A. Atreya
B. Maitreya
C. Nagarjuna
D. Kalki
Answer –B. Maitreya
Explanation-
12. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty ? [SSC CGL Prelim 2002]
A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Kushan
D. Kanva
Answer –A. Maurya
Explanation-
13. What inspired the paintings of Ajanta ?[SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2001]
A. Compassionate Buddha
B. Radha-Krishan Leela
C. Jain Thirthankaras
D. Mahabharata encounters
Answer –A. Compassionate Buddha
Explanation-
14. Yavanika or curtain was introduced in Indian theatre by which of the following? [SSC CGL Prelim 2000]
A. Shakas
B. Parthians
C. Greeks
D. Kushans
Answer – C. Greeks
Explanation-
15. Who is hailed as the “God of Medicine” by the practitioners of Ayurveda ? [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2005]
A. Susruta
B. Chyavana
C. Dhanwantari
D. Charaka
Answer –C. Dhanwantari
Explanation-
16. With which of the following is the classic “Jivaka Chintamani” in Tamil associated ?[SSC CGL Prelim 2002]
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Christianity
Answer –A. Jainism
Explanation-
17. The organic relationship between the ancient culture of the indus Valley and Hinduism of today is proved by the worship of [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) 2004]
A. Pashupati, Indra and the Mother Goddess
B. Stones, trees and animals
C. Vishnu and Lakshmi
D. Siva and Sakti
Answer – B. Stones, trees and animals
Explanation-
18. The most important text of vedic mathematics is :[SSC CGL Prelim 2000]
A. Satapatha Brahman
B. Atharva Veda
C. Sulva Sutras
D. Chhandogya Upanishad
Answer – C. Sulva Sutras
Explanation-
19. Where has the world’s largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed ? [SSC CGL Prelim 2004]
A. Bamiyan
B. Hyderabad
C. Kandy
D. Lhasa
Answer –A. Bamiyan
Explanation-
20. Where is Brihadeshwar Temple situated ? [SSC CGL Prelim 2002]
A. Kanchi
B. Madurai
C. Shri Shailan
D. Tanjore
Answer –D. Tanjore
Explanation-