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Daily Questions Challenge for IAS PRE (CSAT) Exam (19 November 2015)

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1. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.

(i) Earliest information about painting and iconometry is given in Vishnudharmottara Purana.
(ii) Sulva Sutra is the earliest text which comprises information on Geometry.
(iii) Bhasa wrote 8 palys (Sivapanvashaduttam and Pratisna Yangandhanaiyan are his most famous plays).
(iv) Buddha charitam was written by Asvagosh.

(a) i, ii & iii
(b) iii
(c) i, ii & iv
(d) ii, iii & iv

2. In which of the Edicts is found the mention of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism and his reverence for his religion.

(a) Kalinga Edicts
(b) Bhabru Edicts
(c) Major Pillar Edicts
(d) Minor Rock Edicts

3. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is true.

(i) Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharvela of Kalinga is also sources of Sangam Age.
(ii) Wima Kadiplises, inspired by his teacher Parva convened a buddhist convict at Kandalvana in Kashmir.
(iii) Greeks introduced Hellinistic Art into India, the impact of which can be seen in the Gandhara Art.

(a) ii
(b) none of the above
(c) i & iii
(d) all of the above

4. Consider the following statements and mark the option which is true.

(i) Devdana is a single plot of land of village to an individual Brahmin or group of Brahmins.
(ii) Apad Dharma implies what a man may legitimately do when he cannot earn a living by the normal deeds performed by his class.
(iii) Niyoga was the practice of allowing a widow to cohabit with her husbands younger brother till the birth of a male Child.

(a) ii
(b) i & iii
(c) all of the above
(d) ii & iii

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Directions Read the following statements carefully and find the correct answer out of the alternative given under each.

(i) Mahesh and Sonu are good in Drama and Computer.
(ii) Ashu and Mahesh are good in Computer and Philosophy.
(iii) Ashu, Patil and Naresh are good in Philosophy and Hindi.
(iv) Naresh and Ashu are good in Philosophy and Music.
(v) Patil and Sonu are good in Hindi and Drama.