HIstory Quiz-1 April 7, 2020 Welcome to your History Quiz In Buddhism, the analogy of the "flame of a lamp which kindles other lamp before getting extinguished" is used to explain? Transmigration of soul Bodhisattva Continuous flux of universe None of the above With reference to 'Shrenis'(guilds), which were associations formed by crafts persons and merchants, consider the following statements:1. They find reference in Mandasore stone inscription.2. They provided training, procured raw material and distributed the finished product.3. They also served as banks.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3 With reference to India's tradition and culture, what is 'Lai Haraoba'? It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India. It is an ancient form of dance-drama in the Northeastern part of Assam. It is an event of bull-fighting similar to Jallikattu. Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri festival celebrated to please traditional deities. With reference to society during Rigvedic age, consider the following statements:1. The society was classified on the basis of profession and not on the basis of birth. 2. The occupations had then become hereditary. 3. The members of the same family took same professions and thus belonged to same varnas.Which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 1 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only In our ancient texts, 'Brahma Supta Sidhanta' is often mentioned in the context of mathematics and science. What is the text essentially about? It deals with the ways to conduct plastic surgery on humans. It is a text related to modern Pythagoras theorem. It deals with zero, positive and negative numbers, algorithms, and equations. It is a text which explains the value of pi. Which of the following fashion accessories were used by the people of Indus valley civilization?1. Earring 2. Necklace 3. Lipstick 4. Facepowder 5. EyelinerSelect the correct answer using the code given below. 1, 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Which of the following Buddhist doctrines was/were taught in the Nalanda University?1. Theravada 2. Mahayana 3. Vajrayana Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Consider the following statements regarding position of women in the Gupta age:1. Arsa and Asura forms of marriage became popular. 2. Widows could not marry again. 3. Women had no right to real property. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 In the context of Ancient India, What does the term Chakravartin imply? An incharge of transfers and promotions in the kingdom. The Commander-in-chief responsible for war strategy. A King who established his kingdom on a very large part of Indian subcontinent. A researcher who studied the rotation and revolution of heavenly bodies. With reference to the history of literature in ancient India, which one of the following is not correct? Junagarh inscription presents the earliest specimen of kavya style. Ashvaghosh the writer of Swapnavasavdatta, was patronised by Kushanas. Avadanas composed in Buddhist hybrid Sanskrit were to preach Mahayana Buddhism. Kama sutra of Vatsyayan is a secular text.