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ANCIENT HISTORY
Indus Valley Civilization/ Harappan Civilization- social, economic, cultural activities during this period; art and crafts :
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:(2011)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution (c)
Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization? (2013)
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(e) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Solution (b)
Vedic Civilization- Society, Culture, Religion, Literature :
The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India, In this context, consider the following statements:(2011)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution (c)
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of(2012)
(a) Bhakti
(b) image worship and Yajnas
(c) worship of nature and Yajnas
(d) worship of nature and Bhakti
Solution (c)
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? (2014)
Solution (c)
The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from (2014)
Solution (d)
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days? (2014)
Solution (a)
Jainism and Buddhism
The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by(2011)
(a.) Universal Law
(b.) Universal Truth
(c.) Universal Faith
(d.) Universal Soul
Solution (a)
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?(2012)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution (b)
Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes(2012)
(a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
(b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
(c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
Solution (b)
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?(2013)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution (d)
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (2013)
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two
Solution (b)
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(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
Solution (c)
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? (2014)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Solution (d)
Political Organisation, economy, social organization, Development of Science- major contributors, during the ancient times.
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?(2012)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution (d)
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?(2012)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution (c)
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? (2013)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution (b)