Arihant Expert Team Solutions for Exercise 1: Exercise 1

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Concerning the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories, and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
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With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.

2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.

3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and often-illustrated paintings at:

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the following pairs is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1. Arasavalli
2. Amarkantak
3. Omkareshwar

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