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Q. Which was the world- famous treatise of the amorous arts?

A
Vemanasatakam
B
Kamasutra
C
Both A & B
D
Neither A & B

Correct Answer

Kamasutra

More Questions on Ancient History

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    Answer: Sangam
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    A)Mahasena
    B)Harisena
    C)Veerasena
    D)Vishnusena
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    A)Sarna Veda
    B)Rig Veda
    C)Yajurveda Veda
    D)Atharva Veda
    Answer: Atharva Veda
  • Q. Which was probably the most popular assembly in which even women enjoyed an equal status with men in the Early Vedic period?
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    C)Tibet and China
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    C)James Prinsep
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