231. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in the State Emblem of India were taken from
A. Upanishads
B. Sama Veda
C. Rig Veda
D. Ramayam
Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Upanishads
232. The term ‘Upanishad’ literally implies
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Sitting near
D. Recitation
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Sitting near
233. Worship of Mother Goddess was associated with
A. Aryan Civilization
B. Mediterranean Civilization
C. Indus Valley Civilization
D. Later Vedic Civilization
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Indus Valley Civilization
234. Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism ?
a. The world is full of sorrows.
b. People suffer on account of desires.
c. If desires are conquered nirvana will be attained.
d. The existence of God and Soul must be recognised.
A. a, b, c and d
B. b and c
C. a, b and c
D. b, c and d
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] a, b and c
235. India's trade with the Roman Empire came to an end with the invasion of Rome by the
A. Arabs
B. Hungarians
C. Hunas
D. Turks
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Hunas
236. The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was
A. Jayasimha II
B. Vikraniaditya VI
C. Somesvara II
D. Pulkesin II
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Pulkesin II
237. Which dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas in the Western India?
A. Cholas
B. Kakatiyas
C. Pallavas
D. Rashtrakut
Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Raslitrakut
238. Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A. Yashoda
B. Trishala
C. Jameli
D. Mahamaya
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Trishala
239. The essential feature of the Indus Valley Civilisation was
A. worship of forces of nature
B. organised city life
C. pastoral farming
D. caste society
Answer
Correct Answer: [B] organised city life
240. Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to
A. Economics
B. Politics
C. Law
D. Artx
Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Law
