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UPSC 2020 · Q31 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?

(a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style
(b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas
(c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
(d) Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
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Answer: (c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
UPSC 2020 · Q36 · Art & Culture › Literature & Languages · Save

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements :

  1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
  2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
  3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta – II.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 3 only