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The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
Attempt & see explanation"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationAshokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
Attempt & see explanationThe first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs — Territorial region : River flowing in the region I. Asmaka : Godavari II. Kamboja : Vipas III. Avanti : Mahanadi IV. Kosala : Sarayu How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Attempt & see explanationWho among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
Attempt & see explanationFa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
Attempt & see explanationWho among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
Attempt & see explanationThe irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme: I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth II. Observance of strict non-violence III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy: I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following pairs — Site : Well known for 1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
Attempt & see explanationBy which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Attempt & see explanationWho among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
Attempt & see explanationWho among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
Attempt & see explanation"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs — Literary work : Author 1. Devichandragupta : Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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