Ancient History Important MCQs Part-2 for Prelims

Ancient History Important MCQs Part-2 for Prelims
Ancient History Important MCQs for UPSC CSE Prelims Starting Point: IVC and Vedic Age. Imperial Period: Mauryan and Post-Mauryan Dynasties. Golden Age: Guptas (Administration, Economy, Science). Cultural Zenith: Religion (Buddhism, Philosophy), Art (Gandhara, Temple Styles). Regional Powers: Cholas, Pallavas, Chalukyas, and Post-Harsha Dynasties. Ending Point: The transition to the Early Medieval Period (Pratih aras). Q1. The famous Sangam text 'Tirukkural' (or Kural) is often referred to as the "Vedas of the Tamils." It is primarily divided into three sections dealing with: a) Rituals, Philosophy, and Governance.  b) Love, War, and Administration.  c) Virtue (Aram), Wealth (Porul), and Love (Inbam).  d) Asceticism, Devotion (Bhakti), and Cosmology. Correct Answer: c) Virtue (Aram), Wealth (Porul), and Love (Inbam). Explanation: The Tirukkural by Thiruvalluvar is divided into three sections known as Aram (Dharma/Virtue/Righteousness), Porul (Artha/Wealth/Polity/Governance), and I…

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