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Vedic & Mahajanapada Era Quiz 03
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Q1. The stone portrait of Ashoka with his name inscribed on it has been found at which site?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Sanchi
C.
Kanaganahalli
D.
Deur-Kuthar
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Correct Answer:
C
The Kanaganahalli stupa in Karnataka features the only known relief portrait of Ashoka with the label 'Ranya Ashoka'.
Q2. The term Nirgrantha is associated with
A.
Ajivikas
B.
Charvakas
C.
Jainas
D.
Pasupatas
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Correct Answer:
C
'Nirgrantha' means 'one who is free from all bonds', a term used specifically for Jaina monks and Mahavira.
Q3. What is the meaning of Masi?
A.
Teaching
B.
Defence
C.
Agriculture
D.
Business
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
(In Jaina tradition, Rishabhnath taught 6 professions: Asi (Sword/Defence), Masi (Ink/Writing/Teaching), Krishi (Farming), etc.)
Q4. In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?
A.
Land
B.
Cow
C.
Woman
D.
Water
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Correct Answer:
B
Cows were the primary form of wealth; wars were often fought for cows (Gavishthi).
Q5. The word ’Aryan’ means-
A.
Of good family
B.
Cultivator
C.
Pastoral society
D.
Brahmachari
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Correct Answer:
A
Linguistically and culturally, 'Arya' meant noble or of high birth in the Vedic context.
Q6. Which Kushan kings assumed the title â€the Lord of the Whole Worldâ€?
A.
Kadphises I
B.
Kadphises II
C.
Kanishka
D.
Huvishka
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Correct Answer:
B
Vima Kadphises (Kadphises II) issued gold coins and assumed grandiose titles indicating his vast empire.
Q7. The earliest city discovered in India was-
A.
Harappa
B.
Rangpur
C.
Mohenjodaro
D.
Sindh
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Correct Answer:
A
Harappa was the first site of the civilization to be discovered in 1921, giving the civilization its name.
Q8. In which one of the following ancient literary works a separate section of painting is found?
A.
Vishnudharmottara Purana
B.
Panchasiddhantika
C.
Natyashastra
D.
Panchatantra
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The 'Chitrasutra' is a famous section within the Vishnudharmottara Purana that serves as a detailed treatise on Indian painting.
Q9. Which of the following is not correct about the vedic age?
A.
Evidence of brahmavadinis
B.
Society was wholly matriarchal
C.
Rigveda added later
D.
Varna started in later phase
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The Vedic society was primarily patriarchal; the lineage and inheritance were traced through the father.
Q10. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the State emblem has been taken from
A.
Mundaka Upanishad
B.
Chandogya Upanishad
C.
Svetasvatara Upanishad
D.
Isa Upanishad
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
'Truth Alone Triumphs' is a mantra from the Mundaka Upanishad, adopted as the national motto in 1950.
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