1. Which of the following ladies wrote an historical account during the Mughal period ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: Gulbadan Begum (1523 - 1603) was a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. She is best known as the author of Humayun-Nama, the account of the life of her half-brother, Emperor Humayun.
2. Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India ?
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Correct : D
Explanation: The Barabar Caves are ancient Buddhist caves located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. The caves date back to the 3rd century BC and were built by Emperor Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics. The caves are known for being the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India and are among the most-visited places in Bodhgaya.
3. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
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Explanation: The Mundaka Upanishad is a Sanskrit Vedic text that is part of the Atharva Veda. It is a primary Upanishad and is number five in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. It is one of the most translated Upanishads. The Mundaka Upanishad is a collection of philosophical poems that teach meditation and spiritual knowledge about the true nature of Brahma and the Self (Atman). The name of the Upanishad suggests that the teachings leave students clean like a shaven head, rid of the veil of ignorance.
4. The first Buddhist council met at
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Explanation: The first Buddhist council was held in 483 BC at the Sattapani caves in Rajagriha. The council was presided over by the monk Mahakassapa, with the support of King Ajathasatru.
5. The council of the 'Nine gems' is associated with
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Explanation: The Council of the Nine Gems, or Navaratnas, is associated with Chandragupta II. Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya. Navratna of Chandragupta II :
Amarasimha, Dhanvantari, Ghatakarapara, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Shanku, Varahamihira, Varuchi, Vetala- Bhatta. Remember: The court of the Mughal ruler Akbar had nine gems called the Navaratnas.
6. The code of conduct of the Vedic society was laid out in which of the following texts ?
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Correct : D
Explanation: The code of conduct for the Vedic society is laid out in the Smritis text. Smriti is a class of Hindu texts that are based on memory and tradition. Smriti texts include:
The epics
The Puranas
The codes of Manu
Tantric treatises
The Arthasastra of Kautilya
Vedanga
Upveda
Epic literature like Ramayana
7. Mahavira was born at
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Correct : D
Explanation: Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was born in 540 BCE in Kundagrama, near Vaishali in present-day Bihar. He was the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavira died in Pavapuri in Bihar in 468 BC.
8. Which is not an Indua Valley site ?
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Correct : C
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization that existed from 3300–1300 BCE, with its mature period from 2600–1900 BCE. The civilization extended along the Indus River from what is now northeast Afghanistan, into Pakistan and northwest India. Some site of Indus Valley Civilization : Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan and Chanhudaro etx.
9. Which is the port town of Indus Valley Civilization ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: Lothal is the only port-town of the Indus Valley Civilization. The excavated site of Lothal is located in the Gulf of Khambat, between the Sabarmati river and its tributary Bhogavo. Other cities of the Indus Valley Civilization include:
Harappa, Ganeriwala, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira, Kalibangan, Rakhigarhi, Rupar.
10. The original name given to the followers of Mahavira was
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Correct : B
Explanation: The followers of Mahavira were originally known as Nirgranthas, which means "those without ties" or "without attachments". The term was originally used for a pre-Jaina ascetic order, but later came to be used for Jaina monks.
11. The last king, known to history, of the line of imperial Mauryas was
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Correct : A
Explanation : Brihadratha Maurya was the last emperor of the Maurya Empire, ruling from 187–185 BCE. He was assassinated in 184 BC by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who then established the Shunga Empire.
12. The largest urban center in early ancient India was
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Correct : D
Explanation: The largest urban center in early ancient India was Patliputra. The city was founded by the Haryanka ruler Ajatshatru and was one of the world's largest cities during the Mauryan Empire (c. 320-180 BCE). Patliputra is located close to modern-day Patna.
13. 'Navanitakam' deals with
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Correct : D
Explanation: Navanitakam is a Sanskrit work from the 2nd century CE that deals with medicine and other related subjects.
14. Who among the following is considered as 'the last great Hindu emperor' of India ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: Harshavardhana, also known as Harsha, is considered the last great Hindu emperor of India. He ruled north India from 606 AD to 647 AD. Harsha was the third ruler of the Vardhana Dynasty, the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic invasion.
15. Which was the last great Hindu imperial dynasty of Northern India ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Gurjara-Pratiharas were a dynasty that ruled much of northern India from the mid-8th to the 11th century. They are often considered to have Rajput origins and were known for their military prowess and patronage of the arts and culture.
16. The famous Chaturbhuja temple at Khajuraho was built by
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Correct : D
Explanation: The Chaturbhuj Temple in Khajuraho was built by Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty around 1100 AD. The temple is the only one in Khajuraho that doesn't have erotic sculptures. It also has the tallest stone idol in Khajuraho, which is an image of Lord Vishnu.
17. Which one of the following was the first ruling dynasty of Vijyanagar ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: The Sangama Dynasty was the first ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The dynasty was named after Sangama, the father of Harihara and Bukka. Harihara Raya I was the first king of the dynasty, ruling from 1336–1356 AD.
18. Who was the last ruler of Gupta Empire ?
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Explanation: The Gupta empire (315 - 550 A.D.) also known as Golden Age of Hindusim. The Chronology order of the ruler of Gupta empire given below ;
Sri Gupta
Ghatotkachgupta.
Chandragupta I.
Samudragupta.
Ramagupta.
Chandragupta II.
Kumargupta I.
Skandgupta.
Kumargupta II
19. The Indus Valley people worshiped
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Correct : C
Explanation: The people of the Indus Valley Civilization worship :- Pashupati, Mother Goddess (Shakti), Peepal tree and Animals (unicorns and oxen).
20. The Rigveda consist of how many hymns ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Rigveda is a collection of 1,028 hymns, organized into ten books called maṇḍalas. The hymns are called sūktas, which means "well said". The hymns are dedicated to Rigvedic deities, with Indra being the most prominent. The Rigveda is the oldest religious text in the world, composed around 1700 BC. The third mandala contains the Gayatri Mantra.