Ancient Period MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Ancient Period
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Question 1 of 20
Which ancient scholar is credited with founding the Sankhya philosophy?
Question 2 of 20
What is the specific term used for the prayer halls associated with Buddhism?
Question 3 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): In mature Harappan urban planning, the street networks and drainage systems were laid out prior to the construction of residential housing blocks. Reason (R): It is structurally impossible to implement a highly uniform, gravity-dependent underground municipal drainage system if houses are constructed first in an organic, unplanned manner. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 4 of 20
Assertion (A): Early Theravada Buddhist literature initially avoided the use of Sanskrit. Reason (R): Sanskrit was deeply associated with the orthodox Brahmanical elite, and early Buddhism aimed for egalitarian accessibility among the common masses. Choose the correct code:
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following secular scenes is extensively and uniquely depicted in the Bagh cave murals?
Question 6 of 20
Yaska's ancient text 'Nirukta' is primarily recognized as a foundational work in which of the following disciplines?
Question 7 of 20
Ashvaghosha pioneered a specific literary style in classical Sanskrit to express deep Buddhist philosophical ideals in works like Buddhacharita and Saundarananda. Which style is this?
Question 8 of 20
During the Gupta period, a specific type of gold coin became highly prominent. By what specific historical name were these gold coins known?
Question 9 of 20
Arrange the following Chola rulers in the correct chronological order: 1. Rajaraja I 2. Rajendra I 3. Rajadhiraja 4. Parantaka II
Question 10 of 20
Assertion (A): The universally celebrated Ajanta Caves are not purely a monolithic product of direct Gupta imperial patronage, despite heavily reflecting strong, refined Gupta artistic sensibilities. Reason (R): The second, more prolific, and highly decorated phase of the Ajanta Caves was actively patronized by the Vakataka dynasty during the 5th and 6th centuries CE. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Question 11 of 20
Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Nagara style of architecture:
Question 12 of 20
The early canonical literature of Jainism was primarily composed in which of the following languages?
Question 13 of 20
Assertion (A): Sun-dried mud bricks were structurally sufficient for the massive foundational platforms of the Harappan Lower Town. Reason (R): Foundational platforms in the Lower Town were not typically exposed to continuous running water like the public drains. Select the correct code:
Question 14 of 20
Match the following temples with their locations: A. Teli ka Mandir B. Kailash Temple C. Badoli Temples D. Odantapuri Vihar
Question 15 of 20
Regarding the Bharhut Stupa, the style of the stone reliefs is described as 'flat, low-relief'. What historical architectural transition does this specific stylistic trait suggest?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the Chola village administration as per the Uttaramerur inscription?
Question 17 of 20
The prominent Harappan port city of Lothal, globally recognized for its ancient dockyard, is geographically located in which specific region?
Question 18 of 20
Match List-I (Type of Lingam) with List-II (Characteristic Feature) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Ekmukhalinga B. Chaturmukha lingam C. Panchamukha lingam List-II 1. Four faces in the cardinal directions 2. Five faces 3. One face carved in high relief
Question 19 of 20
In the Anantasayi Vishnu panel of the Dashavatara Temple, the deity Vishnu is reclining on the coils of Sesha. How many heads does the serpent Sesha have in this specific depiction?
Question 20 of 20