UPSC Ancient History Quiz 02 April 25, 2021 April 25, 2021 1. Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with: [2003] the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan the military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta the love affairs between a Gupta king and a princess of Kamarupa 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. 2. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the: [2000] Mughals Parthians Greeks Shakas Greeks first introduced military governorship in India. They appointed their Governors called strategos. 3. 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 A is true but R is false Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A Both statements are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion. 4. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called: [1997] Karshapana Rupaka Pana Dinara Rupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin. 5. Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist monk: [1997] Nagarjuna Nagasena Kumarilabhatta Nagabhatta 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. 6. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at [2017-I] Bagh Badami Ajanta Ellora New NCERT, Std. An Introduction to Indian Art (Page 54 shows big photo with caption: Padmapaniboddhisattva at ajanta Cave no. 1) 7. Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi? [1996] Chausath Yogini temple, Bhedaghat Kandariya Mahadev temple, Khajuraho Jagannath temple, Puri Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu 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. 8. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is : [1996] Sutudri Ganga Sarasvati Sindhu Sapta Sindhu play a prominent part in the hymns of the Rigveda, and consequently in early Vedic religion. 9. Which one of the following animals was not represented seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? [2001] Elephant Cow Rhinoceros Tiger Cow, camel, horse and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals. 10. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located? [2006] Indus and Jhelum Ravi and Beas Chenab and Ravi 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. Loading … Share this:WhatsAppTelegramTweet Related
