1. Which was the world- famous treatise of the amorous arts?
A. Kamasutra
B. Vemanasatakam
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A & B
Ans: A
2. Who among the following 8th century Sanskrit poet wrote Gandavadha which describes the exploits of Yasoverman (king of Kanyakubj) ?
A. Vagabhatta
B. Vemana
C. Vidyapati
D. Vakpati
Ans: D
3. Which of the following Assamese literature is Buddhist songs composed in the 8th to 12th centuries?
A. Charyapadas
B. Kotha Ramayana
C. Drona Parva
D. None of the above
Ans: A
4. Which is a treatise on the science of governance?
A. Mahabharata
B. Ramayana
C. Kautilya’s Arthshastra
D. Chandrawati Ramayana
Ans: C
5. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Manusmriti
1. Smritis dealt with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma.
2. Consists mainly of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: A
6. Which of the following is/are poetry and drama?
A. Kumarasambhava
B. Raghuvamsa
C. Abhijnanashakuntalam
D. All of the above
Ans: D
7. Select the correct pair of writer and their book:
A. Bhavabhuti’s Utter -Ramacharita
B. Bharavi’s Mricchakatika
D. Shudraka’s Kirtarjuniya
Ans: A
8. Which ancient literature contains short stories that have the priceless treasure of morality and knowledge?
A. Panchtanra
B. Hitopdesha
C. Mahabharata
D. None of the above
Ans: B
9. Select the correct statement (s) is/are correct about Upanishad philosophy.
A. Indicates learning from a spiritual teacher.
B. Indicates learning from best teacher.
C. Indicates learning from best teacher who have morality and knowledge.
D. All of the above
Ans: A
10. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Atharva Veda.
I. The Atharva Veda basically consists of charms and spells that were prevalent at that time in the society.
II. The Atharva Veda presents a portrait of the Vedic society. One can find an independent and parallel stream of knowledge and thought in the Atharva Veda.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C