UPSC Prelims 2020 Art & Culture Questions

Ancient History 3 Art & Culture 5 Economy 21 Environment & Ecology 19 Geography 8 Indian Polity 15 International Relations 3 Medieval History 2 Modern History 9 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 2

Question 1 Medium

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?

Question 2 Hard

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offs...

Question 3 Hard

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: (a) Parivrajaka - Renunciantand Wanderer (b) Shramana - Priest with a high status (c) U...

Question 4 Hard

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? “Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to ...

Question 5 Medium

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is ass...