[Quiz 2] Ancient History and Culture

1. Consider the following observations about the “ Sulbasutras” discussed in context with the ancient Indian history and heritage:

1. The formulae in the Sulbasutras enabled the accurate construction of altars needed for sacrifices

2. Apart from Bodhayana, Lopamudra is also credited for some Sulbasutras

3. The mathematics in the Baudhayan’s Sulbasutras was algebraic

Which among the above observations is / are correct?

[A]Only 1 is correct

[B]Only 1 & 2 are correct

[C]Only 2 & 3 are correct

[D]1, 2 & 3 are correct

2. The temples constructed at Khajuraho are:

1. Jain temples

2. Vaishnavite Temples

3. Saivite Temples

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

[A]Only 1 & 3

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]1, 2 & 3

[D]Only 1 & 2

3. The “Siddhimatrika” script was one of the forms of writing Sanskrit in ancient India. This script, which made Sanskrit works known in China and Japan was developed during the times of ___:

[A]Kanishka

[B]Harsha

[C]Meander

[D]Chandragupta Vikramaditya

4. Which among the following scripts of modern India have descended from the Sarda Script?

1. Gurmukhi

2. Dogri

3. Sindhi

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

[A]Only 1

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 2 & 3

[D]1, 2 & 3

5. To perform which among the following functions, Rajukas were appointed by Asoka?

[A]Revenue Functions

[B]Judicial Functions

[C]Religious Functions

[D]Military Functions

Answer :

1. A

2. C

3. B

4. D 

5. B


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