Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
Consider the following statements about early modern technology in India:
1) The Portuguese brought European movable metal types to Goa in 1550.
2) The first Indian script of which types were prepared was Tamil.
3) The English Company's first experiment with the printing press was at Calcutta.
4) The English Company imported printing press to India in 1674-75 at the request of Bhimji Parekh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3
3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra?
Vajrayana
Ajivikas
Sthaviravadins
Mahasanghikas
Which one of the following is the common element among Rajagriha, Vaishali and Pataliputra?
Pali Canon of the Sthaviravadins was compiled there
Ashokan Major Rock Edicts were found there
Places where Buddhist Councils were held
Places associated with the compilation of Buddhist canons of the Mahasanghikas
Consider the following statements about Ashokan rock edicts:
1) Major Rock Edict XIII records Ashoka's remorse at the sufferings caused by his Kalinga campaign.
2) Major Rock Edict X records Ashoka's visit to Lumbini.
3) Major Rock Edict XII refers to Dhamma Mahamattas as a new category of officers instituted by Ashoka.
4) Major Rock Edict XII speaks about showing tolerance towards all sects.
1 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4
Harappan crafts display an amazing degree of standardization. According to Kenoyer, what was the possible reason for such an achievement?
Availability of raw materials at the local level
Centralized markets for crafts
Specialized training centres for craftsmen
State Control