Set A of  "Prelims: Ancient History PYQ Quiz - by EZUPSC"
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Which one of the following sculptures was invariably used green schist as the medium? [1996]
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Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period? [1996]

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Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature? [1996]
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In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and Sudras speak: (1995)   

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: [1996]

List-I

A. Vishakhadatta

B. Varahamihira

C. Charak

D. Brahmagupta

List-II

1. Medicine

2. Drama

3. Astronomy

4. Mathematics
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
[1997]

List-I

A. Gupta

B. Chandella

C. Chalukya

D. Pallava

Codes:

List-II

1. Badami

2. Panamalai

3. Khajuraho

4. Deogarh

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Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? [1996]
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According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four acons (yugas) is: {1996}
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The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by: [1995] *
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The word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by: {1995} *
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Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? {1995} *
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The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted: {1995}  *
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer (using codes given below the lists). [1995]

List-I (Eras)
A. Vikrama Era
B. Saka Era
C. Gupta Era
D. Kalidasa Era

List-II (Reckoned from)

1. 3102 BC
2. 320 AD
3. 78 AD
4. 58 BC
5. 248 AD
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The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to his inscriptions is: [1995]   *
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In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? [1996]   *
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According to Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means by: [1995] *
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The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is: [1996]
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Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? [1996]

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

2 Indifference to the authority of the Vedas

3. Denial of efficacy of rituals

4. Non-injury to animal life

Select the answer using the codes given below:
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Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi? [1996]
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Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with: [1995}
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