UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, INDIAN CULTURE, June-2021

Total Questions: 100

1. Which of the following Mesolithic sites has yielded evidence for animal domestication?

Correct Answer: A. Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh

2. In which of the prehistoric cultures has been found a hunting scene, engraved on stone, of a stag being hunted with a spear and an arrow?

Correct Answer: B. Neolithic Burzahom

3. Noting the presence of altars on Kalibangan's three mounds, who among the following scholars remarks, 'these three contexts suggest that fire rituals formed a part of the religious life of the town, at a civic, domestic and popular level'?

Correct Answer: C. Raymond Allchin

4. The Gopatha Brahmana relates an interesting story of a distinguished scholar of KuruPanchala. He was moving through the country carrying a banner to which a Nishka was attached. He had offered the same (Nishka) to one who could defeat him in debate. Identify this scholar:

Correct Answer: C. Uddalaka Aruni

5. In which of the following Upanishads Itihasa purana is called 'Pancham Veda'?

Correct Answer: C. Chhandogya Upanishad

6. Who among the following women during the period of Gautama Buddha converted her father-in-law to Buddhism?

Correct Answer: D. Visakha

7. According to Baudhayana the standard annual rate of interest was:

Correct Answer: D. 12%

8. In Mahabharata at the time of the marriages of Gandhari and Madri a heavy bride-price had to be paid to their guardians. This form of marriage is called:

Correct Answer: A. Asura

9. Which of the following was the basic principle of ancient Indian medicine?

Correct Answer: B. The doctrine of dosha

10. In which period are iron tongs, pliers and scissors known to have been first used in India?

Correct Answer: D. Post-Mauryan