1. Which rulers built the Ellora temples? [SSC CGL 2003]
(A) Chalukya (B) Sunga
(C) Rashtrakuta ✔ (D) Pallava
2. The subject matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to : [SSC CGL 2003]
(A) Jainism (B) Buddhism ✔
(C) Vaishnavism (D) Shaivism
3. The Religious lessons of ‘Jews’ are called : [SSC CHSL 2014]
(A) Gnome Collection (Sukti Sangraha) (B) Musa Sanhita (Torah) ✔
(C) Tripitaka (D) Tend Alesta
4. Mahabhasya was written by : [SSC FCI 2012]
(A) Gargi (B) Manu
(C) Bana (D) Patanjali ✔
5. Idol of dancing girl (Bronze) is found in which of the following civilzation? [SSC CPO 2017]
(A) Mesopotamian Civilization (B) Indus Valley Civilization ✔
(C) Persian Civilization (D) Egyptian Civilization
6. Shatughai (Indus Valley Civilization site) is in which country? [SSC CPO 2017]
(A) India (B) Pakistan
(C) Afghanistan ✔ (D) Tibet
7. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas? [SSC MTS 2013]
(A) Junagarh (B) Uttaramerur ✔
(C) Aihole (D) Nasik
8. How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National flag? [SSC MTS 2013]
(A) 22 (B) 18
(C) 24 ✔ (D) 14
9. Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions? [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Brahmi ✔ (B) Devanagiri
(C) Gurmukhi (D) Sanskrit
10. During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed? [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Sung (B) Tang
(C) Han (D) China ✔
11. Who established Mahabalipuram? [SSC CGL 2002, SO 2005]
(A) Pallava ✔ (B) Pandya
(C) Chala (D) Chalukya
12. Gandhara school of art came into existence in : [SSC CPO 2003]
(A) Hinayana sect (B) Mahayana sect ✔
(C) Vaishnava sect (D) Shaiva sect
13. The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at : [SSC CGL 2014]
(A) Rameshvaram (B) Kanchi
(C) Madurai (D) Shravanbelgola ✔
14. In India, Ancient Iron Age is attached with : [SSC CHSL 2008]
(A) Gray pottery ✔ (B) Black and Red Pottery
(C) Ocher Coloured Pottery (D) Northern Black Polish Pottery
15. In Indus Valley Civilization, Dholavira is famous for which of the following? [SSC CPO 2017]
(A) Rock cut architecture (B) Sea port
(C) Water Conservation ✔ (D) Pottery
16. The Vijaynagar ruler Krishna Dev Raya’s work ‘Amuktamalayada’ was written in which language? [SSC CPO 2017]
(A) Tamil (B) Malayalam
(C) Kanada (D) Telugu ✔
17. Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore? [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001]
(A) Aditya Chola (B) Raja Raj Chola ✔
(C) Rajendra Chola (D) Karikala Chola
18. Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to : [SSC DEO 2008]
(A) Vishnu (B) Shiva ✔
(C) Brahma (D) Durga
19. Gandhara Art is the combination of : [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Indo Roman (B) Indo Greek ✔
(C) Indo Islamic (D) Indo China
20. What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar primarily famous for? [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Proverbial height (B) Skilful stone cutting
(C) Excellent quality steel ✔ (D) Statue of Buddha on top
21. The Ajanta Paintings belong to the : [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001]
(A) Harappan period (B) Mauryan period
(C) Buddhist period (D) Gupta period ✔
22. The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the : [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001]
(A) Rashtrakutas (B) Pallavas
(C) Pandyas (D) Challukyas ✔
23. Vikram Shila University was founded by : [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Chandra Gupta Maurya (B) Kanishka
(C) Dharampala ✔ (D) Pulakesin II
24. Who is the author of Meghdoot? [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Shundraka (B) Vishakhadatta
(C) Kalidasa ✔ (D) Chanakya
25. The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are : [SSC CGL 2008]
(A) Hindu and Buddhist (B) Buddhist and Jain
(C) Hindu and Jain (D) Hindu, Buddhist and Jain ✔
26. The seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the : [SSC CGL 2008]
(A) Pallavas ✔ (B) Pandyas
(C) Chalas (D) Cheras
27. Where is the longest corridor of the temple? [SSC CHSL 2005]
(A) Shreerangam (B) Madurai
(C) Tiruchendur (D) Rameshwaram ✔
28. Who constructed the Khajuraho temples? [SSC CGL 2001]
(A) Halkar (B) Sindhiya
(C) Bundela Rajput (D) Chandel Rajput ✔
29. According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ……………. was known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors? [SSC CGL 2017]
(A) Vellanvagai ✔ (B) Brahmadeya
(C) Shalabhoga (D) Devadana
30. According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ……………….. was known as the land gifted to Brahmanas? [SSC CGL 2017]
(A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya ✔
(C) Shalabhoga (D) Devadana
31. The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called : [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001]
(A) Sikhara (B) Verna
(C) Nagara (D) Gandhara ✔
32. Greek-Roman Art has found a place in : [SSC Combined Matric Level 2001]
(A) Ellora (B) Gandhara ✔
(C) Kalinga (D) Bhuddhist Art
33. What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram? [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Rathas ✔ (B) Prasadas
(C) Mathika (D) Gandhakuti
34. Chalukya temples (Jain temples) at Dilwara are situated in : [SSC CGL 2016]
(A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan ✔ (D) Haryana
35. The famous rock-cut temple of Kailash is at : [SSC CPO SI 2003]
(A) Ajanta (B) Badami
(C) Mahabalipuram (D) Ellara ✔
36. Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to : [SSC CPO SI 2006]
(A) Ganesh (B) Shiva ✔
(C) Durga (D) Vishnu
37. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times? [SSC CPO 2016]
(A) Sanskrit ✔ (B) Pali
(C) Brahmi (D) Kharoshthi
38. Which one of the following famous ruler is called as ‘Father of Inscriptions’? [SSC CHSL 2014]
(A) Samudra Gupta ✔ (B) Chandragupta Maurya
(C) Ashoka (D) Kanishka
39. Which among the following metal was not found in Harappan civilization? [SSC CPO 2017]
(A) Gold (B) Copper
(C) Silver (D) Iron ✔
40. According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions …………………. was known as the land donated to Jain institutions? [SSC CGL 2017]
(A) Vellanvagai (B) Brahmadeya
(C) Shalabhoga (D) Pallichchhandam ✔
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