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    The worship of idols started in India in _______________.
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    It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text written circa $$1200$$ or $$1000$$ BCE. It is a collection of hymns derived from the Rig Veda that was set to music, but it is textually larger than the Reg Veda. What is the name of this veda?
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    Sama Veda is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text written circa 1200 or 1000 BCE. It is a collection of hymns or melodies and is called the 'Book of Song', 'Veda of Chants' or 'Yoga of Song'. Sama Veda is typically the words of Rig Veda put to music. It is the shortest of all the four Vedas.
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    The Ashokan pillar inscriptions of western India are written in this script. It is written from right to left. What is this script called?
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    • Kharosthi is the sister script and contemporary of Brahmi. It was written from right to left and  was used in the Gandhara culture of North-Western India and is sometimes also called the Gandhari Script.
    • The oldest examples of Kharosthi found in Gandhara are displayed on the Ashokan edicts, carved on rock pillars dated to the mid-3rd century BCE.
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    Use of zero and decimal system was introduced during the period of which dynasty?
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    Which of the following throws light on Harappan Culture?
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    Sangam literature is one of the main sources used for documenting the early history of these people of South Asia. The ancient Sangam poems are based on human experience, emotions, human aspects and nature. To which of the following does it belongs?
    Solution
    • Tamil is the oldest among the spoken literary languages of South India. During the 3rd century BC to 3rd century AD, the earliest works of Tamil Literature was created and was known as Sangam Literature. 
    • Sangam refers to the assemblies or confluence.
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    Inscription are seen on rocks, pillars, stones, slabs, walls of building and body of temples. They supply valuable historical facts. Which of the following inscription is the archaeological source of Gupta Age?
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    • The Prayag-Prasasti inscription contains achievements of Samudraguta and was written by Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta.
    • The Mandsaur inscription regards to the work of Vattasbhatta.
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    The hathigumpha inscription was inscribed by the emperor of Kalinga in India, during second century BCE. It consists of seventeen lines in a Central-Western from of Prakrit incised in a deep-cut Brahmi script. Which of the following emperors inscribed it?
    Solution
    • Kharavela was the third and greatest emperor of Magameghavahana dynasty of Kalinga.
    • Kharavela is known to have revived the past glory of Kalinga. He led many successful campaigns against the kingdoms of Magadha, Anga, and Satavahana.
    • Kharvela was a Jain follower, but despite being a Jain follower he never hesitated in warfare.
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    Select the correct statements about the 'hybrid amity model'(HAM) which the government has launched recently to promote the road projects in the country use the codes given.
    $$1$$. It is an improvement over the existing 'engineering-procurement construction' model of the PPP.
    $$2$$. Investment participation in this model is between the GoI and the private firm in the ratio of $$40:60$$.
    $$3$$. Toll is to be collected by the government while the private participator gets a fixed amount of annuity for a defined period of time.
    $$4$$. Risks related to clearance, compensation, commercial and traffic is to be borne by the government.
  • Question 10
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    Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art ?
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