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1.
With reference to the history of ancient India Bhavabhuti Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous: [2021]
2.
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: [2020]
- Panini is associated with Pushyamitra
- Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana
- Kalidasa is associated with Chandragupta-II
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about Diamonds and diamond mines in India? [2018]
4.
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? [2016]
5.
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? [2013]
- The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
- As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
- The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
6.
Recently, the manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in the UNESCO’s Memory of World Register? [2008]
7.
Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells? [2004]
8.
The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadatta has its subject on: [2002]
9.
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. [2000] Choose the correct option.
10.
The following persons came to India at one time or another:
I. Fa -Hien
II.I-tsing
III. Megasthenese
IV. Hieun -Tsang
The correct chronological sequence of their visits is: [1999]
