1] Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct? [2022]
a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture
b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets
c) Sangam poems have no references to warrior ethic
d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational
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Ans: b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets
2] With reference to the history of ancient India Bhavabhuti Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous: [2021]
a) Jain monks
b) Playwrights
c) Temple architects
d) Philosophers
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Ans: b) Playwrights
3] With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: [2020]
1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra
2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Ans: c) 3 only
4] Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about Diamonds and diamond mines in India? [2018]
a) Francois Bernier
b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
c) Jean de Thevenot
d) Abbe Barthelemy Carre
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Ans: b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
5] Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? [2016]
a) Swapnavasavadatta
b) Malavikagnimitra
c) Meghadoota
d) Ratnavali
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Ans: b) Malavikagnimitra
6] 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? [2013]
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 play duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Ans: b) 2 and 3 only
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