Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is
the difference between the two?
Prelims
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Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
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Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
(1) The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
(2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
(3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Art and Culture › ArtXPainting
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Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
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Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
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Art and Culture › Foreign Travellers
Art and Culture › Foreign Travellers
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general
conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
(1). The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
(2). As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments
for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
(3). The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer
using the codes given below.Options
Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › Indus Valley Civilization
Art and Culture › Indus Valley Civilization
Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
(1). They possessed great palaces and temples.
(2). They worshipped both male and female deities.
(3). They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct the statement/statements using the codes given below.Options
Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › JainismXphilosophy
Art and Culture › JainismXphilosophy
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
(1). The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
(2). Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
(3). Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Options
Answer
(D)
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Art and Culture › Philosophical Schools
Art and Culture › Philosophical Schools
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following
statements regarding Sankhya school :
(1). Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
(2). Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior
influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(B)