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Match the following list-I and list-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I - List-II

A. Rigveda - 1. Musical hymns
B. Yajurveda - 2. Hymns and rituals
C. Samaveda - 3. Charms and spells
D. Atharvaveda - 4. Hymns and prayers

Code:
A B C D

  1. 4 2 1 3
  2. 3 2 4 1
  3. 4 1 2 3
  4. 2 3 1 4
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following temples is also known as Khajuraho of Vidarbha?

  1. Markandeshwar
  2. Kailash
  3. Manudevi
  4. Bhimashankar
Ancient Indian History

First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by:

  1. Mahakashyapa
  2. Dharmasen
  3. Ajatashatru
  4. Nagasen
Ancient Indian History

The Chishtiya sufi order was established in India by:

  1. Khawaja Badruddin
  2. Khwaja Moinuddin
  3. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi
  4. Sheikh Bahauddin Jakaria
Ancient Indian History

Jayadeva, the lyricist of the Gita Govinda, adorned the court of:

  1. Dharmpala
  2. Devapala
  3. Vijayasena
  4. Lakshman sena
Ancient Indian History

Which city was founded by Krishna Deva Rajya?

  1. Warangal
  2. Nagalapura
  3. Udayagiri
  4. Chandragiri
Ancient Indian History

Choose the correct pair-

  1. Ellora Caves – Saka
  2. Mahabalipuram – Rashtrakutas
  3. Meenakshi Temple- Pallavas
  4. Khajuraho – Chandellas
Ancient Indian History

Study the following names of the contemporaries of Kanishka and mark answer according to the answer code given below:

(I) Asvaghosh
(II) Vasumitra
(III) Kalidasa
(IV) Kambar

Answer code:

  1. I and IV
  2. II and III
  3. I and II
  4. All of them
Ancient Indian History

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I (Place) - List-II (Monument)

A. Elephanta - 1. Stupa
B. Shrawan Belgola - 2. Temple
C. Khajuraho - 3. Cave
D. Sanchi - 4. Statue

Code:
A B C D

  1. 2 4 3 1
  2. 3 4 2 1
  3. 2 4 3 1
  4. 3 2 4 1
Ancient Indian History

Which one of the following Buddhist’s texts speaks of the "Sixteen Mahajanapadas"?

  1. Anguttar Nikaya
  2. Majjhim Nikaya
  3. Khuddaka Nikaya
  4. Digha Nikaya
Ancient Indian History

Which one of the following is the seventh part of the State according to Saptang Theory of State?

  1. Janapad
  2. Durga
  3. Mitra
  4. Kosha
Ancient Indian History

Who among the following was not as allvar Saint?

  1. Poyagai
  2. Tirugyan
  3. Pudam
  4. Tirumangai
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana?

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Kusinagara
  3. Lumbtni
  4. Rishipattana
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
State Ruler

  1. Devgiri - Shankar Dev
  2. Raichur - Ramchandra Dev
  3. Hoysal - Veer Ballal
  4. Madurai - Veer Pandya
Ancient Indian History

Traders were sent to china under the kingdom of:

  1. Kulotunga I
  2. Rajender I
  3. Rajraja I
  4. Rajadhiraj I
Ancient Indian History

Consider the following elements with reference to early trade:

1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India.
2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Only 2
Ancient Indian History

Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka:

1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta".
2 In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2
Ancient Indian History