Q61. Who among the following were referred to as the Theris in ancient India?
A Respected women B Elder nuns in Buddhism C Women denied the Bhikkhuni status D Women expelled from the Buddhist Sangha
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Correct answer: Elder nuns in Buddhism
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Q62. The titles of 'Rayagajakesari' and 'Dayagajakesari' were associated with which one of the following dynasties?
A Kakatiya B Vijayanagara C Gajapati D Rashtrakuta
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Correct answer: Kakatiya
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Q63. Name the location of the musical inscription containing groups of musical notes arranged for the benefit of his pupils by a king in the seventh or eighth century CE.
A Ennayiram B Uttaramerur C Siyyamangalam D Kudumiyamalai
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Correct answer: Kudumiyamalai
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Q64. Which one of the following was primarily associated with 'Dadni' system?
A Textile production B Warfare C Payment to officials D Revenue collection
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Correct answer: Textile production
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Q65. Consider the following statements about the Kanaganahalli archaeological site: 1. It is situated on the bank of Bhima river. 2. The remains of the Kanaganahalli Stupa can be dated between 1st and 3rd centuries CE. 3. Emperor Ashoka's image was found at the site. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q66. Which one of the following is the language of the famous political treatise Amuktmalyada?
A Sanskrit B Tamil C Kannada D Telugu
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Correct answer: Telugu
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Q67. Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?
A It refers to monks, who wear white clothes. B It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE, C They recognized the existence of canonical texts including the 12 Angas. D They believed that women can also attain salvation
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Correct answer: It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE,
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Q68. Where is the Vikramkhol Cave located?
A Odisha B Bihar C Telangana D West Bengal
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Correct answer: Odisha
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Q69. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Levallois Technique': 1. It refers to making perforated Harappa pottery. 2. It refers to making prehistoric flake tools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: 2 only
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Q70. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Bakshali Manuscript written in the Gatha language (a refined version of old Prakrit) using the Sharada script deals with topics such as fractions, square roots, arithmetic and geometric progressions. 2. In the field of geometry, Aryabhatta described the various properties of a circle giving a very accurate value for pi (π) correct to four decimal places at 3-1416. 3. Sharangadhara Samhita is an important text on political system of ancient India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 only C 1 and 2 only D 2 only
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
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Q71. Who among the following is not a woman Nayanar saint?
A Karaikkal Ammaiyar B Mangayarkkarasiyar C Andal D Isaignaniyar
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Correct answer: Andal
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Q72. Which one of the following pairs of terms and their meanings is not correctly matched?
A Nagarakkani: Land owned by the nagaram B Nattar: Male serpent deity C Yupa: Sacrificial post D Viragal: 'Hero stone' in the Tamil Nadu area
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Correct answer: Nattar: Male serpent deity
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Q73. Where is the famous Gupta period Deogarh Temple situated?
A Uttar Pradesh B Madhya Pradesh C Chhattisgarh D Rajasthan
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Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
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Q74. Arrange the following events associated with Shivaji in chronological order: 1. Attack on Afzal Khan 2. Capture of Torna 3. Attack on Shaista Kha 4. Annexation of Javli Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 2, 4, 1, 3 B 4, 2, 1,3 C 1, 2, 3, 4 D 3, 1, 2, 4
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Correct answer: 2, 4, 1, 3
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Q75. Consider the following statements with reference to the Nataraj bronze sculpture of Chola period: 1. Shiva is shown balancing himself on his right leg representing tirobhava. 2. Shiva is shown raising his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, representing kicking away the illusion from the devotee's mind. 3. The main right hand holds the damaru, Shiva's favourite musical instrument. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 only
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Q76. Consider the following statements with reference to Paleolithic tools: 1. Islampur was a well-known center of stone tool manufacture located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka and was situated along a small seasonal stream known as Kamta Halla. 2. A Paleolithic blade is a flake tool, the length of which is more than twice its width. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
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Q77. Consider the following statements about science in medieval South India: 1. The Katapayadi system of numerals, which was invented by Vararuchi of Kerala, the author of Chandra Vakyas, was used for calculating the position of Moon on any day of the year. 2. Achyuta Pisharati (1550 1621) wrote Uparagakriyakrama, a text on eclipses. 3. Ravi Varma of Mahodayapuram set up an observatory and is also said to have inaugurated the Kollam era. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 3 only B 3 only C 1 and 2 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
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Q78. Which of the following dynasties of South India issued their documents first in Prakrit and later in Sanskrit?
A The Cholas of Tamil Nadu B The Pandyas of the post-Sangam Age C The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam D The Gangas of Kalinganagara
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Correct answer: The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam
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Q79. Who was the author of the Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja?
A Nagabhata B Vatsaraja C Baladitya D Kakkuka
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Correct answer: Baladitya
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Q80. The Sahajiya Cult, which can be traced back to 10th and 11th centuries, is usually associated with:
A Early Bhakti traditions B a kind of early Sufism C early Upanishadic philosophy D Buddhism
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Correct answer: Buddhism
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