With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
Prelims
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Art and Culture › AdministrationXGupta
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Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Options
Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste
hierarchy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(B)
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Art and Culture › Historical Sites
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Art and Culture › Historical SitesXAshoka
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Art and Culture › Historical Terms
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Art and Culture › Historical Terms
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above correctly matched?Options
Answer
(D)
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Art and Culture › KingdomXVijayanagara
Art and Culture › KingdomXVijayanagara
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following
statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Art and Culture › Medieval Administration