UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, INDIAN CULTURE, June-2020

Total Questions: 100

1. The first mesolithic rock paintings in India were found at:

Correct Answer: D. Sohagighat

2. Which of the following Rigvedic rivers is described as 'naditama' (the river par excellence)?

Correct Answer: C. Saraswati

3. The female Alvar Saint Andal was brought up by:

Correct Answer: C. Periyaalvar

4. Buddha's encounter with the mad elephant Nalagiri, let loose by his jealous cousin Devadatta took place at:

Correct Answer: C. Rajagriha

5. Who is regarded as the source of Herodotus for his Indian accounts?

Correct Answer: B. Hecataeus of Miletus

6. According to Kautilya's Arthasastra, who among the following was responsible for issuing coins?

Correct Answer: A. Lakshanadhyaksha

7. The paintings of which one of the following caves of Ajanta are datable to the pre-Christian era?

Correct Answer: C. Cave 10

8. The Mahastupa of Nagarjunikonda was built during the reign of which of the following?

Correct Answer: C. Ikshvaku King Virapurushadatta

9. The Sixteen goddesses of learning (vidyadevis) led by Saraswati enjoy great importance in which one of the following religious sects?

Correct Answer: B. Jainism

10. Who among the following played the role of a judge in a dance competition described in Malavikagnimitram?

Correct Answer: D. Kausiki