26. The ancient Indian text ‘Puranas’ are a collection of:
a) Mythological stories and legends
b) Epic poems
c) Philosophical dialogues
d) Medical treatises
Answer: a) Mythological stories and legends
27. The Indian king who is known for his establishment of the ‘Rashtrakuta Empire’ and patronage of the arts was:
a) Amoghavarsha
b) Ashoka
c) Harsha
d) Kanishka
Answer: a) Amoghavarsha
28. The Indian emperor who is known for his religious tolerance and patronage of the arts was:
a) Akbar
b) Aurangzeb
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir
Answer: a) Akbar
29. The Indian king who is known for his military campaigns in North India and patronage of the arts was:
a) Harsha
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Ashoka
d) Kanishka
Answer: a) Harsha
30. The ancient Indian text ‘Arthashastra’ is a treatise on:
a) Economics and politics
b) Religion and spirituality
c) Medicine
d) Music and the arts
Answer: a) Economics and politics
