Daily Static Quiz – 30th August, 2022

The aim of the Indian AssOciation found by Surendranath Banerjee was to

Match the following Stages of Life with their meanings:

1. Brahmacharya –                       Celibate Student for Knowledge.
2. Grihastha –                       Householder for wealth and Progeny.
3. Sanyasa –                       Hermit in retreat for spiritual wisdom.
4. Vanaprastha –                       Renunciation for liberation.

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With reference to Gupta architecture which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. Most of the temples are made of burnt bricks; few temples are made of stone.
2. Temples which were constructed in the earlier period have domes; later ones do not have that structure.
3. Sculptures of Mathura school were built mostly of red stone.

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Consider the following statements regarding sculptures and contemperory works of Mauryan age:

1. Arthashastra and account by Megasthenes help to reconstruct the Mauryan history.
2. The Mauryas are also mentioned in later Buddhist, Jaina and Puranic literature, as well as in Sanskrit literary works.
3. Asoka was the first ruler who inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – natural rocks as well as polished pillars.

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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched as per material traded and location during Indus culture?

1. Tin – Afghanistan
2. Precious stones – East India
3. Copper – Rajasthan

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Consider the following pairs:

1. Major Rock Edict II – Medical treatment of humans and animals
2. Major Rock Edict V – Ashoka’s first visit to Bodh Gaya
3. Major Rock Edict XIII – Mentions victory over Kalinga

Which of the above pair(s) is/are not matched correctly?

Consider the following statement?

1. ‘Niyoga’ was a special type of educational institutions was prevalent and was encouraged in the later Vedic period.
2. Satamana and Krishnala are believed to be important trade centres in the later Vedic period.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements:

1. Harsha belongs to the Pushyabhuti Dynasty.
2. Harshacharita was written by Banabatta
3. Harsha had diplomatic relations with the Chinese.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about inscriptions of Mauryan empire:

1. Maski, Brahmagri, Nittur, Bhabru have minor rock edicts.
2. Sarnath, Rampurwa, Meerut, Kaushambi are known for major rock edicts.
3. Girnar, Sopara, Sanmati, Jaugada have pillar inscriptions.

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Consider the following statements

1. The Harappans were a matriarchal people like the Egyptians.
2. There were remains of weapons found in Harappan sites.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?