UPSC Ancient History Quiz 02 April 25, 2021 April 25, 2021 1. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the: [2000] Parthians Shakas Mughals Greeks Greeks first introduced military governorship in India. They appointed their Governors called strategos. 2. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at [2017-I] Bagh Ellora Ajanta Badami New NCERT, Std. An Introduction to Indian Art (Page 54 shows big photo with caption: Padmapaniboddhisattva at ajanta Cave no. 1) 3. Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk: [1997] Nagabhatta Kumarilabhatta Nagasena Nagarjuna Milindapanho wasn’t written by one person. It is the collected dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Milinda (or Meander) and the Buddhist sage Nagasena. 4. Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi? [1996] Jagannath temple, Puri Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Chausath Yogini temple, Bhedaghat Kandariya Mahadev temple, Khajuraho Devadasi is a girl “dedicated” to worship and service of a deity or a temple for the rest of her life. They were Considered the human wife of Lord Jagannath. 5. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is : [1996] Sindhu Ganga Sarasvati Sutudri Sapta Sindhu play a prominent part in the hymns of the Rigveda, and consequently in early Vedic religion. 6. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called: [1997] Pana Dinara Rupaka Karshapana Rupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin. 7. Assertion The emphasis of Jainism on nonviolence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism. Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests. [2000] A is false but R is true Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A A is true but R is false Both statements are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion. 8. Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with: [2003] the love affairs between a Gupta king and a princess of Kamarupa the military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan the victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of western India Mrichchhakatika (The Clay Court) is a Sanskrit play written by Shudraka in 2nd C BC. It is about a young man named Charudatta, and his love for Vasantasena, a rich courtesan. 9. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located? [2006] Ravi and Beas Chenab and Ravi Indus and Jhelum Jhelum and Chenab Sindhu was the old name of river Indus and Vitasta was the old name of River Jhelum. In persent time Takshashila situated in Pakistan. 10. Which one of the following animals was not represented seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? [2001] Tiger Cow Rhinoceros Elephant Cow, camel, horse and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals. Loading … Share this:WhatsAppTelegramTweet Related
