Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?