UPSC PRELIMS QUESTIONS
The word Hindu as a reference to the people of Hindu was first used by
- A The greeks
- B The Romans
- C The Chinese
- D The Arabs
ANSWER D
2. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas
- A Lopamudra
- B Gargi
- C Leelavathi
- D Savitri
ANSWER A
3. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and Sudras speak
- A Sanskrit
- B Prakrit
- C Pali
- D Sauraseni
ANSWER B
4. The Name by which Ashoka is generally referred to his inscriptions is
- Chakravarti
- Dharmadeva
- Dharmakiriti
- Priyadarshini
ANSWER D
5. The term Yavanapriya mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted.
- A fine variety of Indian Muslim
- Ivory
- Damsels sent to the Greek court for dance
- Pepper
ANSWER D
6. The Concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
- Mahayana Buddhism
- Hinayana Buddhism
- Jainism
- The Lokayata school
ANSWER C
7. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by mean by
- Jnana
- Bhakti
- Yoga
- Karma
ANSWER D
8. Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with
- Eight hands
- Six hands
- Four hands
- Two hands
ANSWER C
9. Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of devadasi
- Jagananath temple, puri
- Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu
- Kandariya Mahadev temple Khajuraho
- Chausath Yogini temple, Bhedaghat
ANSWER A
10. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is
- Sindhu
- Sutudri
- Sarasvathi
- Ganga
ANSWER A
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