Ancient History Art and Culture MCQs

Question 1

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Smritis? I. It deals with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma II. It is concerned mainly with the rules of the organization of the monasteries

Accepted Answer

Only I

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Only II

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Both I & II

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Neither I nor II

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the Rigvedic Aryans is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

We do not find any trace of widow remarriage in the Rigvedic period

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We have some indications of polyandry in this period

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There are no examples of child marriage in this period

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The practice of levirate was known

Question 3

Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?

Accepted Answer

All the above

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Varuna

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Indra

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Surya

Question 4

What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram?

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Rathas

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Prasadas

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Mathika

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Gandhakuti

Question 5

Greek Roman Art has found a place in

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Gandhara

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Ellora

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Kalinga

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Bhuddhist Art

Question 6

For which period did Harihara Raya II of Sangma dynasty ruled the Vijaynagara Empire?

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1377-1404

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1446-1465

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1485-1491

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1491-1505

Question 7

Which type of pottery was most popular with the Later Vedic people?

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Painted Grey Ware

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Black-slipped Ware

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Black and Red Ware

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Red Ware

Question 8

All souls day is a __________ festival.

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Christian

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Buddhism

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Jainism

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Muslim

Question 9

Kalidasa's works include: I. Abhijnanashakuntalam II. Meghadutam III. Raghuvamsa IV. Malvikagnimitram V. Ritusamhara VI. Kumarasambhava Select the correct option

Accepted Answer

All of them

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I, II, III and IV

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I, II, IV, V and VI

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I, III , IV and V