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[#131] The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the
Correct Answer

(D) Chalukyas

Explanation

Solution: The Ellora caves were patronized mainly by the Chalukya and the Rashtrakuta Dynasty rulers between the middle of sixth century and the eleventh century A.D. Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra are 28-30 rock-cut cave monuments created during the first century BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art.

[#132] Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Vedic literature available for reconstructing the ancient Indian history? I. Vedic literature, mainly the four Vedas i.e. Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Vedas, are entirely in a different language, which can be called the Vedic language. II. The vocabulary of Vedic literature contains a wide range of meaning and at times different in grammatical usages
Correct Answer

(C) Both I & II

Explanation

Solution: The term Vedic literature means the four Vedas in their Samhita and the allied literature based on or derived from the Vedas. We classify the Vedic literature into the following categories: The four Vedas i.e. the Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva and their Samhitas. The Brahmanas attached to each Samhita.

[#133] Who composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
Correct Answer

(A) Harisena

Explanation

Solution: Harisena, also Harishena or Hirisena, was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist, and government minister. He was an important figure in the court of the Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. His most famous poem, written c.u2009345 CE, describes the bravery of Samudragupta and is inscribed on the Allahabad Pillar.

[#134] The eighth-century tripartite power struggle was among which of the following?
Correct Answer

(B) Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas

Explanation

Solution: The struggle was between the Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas. The 3 kingdoms struggled for the power in South India. They were rulers of the Tamil country.

[#135] What is the ancient name of river Sutlej?
Correct Answer

(C) Shutudri

Explanation

Solution: River Sutlej was once known as Shutudri. It is the longest river among famous five rivers of Punjab.