Art & Culture - 2020 PYQ

Question 4 of 5

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?

A The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style B Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas C Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path D Powerful merchant guilds of early Medieval South India

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Question 5 of 5

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 6 of 5

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:

1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana — Priest with a high status
3. Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 7 of 5

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? “Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very severely.”

A Ashoka B Samudragupta C Harshavardhana D Krishnadeva Raya

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Question 8 of 5

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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