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Which sculpture, from the point of view of art, has international significance?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Ganpati

  3. Natraj

  4. Bramha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nataraja sculpture, representing the cosmic dance of Shiva, is globally recognized as a masterpiece of Indian art and holds international significance.

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Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding the Iron Pillar in Delhi?

  1. It is the oldest pillar in India

  2. It was built by emperor Ashoka

  3. In spite of nature's fury over centuries, the pillar has not corroded

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Iron Pillar of Delhi is famous for its high resistance to corrosion due to its unique composition and the protective layer formed over centuries of exposure.

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The copper statues of Gautam Buddha at Sultanjung in Bhagalpur reflects ancient India's expertise and skill in the field of _________.

  1. Chemistry

  2. Physics

  3. Biolology

  4. Economics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Copper metallurgy requires precise knowledge of chemical principles, including alloying, casting techniques, and patination. The Sultanjung Buddha statues demonstrate ancient India's sophisticated understanding of chemical processes in metallurgy, particularly bronze casting and metalworking.

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In which century there was a drastic progress in science and technology?

  1. Twentienth century

  2. Twenty first century

  3. Nineteenth Century

  4. Eighteenth century
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the twentieth century drastic progress took place in science and technology as never before.Man received a powerful energy source in the form of atomic energy.Man made progress in space research just as in atomic energy.

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Who are considered the pioneers of Indian medicine?

  1. Charak and Shushrut

  2. Vikramaditya and Kumarpal

  3. Chandragupta and Samudragupta

  4. Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Charaka and Sushruta are the two most prominent figures in ancient Indian medicine, known for the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, respectively.

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Nalanda University had its own school of chemistry and furnace for the study and research.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Nalanda University was a center of advanced learning that included studies in various sciences, including chemistry and metallurgy, evidenced by archaeological findings of furnaces.

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The statue of a dancing girl made of __________ , found in Mohenjo-daro was the product of "lost wax- technique".

  1. Limestones

  2. Bronze

  3. Silver

  4. Copper
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The famous 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjo-daro is a well-known example of Bronze Age metallurgy using the lost-wax casting technique.

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Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of __________.

  1. Astronomy

  2. Biology

  3. Medicine

  4. Physiology
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aryabhatta was a pioneering mathematician and astronomer who wrote the Aryabhatiya, covering topics like planetary motion and eclipses.

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Who wrote Charak Samhita, a sanskrit text on Ayurveda?

  1. Maharshi Dayanand

  2. Maharshi Charak

  3. Maharshi Shushrut

  4. Aryabhatta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Charak Samhita is a foundational text on Ayurveda, traditionally attributed to the sage Charak. It covers various aspects of health, medicine, and disease management.