Previous Year Papers

41. Which of the following statements are true regarding Buddhism? 1. It did not reject Varna and Jati. 2. It challenged highest social ranking of Brahman Varna. 3. It regarded certain castes as low. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

42. The hero of the play ‘Malvikagnimitra’ written by Kalidas was:

43. The Besnagar inscription of Heliodorus refers to

44. The epigraphical evidence reveals that under the instructions of a Nanda king, a canal was dug in:

45. Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the lifetime of Buddha?

46. King Asvapati of the Upanishadic period was the ruler of:

47. Which one of the following Upanishads contains the dialogue of Nachiketa and Yama on spiritual knowledge?

48. The Vedic river Kubha is to be located in:

49. In course of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he follow? Select the correct answer from the code given below: 1. Gaya 2. Kapilavastu 3. Kusinagar 4. Lumbini 5. Sarnath 6. Sravasti Codes:

50. Ellora caves were built by:

51. The most often described river in the initial Vedic literature is:

52. Adi Shankar who later on became Shankaracharya was born in:

53. The port city of Indus Valley Civilization was:

54. Who among the following had built the Sompura Mahavihar?

55. Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the Third Buddhist Council during the reign of Asoka? 1. Inscriptions of Asoka 2. Dipavamsa 3. Mahavamsa 4. Divyavadana Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

56. First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by:

57. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I                                                             List-II (Kings)                                                         (Kingdoms) A. Pradyota                                                1. Magadha B. Udayan                                                   2. Vatsa      C. Prasenajita                                             3. Avanti D. Ajatashatru                                            4. Kosala Codes: A B C D

58. From the excavations of which ancient site are information gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome during early centuries of Christian era?

59. Alexander’s success in India was due to: 1. There was no central power in India 2. He had a superior army 3. He received help from the traitorous Indian rulers 4. He was a good administrator Select your answer from the following codes: Codes:

60. Match the following List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List–I                                                      List–II A. Rigveda                                            1. Musical hymns B. Yajurveda                                         2. Hymns and rituals C. Samaveda                                        3. Charms and spells      D. Atharvaveda                                    4. Hymns and prayers Codes: A B C D