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Which is the world-famous treatise of the amorous arts?

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  1. Kamasutra

  2. Vemana Satakam

  3. Both A & B

  4. Neither A & B

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer - (A) Kamasutra

Kamasutra is an ancient Indian text written by Vatsyayana. It is widely considered to be standard work on human sexual behavior. It is a practical advice on sexual intercourse. 

The university which became famous in the post - Gupta era was _______________.

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  1. Kanchi

  2. Nalanda

  3. Taxila

  4. Vallabhi

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Correct Option: B

The Archaeological Survey of India looks after our material heritage.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Recently which site in India got inscribed in World Heritage List?

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  1. Shantiniketan of tagore

  2. The Excavated Remains at Nalanda

  3. Dholavira - A Harappan City

  4. River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra

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Correct Option: B

Kautilya and Panani were the products of which one of the following ancient Indian universities? 

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  1. Nalanda

  2. Vikramashila

  3. Vallabhi

  4. Taxila

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kautilya who wrote arthashastra, an important work on statecraft and Panani, who wrote great work on grammar, were both a product of Takshashila university.

Which of the following was described as the "Oxford University of Mahayana Buddhism"?

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  1. Nalanda

  2. Taxila

  3. Vikramashila

  4. Vallabhi

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Correct Option: A

In which of the following cities is the famous Vishwanath Temple situated?

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  1. Kanchi

  2. Varnasi

  3. Tirupati

  4. Mathura

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Correct Option: B

The holy place of Varanasi is situated on the bank of river ________.

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  1. Brahmaputra

  2. Ganga

  3. Kosi

  4. Gandak

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Correct Option: B

Fill in the blanks:
Malik Mohammed Jayasi wrote _____.

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  1. Bhajans

  2. Devotion

  3. allahabad

  4. Padmavat

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Correct Option: D

A long buttoned coat is called _____.

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  1. Coat

  2. Suit

  3. Maxi

  4. Achkan

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A long buttoned coat is called Achkan. It is mostly worn by men from South Asia. It originated in India as early as 2nd century B.C as court dress for nobles and royals and is known by regional names such as Daura in Nepal and Northeast India, Angi in Southern India and Chola or Cholu in Indian Himalayas.