- Which of the following was a significant feature of Indian society during the early medieval period?
- A) Centralized administration
- B) Caste hierarchy
- C) Urbanization
- D) Democratic governance
Answer: B) Caste hierarchy
- The Bhakti movement emphasized which of the following?
- A) Rituals and sacrifices
- B) Personal devotion to God
- C) Brahminical authority
- D) Political power
Answer: B) Personal devotion to God
- Which of the following was a major center of learning in ancient India?
- A) Nalanda
- B) Varanasi
- C) Agra
- D) Delhi
Answer: A) Nalanda
- Which saint is known for his critique of the caste system?
- A) Ramanuja
- B) Kabir
- C) Chaitanya
- D) Mira Bai
Answer: B) Kabir
- The term ‘Sufi’ refers to:
- A) A type of poetry
- B) Islamic mysticism
- C) A form of dance
- D) A school of philosophy
Answer: B) Islamic mysticism
- Which of the following texts was written by Kalidasa?
- A) Meghaduta
- B) Ramayana
- C) Mahabharata
- D) Arthashastra
Answer: A) Meghaduta
- The main aim of the Alvars and Nayanars was to:
- A) Spread Buddhism
- B) Promote Bhakti
- C) Establish Vedic rituals
- D) Enhance trade
Answer: B) Promote Bhakti
- Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Indo-Islamic architecture?
- A) Use of red sandstone
- B) Domes and minarets
- C) Stupas
- D) Jali work
Answer: C) Stupas
- The concept of ‘Nava Rasa’ in Indian art refers to:
- A) The nine emotions
- B) Nine classical dances
- C) Types of music
- D) Styles of painting
Answer: A) The nine emotions
- Who composed the famous work ‘Shakuntala’?
- A) Bhasa
- B) Kalidasa
- C) Vikramaditya
- D) Bharavi
Answer: B) Kalidasa
- The Mughal Empire was known for its:
- A) Military conquests
- B) Patronage of arts and culture
- C) Trade routes
- D) Religious tolerance
Answer: B) Patronage of arts and culture
- Which religion originated in the Punjab region in the 15th century?
- A) Sikhism
- B) Jainism
- C) Buddhism
- D) Zoroastrianism
Answer: A) Sikhism
- Who was the founder of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra?
- A) Namdev
- B) Dnyaneshwar
- C) Tukaram
- D) Ramdas
Answer: B) Dnyaneshwar
- Which of the following is a form of classical dance from South India?
- A) Kathak
- B) Bharatanatyam
- C) Kathakali
- D) Odissi
Answer: B) Bharatanatyam
- The primary aim of the Sufi saints was to:
- A) Convert people to Islam
- B) Seek a personal connection with God
- C) Establish Sharia law
- D) Promote secularism
Answer: B) Seek a personal connection with God
- Which of the following is a significant work of the 16th-century poet Surdas?
- A) Ramcharitmanas
- B) Sursagar
- C) Gitanjali
- D) Dasakumaracharita
Answer: B) Sursagar
- The major theme of the ‘Rasikapriya’ is:
- A) Love and devotion
- B) War and conquest
- C) Nature and beauty
- D) Political power
Answer: A) Love and devotion
- Which of the following was a prominent feature of the Vijayanagara Empire?
- A) Military expansion
- B) Decline of trade
- C) Patronage of art and architecture
- D) Isolationism
Answer: C) Patronage of art and architecture
- Which philosopher emphasized the importance of reasoning and logic in understanding the divine?
- A) Adi Shankaracharya
- B) Ramanuja
- C) Madhva
- D) Kabir
Answer: A) Adi Shankaracharya
- The ‘Sanskritization’ process refers to:
- A) The spread of Sanskrit language
- B) The adoption of Hindu rituals and practices by lower castes
- C) The decline of regional languages
- D) The spread of Buddhism
Answer: B) The adoption of Hindu rituals and practices by lower castes
- Which of the following dynasties is known for its patronage of Buddhism?
- A) Gupta
- B) Maurya
- C) Chola
- D) Mughal
Answer: B) Maurya
- The term ‘Shakti’ in Indian philosophy represents:
- A) Knowledge
- B) Power or energy
- C) Wealth
- D) Time
Answer: B) Power or energy
- The main focus of the ‘Nath’ tradition was:
- A) Ritualistic practices
- B) Yoga and meditation
- C) Architectural advancements
- D) Warfare
Answer: B) Yoga and meditation
- The Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal was:
- A) Akbar
- B) Shah Jahan
- C) Aurangzeb
- D) Humayun
Answer: B) Shah Jahan
- Which movement is associated with the poet Tulsidas?
- A) Dhrupad
- B) Ramcharitmanas
- C) Kabir Panth
- D) Sant Mat
Answer: B) Ramcharitmanas
- The term ‘Darshan’ in Indian philosophy refers to:
- A) Observation
- B) Knowledge
- C) Vision or sight
- D) Wisdom
Answer: C) Vision or sight
- The religious order established by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is known as:
- A) Vaishnavism
- B) Shaivism
- C) Buddhism
- D) Jainism
Answer: A) Vaishnavism
- Which of the following was a notable contribution of the Chola dynasty?
- A) The Great Wall of China
- B) Development of classical dance
- C) Construction of temples like Brihadeeswarar Temple
- D) Silk production
Answer: C) Construction of temples like Brihadeeswarar Temple
- The famous poet who wrote about the divine love of Radha and Krishna is:
- A) Surdas
- B) Mirabai
- C) Tulsidas
- D) Kabir
Answer: A) Surdas
- Which of the following texts is a central work in the Bhakti movement?
- A) Rigveda
- B) Ramayana
- C) Guru Granth Sahib
- D) Mahabharata
Answer: C) Guru Granth Sahib
- The main theme of the ‘Bhagavata Purana’ is:
- A) Creation of the universe
- B) Life and exploits of Lord Krishna
- C) Life of Buddha
- D) The adventures of Rama
Answer: B) Life and exploits of Lord Krishna
- Which emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance?
- A) Ashoka
- B) Aurangzeb
- C) Akbar
- D) Shah Jahan
Answer: C) Akbar
- The architecture of the Indo-Islamic style is characterized by:
- A) Hindu motifs
- B) Persian influences
- C) Gothic structures
- D) Roman styles
Answer: B) Persian influences
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