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Which of the following is NOT a work of Kalidasa?

  1. Abhijnanashakuntalam
  2. Meghaduta
  3. Kadambari
  4. Raghuvamsha
Art and Culture

Yakshagana is a form of which type of theatre?

  1. Sanskrit drama
  2. Folk theatre
  3. Modern theatre
  4. Persian theatre
Art and Culture

Which of the following dance forms is NOT recognized as a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?

  1. Bharatanatyam
  2. Kathak
  3. Garba
  4. Odissi
Art and Culture

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

  1. Sitar
  2. Veena
  3. Shehnai
  4. Sarod
Art and Culture

Bhimbetka is primarily known for which art form?

  1. Sculptures
  2. Murals
  3. Rock Art
  4. Temple Architecture
Art and Culture

The bronze dancing girl is a prominent sculpture from which civilization?

  1. Mauryan
  2. Gupta
  3. Indus Valley
  4. Gandhara
Art and Culture

Which of the following architectural styles is NOT typically associated with temple architecture in India?

  1. Nagara
  2. Dravida
  3. Vesara
  4. Indo-Islamic
Art and Culture

Which of the following universities was a prominent center of learning in ancient India?

  1. Oxford University
  2. Cambridge University
  3. Nalanda University
  4. Al-Azhar University
Ancient Indian History

The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and which Indian ruler?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. Porus (Puru)
  3. Dhannanda
  4. Ashoka
Ancient Indian History

Which school of philosophy is associated with Ajivikas?

  1. Determinism/Fatalism
  2. Materialism
  3. Idealism
  4. Hedonism
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a teaching of Jainism?

  1. The world is eternal and unchanging.
  2. Nirvana can be achieved through the performance of elaborate Vedic rituals.
  3. Ahimsa (non-violence) is the supreme principle to avoid harming any living being.
  4. Salvation is attained through devotion to a single supreme deity.
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following sites is NOT associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Harappa
  2. Mohenjo-Daro
  3. Dholavira
  4. Pataliputra
Ancient Indian History

The Sangam Age is primarily associated with the history of which region?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Bengal
  4. Maharashtra
Ancient Indian History

The Chalukyas were primarily associated with which region of India?

  1. Eastern India
  2. Southern India
  3. Northern India
  4. Central India
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Mahajanapadas was located in present-day Bihar?

  1. Avanti
  2. Vatsa
  3. Magadha
  4. Koshala
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following languages was commonly used in the inscriptions of Ashoka?

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Pali
  3. Prakrit
  4. Tamil
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Nagara style of temple architecture?

  1. Elaborate gateways (Gopurams)
  2. Pyramidal superstructure (Vimana)
  3. Curvilinear Shikhara
  4. Rock-cut cave temples
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Chinese travelers visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana?

  1. Fa-Hien
  2. I-Tsing
  3. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
  4. Faxian
Ancient Indian History

The Gupta period is often referred to as the 'Golden Age' of India primarily due to advancements in which fields?

  1. Military technology and territorial expansion.
  2. Art, literature, science, and mathematics.
  3. Maritime trade and overseas colonization.
  4. Centralized administration and bureaucratic efficiency.
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following rulers is associated with the expansion of Mahayana Buddhism?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. Ashoka
  3. Kanishka
  4. Harshavardhana
Ancient Indian History

The Gandhara School of Art is characterized by:

  1. The use of vibrant colors and intricate detailing in depicting scenes from daily life.
  2. A fusion of Greco-Roman and Indian artistic styles, particularly in depicting the Buddha.
  3. The exclusive use of terracotta as the primary medium for sculpture.
  4. A focus on abstract and symbolic representations of religious figures.
Ancient Indian History

Ashoka's Dhamma primarily focused on:

  1. The aggressive expansion of the Mauryan Empire through military conquest.
  2. Promoting religious tolerance, social welfare, and ethical conduct.
  3. Strict adherence to the caste system and traditional Vedic rituals.
  4. Establishing a centralized economic system based on state-owned enterprises.
Ancient Indian History

Alexander's invasion of India resulted in which of the following?

  1. The immediate establishment of a long-lasting Greek empire in India.
  2. The unification of all Indian kingdoms under Alexander's rule.
  3. The weakening of existing kingdoms, paving the way for the rise of the Mauryan Empire.
  4. The introduction of iron technology to India.
Ancient Indian History

The 'Four Noble Truths' are central to which of the following religions?

  1. Jainism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Ajivika
  4. Charvaka
Ancient Indian History