131. What is the meaning of Vedas?
A. Knowledge
B. Truth
C. Religion
D. Unchanging
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Knowledge
Explanation: Vedas means knowledge. It is believed that Vedas was not manmade so it was called Apaurusheya. At the beginning Vedas was not in written form, It was kept in mind by listening generation by generation so it is called Shrutis.
132. Allahabad pillar inscription carved by
A. Harisena
B. Ravikirti
C. Rudradaman
D. Banabhatta
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Harisena
Explanation: Allahabad Harisena pillar inscription was written by Harisena. He was a court poet of Samundragupta. The inscription is also known as Prayaga Prasasti. It was written in Sanscrit with Rudradaman‘s Nagari achievements script. were mentioned in his Junagarh inscription. Aihole inscription was written by Ravikirti. Kadambari Harshacharita and were authored by Banabhatta (the Harshavardhana). court poet of Harshavardhana)
133. At which of the following places has the largest belt of painted rock shelter of pre-historic period been found?
A. Bagor
B. Ajanta
C. Bhaja
D. Bhimbetka
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Bhimbetka
Explanation: Bhimbetka caves are located in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. These Rock Shelters are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Dr. V. S. Wakankar (one of the most renowned archeologists) , discovered these caves in 1958.
134. Who wrote Milindapanha?
A. Basumitra
B. Nagasena
C. Asvaghosha
D. Nagarjuna
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Nagasena
135. Who wrote Gitavali, Kavitawali and Vinaya Patrika?
A. Chaitanya
B. Namadeva
C. Tulsidas
D. Surdas
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Tulsidas
136. Which school of Art flourished in the region between the lower valleys of Krishna and Godavari during 2nd Century BCE-3rd Century CE?
A. Nagarjuna School
B. Amravati School
C. Gandhara School
D. Mathura School
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Amravati School
Explanation: The Amravati school of art has been involved in the evolution of regional art styles based on the commercial and imperial system. The Amravati sculptures are made out of white marble. Another feature of Amravati sculptures is that the figures have slim blithe features with complex curves.
137. Which of the following sources states that Srinagar was built by Asoka?
A. Taranath's History of Tibet
B. Mahavamsa
C. Divyavadana
D. Rajtarangini
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Rajtarangini
Explanation: Rajatarangini is metrical a legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE. The work consists of 7826 verses, which are divided into eight books called Tarangas.
138. Which Magadhan ruler launched a final military assault on the Gana rajyas of Kasi-Kosal with the help of new weapons like rathamushala and mahasilakantaka?
A. Prasenjit
B. Sisunaga
C. Bimbisara
D. Ajatasatru
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ajatasatru
139. The hereditary soldiers of the Mauryan period were known as
A. Vardhaki
B. Atavivala
C. Bhritakas
D. Maula
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Maula
140. Official stamping of weights and measures and their periodical inspection are prescribed by
A. Brihaspati
B. Parasara
C. Manu
D. Narada
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Manu
