Q. Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by (a) Buhler (b) Robert Sewell (c) James Prinsep (d) Codplngton Ans: (c) James Prinsep Explanation: The Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by (c) James Prinsep. James Prinsep was a British scholar and antiquary who played a ...

Q. A lot of details, regarding the village administration under the Cholas is provided by the Inscriptions at (a) Thanjavur (b) Uraiyur (c) Kanchipuram (d) Uttaramerur Ans: (d) Uttaramerur Explanation: A lot of details regarding the village administration under the Cholas are ...

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 ...