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 […]
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 […]
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
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]