MCQ for test-15-9th-july-2023

With reference to the Dhamma policy of Ashoka, consider the following statements:

1. Good conduct and social responsibilities were part of this policy.

2. Slavery was banned in the empire for promotion of respectful behavior towards all.

3. Royal pleasure tours were replaced by dhamma tours.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The text – ‘Kalak Acharya Katha’, belongs to

Which of the following are the main features of Tughlaq architecture?

1. Sloping walls.

2. Red sandstone in buildings.

3. Combined the principles of the arch and lintel.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statement with reference to Buddhism Sulvasutra:

1. Buddhism recognized the existence of God and soul (atman).

2. Buddhist order was open to people from all varnas.

3. Slaves and debtors were not admitted to the Buddhist sangha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The sacred book ' Uttaradhyayana Sutra' is related to

With reference to the structure of stupas, the term Harmika refers to

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to Jainism:

1. Jainism emphasizes that the ultimate truth and reality is complex and multidimensional.

2. Parshvanath, the predecessor of Mahavira, professed to discard the clothes completely.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Medieval Indian history, the term ‘Group of Forty’ (Turkan-i-Chahalgani) refers to

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the Mauryan period, consider the following statements:

1. Conducting the census was a regular feature of the Mauryan administration.

2. The census gathered information about caste, occupation, and animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, the terms `Chhandavasini, Bhogavasin, Dasisama’ refers to:

With reference to the features of Ganas or Sanghas during ancient India, which of the following statements is/ are correct?

1. They were closely associated with Kshatriya varna.

2. They were oligarchies but ruled by hereditary monarchs.

3. They were generally situated in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the Delhi sultanate, consider the following statements:

1. Iqtedar's post was transferable in nature.

2. Kharaj was a hereditary land assignment given to members of the royal family.

3. Khums was a tax levied on irrigation activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to reforms of Alauddin Khilji, consider the following statements:

1. He paid the salaries by assigning a jagir.

2. He introduced a scientific method of measurement of land.

3. Jazia was imposed on non-Muslims.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Mauryan economy:

1. There was a well-developed system of taxation as mentioned in Chanakya’s Arthashastra.

2. The samaharta was the chief custodian of the state treasury and storehouse, and the sannhidata was the highest officer in charge of assessment.

3. The collection of taxes, payment of officers, exchange etc. was facilitated by punch-marked silver coins.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Rummindei Inscription mentions the effects of the Kalinga War on Ashoka.

2. As an effect of the Kalinga war, Ashoka embraced Buddhism under the influence of Buddhist monk Upagupta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Mauryan period, consider the following statements:

1. Monumental stone sculpture appeared for the first time in the Indian subcontinent during this period.

2. Sandstone pillars were made during Ashokan rule.

3. This period saw the beginning of rock-cut architecture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following dynasties:

1. Haryanka

2. Brihadratha

3. Nandas

4. Shishunaga

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of their rule?

With reference to Buddhism, consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to Ibn Battuta:

1. He was a traveller from Tangier who came to India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

2. He was appointed as the Qazi of Delhi during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

3. He observed that travelling in India was completely safe from the robbers.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Which of the following are part of 12 Jyotirlingas located in India?

1. Kedarnath

2. Omkareshwar

3. Mahabaleshwar

4. Pashupatinath

5. Somnath

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements with reference to the philosophy of Buddhism:

1. It emphasizes on ‘Karma Marga’, the path of action, to attain nirvana or salvation.

2. It acknowledges the existence of the soul and the idea of transmigration.

3. It believed in the doctrine of Conditioned co-production- Pratityasamutpada.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the observations of Megasthenes, consider the following statements:

1. Slavery and usury were absent in India during the Mauryan period.

2. There was no famine in the Mauryan empire and peace and prosperity prevailed.

3. Pataliputra had a well-developed municipal administration.

4. Indians worshipped Lord Shiva and Krishna.

Which of the statements given above are correct?