Test: Buildings, Paintings & Books - UPSC MCQ

Epics are indian. books contain all types of information. Inscriptions are written on Stone or any material about lifestyle of that people.

The word Purana literally means "ancient, old", and it is a vast genre of Indian literature about a wide range of topics, particularly myths, legends and other traditional lore.

Aryabhatiya or Aryabhatiyam, a Sanskrit astronomical treatise, is the magnum opus and only known surviving work of the 5th century Indian mathematician Aryabhata. Based on the parameters used in the text, the philosopher of astronomy Roger Billard estimated that the book was written around 510 CE.

Different Puranas describe a number of stories where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva compete for supremacy. In some Puranas, such as Devi Bhagavata, the Goddess Devi joins the competition and ascends for the position of being Supreme. Further, most Puranas emphasize legends around one who is either Shiva, or Vishnu, or Devi.

The correct answer is B as the sun may appear to be the largest star in the sky but that's just because it's the closest. on a stellar scale, it's really quite average -about half of the known stars are larger, half are smaller.

Depending on the methods of counting, as many as three hundred versions of the Indian epic poem, the Ramayana, are known to exist. The oldest version is generally recognized to be the Sanskrit version attributed to the sage Valmiki.

The most famous of these Tamil epics are the Silappadikaram and Manimekalai These two epics were written by Ilango Adigal and Seethalai Sathanar in the 1st century CE and 1st century CE or 5th century CE respectively.

Aryabhata was a:
- Astronomer and Mathematician
Explanation:
- Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE.
- He is known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy.
- Aryabhata's most famous work is the Aryabhatiya, a mathematical and astronomical treatise.
- In the Aryabhatiya, he provided solutions to various mathematical problems and also made significant discoveries in the field of astronomy.
- Aryabhata accurately calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places and introduced the concept of zero.
- He also developed a heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
- Aryabhata's work had a significant influence on the development of mathematics and astronomy in ancient India and later civilizations.
- His contributions laid the foundation for future advancements in these fields.

Answer:
The wife of Rama was Sita.
Explanation:

• Rama is one of the major characters in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
• Sita is the wife of Rama and is considered to be an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Sita is known for her purity, devotion, and courage.
• She is also known for her unwavering loyalty and sacrifices for her husband.
• Sita was abducted by the demon king Ravana, which led to the great war between Rama and Ravana.
• After Rama rescued Sita, they returned to Ayodhya and ruled as king and queen.
• However, due to doubts raised by some of his subjects, Rama asked Sita to undergo a trial by fire to prove her purity.
• Despite this, Rama decided to send her into exile to protect her from further doubts and criticism.
• Sita spent her years in exile in the forest until she finally returned to the earth, her mother, in a dramatic ending to her story.

The correct option is A.
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh.