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  • 2023 · Question 42 · Monuments and Heritage

    With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2023 · Question 46 · Literature

    With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work | Author 1. Devichandragupta | Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya | Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha | Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita | Somadeva Suri How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2023 · Question 47 · Religion and Philosophy

    “Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)