UPSC

Q. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

Q. Consider the following historical places:

Q. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

Q. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

Q. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

Q. The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Q. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to

Q. A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

Q. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:

Q. Consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is `Kalaripayattu’?

Q. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:

Q. Consider the following languages {2014}

Q. Consider the following towns of India:

Q. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

Q. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? {2015}

Q. With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

Q. Kalamkari painting refers to

Q. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

Q. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

Q. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

Q. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

Q. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

Q. Consider the following pairs:

Q. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at:

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

Q. With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

Q. The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

Q. With reference to the Indian History, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:

Q. With reference to culture history of India, consider the following statements:

Q. Consider the following pairs:

Q. Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Q. Consider the following:

Q. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

Q. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?

Q. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

Q. With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

Q. Consider the following pairs:

Q. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous