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Language & Literature MCQs for CET Graduate

Practice 20 free language & literature multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Language & Literature under Ancient Period for CET Graduate with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.

CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Language & Literature

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Question 1 of 20

Assertion (A): The literary tradition of Jainism transitioned over centuries to include texts written in Apabhramsha, Tamil, and Kannada. Reason (R): Early medieval Jain scholars aimed to restrict their religious teachings exclusively to the North Indian merchant classes.

Question 2 of 20

The concept of 'Apaurusheya' heavily defines the orthodoxy of Vedic literature. What does this term fundamentally imply?

Question 3 of 20

The second Jain Council, which resulted in the final transcription of the Svetambara Agamas, was held at Vallabhi. In which modern Indian state is Vallabhi located?

Question 4 of 20

Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Scholar / Entity) A. Moggaliputta Tissa B. Menander C. Nanda D. Ashvaghosha List-II (Associated Text) 1. Milindapanho 2. Kathavatthu 3. Buddhacharita 4. Saundarananda Choose the correct code:

Question 5 of 20

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Kushana period marked the beginning of the extensive use of classical Sanskrit in Buddhist literature. Reason (R): The 4th Buddhist Council convened in Kashmir formalized the Mahayana sect, whose scholars adopted Sanskrit to gain broader intellectual appeal.

Question 6 of 20

Which ancient text serves as a brilliant example of narrative literature (Katha Sahitya) and is composed in Prakrit?

Question 7 of 20

The very first explicit textual reference to the three 'Ashramas' (stages of life) is historically documented in which profound philosophical text?

Question 8 of 20

In the broader categorization of Jain literature, texts such as 'Bhashyas', 'Puranas', and 'Tikas' are officially classified under which category?

Question 9 of 20

The text 'Milindapanho', which deals with complex metaphysical issues like the soul, rebirth, and nirvana, was composed during which historical period?

Question 10 of 20

How many Vedangas were composed to properly understand the complex Vedic mantras and perform rituals scientifically?

Question 11 of 20

Consider the following historical councils related to the preservation of Jain literature: 1. First Jain Council at Pataliputra in the 4th Century BCE. 2. Final Jain Council at Vallabhi in the 5th Century CE. Who among the following monks presided over these two pivotal councils, respectively?

Question 12 of 20

The 'Shatapatha Brahmana', recognized as the largest, most detailed, and most significant of all Brahmana texts, is historically associated with which Veda?

Question 13 of 20

During the final compilation of the Svetambara Agamas at Vallabhi in the 5th century CE, the texts were categorized into a total of 46 scriptures. Which group among these is considered the absolute core and most ancient philosophical pillar?

Question 14 of 20

Which ancient author is credited with systematically organizing the Dharmashastra tradition, focusing on complex social laws and ethical codes of conduct?

Question 15 of 20

In which historical region and approximate timeframe was the originally oral tradition of the Tripitaka systematically written down for the very first time on palm leaves?

Question 16 of 20

Which specific Anga is renowned for its vast size and its deep philosophical exploration of Jain ontology, cosmology, and the detailed interactions between Mahavira and the Ajivika leader Makkhali Gosala?

Question 17 of 20

The term 'Kalikala Sarvajna' was a prestigious title given to Hemachandra Suri. What does this title literally translate to?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following ancient Buddhist texts is renowned for its sharp and logical refutation of the Brahmanical caste system and the birth-based Varna system?

Question 19 of 20

Haribhadra Suri's text 'Shaddarshanasamuccaya' objectively evaluates major philosophical systems. According to the historical context provided, which of the following specific traditions were explicitly included in this comparative study?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Jataka tales: 1. They comprise exactly 547 moral tales and poems. 2. They depict the previous births of the Buddha exclusively in human form. 3. They are widely depicted in the architecture of Sanchi, Bharhut, and Ajanta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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