According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master’s son. Which of the statements given above are correct?
According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the […]
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as Aryadeva — Jaina scholar Dignaga — Buddhist scholar Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as Aryadeva — Jaina scholar Dignaga — Buddhist scholar Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair (c) Only two pairs (d) All […]
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: Nettipakarana Parishishtaparvan Avadanashataka Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: Nettipakarana Parishishtaparvan Avadanashataka Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation: The Nettipakaraṇa is sometimes […]
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by […]
The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) The best means of salvation was devotion. (b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly […]
“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) Akbar (b) Humayun (c) Shahjahan (d) Aurangzeb Answer: (a) Explanation: YogaVasistha is a spiritual text attributed to Valmiki in the Hindu tradition, and it is said to contain the teachings of the sage Vasistha to […]
Which one of the following statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
Which one of the following statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture. (b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets. (c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic. (d) Sangam […]
Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts: Location in the State of Dhauli — Odisha Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh Kalsi — Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts: Location in the State of Dhauli — Odisha Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh Kalsi — Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – Prelims 2022] (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three […]
