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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which one of the following statements regarding Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect? [1997]
CorrectAshoka stone pillars were meant to spread his Dhamma (not the part of architectural structure.)
IncorrectAshoka stone pillars were meant to spread his Dhamma (not the part of architectural structure.)
UnattemptedAshoka stone pillars were meant to spread his Dhamma (not the part of architectural structure.)
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left? [1997]
CorrectKharosthi script was deciphered by James Prinsep (1799–1840), using the bilingual coins of the Indo-Greek period. This in turn led to the reading of the Edicts of Ashoka, some of which, from the northwest of the Asian subcontinent, were written in the Kharosthi script.
IncorrectKharosthi script was deciphered by James Prinsep (1799–1840), using the bilingual coins of the Indo-Greek period. This in turn led to the reading of the Edicts of Ashoka, some of which, from the northwest of the Asian subcontinent, were written in the Kharosthi script.
UnattemptedKharosthi script was deciphered by James Prinsep (1799–1840), using the bilingual coins of the Indo-Greek period. This in turn led to the reading of the Edicts of Ashoka, some of which, from the northwest of the Asian subcontinent, were written in the Kharosthi script.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the: [1997]
CorrectKathopanishad is the conversation between Nachiketa and Yamraj (God of death). Nachiketa was a seeker, and Yamraj was a Guru (knower of secrets).
IncorrectKathopanishad is the conversation between Nachiketa and Yamraj (God of death). Nachiketa was a seeker, and Yamraj was a Guru (knower of secrets).
UnattemptedKathopanishad is the conversation between Nachiketa and Yamraj (God of death). Nachiketa was a seeker, and Yamraj was a Guru (knower of secrets).
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk: [1997]
CorrectMilindapanho wasn’t written by one person. It is the collected dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Milinda (or Meander) and the Buddhist sage Nagasena.
IncorrectMilindapanho wasn’t written by one person. It is the collected dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Milinda (or Meander) and the Buddhist sage Nagasena.
UnattemptedMilindapanho wasn’t written by one person. It is the collected dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Milinda (or Meander) and the Buddhist sage Nagasena.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka? [1997]
CorrectMaski, Gurjara, Nettur and Udegolam inscriptions mention the personal name of Ashoka.
IncorrectMaski, Gurjara, Nettur and Udegolam inscriptions mention the personal name of Ashoka.
UnattemptedMaski, Gurjara, Nettur and Udegolam inscriptions mention the personal name of Ashoka.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
The following map shows four of the sixteen Mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India: [1997]
The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are:CorrectMatsya Mahajanapada comprised the presentday Jaipur-Bharatapur-Alwar area of Rajasthan, Avanti was one of the most important ones and its core area comprises the present-day Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. Vatsa with its capital at Kausambi was another powerful Mahajanapada, annexed by Magadha. Anga Mahajanapada was in Gangetic valley.
IncorrectMatsya Mahajanapada comprised the presentday Jaipur-Bharatapur-Alwar area of Rajasthan, Avanti was one of the most important ones and its core area comprises the present-day Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. Vatsa with its capital at Kausambi was another powerful Mahajanapada, annexed by Magadha. Anga Mahajanapada was in Gangetic valley.
UnattemptedMatsya Mahajanapada comprised the presentday Jaipur-Bharatapur-Alwar area of Rajasthan, Avanti was one of the most important ones and its core area comprises the present-day Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. Vatsa with its capital at Kausambi was another powerful Mahajanapada, annexed by Magadha. Anga Mahajanapada was in Gangetic valley.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatva Avalokitesvara was also known as: [1997]
CorrectAvalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, Avalokitesvara is also referred to as Padmapāni (“Holder of the Lotus”) or Lokeśvara (“Lord of the World”).
IncorrectAvalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, Avalokitesvara is also referred to as Padmapāni (“Holder of the Lotus”) or Lokeśvara (“Lord of the World”).
UnattemptedAvalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism. In Sanskrit, Avalokitesvara is also referred to as Padmapāni (“Holder of the Lotus”) or Lokeśvara (“Lord of the World”).
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called: [1997]
CorrectRupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin.
IncorrectRupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin.
UnattemptedRupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1997]
List-I (Author) List-II (Text)
A. Varahamihira 1. Prabandha Chintamani
B. Vishakhadatta 2. Mrichchha-Katikam
C. Sudraka 3. Brihat-Samhita
D. Bilhana 4. Devi-Chandraguptam
5. Vikramankadeva-Charita
Codes:CorrectVarahamihira also wrote Panchasiddhantika; Vishakhadatta also wrote Mudra Rakshasa.
IncorrectVarahamihira also wrote Panchasiddhantika; Vishakhadatta also wrote Mudra Rakshasa.
UnattemptedVarahamihira also wrote Panchasiddhantika; Vishakhadatta also wrote Mudra Rakshasa.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India? [1997]
CorrectA manigramam was a large, influential guild of South Indian merchants during the period of Western Chalukyan rulers in 10th – 12th Century CE.
IncorrectA manigramam was a large, influential guild of South Indian merchants during the period of Western Chalukyan rulers in 10th – 12th Century CE.
UnattemptedA manigramam was a large, influential guild of South Indian merchants during the period of Western Chalukyan rulers in 10th – 12th Century CE.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be: [1997]
CorrectThe Saka era started in 78 AD, while Vikram erastarted from 58 BC. So if we want to convert Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I to Vikram era, it will be 465 + 78 + 58 = 601 Vikram Samvat.
IncorrectThe Saka era started in 78 AD, while Vikram erastarted from 58 BC. So if we want to convert Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I to Vikram era, it will be 465 + 78 + 58 = 601 Vikram Samvat.
UnattemptedThe Saka era started in 78 AD, while Vikram erastarted from 58 BC. So if we want to convert Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I to Vikram era, it will be 465 + 78 + 58 = 601 Vikram Samvat.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because: [1998]
CorrectThey embraced Buddhism because caste ridden Hinduism did not attract them.
IncorrectThey embraced Buddhism because caste ridden Hinduism did not attract them.
UnattemptedThey embraced Buddhism because caste ridden Hinduism did not attract them.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
The Ashoka major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts: [1998]
CorrectThe ll and Xlll rock edicts mention the southern kingdoms of Chola, Pandya, Satyaputra, Keralaputra and Tambapanni.
IncorrectThe ll and Xlll rock edicts mention the southern kingdoms of Chola, Pandya, Satyaputra, Keralaputra and Tambapanni.
UnattemptedThe ll and Xlll rock edicts mention the southern kingdoms of Chola, Pandya, Satyaputra, Keralaputra and Tambapanni.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [1998]
1. Mrichchakatikam–Shudraka
2. Buddhacharita–Vasuvandhu
3. Mudrarakshasha–Vishakadatta
4. Harshacharita–Banabhatta
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:CorrectBuddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosh.
IncorrectBuddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosh.
UnattemptedBuddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosh.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? [1998]
1. Gold coins
2. Punch marked silver coins
3. Iron plough
4. Urban culture
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Assertion (A) : According to Ashoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R) : He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion. [1998]CorrectAshoka’s edicts put stress on social harmony among the people by spreading ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
IncorrectAshoka’s edicts put stress on social harmony among the people by spreading ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
UnattemptedAshoka’s edicts put stress on social harmony among the people by spreading ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [1998]
1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard
2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha
3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka
4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:CorrectLion capital of Ashoka is in Saranath (not Rajgir).
IncorrectLion capital of Ashoka is in Saranath (not Rajgir).
UnattemptedLion capital of Ashoka is in Saranath (not Rajgir).
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crises in the country? [1998]
CorrectThe earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaura is a Maurya record that mentions famine relief efforts. It is one of the very few pre-Ashoka Brahmi inscriptions in India.
IncorrectThe earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaura is a Maurya record that mentions famine relief efforts. It is one of the very few pre-Ashoka Brahmi inscriptions in India.
UnattemptedThe earliest known copper-plate called Sohgaura is a Maurya record that mentions famine relief efforts. It is one of the very few pre-Ashoka Brahmi inscriptions in India.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
The concept of Eight fold path forms the theme of: [1998]
CorrectThe Noble Eight fold Path, is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (Dukkha) and attainment of self-awakening. In Buddhist symbolism, the Noble Eight fold Path is often represented by means of the Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra), whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path. Eight fold path includes right understanding, right speech, right livelihood; right mindfulness, right thought, right action, right effort and right concentration.
IncorrectThe Noble Eight fold Path, is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (Dukkha) and attainment of self-awakening. In Buddhist symbolism, the Noble Eight fold Path is often represented by means of the Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra), whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path. Eight fold path includes right understanding, right speech, right livelihood; right mindfulness, right thought, right action, right effort and right concentration.
UnattemptedThe Noble Eight fold Path, is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (Dukkha) and attainment of self-awakening. In Buddhist symbolism, the Noble Eight fold Path is often represented by means of the Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra), whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path. Eight fold path includes right understanding, right speech, right livelihood; right mindfulness, right thought, right action, right effort and right concentration.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The given map relates to: [1998]
CorrectThe given map is related to the reign of Ashoka towards end of his rule. Ashoka (304–232 BC), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled over the Indian subcontinent from 269 BC to 232 BC. His empire stretched from present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan in the west, to the present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam in the east, and as far south as northern Kerala and Andhra.
IncorrectThe given map is related to the reign of Ashoka towards end of his rule. Ashoka (304–232 BC), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled over the Indian subcontinent from 269 BC to 232 BC. His empire stretched from present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan in the west, to the present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam in the east, and as far south as northern Kerala and Andhra.
UnattemptedThe given map is related to the reign of Ashoka towards end of his rule. Ashoka (304–232 BC), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled over the Indian subcontinent from 269 BC to 232 BC. His empire stretched from present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan in the west, to the present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam in the east, and as far south as northern Kerala and Andhra.
The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are: