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Ancient History - 3

Ancient History – 3

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which of the following is the correct chronological order of them invading India?

  1. Greeks - Sakas - Kushanas
  2. Greeks - Kushanas - Sakas
  3. Sakas - Greeks - Kushanas
  4. Sakas - Kushanas - Greeks
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Baudhayana theorem (Baudhayana Sulva Sutras) relate to?

  1. Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle
  2. Calculation of the value of pi
  3. Logarithmic calculations
  4. Normal distribution curve
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of

  1. Buddhism
  2. Jainism
  3. Sikhism
  4. Vaishnavism
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

  1. Bagh Caves
  2. Ellora Caves
  3. Lomas Rishi Caves
  4. Nasik Caves
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

  1. Universal Law
  2. Universal Truth
  3. Universal Faith
  4. Universal Soul
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of

  1. bhakti
  2. image worship and yajnas
  3. worship of nature and yajnas
  4. worship of nature and bhakti
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

  1. three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
  2. three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified
  3. three main styles of Indian temple architecture
  4. three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

  1. The extinction of the flame of desire
  2. The complete annihilation of self
  3. A state of bliss and rest
  4. A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The “Dharma” and “Rita” depict a central idea of the ancient Vedic civilisation of India. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others.
  2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the Universe and all it contained.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with a hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolises

  1. Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
  2. Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
  3. Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth and thus, this life is transitory
  4. Both (1) and (2)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
  2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
  3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

  1. Vihara is a place of worship, whereas Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks.
  2. Chaitya is a place of worship, whereas Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks.
  3. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, whereas Vihara is the hall axial to it.
  4. There is no material difference between the two.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with South-East Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation(s)?

  1. As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times.
  2. The rulers of Southern India always partronised traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context.
  3. Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages.
  4. Both (1) and (2)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following historical places:

  1. Ajanta Caves
  2. Lepakshi Temple
  3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the places given above is/are known for mural paintings?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None of these
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

  1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
  2. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.
  3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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