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Who of the following kings was ardent follower of Jainism

A) Bimbisara B) Mahapadmananda
C) Kharavela D) Pulkeshin II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kharavela

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What was the main objective of the Wahabi movement which during 1852-70 was particularly active in the Punjab, Bengal, Bihar and the NWFP?

A) To oust the British from India B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India
C) To eradicate religious corruption from Muslim Society D) To Organise the Muslims into a nationalist community
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To overthrow the Sikhs in the Punjab and the British in Bengal and to restore Muslim power in India

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The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, called the prince of pilgrims visited India during the reign of 

A) Harsha B) Chandragupta II
C) Dharampala D) Devapala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Harsha

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Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period were 

A) Sabha and Mahasabha B) Mahasabha and Ganasabha
C) Sabha and samiti D) Ur and Kula
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sabha and samiti

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The Rigvedic God Varuna was

A) Harbinger of peace B) Destoyer of foes
C) Guardian of the cosmic order D) God of prosperity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Guardian of the cosmic order

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Which river has no mention in Rigaveda

A) Sindhu B) Saraswati
C) Yamuna D) Periyar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Periyar

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The philosophy  propounded in the Upanishads is known as 

A) Advaita B) Vedanta
C) Yoga D) Samkhya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vedanta

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The Upanishads are commonly referred to as Vedanta. 


The Upanishads alone are widely known and among the most important literature in the history of Indian religions and culture and their central ideas are at the spiritual core of Hindus.

 

The upanishads are a part of the Vedas and are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are shared with Buddhism, and Jainism.

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Which one of the following Indus Civilization site gives evidence of a dockyard

A) Harappa B) Lothal
C) Mohenjodaro D) Rakhigarhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lothal

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