Q. Chanakya, was also known as (a) Bhattasvamin (b) Rajasekhara (c) Vishnugupta (d) Visakhadatta Ans: (c) Vishnugupta Explanation: Chanakya, the ancient Indian economist, philosopher, and royal advisor, was also known as (c) Vishnugupta. Vishnugupta is an alternate name or ...

Q. In Jainism 'perfect knowledge' is referred to as (a) Jina (b) ratna (c) kaivalya (d) nirvana Ans: (c) kaivalya Explanation: In Jainism, 'perfect knowledge' is referred to as (c) kaivalya. Kaivalya is the state of complete liberation and enlightenment in Jain philosophy. It ...

Q. The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of (a) Ajatashatru (b) Ashoka (c) Dharmapala (d) Kanishka Ans: (d) Kanishka Explanation: The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of (d) Kanishka. Kanishka was a prominent ...

Q. The term nishka, which meant an ornament in the Vedic period, was used in later times to denote a/an (a) weapon (b) agricultural implement (c) script (d) coin Ans: (d) coin Explanation: The term "nishka," which meant an ornament in the Vedic period, was used in later times to ...

Q. The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was (a) Parsvanatha (b) Rishabha (c) Mahavira (d) Manisubrata Ans: (c) Mahavira  Explanation: The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was (c) Mahavira. Mahavira is considered the 24th and final Tirthankara in ...

Q. Burma was known to ancient Indians as (a) Suvarnabhumi (b) Suvarnadvipa (c) Yavadvipa (d) Malayamandalam Ans: (a) Suvarnabhumi

Q. Which one of the following is a Vedanga? (a) Sruti (b) Smriti (c) Nirukta (d) Samhita Ans: (c) Nirukta Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Nirukta. Nirukta is one of the Vedangas, which are the ancillary texts associated with the study and interpretation of the Vedas in ...

Q. Fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done, while which of the following dynasties was flourishing? (a) Guptas (b) Sungas (c) Kanvas (d) Mauryas Ans: (a) Guptas  Explanation: The fresco paintings in the Ajanta Caves were done during the flourishing of the (a) Guptas ...

Q. In which one of the following the Gandhara sculptures of the Buddha are typically Indian and not Greek or Roman? (a) In the treatment of the robe (b) In the rendering of the physiognomy (c) In the iconography  (d) In the style Ans: (c) In the iconography

Q. Which one of the following was worshipped as a heavenly God by ancient Indians? (a) Surya (b) Angaraka (Mangala) (c) Sukra (d) Sani Ans: (a) Surya Explanation: In ancient India, (a) Surya, the Sun god, was worshipped as a heavenly deity. The worship of Surya has ancient roots ...

Q. In ancient India the territorial name Tosali referred to (a) The region between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab (b) The basin of the river Son (c) The delta of the river Cauvery (d) The area of the river Mahanadi Ans: (d) The area of the river Mahanadi Explanation: In ancient ...

Q. Which one of the following does not constitute part of the Veda? (a) Nirukta (b) Upanishad (c) Brahmana (d) Samhita Ans: (a) Nirukta