With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Subject: Art and Culture
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With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements
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Consider the following dynasties
Consider the following dynasties :
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD? -
“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”
“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India? -
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs :
Literary work Author
1. Devichandragupta : Bilhana
2. Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri
3. Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna
4. Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? -
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
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Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
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Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023? -
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
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Consider the following information
Consider the following information:
Archaeological Site :: State :: Description
1. Chandraketugarh : Odisha : Trading Port
town
2. Inamgaon : Maharashtra : Chalcolithic
site
3. Mangadu : Kerala : Megalithic
site
4. Salihundam : Andhra Pradesh : Rock-cut
cave shrines
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Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?