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Question 881. Who among the following wrote Priyadarshika?
  1.    Banabhatta
  2.    Harshavardhana
  3.    Yashovardhana
  4.    Prabhakarvardhana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Harshavardhana

Priyadarsika is a Sanskrit play attributed to king Harshavardhan. It was first translated into English by G. K. Nariman, A. V. Williams Jackson, and Charles J. Ogden in 1923. Ratnavali and Nagananda are other works of Harshavardhan. Harshavardhan was also a great lover of education and learning. Emperor Harshvardhana wrote all the three plays in the Sanskrit Language.


Question 882. Consider the following statements about Kailasanatha temple of Ellora:Its construction is attributed to the Pallava dynastyThe temple is one of the best early examples of Panchayatana style of architecture   Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1.    Neither 1 nor 2
  2.    2 Only
  3.    1 Only
  4.    Both 1 & 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Neither 1 nor 2

First statement is incorrect because though the traces of Pallava and Chalukya temple architecture are available, but its construction is generally attributed to the 8th century Rashtrakuta dynasty. The second statement is also incorrect because the temple is a complete dravida building


Question 883. Consider the following statements about Arthashastra:It is a treatise on Mauryan political, economic and administrationChanakya is credited as the author of the bookThe book was originally written in Prakrit languageWhich of the above statements is/are correct?
  1.    1, 2 & 3
  2.    1 & 2 Only
  3.    2 & 3 Only
  4.    3 Only
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1 & 2 Only

Third statement is incorrect because the book was originally written in Sanskrit. Arthashastra was intended as a guidebook for the king, to help him control both the people in his kingdom and the surrounding states. The Arthashastra fundamental assumption was that the king wanted to remain in power and should do whatever it took to retain it. Within the kingdom, Kautilya advocated a strict and authoritarian government aided by an extensive network of spies to gather intelligence and assess the popular mood. Although the Arthashastra was never the “Bible” of any ruling Indian dynasty, it detailed political philosophy and practices that existed in ancient and medieval India and can even be discerned in contemporary parliamentary politics.


Question 884. Which among the following is the keystone of the philosophy and thought of the Upanishads?
  1.    Universal Knowledge
  2.    Universal Truth
  3.    Universal Soul
  4.    Universal God
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Universal Soul

Universal soul is one of the main Keystone of the philosophy and the thought of the Upanishad. Brahma satyam Jagat Mitya Jeevo Bramanah Parah talks about the impermenance of the body and its existence.


Question 885. Which of the following culture is known for Grey pottery?
  1.    Burzahom culture
  2.    Jorwe culture
  3.    Malwa culture
  4.    Eastern Neollithic culture
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Burzahom culture

Burzahom culture is known for Grey pottery.Malwa culture: Black-on-Red potteryEastern Neolithic culture: Brownish-red potteryJorwe culture: Red potterySouthern Neolithic culture: Burnished-grey pottery


Question 886. Which of the following is also known as Borer?
  1.    Burin
  2.    Chopper
  3.    Awl
  4.    Cleaver
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Awl

Burzahom culture is known for Grey pottery.Malwa culture: Black-on-Red potteryEastern Neolithic culture: Brownish-red potteryJorwe culture: Red potterySouthern Neolithic culture: Burnished-grey pottery


Question 887. Which of the following culture is known for Brownish red pottery?
  1.    Burzahom culture
  2.    Malwa culture
  3.    Jorwe culture
  4.    Eastern Neolithic culture
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Eastern Neolithic culture

Eastern Neolithic culture is known for Brownish-red potteyNote:Malwa culture: Black-on-Red potteyBurzahom culture: Grey potteryJorwe culture: Red potteySouthern Neolithic culture: Burnished-grey pottey


Question 888. Which of the following terms describe the meaning of the term ‘Aryan’?
  1.    A superior race
  2.    An ethnic group
  3.    Nomadic people
  4.    A hereditary caste
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A superior race

The term ‘Aryan’ means ‘noble’. It was used as a self designation by Indo-Iranian people. It was used in vedic period i India as an ethnic label for themselves as well as to refer noble class.


Question 889. Which of the following is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off the evil spirits and diseases?
  1.    Rig Veda
  2.    Sama Veda
  3.    Yajur Veda
  4.    Atharva Veda
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Atharva Veda

The last veda called the Atharva Veda is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off the evil spirits and diseases. It is considered a non-Aryan work and is the latest addition to the Vedas in later Vedic age.


Question 890. Inamgaon Chalcolithic site of Maharashtra has shown evidence of which of the following?
  1.    Megalith
  2.    irrigation canal and an embankment
  3.    Rampart along with a ditch
  4.    Horse burials
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> irrigation canal and an embankment

Inamgaon is a Chalcolithic site of Maharashtra has shown evidence of an irrigation canal and an embankment.


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