Question 1 In which Mandala of the Rigveda is the Gayatri Mantra mentioned, and in which is the deity Soma mentioned? Answer: The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned in the Third Mandala. Question 2 In the Dharmasutras, the four major varnas (castes) are clearly distinguished. On what basis? Answer: The division is based on their positions (status), occupations, duties, responsibilities, and special rights. Question 3 Who was the envoy of the Syrian King that came to the court of Bindusara? Answer: Deimachus was the envoy. Question 4 Who was the Tibetan writer who composed the texts 'Kangyur' and 'Tangyur'? Answer: The writer was Taranatha. Question 5 To which rulers are the following inscriptions related: Aihole Inscription, Mandsaur Inscription, Gwalior Inscription, and Devapara Inscription? Answer: Aihole Inscription – related to Pulakesin II. Mandsaur Inscription – related to Yashovarman of Malwa. Gwalior Inscription – related to Pratihara King Bhoja. Devapara Inscription – related to Bengal ruler Vijayasena. Question 6 When were fire and the wheel invented in ancient times? Answer: Fire was discovered in the Paleolithic Age. The wheel was invented in the Neolithic Age.
