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Question 1. Of the ancient six philosophical systems of ancient India, which is the oldest one?
  1.    Yoga
  2.    Vedanta
  3.    Nyaya
  4.    Samkhya
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Samkhya
Six Philosophies of ancient India:
1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya or Logic
4. Vaisheshika
5. Mimamsa
6. Vedanta
Question 2. Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as:
  1.    Nirgranthas.
  2.    Sugranthas
  3.    Yogaranthas
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Nirgranthas.
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as Nirgranthas.
Question 3. The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:
  1.    Veda
  2.    Tripitakas
  3.    Panch Tantra
  4.    Puranas
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Puranas
The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of Puranas.
Question 4. Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in:
  1.    1450
  2.    1540
  3.    1600
  4.    1650
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1540
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in 1540.
Question 5. Who died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two?
  1.    Gautam Buddha
  2.    Chaitnya
  3.    Mahavira Jain
  4.    Rishabhdev
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Mahavira Jain
Mahavira Jain died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two.
Question 6. "Milind Panho" explaining the Buddhist doctrines in the form of a dialogue between Milind and his teacher Nagsena (the great Buddhist philosopher ) is in :
  1.    Sanskrit
  2.    Pali Language
  3.    Hindi
  4.    Santhali
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Pali Language
Pali Language.
Question 7. In 1724 the state of Hyderabad was founded by :
  1.    Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf-Jah
  2.    Azim Jah Bahadur
  3.    Osman Ali Khan
  4.    Qamaruddin Khan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf-Jah
Hyderabad State was founded by Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan who was the governor of Deccan under the Mughals from 1713 to 1721. In 1724, he resumed rule under the title of Asaf Jah (granted by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah).
Question 8. Mahatma Gandhi laid down four preconditions for a Satyagrahi (Passive Resistor) to fulfill - namely :
  1.    Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
  2.    Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
  3.    Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
  4.    Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
Observe perfect Chastity, adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
Question 9. Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by:
  1.    Ashwins
  2.    Ghosha
  3.    Kakshivat
  4.    Patanjali
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Patanjali
Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by Patanjali.
Question 10. Annie Besant arrived in India in:
  1.    1878
  2.    1885
  3.    1893
  4.    1900
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1893
Dr Besant arrived in India in 1893 to spread the message of the Theosophical Society, a religious movement based on the principles of karma and reincarnation. A champion of social and political reform, she soon became involved in India's freedom struggle.

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