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SSC CGL - 2010

3812251. Which of the following was NOT composed by Harshavadhana?

A

Harshacharita

B

Ratnavali

C

Priyadarshika

D

Nagananda

A

Correct Answer: A. Harshacharita

SSC CGL - 2012

4225252. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae?

A

Sama Veda

B

Rig Veda

C

Yajur Veda

D

Atharva Veda

C

Correct Answer: C. Yajur Veda

SSC CGL - 2014

3483253. Pancha siddhantham of Varaha mihira deals with

A

Astrology

B

Astronomy

C

Medicine

D

Anatomy

B

Correct Answer: B. Astronomy

SSC CGL - 2015

2981254. Which of the Kushana ruler patronised Buddhism?

A

Ashoka

B

Vikramaditya.

C

Kanishka

D

Kautilya

C

Correct Answer: C. Kanishka

SSC CGL - 2012

2672255. Worship of Mother Goddess was associated with

A

Aryan Civilization

B

Mediterranean Civilization

C

Indus Valley Civilization

D

Later Vedic Civilization

C

Correct Answer: C. Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation:

The recovery of a large number of Mother Goddess figurines almost from every excavated site suggests that the Mother Goddess worship cult was very widespread during the Indus days. The figurine has been cast with an elaborate headgear supported by a pair of bands and a brooch, tight-fitted short tunic with skirt part fastened with a broad waist-band using a medallion like clasp, and tight-fitted trousers, necklaces, ear-ornaments.

SSC CGL - 2013

4124256. The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek style is known as

A

Kushan art

B

Persian art

C

Gandhara art

D

Mughal art

C

Correct Answer: C. Gandhara art

WBCS PRE - 2010

109257. Who among the following Sultans of Delhi wanted to become Second Alexander and conquer the world?

A

Muhammad Bin Tugluq

B

Ghiyasuddin Balban

C

Alauddin Khilji

D

None of them

C

Correct Answer: C. Alauddin Khilji
Explanation:

Alauddin Khilji was the medieval Indian ruler who wanted to conquer the whole world and who gave himself the title of ' Second Alexander '. He was second and the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate.

SSC CGL - 2002

4387258. The Pallavas ruled from

A

Kanchipuram

B

Madurai

C

Tanjore

D

Tiruchendur

A

Correct Answer: A. Kanchipuram

SSC CGL - 2012

4211259. When did the best productions of Gandhara sculpt tire appear?

A

Mauryan period

B

Kushan period

C

Gupta period

D

Harsha period

B

Correct Answer: B. Kushan period

SSC CGL - 2001

4343260. Greek-Roman Art has found a place in

A

Ellora

B

Gandhara

C

Kalinga

D

Buddhist Art

D

Correct Answer: D. Buddhist Art

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