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2016 · Question 10 · Literature
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Choose your answer(a)Swapnavasavadatta(b)Malavikagnimitra(c)Meghadoota(d)Ratnavali
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 50 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)2 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 65 · Architecture
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)None of the statements given above is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)