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CET Graduate — Language & Literature MCQs

Practice 20 free language & literature multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Language & Literature

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Question 1 of 20

Assertion (A): The early Buddhist texts serve as an invaluable secular resource for historians, extending far beyond their religious utility. Reason (R): They contain abundant data regarding the socio-economic life and political history of the Mahajanapada and Mauryan periods. Choose the correct code:

Question 2 of 20

Among the prominent Smritis, which text is historically evaluated as being more legally systematic, structured, and relatively liberal compared to the strict injunctions of the Manu Smriti?

Question 3 of 20

In the context of ancient Indian epigraphy, the Junagadh Inscription of Rudradaman is primarily significant because:

Question 4 of 20

Which of the following texts is considered the oldest among the 12 Angas and provides a vivid, firsthand description of Lord Mahavira's extreme ascetic penance?

Question 5 of 20

Out of the commonly accepted 108 Upanishads, what is the exact number of Upanishads that are classified as 'principal' or 'major'?

Question 6 of 20

Match List-I (Linguistic Phase) with List-II (Chronological Time Period): List-I: a. Vedic Sanskrit b. Apabhramsha c. Prakrit List-II: 1. 6th Century CE to 15th Century CE 2. 3rd Century BCE to 7th Century CE 3. 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE

Question 7 of 20

Match the following categories of ancient literature with their correct defining attributes based on structural intent: List-I A. Canonical Buddhist Literature (विहित) B. Non-canonical Buddhist Literature (गैर-विहित) List-II 1. Commentaries, external tales, and supplementary interpretations. 2. The direct, authentic teachings and utterances of Lord Buddha. Select the correct answer:

Question 8 of 20

Match the specific Jain canonical texts (List-I) with their central themes or subject matter (List-II): List-I A. Jnatadharmakatha B. Acharanga Sutra C. Bhagavati Sutra D. Sutrakritanga List-II 1. Active refutation of rival contemporary philosophies 2. Dialogues detailing Jain cosmology and Mahavira's life 3. Rules of strict monastic conduct and Mahavira's penance 4. Explanation of the theory of Karma through stories

Question 9 of 20

Kalidasa's literary genius, which solidified his reputation during the Gupta period, is particularly noted for perfectly combining which of the following aesthetic elements?

Question 10 of 20

The renowned Sanskrit epic 'Buddhacharita' predominantly covers which specific phase of the Buddha's existence?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following texts is universally celebrated as the most concise and powerful manual of Buddhist ethics and morality, forming a crucial part of the Khuddaka Nikaya?

Question 12 of 20

The active dominance of the 'Apabhramsha' phase as a transitional link in the linguistic history of the Indian subcontinent is generally dated between:

Question 13 of 20

Who is the author of the classical Sanskrit epic poem 'Buddhacharita'?

Question 14 of 20

Consider the following statements: I. The Khuddaka Nikaya is an assorted collection primarily containing short poems, stories, and miscellaneous teachings. II. The renowned 'Jataka tales', which narrate the previous incarnations of the Buddha, are embedded within the Khuddaka Nikaya. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following paths (Margas) is entirely foundational to the philosophy of the Upanishads?

Question 16 of 20

Regarding the Smriti literature, consider the following statements: 1. It translates to 'that which is heard'. 2. Its primary function was to democratize the difficult philosophy of the Shruti. 3. It provides unalterable and divine laws. Which of the statements is/are correct?

Question 17 of 20

Which ancient scholar is credited with standardizing Sanskrit and transforming it into its 'Classical' (Laukik) form?

Question 18 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the loss of ancient Jain literature: 1. The 'Drstivada' was the 12th Anga that historically housed the 14 Purvas. 2. The Svetambara tradition fully retained the 14 Purvas through the Vallabhi Council. 3. The Digambara tradition believes all original Agamas perished in a Mauryan famine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 19 of 20

Which portion of the Rigveda represents the latest interpolations, distinct from the older 'Gotra Mandalas'?

Question 20 of 20

What is the primary structural characteristic that uniquely distinguishes the 'Shukla Yajurveda' from the 'Krishna Yajurveda'?

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