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INDIAN CULTURE MCQs
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Answer: Option D. -> Samkhya
Six Philosophies of ancient India:
1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya or Logic
4. Vaisheshika
5. Mimamsa
6. Vedanta
Six Philosophies of ancient India:
1. Samkhya
2. Yoga
3. Nyaya or Logic
4. Vaisheshika
5. Mimamsa
6. Vedanta
Answer: Option A. -> Nirgranthas.
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as Nirgranthas.
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as Nirgranthas.
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.
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.
Answer: Option B. -> 1540
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in 1540.
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in 1540.
Answer: Option C. -> Mahavira Jain
Mahavira Jain died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two.
Mahavira Jain died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two.
Answer: Option B. -> Pali Language
Pali Language.
Pali Language.
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).
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).
Answer: Option A. -> Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
Observe perfect Chastity, adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
Observe perfect Chastity, adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
Answer: Option D. -> Patanjali
Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by Patanjali.
Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by Patanjali.
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.
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.