With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Aurang – In-charge of treasury of the State Banian – Indian agent of the East India Company Mirasidar – Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Aurang – In-charge of treasury of the State Banian – Indian agent of the East India Company Mirasidar – Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims] (a) 1 and […]
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims] (a) 1 and 2 […]
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims] (a) Odia (b) Konkani (c) Bhojpuri (d) Assamese Answer: (a) Explanation: Classical languages possess a recorded history dating back 1500 to 2000 years, indicating their high antiquity. These languages have a rich body of ancient literature and […]
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims] (a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar (b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli (c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram (d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri Answer: (b) Explanation: The rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was crafted […]
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims] (a) Amoghavarsha I […]
Kalamkari painting refers to
Kalamkari painting refers to [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims] (a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India (b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India (c) a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India (d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India Answer: (a) Explanation: The term “Kalamkari” […]
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? Avanti Gandhara Kosala Magadha Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? Avanti Gandhara Kosala Magadha Select the correct answer using the codes given below. [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims] (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4 only Answer: […]
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Both were built in the same period. Both belong to the same religious denomination. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Both were built in the same period. Both belong to the same religious denomination. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims] (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only […]
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims] (a) 1 only […]
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims] (a) Swapnavasavadatta (b) Malavikagnimitra (c) Meghadoota (d) Ratnavali Answer: (b) Explanation: Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play composed by Kalidasa during the 5th century CE. The play […]
