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Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Solution (c)
The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The XIII Rock Edict gives details about Ashoka’s war with Kalinga
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (c)
The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The XIII Rock Edict gives details about Ashoka’s war with Kalinga
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
Bindusara received Deimachus as ambassador from the Syrian king Antiochus I
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Ashoka convened the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra in 240 B.C. in order to strengthen the Sangha. It was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (d)
Bindusara received Deimachus as ambassador from the Syrian king Antiochus I
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Ashoka convened the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra in 240 B.C. in order to strengthen the Sangha. It was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya in Arthashastra.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to Greek author Pliny, the Mauryan army consisted of six lakh infantry, thirty thousand cavalry, nine thousand elephants and eight thousand chariots. In addition to these four wings, there were the Navy and Transport and Supply wings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (a)
The method of selection of Amatyas was elaborately given by Kautilya in Arthashastra.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to Greek author Pliny, the Mauryan army consisted of six lakh infantry, thirty thousand cavalry, nine thousand elephants and eight thousand chariots. In addition to these four wings, there were the Navy and Transport and Supply wings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Solution (c)
Menander had his capital at Sakala (modern Sialkot, Punjab. He in fact was stopped by Vasumitra from occupying Pataliputra.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kanishka was the founder of Saka Era and not the Vikrama Era.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (c)
Menander had his capital at Sakala (modern Sialkot, Punjab. He in fact was stopped by Vasumitra from occupying Pataliputra.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kanishka was the founder of Saka Era and not the Vikrama Era.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (a)
Kanishka patronized Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Charaka, Vasumitra and many other famous philosophers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Kanishka had held the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana (near Srinagar) under the presidency of Vasumitra.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (a)
Kanishka patronized Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Charaka, Vasumitra and many other famous philosophers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Kanishka had held the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana (near Srinagar) under the presidency of Vasumitra.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements about the society in Chola kingdom:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. A number of temples were built with the patronage of Chola kings and queens.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Solution (b)
Both Saivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish during the Chola period. A number of temples were built with the patronage of Chola kings and queens.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The practice of ‘sati’ was prevalent among the royal families.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
The inscriptions of the later period of the Chola rule mention about two major divisions among the castes – Valangai and Idangai castes.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock. In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Solution (c)
The Pallavas introduced the art of excavating temples from the rock. In fact, the Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Pulakesin II is considered to be one of the most important rulers of Chalukyas. Which of the following statements about him are NOT CORRECT:
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Solution (b)
Harshavardhan was defeated by Pulakeshin II at the banks of Narmada.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (b)
Harshavardhan was defeated by Pulakeshin II at the banks of Narmada.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Narasimhavarman I is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of the Pallava Dynasty.
Consider the following statements regarding Narsimhavarman I:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’. He wanted to take avenge the defeat of his father at the hands of Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin II. His victory over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam near Kanchi is mentioned in Kuram copper plates.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
He was the founder of the city Mamallapuram and monolithic temples were erected during his reign.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Solution (b)
Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’. He wanted to take avenge the defeat of his father at the hands of Chalukyan ruler Pulakesin II. His victory over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam near Kanchi is mentioned in Kuram copper plates.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
He was the founder of the city Mamallapuram and monolithic temples were erected during his reign.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
The Rashtrakutas widely patronized the Sanskrit literature. There were many scholars in the Rashtrakuta court.
The Kannada literature saw its beginning during the period of the Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Amogavarsha’s Kavirajamarga was the first poetic work in Kannada language.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Solution (c)
The Rashtrakutas widely patronized the Sanskrit literature. There were many scholars in the Rashtrakuta court.
The Kannada literature saw its beginning during the period of the Rashtrakutas.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Amogavarsha’s Kavirajamarga was the first poetic work in Kannada language.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
