Q. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the literature in Ancient India? I. The earliest known work of the Aryans in India was the Rig Veda which is a collection of 1048 hymns in Vedic Sanskrit. II. Most of the hymns are in praise of different Vedic deities and were intended for recitation at the Yajnas or sacrifices
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I and II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Only II
Q. Which of the following is/are poetry and drama?
A)Raghuvamsa B)Kumarasambhava C)Abhijnanashakuntalam D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q. Who established Mahabalipuram?
A)Pandya B)Pallava C)Chola D)Chalukya
Answer: Pallava
Q. The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called
A)Verna B)Sikhara C)Nagara D)Gandhara
Answer: Gandhara
Q. Tuluva Narasa who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1491-1503 belonged to which dynasty?
A)Black and Red Pottery B)Gray pottery C)Ocher Coloured Pottery D)Northern Black Polish Pottery
Answer: Gray pottery
Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I and II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Both I and II
Q. Which of the following play is set in the ancient city of Ujjayini during the reign of the King Palaka?
A)Raghuvansa B)Mrcchakatika C)Sri Adi Kala D)None of the above
Answer: Mrcchakatika
Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Dharmasutras and the Smritis? I. Texts were considered as the rules and regulations for the general public and for the rulers. II. Dharmasutras and the Smritis can also be termed in the modern concept as the constitution and law books for the ancient Indian polity and society
A)I and II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)None of the above
Answer: Both I & II
Q. Who among the following occupied the supreme position in the Later Vedic pantheon?
A)Prajapati B)Indra C)Agni D)Varuna
Answer: Prajapati
Q. Who was the first Gupta ruler who assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja?
A)Chandragupta I B)Skandhgupta C)Chandragupta II D)Kumaragupta
Answer: Chandragupta I
Q. In which of the following sects was Bindusara interested?
