Ancient History Art And Culture - Study Mode
[#76] Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing
Correct Answer
(C) Both I and II
Explanation
Solution: The ancient Indian literature is mostly religious in nature. The Puranic and Epic literature are considered as history by Indians, but it contains no definite dates for events and kingdoms. The effort of history writing was shown by a large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles. The principles of history are preserved in the Puranas and Epics.
[#77] Which one of the following is associated with the Gupta Age of Indian History?
Correct Answer
(B) Significant contribution to Indian astronomy by Aryabhatta
Explanation
Solution: Aryabhatta was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. He is the author of several treatises on mathematics and astronomy, some of which are lost. His main works are Aryabhatiya and Arya-siddhanta.
[#78] The varnas came to be transformed into the hereditary castes during the
Correct Answer
(A) Later Vedic period
Explanation
Solution: Caste system in the Rig Vedic times was based on occupations. But in the later Vedic period it became rigid when the Brahmins influenced the society with caste system.
[#79] Which one of the following places has yielded earliest Stupa railing?
Correct Answer
(A) Sanchi
Explanation
Solution: Sanchi Stupa, also written Sanci, is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India.
[#80] Which empire lasted the longest among the following?
Correct Answer
(C) The Rashtrakutas
Explanation
Solution: Rashtrakuta was a royal dynasty ruling large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the sixth and 10th centuries.