History GK From IAS Exam 1995: 1. According to Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of(A) Jnana(B) Bhakti(C) Yoga(D) Karma Ans: Karma (D) 2. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by(A) Mahayana Buddhism(B) Hinayana Buddhism(C) Jainism(D) The Lokayata School Ans: Jainism (C) 3. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period Women and Sudras speak(A) Sanskrit(B) Prakrit(C) Pali(D) Sauraseni Ans: Prakrit (B) 4. The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to his inscription is(A) Chakravarti(B) Dharmadeva(C) Dharmakirti(D) Priyadarsi Ans: Priyadarsi (D) 5. The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted(A) a fine variety of Indian Muslim(B) ivory(C) damsels sent to the Greek court for a dance performance(D) pepper … Continue reading History GK From IAS Exam 1995