Q.19·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following were the prominent gods during the Later Vedic period? 1. Rudra 2. Agni 3. Indra 4. Vishnu Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.20·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The use of coffins can be attested from Lothal. 2. The Harappans worshipped both male and female deities. 3. The Harappan script is considered as a variant of the Kharosthi script. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.21·Ancient History·EasyWith respect to Mauryan art and architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The Barabar caves were a gift to the Ajivika sect by Ashoka and his son Dashratha. 2. The Sanchi stupa was originally built from stone. 3. The top of the Ashokan pillars display only lion motifs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.22·Ancient History·EasyWith respect to Jainism, consider the following statements: 1. Jainism was patronized by the Cholas, Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas. 2. A group of Jain monks, led by Bhadrabagu, shifted to Sravana Belgola in Karnataka as a result of serious famines in the Gangetic valley. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.23·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Bindusara? 1. Bindusara is known to have made a gift of elephants to Selukas, Alexander’s ambassador. 2. He was called as Amitragatha (slayer of enemies) by the Greeks. 3. He was assisted by Kautilya in his administration. Select the correct answer using the code below:View question
Q.24·Ancient History·EasyWith reference to the Gupta period, consider the following statements: 1. The position of shudras improved. 2. The women belonging to the upper varnas lacked proprietary rights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.25·Ancient History·EasyWhich one of the following drama of ancient India deals with the love affair of a poor Brahmana with the daughter of a courtesan?View question
Q.26·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following sites has/have stupas? 1. Sanghol 2. Bairat 3. Devnimori Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.27·Ancient History·Easy'Aruval vidi', mentioned in the Sangam literature, refers to which of the following?View question
Q.28·Ancient History·EasyWith reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.29·Ancient History·EasyWith respect to the political organization in the Vedic period, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The term Visu is synonymous with a village during the Vedic period. 2. Bharata was a tribal kingdom during the Vedic period. 3. Sabha was a general assembly of the entire population. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.30·Ancient History·EasyWhich of the following dynasties were contemporaries? 1. Satavahanas 2. Shakas 3. Mauryas Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.31·Ancient History·EasyWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.33·Ancient History·EasyConsider the following pairs: S. No. Text Genre of content 1. Tolkkappiyam Grammar and poetics 2. Tirukkural Philosophy 3. Silappadikaram Tamil version of Ramayana Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question