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 […]
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated With the life of the Buddha?
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated With the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2014) a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 4 c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 3 and 4 C Both the kingdoms of Gandhara […]
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?(2014)
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?(2014) a) Mimamsa and Vedanta b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika c) Lokayata and Kapalika d) Sankhya and Yoga Answer: C The six principal Hindu darshans are Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from(2014) a) Katha Upanishad b) Chandogya Upanishad c) Aitareya Upanishad d) Mundaka Upanishad Answer: D Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते, romanized: satyameva jayate, lit. ‘Truth alone triumphs’, pronounced [sɐt̪jɐmeːʋɐ ˈd͡ʑɐjɐt̪eː]) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture […]
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?(2016)
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?(2016) a) Georg Bilhler b) James Prinsep c) Max Muller d) William Jones Answer B
Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.(2013) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1, 2 and […]
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?(2013) a) The extinction of the flame of desire b) The complete annihilation of self c) A state of bliss and rest d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension Answer: A Nirvana, the state to which all Buddhists aspire, is the cessation of […]
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is /are correct?
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is /are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, […]
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the […]
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above […]