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6 questions · 2023 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Architecture & World Heritage (2)Literature & Languages (2)Cultural Institutions & Awards (1)Philosophy & Religion (1)
UPSC 2023 · Q41 · Art & Culture › Architecture & World Heritage · Save

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

(a) Andhra
(b) Gandhara
(c) Kalinga
(d) Magadha
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Answer: (a) Andhra
UPSC 2023 · Q44 · Art & Culture › Literature & Languages · Save

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

(a) Kings employing women bodyguards
(b) Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters
(c) Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals
(d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
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Answer: (d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
UPSC 2023 · Q46 · Art & Culture › Literature & Languages · Save

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work : Author

  1. Devichandragupta : Bilhana
  2. Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri
  3. Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna
  4. Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two
UPSC 2023 · Q47 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Shaivism
(d) Vaishnavism
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Answer: (b) Jainism
UPSC 2023 · Q81 · Art & Culture › Cultural Institutions & Awards · Save

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

(a) archaeological excavations
(b) establishment of English Press in Colonial India
(c) establishment of Churches in Princely States
(d) construction of railways in Colonial India
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Answer: (a) archaeological excavations
UPSC 2023 · Q82 · Art & Culture › Architecture & World Heritage · Save

Consider the following pairs : Site

  1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
  2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
  3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine

Well known for

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two