Indian Culture

Q. Mahabhasya – an outstanding work in the fields of grammar – is a composition by:

A
Ghosha
B
Ashwins
C
D
Patanjali

Correct Answer

Patanjali

More Questions on Indian Culture

  • Q. Chanakya was the chief advisor of which ruler?
    A)Harshvardhan
    B)Ashok
    C)
    D)Kanishka
    Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
  • Q. The National Anthem was first sung in the year
    A)1913
    B)1911
    C)
    D)1935
    Answer: 1911
  • Q. Vedic literature Comprises literary productions namely
    A)The Brahamans
    B)The Samhitas of Vedas
    C)
    D)The Upanishads
    Answer: E
  • Q. Between 1749-1754, an important war fought between the forces of the British and the French is known as :
    A)The first Carnatic War
    B)Third battale of panipat
    C)
    D)Battle of Baxur
    Answer: The second Carnatic War
  • Q. The author of the famous play Mrichchakatika (मृच्छकटिकम्) considered one of the best plays of ancient India is:
    A)Charudatta
    B)Samsthanaka
    C)
    D)Sudraka
    Answer: Sudraka
  • Q. Mughal emperor Akbar the great established Manasab system in the year:
    A)AD 1555
    B)AD 1550
    C)
    D)AD 1575
    Answer: E
  • Q. Where has the Great Bath been excavated?
    A)Kalibangan
    B)Harappa
    C)
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Mohenjodaro
  • Q. The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?
    A)Kuchipudi
    B)Odissi
    C)
    D)Bharatnatyam
    Answer: Kathak
  • Q. Which of the following dances is a solo dance?
    A)Kuchipudi
    B)Ottan Thullal
    C)
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Ottan Thullal
  • Q. Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?
    A)Buddhism
    B)Hinduism
    C)
    D)Islam
    Answer: Buddhism
  • Q. Which river is most described in the Rig-Veda?
    A)Sindhu River
    B)Ganga River
    C)
    D)Sarswati River
    Answer: Sindhu River
  • Q. The Chalukyas or Solankis ruled over Gujarat:
    A)1100-1300 A.D.
    B)950-1300 A.D.
    C)
    D)600-1300 A.D.
    Answer: 950-1300 A.D.
  • Q. Among the four Vedas, which one is a collection of spells and charms?
    A)The Atharvaveda
    B)The Sama Veda
    C)
    D)The Yajur Veda
    Answer: The Atharvaveda
  • Q. Vedic Literature includes:
    A)The Brahmanas
    B)The Vedas
    C)
    D)The Upanishads.
    Answer: E
  • Q. Huin-Tsang the Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of :
    A)Ashoka
    B)Chandragupta Maurya
    C)
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Harshvaardhan’s reign
  • Q. “Early History of India” in 1904 was written by :
    A)Rakhal Das Bannerjee
    B)J. Joshi
    C)
    D)None of these
    Answer: V. A. Smith
  • Q. Mahatma Gandhi laid down four preconditions for a Satyagrahi (Passive Resistor) to fulfill – namely :
    A)Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
    B)Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
    C)
    D)Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
    Answer: Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
  • Q. Who was the revolutionary leader to kill General O. Dyer responsible for Jallianwala Bagh tragedy?
    A)Raj Guru
    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)
    D)Sukhdev
    Answer: Udham Singh
  • Q. Dhamma which Ashoka the Great tried to instill as the governing principle and enforced in every sphere of life was :
    A)A code for moral and virtuous life
    B)A code for Economic and Judiciary
    C)
    D)None of Above
    Answer: A code for moral and virtuous life
  • Q. Who was the in charge of Alauddin Khilji’s market control system ?
    A)Shahan-e-Rajukas
    B)Shahan-e-Sahi
    C)
    D)Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi
    Answer: Shahan-e-Mandi

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