NWT1 Ancient India part II 9 Mar
Qts 1. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
(a) Mahayana Buddhism
(b) Hinayana Buddhism
(c) Jainism
(d) the Lokayata school
Ans c
Qts 2. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy liberation is possible by means of
(a) Jnana
(b) Bhakti
(c) Yoga
(d) Karma
Ans d
Qts 3. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature which is
(a) Sindhu
(b) Sutudri
(c) Sarasvati
(d) Ganga
Ans a
Qts 4. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jain literature?
a) Therigatha
(b) Acarangasutra
(c) Sutrakritanga
(d) Brihatkalpasutra
Ans a
Qts 5. Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
4. Non-injury to animal life
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
Ans b
Qts 6. Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
(a) Saumilla
(b) Sudraka
(c) Shaunaka
(d) Susrutha
Ans d
Qts 7. In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three?
(a) Kula
(b) Vamsa
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra
Ans c
Qts 8. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I. List II
A. Visakhadatta. 1. Medicine
B. Varahamihira. 2. Drama
C. Charaka. 3. Astronomy
D. Brahmagupta. 4. Mathematics
Codes:
A. B. C. D
(a) 1. 3. 4. 2
(b) 2. 1. 3. 4
(c) 2. 3. 1. 4
(d) 3. 4. 1. 2
Ans c
Qts 9. Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?
(a) Chaturvedimangalam
(b) Parishad
(c) Ashtadikgaja
(d) Manigrama
Ans d
Qts10. Assertion (A): The Gandhara School of art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.
Reason (R): Hinayana form was influenced by that art.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans c
Qts11. Assertion (A): According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans a
Qts12. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Lothal. Ancient dockyard
2. Sarnath. First Sermon of Buddha
3. Rajgir. Lion capital of Asoka
4. Nalanda. Great seat of Buddhist learning
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
Ans c
Qts13. Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve foodgrains to be utilised during the crises in the country?
(a) Sohagaura Copper-plate
(b) Rummindei pillar-edict of Asoka
(c) Prayaga-Prasasti
(d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
Ans a
Qts14. Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period?
(a) Tamralipti
(b) Broach
(c) Kalyan
(d) Cambray
Ans a
Qts15. From the third century AD when the Hun invasion ended the Roman Empire, the Indian merchants relied more and more on the
(a) African trade
(b) West-European trade
(c) South-East Asian trade
(d) Middle-Eastern trade
Ans c
Qts16. The following persons came to India at one time or another:
1. Fa-Hien
2. I-Tsing
3. Megasthenese
4. Hieun-Tsang
The correct chronological sequence of their visits is:
(a) 3, 1, 2, 4
(b) 3, 1, 4, 2
(c) 1,3, 2, 4
(d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Ans b
Qts17. Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.?
(a) Gandhar
(b) Kamboj
(c) Kashi
(d) Magadh
Ans d
Qts18. The Indo-Greek kingdom set up in north Afghanistan in the beginning of the second century BC was
(a) Bactria
(b) Scythia
(c) Zedrasia
(d) Aria
Ans a
Qts19. Assertion (A): The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition.
Reason (R): They were included under the Post- Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans a
Qts20. Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on non- violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans a
Qts21. The word 'Hindu' as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by
(a) the Greeks
(b) the Romans
(c) the Chinese
(d) the Arabs
Ans a
Qts22. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?
(a) Lopamudra
(b) Gargi
(c) Leelavati
(d) Savitri
Ans a
Qts23. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period women and sudras speak
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Prakrit
(c) Pali
(d) Sauraseni
Ans b
Qts24. The name by which Asoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is
(a) Chakravarti
(b) Dharmadeva
(c) Dharmakirti
(d) Priyadarsi
Ans d
Qts25. The term Yavanapriya, mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts, denoted
(a) a fine variety of Indian muslin
(b) ivory
(c) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
(d) pepper
Ans d
Qts26. Which one of the following was a Saiva sect in ancient India?
(a) Ajivika
(b) Mattamayura
(c) Mayamata
(d) Isanasivagurudevapaddhati
Ans b
Qts27. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?
(a) Kamasutra
(b) Manavadharmashastra
(c) Sukra Nitisara
(d) Arthashastra
Ans d
Qts28. Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?
(a) These are highly polished
(b) These are monolithic
(c) T
he shaft of pillars is tapering in shape
(d) These are parts of architectural structures
Ans d
Qts29. Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka?
(a) Kalsi
(b) Rummindei
(c) Special Kalinga Edict
(d) Maski
Ans d
Qts30. The following maps shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India
The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are
(a) Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga
(b) Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha
(c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
(d) Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
Ans c
Qts31. In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as
(a) Vajrapani
(b) Manjusri
(c) Padmapani
(d) Maitreya
Ans c
Qts32. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
(a) Rupaka
(b) Karshapana
(c) Dinara
(d) Pana
Ans a
Qts33. The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of
(a) Dipavamsa
(b) Divyavadana
(c) Mahaparinibban Sutta
(d) Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta
Ans d
Qts34. Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
(a) Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
(b) they had renounced the policy of war and violence
(c) caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
(d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
Ans d
Qts35. The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts
(a) I and X
(b) 1 and XI
(c) II and XIII
(d) Il and XIV
Ans c
Qts36. What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?
1. Gold coins
2. Punch-marked silver coins
3. Iron plough
4. Urban culture
Codes:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
Ans d
Qts37. The term 'Aryan' denotes
(a) an ethnic group
(b) a nomadic people
(c) a speech group
(d) a superior race
Ans d
Qts38. Assertion (A): The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns. Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans d
Qts39. Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans a
Qts40. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion?
(a) Nanda
(b) Maurya
(c) Sunga
(d) Kanva
Ans a
Qts 41. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the
(a) Greeks
(b) Shakas
(c) Parthians
(d) Mughals
Ans a
Qts42. Assertion (A): Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly.
Reason (R): He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans b
Qts43. Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
(a) Cow
(b) Elephant
(c) Rhinoceros
(d) Tiger
Ans a
Qts44. Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I. : List II
(Ancient site). : (Archaeological finding)
A. Lothal. : 1. Ploughed field
B. Kalibangan. : 2. Dockyard
C. Dholavira. : 3. Terracotta replica of a plough
D. Banawali. : 4. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script
Codes:
A. B. C. D
(a) 1. 2. 3. 4
(b) 2. 1. 4. 3
(c) 1. 2. 4. 3
(d) 2. 1. 3. 4
Ans b
Qts45. In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the
(a) Occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya
(b) Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season
(c) Ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved an when yellow robes are offered
(d) Gathering of Buddhist monks on the next day to the full moon day of Ashadha when they take up affixed abode for the next four months or rainy season.
Ans b
Qts46.The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on
(a) a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
(b) a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman
(c) the story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes
(d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya
Ans d
Qts47. Consider the following statements:
1. Vardhamana Mahavira's mother was the daughter of Lichchavi chief Chetaka.
2. Gautama Buddha's mother was a princess from the Koshalan dynasty.
3. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras,
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans c
Qts48. Consider the following statements:
1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne
3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans d
Qts49. Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by:
(a) Pulakesin-I
(b) Pulakesin-II
(c) Vikramaditya-l
(d) Vikramaditya-II
Ans b
Qts50. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien attended the fourth Great Buddhist Council held by Kanishka.
2. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang met Harsha and found him to be antagonistic to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans d
Qts51 . With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
(b)The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
(c)Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
(d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhists
Ans c
Qts52. Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?
(a) Rig-veda
(b) Yajur-veda
(c) Atharva-veda
(d) Sama-veda
Ans c
Qts53. The "dharma" and "Rita" depict a central Idea of ancient vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of to the discharge of one's duties to oneself and others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only.
(b) 2 only.
(c) Both 1 and 2.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.
Ans c
Qts54. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called "Bhumiparsha Mudra". It symbolizes
(a) Buddha's calling of the earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
(b)Buddha's calling of the earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
(c)Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the earth and finally dissolve into the earth and thus this life is transitory
(d) Both the statements a and b are correct in this context
Ans b
Qts55. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
(a) Bhakti
(b) image worship and Yajnas
(c) worship of nature and Yajnas
(d) worship of nature and Bhakti
Ans c
Qts56. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and the king was the chief admin authority on them
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans d
Qts57. With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct?
1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1 century AD
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilateral was known in 7th century AD.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2,3 and 4
Ans c
Qts58 Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Ans c
Qts60. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
(a) Swapnavasavadatta
(b) Malavikagnimitra
(c) Meghadoota
(d) Ratnavali
Ans b
Qts61. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
(a) Georg Buhier
(b) James Prinsep
(c) Max Muller
(d) William Jones
Ans b
Qts62. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans b
Qts65. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Ans a
Qts66. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Ans b
Qts67. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans d
Qts68. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time.
In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans b
Qts69. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term. Description
1. Eripatti. Land, revenue from which was set apart for the
maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs. Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group
of Brahmins
3.Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Ans c
Qts70. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
(a) Shramana
(b) Parivraajaka
(c) Agrahaarika
(d) Magadha
Ans d
Qts71. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans b
Qts72.With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.
Select the correct answer, using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans b
Qts74. With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
(a) Avalokiteshvara
(b) Lokesvara
(c) Maitreya
(d) Padmapani
Ans c
Qts73. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
(a) Chanhudaro
(b) Kot Diji
(c) Sohgaura
(d) Desalpur
Ans. (c)
Qts73. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashokan' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
(a) Kanganahalli
(b) Sanchi
(c) Shahbazgarhi
(d) Sohgaura
Ans. (a)
Qts74. Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. (d)
Qts75.With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
(b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
(c) The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
(d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.
Ans. (a)
Qts76. Consider the following events in the history of India:
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?
(a) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3
(b) 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
(c) 2 - 4 - 1 - 3
(d) 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Ans. c
Qts77. With reference to the history of India, the terms 'kulyavapa' and 'dronavapa' denote
(a) measurement of land
(b) coins of different monetary value
(c) classification of urban land
(d) religious rituals
Ans. a
Qts78. With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as
(a) ports handling foreign kingdoms
(b) capitals of powerful kingdoms
(c) places of exquisite stone art and architecture
(d) important Buddhist pilgrimage centres
Ans. a
Qts80. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 5 and 6
Ans. b
Qts81. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Ans.b
Qts82. Consider the following pairs:
Site of Ashoka's
major rock edicts Location in the State of
1. Dhauli. Odisha
2. Erragudi. Andhra Pradesh
3. Jaugada. Madhya Pradesh
4. Kalsi. Karnataka
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
Ans b
Qts.83 Which one of the following statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
(a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
(b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
(c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
(d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
Ans.b
Qts 84. With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Ans.c
Qts85. With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
Historical person. Known as
1. Aryadeva. - Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga. Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni. Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
(a) None of the pairs
(b) Only one pair
(c) Only two pairs
(d) All three pairs
Ans c