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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Existence of Kingdoms in ancient South India is known by
- Ashokan inscriptions
- Hathikumbha inscription
- Megasthenes writings
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
In addition to the Sangam literature, the Greek authors like Megasthenes, Strabo, Pliny and Ptolemy mention the commercial contacts between the West and South India.
The Asokan inscriptions mention the Chera, Chola and Pandya rulers on the south of the Mauryan Empire.
The Hathikumbha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga also mentions about Tamil kingdoms.
The excavations at Arikkamedu, Poompuhar, Kodumanal and other places reveal the overseas commercial activities of the Tamils.
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Solution: d)
In addition to the Sangam literature, the Greek authors like Megasthenes, Strabo, Pliny and Ptolemy mention the commercial contacts between the West and South India.
The Asokan inscriptions mention the Chera, Chola and Pandya rulers on the south of the Mauryan Empire.
The Hathikumbha inscription of Kharavela of Kalinga also mentions about Tamil kingdoms.
The excavations at Arikkamedu, Poompuhar, Kodumanal and other places reveal the overseas commercial activities of the Tamils.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Abhinaya Darpana, a famous treatise on dance is written by?
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Solution: b)
Nandikeshvara (5th century-4th century BC) was the great theorist on stage-craft of ancient India. He was the author of the Abhinaya Darpana (“The Mirror of Gesture”), a famous treatise on dance.
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Solution: b)
Nandikeshvara (5th century-4th century BC) was the great theorist on stage-craft of ancient India. He was the author of the Abhinaya Darpana (“The Mirror of Gesture”), a famous treatise on dance.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Sangam literature chiefly consist of
- Tolkappiyam
- Ettuthokai
- Pathuppattu
- Atthakatha
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
Sangam literature chiefly consists of Tolkappiyam (Tamil grammar), Ettuthokai and Pathuppattu. These works provide valuable information to know the history of the Sangam Age.
Tolkappiyam was authored by Tolkappiyar and is considered the earliest of Tamil literary work. Though it is a work on Tamil grammar but it also provides insights on the political and socio-economic conditions of the time.
Ettuthokai (Eight Anthologies) consist of eight works. The Pathuppattu (Ten Idylls) consists of ten different literary works.
Pali literature includes Buddhist philosophical works, poetry and some grammatical works. Major works in Pali are Jataka tales, Dhammapada, Atthakatha, and Mahavamsa.
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Solution: a)
Sangam literature chiefly consists of Tolkappiyam (Tamil grammar), Ettuthokai and Pathuppattu. These works provide valuable information to know the history of the Sangam Age.
Tolkappiyam was authored by Tolkappiyar and is considered the earliest of Tamil literary work. Though it is a work on Tamil grammar but it also provides insights on the political and socio-economic conditions of the time.
Ettuthokai (Eight Anthologies) consist of eight works. The Pathuppattu (Ten Idylls) consists of ten different literary works.
Pali literature includes Buddhist philosophical works, poetry and some grammatical works. Major works in Pali are Jataka tales, Dhammapada, Atthakatha, and Mahavamsa.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Tolkappiyam, the Sangam literature refers to four castes. Accordingly, Vanigars were
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Solution: c)
Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar (ruling class), anthanar (priests), vanigar (traders), and vellalar (agriculturalists).
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Solution: c)
Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar (ruling class), anthanar (priests), vanigar (traders), and vellalar (agriculturalists).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Samkhya School of philosophy.
- This is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by sage Kapila.
- This school developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
- They argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
Vaisheshika School: This school has a very scientific approach, they developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
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Solution: c)
Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
Vaisheshika School: This school has a very scientific approach, they developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
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