigation. They used the modern
ekka-styled wheel and not the spoked wheel version.
Harappan inscriptions were recorded on seals and contained only a few words while
Egyptian and Mesopotamian inscriptions were lengthy.
Incorrect
Ans c)
The Harappans knew the use of wheels for pottery and navigation. They used the modern
ekka-styled wheel and not the spoked wheel version.
Harappan inscriptions were recorded on seals and contained only a few words while
Egyptian and Mesopotamian inscriptions were lengthy.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
With reference to Sanchi Stupa, which of the following statement(s) is/are not
correct?
1. It was constructed to commemorate the Dharma Chakra Pravartana.
2. Since 1989, Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO World heritage site of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The original structure was made out of stones.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Ans d)
The lion capital pillar was made in 250 BCE to commemorate the first sermon of Buddha or
Dharma Chakra Pravartana at Sarnath.
The original structure built by Ashoka was not made of stone; it was a simple hemispherical
monument made using bricks.
Incorrect
Ans d)
The lion capital pillar was made in 250 BCE to commemorate the first sermon of Buddha or
Dharma Chakra Pravartana at Sarnath.
The original structure built by Ashoka was not made of stone; it was a simple hemispherical
monument made using bricks.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Hinayana Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and Bodhisattvas
embodying Buddha Nature.
2. Mahayana does not believe in Idol worship of Bodhisattvas.
3. Theravada is a sect of Hinayana Buddhism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c)
Mahayana Buddhism worships the bodhisattvas and reads the Mahayana sutras while
Hinayana Buddhism do not believe in Bodhisattva.
Mahayana sect of Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and believes in Idol
Worship.
Incorrect
Ans c)
Mahayana Buddhism worships the bodhisattvas and reads the Mahayana sutras while
Hinayana Buddhism do not believe in Bodhisattva.
Mahayana sect of Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and believes in Idol
Worship.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Hieun Tsang:
1. Si-yu-ki was written by the Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang.
2. He is also called as Sakyamuni.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans b)
Gauthama Buddha was known as Shakyamuni.
Incorrect
Ans b)
Gauthama Buddha was known as Shakyamuni.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following excerpt:
1. He is possessed of compassion;
2. he is the giver of many hundred-thousands of cows;
3. his mind has received ceremonial initiation for the upliftment of the miserable, he
has embodied kindness to mankind;
4. he is equal to Kubera (the god of wealth)
Which of the following rulers is described in the excerpt?
Correct
Ans c)
The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) composed in Sanskrit
by Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta, had the above-mentioned excerpt describing
Samudragupta.
Incorrect
Ans c)
The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) composed in Sanskrit
by Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta, had the above-mentioned excerpt describing
Samudragupta.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding marriage in the Rig Veda.
1. Widow remarriage practices were found in that period.
2. Child marriage practices were also seen.
3. Marriageable age seems to have been sixteen to seventeen.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c)
The practice of child marriage was absent in Rig Vedic society.
Incorrect
Ans c)
The practice of child marriage was absent in Rig Vedic society.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Pallavas:
1. Narasimhavarman I also known as Rajasimha who built Kanchi Kailasanatha Temple.
2. Dravida style of architecture begins in the pallava reign.
3. Nandivarman was a pioneer in rock cut architecture.
Which of the following statement/s give above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a)
Kailasanatha Temple is the first temple built in South India by Narasimhavarman II who is
also known as Rajasimha.
Mahendravarman was a pioneer in rock-cut architecture and a great patron of it.
Incorrect
Ans a)
Kailasanatha Temple is the first temple built in South India by Narasimhavarman II who is
also known as Rajasimha.
Mahendravarman was a pioneer in rock-cut architecture and a great patron of it.
