Indian Culture Q. The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president: A. In 1950 B. In 1955 C. In 1952 D. In 1960 Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : In 1955 Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The five branches of historical studies “Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )” are the subject matter of: A. Tripitakas B. Veda C. Panch Tantra D. Puranas Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : Puranas Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in: A. The year 1470 B. The year 1469 C. The year 1480 D. The year 1467 Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : The year 1469 Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The Founder of Sunga dynasty was: A. Agnimitra B. Pushyamitra Sunga C. Pulindaka D. Vajramitra Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : Pushyamitra Sunga Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The founder of the Karkota dynasty in Kashmir was: A. Durlabahaka B. Lalitaditya Muktapida C. Durlabhvardhana D. None of Above Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : Durlabhvardhana Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The founder of the philosophy of Vedanta/Uttara-Mimansa was: A. Badarayana B. Narayana C. Aryabhat D. None of Above Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : Badarayana Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The four important dynasties that stand out prominently in the sixth century B.C. are : A. The Haryankas, the Guptas, the Pauravas and Pradyotas. B. The Guptas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas. C. The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas. D. The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas. Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas. Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The fundamental principles of Buddha’s teachings are represented by the four Nobel Truths viz. : A. Sukhkkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada. B. Dukkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada. C. Suukkha, Sukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada. D. None of Above Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : Dukkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada. Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The Harappa Civilization was discovered in 1920-21 by the excavations by : A. Mortimer Wheeler B. R.D. Banerjee and by D.R. Sahni C. Sir Alexander Cunningham D. None of Above Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : R.D. Banerjee and by D.R. Sahni Discuss
Indian Culture Q. The head quarters of Sahitya Akademi is at A. Chennai B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Kolkata Show Answer Answer Correct Answer : New Delhi Discuss