Q. Which of the following is the most important cause for the decline of Buddhism after Ashoka? (a) Non-patronage by the kings (b) Condemnation of animal sacrifices (c) Growth of licentious practices in Buddhist centres (d) Allegiance to the middle path Ans: (a) Non-patronage by the ...

Q. Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art? (a) Ellora (b) Ajanta (c) Khajuraho (d) Elephanta Ans: (c) Khajuraho

Q. Lothal is connected as excavation site of the civilisation of  (a) Indus Valley Civilisation (b) Sumerians (c) Mesopotamians (d) Vedic Aryan Ans: (a) Indus Valley Civilisation Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Indus Valley Civilisation. Lothal is an important ...

Q. In which way Sarnath is associated with Lord Buddha? (a) He resided there (b) He was born there (c) He ruled there (d) He preached his first Sermon there Ans: (d) He preached his first Sermon there Explanation: The correct answer is (d) He preached his first Sermon there. ...

Q. The Indus Valley people had contacts with (a) Egyptians (b) Sumerians (c) Chinese (d) Mesopotamians Ans: (d) Mesopotamians Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Mesopotamians. The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, existed from ...

Q. Upanishads are (a) Religious books of Hindus (b) Books dealing with ancient Hindu laws (c) Books on social behaviour of man (d) Prayers to God Ans: (a) Religious books of Hindus Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Religious books of Hindus. Upanishads are a collection of ...

Q. We can know about early Vedic period from (a) Archaeological excavations (b) Contemporary cultures (c) Rigveda (d) Jatak Katha Ans: (c) Rigveda Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Rigveda. The early Vedic period, which refers to the period of the composition of the ...

Q. Name the God who lost his importance in the beginning of Christian era? (a) Indra (b) Brahma (c) Vishnu (d) Mahesh Ans: (a) Indra

Q. Neolithic period of age is not characterised by (a) Agriculture  (b) Use of copper (c) Domestication of animals (d) Fishing Ans: (b) Use of copper Explanation:  The correct answer is (b) Use of copper. The Neolithic period, also known as the New Stone Age, is ...

Q. At which place Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon? (a) Sarnath (b) Lumbini (c) Bodh Gaya (d) Vaishali Ans: (a) Sarnath Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Sarnath. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta or "Turning the ...