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In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belongs to the category of other three : (CSE 1996)

Which of the following were both common to Buddhism and Jainism ? (CSE 1996) 1) Avoidance of extremities of Penance and enjoyment 2) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3) Denial of efficacy of rituals 4) Non injury to human life

Which one of the following is not a part of early Jainas' literature (CSE 1996)

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is : (CSE 1996)

Which one of the temples figured in the news regarding the institution of Devdasi

According to ancient Indian cosmogenic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four yugas is :

Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably shows the deity with :

According to Mimansa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of :

The concept of 'Anuvrata' was advocated by :

The term 'yavanpriya' mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted :

The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to his inscription is :

In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and sudra speak :

Who among the following was a brahmvadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas ?

The word "Hindu" as reference to the people of India was first used by :

Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night? [CSE 2019]