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Investigating the Transmission and Preservation of Ancient Indian Literature

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Which of the following is NOT a major form of ancient Indian literature?

  1. Vedas

  2. Epics

  3. Dramas

  4. Novels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Novels are a relatively modern form of literature, and did not exist in ancient India.

What is the primary means by which ancient Indian literature was transmitted?

  1. Oral tradition

  2. Written manuscripts

  3. Printing

  4. Electronic media


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ancient India, literature was primarily transmitted orally, from generation to generation.

What is the oldest known collection of hymns in ancient Indian literature?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest known collection of hymns in ancient Indian literature, and is considered to be one of the four Vedas.

Which of the following epics is considered to be the greatest epic of ancient Indian literature?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is considered to be the greatest epic of ancient Indian literature, and is one of the longest epic poems in the world.

What is the central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The meaning of life

  3. The path to salvation

  4. The importance of duty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical and religious text that explores the nature of reality, the meaning of life, the path to salvation, and the importance of duty.

Which of the following is NOT a major character in the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Hanuman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hanuman is a major character in the Mahabharata, but not in the Ramayana.

What is the primary language of ancient Indian literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language of ancient Indian literature, and is considered to be a classical language of India.

What is the name of the ancient Indian script used to write Sanskrit?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Brahmi

  3. Kharoshthi

  4. Gupta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahmi is the ancient Indian script used to write Sanskrit, and is the ancestor of many modern Indian scripts.

What is the name of the ancient Indian university that was a major center of learning and scholarship?

  1. Nalanda

  2. Taxila

  3. Vikramashila

  4. Somapura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nalanda was a major center of learning and scholarship in ancient India, and was one of the largest universities in the world at the time.

What is the name of the ancient Indian king who is credited with promoting the spread of Buddhism?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Kanishka

  3. Harsha

  4. Chandragupta Maurya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashoka is credited with promoting the spread of Buddhism, and is known for his edicts that promoted peace and non-violence.

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematician who is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of zero, and is also known for his work on astronomy and mathematics.

What is the name of the ancient Indian physician who is considered to be one of the greatest physicians of all time?

  1. Charaka

  2. Sushruta

  3. Vagbhata

  4. Madhava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sushruta is considered to be one of the greatest physicians of all time, and is known for his work on surgery and medicine.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who is credited with developing the theory of heliocentrism?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing the theory of heliocentrism, which states that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

What is the name of the ancient Indian philosopher who is considered to be one of the greatest philosophers of all time?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Kapila

  4. Sankara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha is considered to be one of the greatest philosophers of all time, and is known for his teachings on the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the path to salvation.

What is the name of the ancient Indian emperor who is considered to be one of the greatest emperors of all time?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Kanishka

  3. Harsha

  4. Chandragupta Maurya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandragupta Maurya is considered to be one of the greatest emperors of all time, and is known for his military conquests and his administration of the Mauryan Empire.

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