Ancient history miscellaneous

Ancient history miscellaneous

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Ancient history miscellaneous
  1. When did the best productions of Gandhara sculpture appear?








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    The best productions of Gandhara Sculpture appreared during Kushana period. Gandhara sculpture shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as IndoGreek art.

    Correct Option: B

    The best productions of Gandhara Sculpture appreared during Kushana period. Gandhara sculpture shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as IndoGreek art.

  1. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae?








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    Yajur Veda deals with sacrificial formulae. It is divided into Black Yajur Veda and White Yajur Veda.

    Correct Option: C

    Yajur Veda deals with sacrificial formulae. It is divided into Black Yajur Veda and White Yajur Veda.

  1. Varahamihira is an/a








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    Varahamihira (400 AD) was Indian astronomer, mathematician and philosopher. He was one of the nine gems in the court of Gupta ruler Chandragupta Vikramaditya.

    Correct Option: A

    Varahamihira (400 AD) was Indian astronomer, mathematician and philosopher. He was one of the nine gems in the court of Gupta ruler Chandragupta Vikramaditya.

  1. The famous poet Kalidasa lived in the court of








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    Kalidas was one of the “nine gems” at the court of a king named Vikramaditya, generally identified with the great Gupta ruler, Chandragupta II.

    Correct Option: D

    Kalidas was one of the “nine gems” at the court of a king named Vikramaditya, generally identified with the great Gupta ruler, Chandragupta II.

  1. The first grammarian of the Sanskrit language was








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    Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian from Pushkalavati, Gandhara. He is known for his Sanskrit grammar, particularly for his formulation of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology, syntax and semantics in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi (meaning “eight chapters”).

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    Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian from Pushkalavati, Gandhara. He is known for his Sanskrit grammar, particularly for his formulation of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology, syntax and semantics in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi (meaning “eight chapters”).