291: With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu.
(b) The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra.
(c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC.
(d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhists.
Explanation:
Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga King Kharvela in the first century B.C. Bhadrabahu went to South to lead the Digambaras. Sthulabahu was the leader of the Swetambaras. Jainism worshipped images in its later phase
292: Consider the following statements :
The striking feature of the Jama Masjid in Kashmir completed by Zain-ul-Abidin include(s)
I. turret.
II. similarity with Buddhist pagodas.
III. Persian style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) I alone
(b) I, II and III
(c) II and III
(d) I and III
Explanation:
Jama MaSjid in Kashmir built by Zain-ul-Abdin is similar to Buddhist pagoda with persian style and also includes 'turret' in its architecture
293: Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?
(a) Rig-veda
(b) Yajur-veda
(c) Atharva-veda
(d) Sama-veda
Explanation:
Atharva Veda contains Magical charms, spells and folk traditions.
294: Who among the following was the first European to initiate the policy of taking part in the quarrels of Indian princes with a view to acquire territories ?
(a) Clive
(b) Dupleix
(c) Albuquerque
(d) Warren Hastings
295: Which of the following is not a feature of Gandhara School of Art ?
(a) It was patronised by Sakas and Kushanas
(b) It has Indian and Greek influence
(c) It resulted in the origination of Hinayanism
(d) It portrayed human figures exactly