Q. The system of philosophy with which the name of Kapila is prominently associated is
A
Samkhya
B
Purva Mimamsa
C
Nyaya
D
Uttara Mimamsa
Correct Answer
Samkhya
More Questions on Ancient History
Q. What is the ancient name of river Sutlej?
A)Vitasta B)Askini C)Shutudri D)Parushni
Answer: Shutudri
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Vedic literature available for reconstructing the ancient Indian history? I. Vedic literature, mainly the four Vedas i.e. Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Vedas, are entirely in a different language, which can be called the Vedic language. II. The vocabulary of Vedic literature contains a wide range of meaning and at times different in grammatical usages
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)None of the above
Answer: Both I & II
Q. Who among the following writer’s book gives the detail information about the invasion of India by Alexander?
A)Megasthenes B)Herodotus C)Arrian D)Ptolemy
Answer: Arrian
Q. Who established the four monasteries Sringeri, Badrinath, Dwarka & Puri?
Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about Panini’s great grammar the Ashtadhyayi?
A)It was stated that with Panini the language attained its highest state of development and thereafter there was improvement only in its vocabulary B)It was most probably composed towards the 4th century BC C)Both A & B D)None of the above
Answer: Both A & B
Q. Which statement (s) is/are correct about Ancient Indian literature? I. Brahmanas and Aryankas followed by philosophical doctrines of Upanishads. II. Brahmanas are contains detailed explanation about Vedic literature and instructions.
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Both I & II
Q. Which one of the following was the capital of Kosala?
Q. Kalidasa’s works include: I. Abhijnanashakuntalam II. Meghadutam III. Raghuvamsa IV. Malvikagnimitram V. Ritusamhara VI. Kumarasambhava Select the correct option
A)I, II, IV, V and VI B)I, II, III and IV C)I, III , IV and V D)All of them
