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] 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. 2. 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. 3. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called: [1997] Dinara Karshapana Rupaka Pana Rupaka was a silver coin of Gupta period.16 Rupaka was equal to 1 gold coin. 4. Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi? [1996] Kandariya Mahadev temple, Khajuraho Chausath Yogini temple, Bhedaghat Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu 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. 5. Which one of the following animals was not represented seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? [2001] Tiger Rhinoceros Elephant Cow Cow, camel, horse and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals. 6. 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) 7. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the: [2000] Greeks Parthians Mughals Shakas Greeks first introduced military governorship in India. They appointed their Governors called strategos. 8. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located? [2006] Chenab and Ravi Jhelum and Chenab Indus and Jhelum Ravi and Beas Sindhu was the old name of river Indus and Vitasta was the old name of River Jhelum. In persent time Takshashila situated in Pakistan. 9. Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with: [2003] the love affairs between a Gupta king and a princess of Kamarupa 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 military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta 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. 10. 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. Loading … Share this:WhatsAppTelegramTweet Related
