Q. Which one of the following was a Saiva sect in ancient India? (a) Ajivika (b) Mattamayura  (c) Mayamata (d) Isanasivagurudevapaddhati Ans: (b) Mattamayura

Q. In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? (a) Kula (b) Vamsa (c) Kosa (d) Gotra Ans: (c) Kosa

Q. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period? (a) Saumilla (b) Sudraka (c) Shaunaka (d) Susrutha Ans: (d) Susrutha Explanation: Among the given options, the person known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period is (d) Susrutha. ...

Q. Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals 4. Non-injury to animal life Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ...

Q. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature? (a) Therigatha (b) Acarangasutra (c) Sutrakritanga (d) Brihatkalpasutra Ans: (a) Therigatha

Q. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is (a) Sindhu (b) Sutudri (c) Sarasvati (d) Ganga Ans: (a) Sindhu

Q. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy liberation is possible by means of (a) Jnana (b) Bhakti (c) Yoga (d) Karma Ans: (d) Karma Explanation: According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of (d) Karma. Mimamsa is a school of Hindu philosophy ...

Q. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (a) Mahayana Buddhism (b) Hinayana Buddhism (c) Jainism (d) the Lokayata school Ans: (c) Jainism Explanation: The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by (c) Jainism. Anuvrata is a term used in Jain philosophy and ethics, which promotes ...

Q. The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted (a) a fine variety of Indian muslin (b) ivory (c) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance (d) pepper Ans: (d) pepper Explanation: The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted ...

Q. The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is (a) Chakravarti (b) Dharmadeva (c) Dharmakirti (d) Priyadarsi Ans: (d) Priyadarsi  Explanation: The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is (d) Priyadarsi. Asoka, the ...

Q. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period women and sudras speak (a) Sanskrit (b) Prakrit  (c) Pali (d) Sauraseni Ans: (b) Prakrit Explanation: In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period, women and sudras generally speak (b) Prakrit. Prakrit was a ...

Q. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? (a) Lopamudra (b) Gargi (c) Leelavati (d) Savitri Ans: (a) Lopamudra Explanation: Among the given options, (a) Lopamudra was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas. Lopamudra was a ...