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