Ancient history miscellaneous
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The seashore temple at Mahabalipuram was built by
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The seashore temple at Mahabalipuram was built by Narasimha Varman I.
Correct Option: B
The seashore temple at Mahabalipuram was built by Narasimha Varman I.
- The caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to :
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The famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to Buddhists.
Correct Option: B
The famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to Buddhists.
