Question 2 of 8 "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India? A Buddhism B Jainism C Shaivism D Vaishnavism Clear Selection
Question 3 of 8 With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct? A Only one B Only two C All three D None Clear Selection
Question 4 of 8 In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located? A Andhra B Gandhara C Kalinga D Magadha Clear Selection
Question 5 of 8 Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most Spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years2. Arujna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson3. Dronacharya Award: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? A Only one B Only two C Only three D All four Clear Selection
Question 6 of 8 Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems? A Kings employing women bodyguards B Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters C Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals D A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death Clear Selection
Question 7 of 8 Consider the following pairs :Site : Well known for 1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrineHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched? A Only one B Only two C All three D None Clear Selection
Question 8 of 8 With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work: Author 1. Devichandragupta: Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya: Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha: Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita: Somadeva SuriHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched? A Only one B Only two C Only three D All four Clear Selection
Question 9 of 8 Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.2. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. How many of the statements given above are correct? A Only one B Only two C Only three D All four Clear Selection