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WBCS PRE - 2009

36181. During which period the Vedic Literature was composed?

A

1500 B.C-1000 B.C.

B

1200 B.C-1000 B.C.

C

1000 B.C.

D

3000 B.C -2500 B.C.

A

Correct Answer: A. 1500 B.C-1000 B.C.
Explanation: Later Vedic Age: 1000-600 B.C

WBCS PRE - YYYY

84182. Who among the following persons wrote Mitakshara?

A

Bilhan

B

Vijnanesvar

C

Nyayachandra

D

Gangadhar

B

Correct Answer: B. Vijnanesvar
Explanation: Mitaksara was considered as one of the main authorities on Hindu Law from the time of British laws in India. It is a legal commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti (is one of the many Dharma-related texts of Hinduism composed in Sanskrit) best known for its theory of 'inheritance by birth.' It was written by Vijñāneśvara, a scholar in the Western Chalukya court in the late eleventh and early twelfth century.

SSC CGL - 2006

3293183. During whose reign did the Gandhara School of Art blossom ?

A

Harsha

B

Ashok

C

Kanishka

D

Chandragupta II

C

Correct Answer: C. Kanishka

WBCS PRE - YYYY

11184. Total number of Puranas

A

43

B

10

C

11

D

18

D

Correct Answer: D. 18
Explanation: There is a total of 18 Puranas. It contains many things all together like mythology, cosmology, various legends, folk belief, codes of law, miscellaneous topics. It has suggested a change in the mode of the warship from sacrifice to idol worship. It contains a description of an ancient legend that was heavily colored with superstitions. The Puranas are Brahma Puran, Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana, Padma Purana, etc. The oldest purana is Matsya Purana.

BPSC - 2014

5777185. Which inscription tells about the various achievements of Rudradaman I?

A

Junagarh

B

Bhitari

C

Nasik

D

Sanchi

A

Correct Answer: A. Junagarh

BPSC - 2014

5519186. Where did Mahatma Buddha's 'Mahaparinirvan' take place?

A

Lumbini

B

Bodh Gaya

C

Kushinara

D

Kapilavastu

C

Correct Answer: C. Kushinara

SSC CGL - 2015

4533187. Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' mainly deals with :

A

Political state craft

B

Social aspects

C

Economic doctrines

D

Military aspects

A

Correct Answer: A. Political state craft

MPPSC - 2013

2495188. Which of the following is not a Indus Valley Civilization site?

A

Kalibangan

B

Ropar

C

Patliputra

D

Lothal

C

Correct Answer: C. Patliputra

WBCS PRE - 2008

93189. Which King founded Vikramasila University?

A

Devapala

B

Ballal Sen

C

Dharmapala

D

Dhruva

C

Correct Answer: C. Dharmapala

SSC CGL - 2014

4535190. Which was the backbone of Indus Economy ?

A

Agriculture

B

Trade

C

Wheel Made Pottery

D

Carpentry

A

Correct Answer: A. Agriculture

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