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Dnyaneshwar was a 13th­century Marathi saint who wrote the Dnyaneshwari, which is a commentary on the _______________.

A) Ramayana B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Vedas D) Upanishads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhagavad Gita

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Which of the following was not mentioned in the Dhamma?

A) Obedience to parents B) Charity
C) Paternalism D) Faith in Sangha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Faith in Sangha

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Battle of Plassey was fought in ______.

A) 1657 B) 1707
C) 1757 D) 1807
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1757

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Akbar was __________ years old when he became emperor.

A) 16 B) 19
C) 13 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land donated to Jaina institutions?

A) Vellanvagai B) Brahmadeya
C) Shalabhoga D) Pallichchhandam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pallichchhandam

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Which of the following is the religious text of the Jews?

A) Dhammapada B) Torah
C) Sahib D) Tripatika
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Torah

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Ghatotkacha (who ruled in the years 290–305 B.C.) was a king from which dynasty?

A) Gupta Dynasty B) Kanva Dynasty
C) Shunga Dynasty D) Maurya Dynasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gupta Dynasty

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