With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote?
With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote(2020) a) measurement of land b) coins of different monetary value c) classification of urban land d) religious rituals Answer: A In the Gupta era, the terms Kuliah Apa, Dronavapa, and Adhavapa were related to land measurements mainly mentioned in the copper plate […]
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?(2020) a) An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates b) A diary to be maintained for daily accounts c) A bill of exchange d) An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates […]
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?(2019) Consider the following: a) 1 Only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: DMahayana Buddhism follows the path of Bodhisattvas and believe in image worship and rituals unlike the earlier Hinayana Buddhism.
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?(2020) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 B Aurang: It is persian term for a warehouse where goods are collected before being sold
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1.Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga 2.Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana 3.Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2020) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1,2 and 3 Answer: […]
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?(2019) a) It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people. b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire. […]
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1.Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2.Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3.The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above are correct?(2020) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) […]
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?(2019) a) Kanganahalli b) Sanchi I c) Shahbazgarhi d) Sohgaura A Raya Ashoka was the first inscribed portrait of Ashoka (surrounded by female attendants and queens) that was unearthed from the ruined Buddhist stupa.
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?(2019) a) Chanhudaro b) Kot Diji c) Sohgaura d) Desalpur Answer: C All the others are famous sites of Indus valley civilisation. The Sohgaura copper plate inscription is an Indian copper plate inscription written in Prakrit in the Brahmi script.
With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to?
With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to(2018) a) Buddhism b) Jainism c) Vaishnavism d) Shaivism Answer: BSthānakavāsī is a sect of Śvētāmbara Jainism founded by a merchant named Lavaji in 1653 AD. It believes that idol worship is not essential in the path of soul purification and attainment of […]