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 […]
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at(2017) a) Ajanta b) Badami c) Bagh d) Allora Answer: AThe painting is found at Ajanta.
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2017) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 Answer: BSautrantika and Sammitiya are sects of Buddhism. Sarvastivada, (Sanskrit: “Doctrine That All Is Real”) also called Vaibhashika, a […]
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2017) a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 only Answer: B Sankirtana encompasses an array of arts performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of […]
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people which of the following statements is/are correct?
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2017) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C The Indus valley people […]
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?(2016) a) Shramana b) Parivraajaka c) Agrahaarika d) Maagadha D As mentioned in Romila Thapar, Ancient India, “The memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories, or epic tales was the work of a group […]
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?(2016) a) Swapnavasavadatta b) Malavikagnimitra c) Meghadoota d) Ratnavali Answer: B Malavikagnimitra is a sanskrit play written by Kalidasa. The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha […]
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term Description (1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank (2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins […]
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2016) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism A bodhisattva is literally a living […]
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?(2013)
Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?(2013) a) 1 and 3 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2 Answer: B Dadu Dayal was a Hindu-Muslim saint who inspired the founding […]