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CBSE
Class 8 General Knowledge
Modern Indian History
Quiz 17
Which monument is known as "The National Monument of India"?
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India Gate
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Raj Ghat
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Red fort
Consider the following statements:
Harappan cities were not made on grid patterns
Burnt bricks are found in the Indus valley civilization.
Harappan cities consisted of Citadel, lower town and sometimes a middle town.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Explanation
The Harappan city was divided into the upper town called the Citadel (in citadel rich people lived) and the lower
town. Lower Town was the residential area where the common people lived.
The city streets of the Harappan period were based on a grid system and oriented east to west. The roads and streets intersected at right
angles.
Each street
had a well-organized drain system.
There was remarkable use of burnt bricks.
In April 2017, India celebrated 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's ______.
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Satyagraha in Kheda
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Dandi March
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Return from South Africa
Explanation
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, in the Champaran district of Bihar was the first act of Satyagraha by Gandhiji against the British in India and was considered as the first act of Civil disobedience movement. It recently completed 100 years in April 2017.
Which one of the following associations was founded in London by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?
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The Bengal British India Society
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The East India Association
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The British India Association
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The Madras Native Association
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The “Grand Old Man of India” Dadabhai Naoroji initiated the establishment of the East India Association, at London. It was one of the predecessor organizations of the Indian National Congress in 1866. The idea was to present the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian Grievances. In 1869, this organization opened branches in Bombay, Madras and Kolkata. It became inoperative in the 1880s.
Which one of the following statements about the Quit India Movement is not correct?
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It broke out in August 1942.
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Ahmedabad Textile Mills went on strike for more than three months.
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Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha actively participated in the movement.
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Communist Party did not support the movement
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Hindu nationalist parties like the
Hindu Mahasabha openly opposed the call
for the Quit India movement of 1942 and boycotted
it officially. The Muslim League opposed
the Quit India Movement as it was of the
view that if the British left India in its current
State, its political agenda of creating a separate state of Muslim majority would remain un-fulfilled.
The
Communist Party of India was banned at
that time by the British government. I
t supported the British War
effort
In
order to get the ban lifted, as well as to
assist the Soviet Union in its war against
Nazi Germany
, despite support for Quit India by
many industrial workers. In response the
British lifted the ban on the party.
Which one of the following statements about the Ilbert Bill is correct?
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It proposed that the Indian magistrates would try Europeans in criminal cases.
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It allowed Indians to file criminal cases against Europeans.
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It authorized Indian ICS officers to try Europeans in courts.
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It was an agitation led by Ilbert in support of the nationalists.
Explanation
The 'Ilbert Bill' was a bill introduced in 1883 under the Viceroyship of Lord Ripon. This bill was written by Sir C.P Ilbert (The law member of the Viceroy's Council). According to the said Act, Indian judges could try a European accused.
The evidence of ploughed field is found in which of following the sites?
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Lothal
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Kalibangan
Explanation
The furrows discovered in the pre-Harappan phase at Kalibangan (Rajasthan) indicate that the fields were
ploughed during the Harappan period.
The Harappans probably used the wooden plough drawn by oxen and camels.
The Indus people produced wheat, barley, ragi, peas etc
Which one of the following about the Swadeshi Campaign in 1896 is not correct?
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Its centre was Maharashtra
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Its main participants were students
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It opposed the levy of tariff on imports
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It publicly burnt foreign clothes
Explanation
The Swadeshi Campaign in 1896 Infact vouched for levying tariff on imports to promote the home made products. Rest all the statements are correct.
Who among the following was believed to be a leader of the Sanyasis and Fakirs conspiring against the British in 1857?
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Mangal Pandey
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Bahadur Shah II
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Queen Zeenat Mahal
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Nana Sahib
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The Sanyasis and Fakirs revolted against British from 1763 to 1800 AD because of the
to the prohibition imposed on their
piligrimage by the East India Company
. The central leadership comprised
of the rebel council headed by emperor
Bahadur Shah Jafar (Bahadur Shah II). Though Bahadur
Shah Jafar’s wife Zeenat Mahal tried to
conspire with English, but she was not the
part of central leadership.
Consider the following movements:
Moplah Rebellion
Bardoli Satyagraha
Champaran Satyagraha
Salt Satyagraha
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above in ascending order?
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The Moplah Rebellion or the Malabar
Rebellion was an extended version of the
Khilafat Movement in Kerala in 1921. The
Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, in the State of
Gujarat,
was a civil
disobedience and revolt in the Indian
Independence movement. The Champaran
Satyagraha of 1917, in the Champaran
district of Bihar, was t
he first Satyagraha
movement inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Salt March,
also known as the Dandi March
was an act of
Non-violent Civil Disobedience
initiated by
Gandhi
in the coastal village of Dandi.
Who among the following was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement?
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Henry Vivian Derozio
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David Hare
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Dwarkanath Tagore
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Prasanna Kumar Tagore
Explanation
Young Bengal movement was
launched by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
(1809-31), He had come to Calcutta in
1826 and was appointed in the Hindu
College as a teacher of English literature
and History. The young Bengal movement was a radical movement of its time.
With respect to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements:
Under this system zamindars were considered as the true owners of the land.
If the zamindars were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to settle the Land Revenue to be raised. The Zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. If they were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Kesari and Maratha are associated with ______________.
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B.G.Tilak
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Motilal Nehru
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Kesari and Maratha
are associated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He
used to run his two newspapers, the
Kesari
, in Marathi and
Mahratta
in English from
Kesari
Wada. The newspapers were not for the purpose of profit but
to arouse political consciousness in the general population.
With respect to moderates in Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:
They had a narrow social base.
They believed in the power of masses and achieving goals through mass struggles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Moderates believed in constitutional means and worked within the framework of the law. Their methods included passing resolutions, persuasion, sending petitions and appeals. They had a narrow social base as they did not believe in the power of the masses. They had faith in the British sense of justice and fair play. Examples of moderate leaders-Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale etc.
With respect to religious philosophy of Jainism consider the following statements:
Jain texts condemn the practice of caste system.
The practice of Sallekhana was popular among Jain monks and nuns.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Explanation
Jainism believe in Triratnas i.e. Right
Knowledge, Right faith and Right action.
Jains texts condemn the sanctity of Vedas and
were against animal sacrifices in yagyas, etc.
Jainism recognized the existence of the gods
but placed them lower than the Jina and did
not condemn the Varna system as Buddhism
did.
Jainism principally aims at the attainment of
freedom from worldly bonds.
Jain monks and nuns practiced Sallekhana i.e
fasting until death.
Consider the following statements In the context of measures taken for Women in British India:
Sharda act was passed in 1920.
It pushed the marriageable age for girls to 16
years and for boys to 18 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Sarda Act is also known as Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929. It was passed in 1930 during the period of Lord Irwin. It fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years. It was the first social reform issue which was taken up by the organized women in India.
Consider the following pairs:
The servants of India society: G.K. Gokhale
Indian Reforms Association: Surendranath
Banerjee
Deva Samaj: E V Ramaswamy Naicker
Which of the pair/pairs given above is/are correct?
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The servants of India society - formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905, by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
Indian Reforms Association - was formed on 29 October 1870 with Keshub Chunder Sen as president; represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj.
Deva Samaj - was founded in 1887 at Lahore by Shiv Narain Agnihotri.
Arrange the following acts in the chronological order:
Vernacular Press Act
Official Secrets Act
Metcalfe's Act
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2-1-3
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3-1-2
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Metcalfe Act - 1835 -required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication and cease functioning, if required by a similar declaration.
Vernacular Press Act - 1878 - to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press.
Official Secrets Act - 1923 - states clearly the actions which involves helping an enemy state against India.
Consider the following statements regarding Bhil tribal rebellion:
Bhils are the aboriginal tribes of Khandesh.
They began their revolt against East India Company which later shifted focus towards forming Bhil Raj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Bhils or Bheels are primarily an ethnic group of Khandesh, a northwestern portion of Maharashtra state. They revolted against the English East India Company, fearing agrarian hardships under the new regime. The British government used its military force to suppress the rebels and at the same time tried to win them over through various conciliatory measures. But the British measures failed to bring the Bhils to their side.
Which of the following personalities are associated with the Bombay Presidency Association?
W.C. Bonnerjee
Dadabhai Naoroji
K.T. Telang
Badruddin Tyabji
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Explanation
The Bombay Presidency Association, 1885: It was founded by Badruddin Tyabji,
Pherozshah Mehta and K. T. Telang with the aim of awakening national consciousness.
Pherozshah Mehta
served as its secretary.
Consider the following statements:
The 4th Buddhist Council led to the formation of Hinayana and Mahanaya sects.
The Hinayana sect believes in the worship of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir during the rule of Kanishka. At this Council, Buddhists again broke into two schools i.e Theravadi became Hinayana
and Sarvastivadin or Mahasanghik became Mahayana schools. Hinayana school
saw Buddha as a great soul but not
God.
They did not believe in Bhakti and idol
worship. Mahayana school
attaches importance to the role of Bodhisattvas who
delay their own salvation in order to help others to its path.
Which of the following events influenced the union of moderates and extremists in 1916?
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Swadeshi movement
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Outbreak of First World War
Explanation
The home rule leagues influenced Moderate and Extremists reunion in 1916. Lucknow session readmitted the extremists led by B. G. Tilak to INC. The leagues resulted in getting the masses ready for Gandhian style of politics.
Consider the following statements:
Bali and Bhaga were two important taxes during Gupta period.
Sita was a tax on land during Mauryan period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Some of the important taxes during the Mauryan period were:
Sita - tax on land
Bali - Religious tax voluntarily paid by people
Bhaga - Tax on agricultural land
Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta school of Philosophy:
The Brahmasutra of Badarayana complied in the second century B.C. formed its basic text.
Vallabhacharya was its propounder.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Vedanta means the end of Veda. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana compiled in the second century B.C. formed its
basic text.
Later famous commentaries were written on it, one by Shankara in the ninth century and the other by Ramanuja in
the twelfth.
Shankara considers brahma to be without any attributes but Ramanuja’s brahma had attributes.
It propounded the theory of karma and the theory of rebirth.
Consider the following statements:
Dilwara in Mt. Abu is a famous Jaina temple.
The fourth Buddhist council was convened under Ashoka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Dilwara temple, located in Mt. Abu was built by Chalukyan ruler of Gujarat, Bhimadeva. It is one of the most significant Jaina temples. It is famous for temples of
Adinath, Neminatha, and other Tirthankaras.
The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir and was convened under Kanishka. During this Council. B
uddhists again broke into two schools i.e Theravadi became Hinayana
and Sarvastivadin or Mahasanghik became Mahayana schools.
Terai pillar inscriptions talks about which of the following?
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Kalinga war episode
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Ashoka's dhamma
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Ashoka's respect for earlier Buddhas
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Ban on animal sacrifice
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Terai pillar is located in Nigali Sagar and Rummindei (birth place of Buddha). The inscriptions explain Ashoka’s
respect for earlier Buddhas. Ashokan pillars are broad at base and taper towards the top but this one is of uniform girth from top to bottom and is without the bell shaped top.
Who was the propounder of materialistic view of life?
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Shankaracharya
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Patanjali
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Charvaka, a school of philosophy with an emphasis on materialism developed in the period of expanding economy and
society between 500 B.C. and 300 A.D.
Charvaka denies the operation of divine and supernatural agencies and makes man the center of all activities. The philosophy came to be known as Lokayata or the ideas derived from common people
Consider the following statements:
Calcutta, Anushilan Samiti was established by Madan Lai Dhingra.
Barrah Dacoity was organized by Bhagat Singh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
In Calcutta, Anushilan Samiti founded by Pramathanath Mitra in 1902. He was joined by
Jatindranath Banerjee and Barindra Kumar Ghosh among others.
Kingsford. In 1908, Barrah Dacoity was organized by Dacca Anushilan Samiti under Pulin
Behari Das.
Consider the following statements:
Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
Ashokan edicts are written in Sanskrit.
Devanam Piyadasi was a title adopted by Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ashoka is referred to as Devanam Piyadasi in his edicts. Ashokan edicts were composed in Prakrit, they were written in Brahmi script in the greater part of the Indian subcontinent. Ashoka Chakra, a wheel made of 24 spokes is part of our national flag. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Which of the following Chinese pilgrims travelled India during the reign of Harshavardhana?
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Fa hien
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Huan Tsang
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I-Ching
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Faxian
Explanation
Huan Tsang visited during the reign of Harsha and lived in India for many years. He studied in Nalanda University. During his stay in India, he visited various places of northern and southern India. Harsha came to admire him for his deep devotion to Buddha and his profound knowledge of Buddhism and therefore honored him in his Kanauj religious Assembly.
Recently, which of the following schools of Indian philosophy become a part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
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Samkhya
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Yoga
Explanation
The foundation of yoga is based upon the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the first half of the 1st millennium A.D.
According to it, a person can attain salvation through meditation and physical application. It
got global recognition
recently as it got inscribed on UNESCO’s representative list of Intangible cultural heritage.
Which of the following are important elements of Hindu temple architecture?
Shikhara
Chatra
Mandapa
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Important elements of Hindu temple architecture are as below:
1. Shikhara - The crowning element at the top of the temple was shaped in the form of an octagonal cupola (similar to a small stupika), is known as shikhara.
2. Mandap - A pillared hall called mandap, with elaborately carved pillars and a flat roof, was generally placed in front of the sanctum.
Whereas
Chatra is a part of Buddhist architecture. It resembles superimposed umbrellas representing the stages of enlightenment achieved by Buddha as well as symbolizing the bodhi tree under which he achieved his final enlightenment.
Who among the following was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty?
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Harshavardhana
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Rashtrakuta dynasty, Hindu dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighboring areas of India from about 755 to 975 CE. The founder of the Rashtrakuta power was Dantivarman or Dantidurga. Dantidurga occupied all territories between the Godavari and Vima. The empire extended from Malwa in western India to Kanchi in the southeast.
Consider the following statements about Samudragupta's coins:
He was shown playing veena on his coins.
He was shown performing Ashvamedha sacrifice on his coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty. His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music. He was also shown playing a veena on his coins. He performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and according to his coins, remained undefeated.
Consider the following terms regarding Mauryan administration:
Rajukas
Sannidhata
Pautvadhyaksha
Who of the above was responsible for managing state treasury?
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Explanation
During Mauryan period:
Rajukas were appointed for the administration of justice in the empire.
Sannnidhata was the officer of state treasury.
Pautvadhyaksha was the officer of Weights and Measures.
Consider the following statements:
Khajuraho temples are a group of Hindu temples.
It includes temples of panchayatana style.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Khajuraho temple complex consists of Hindu and Jain temples.They were built by the Chandellas in the 900-1130 A.D. They are famous for their Panchayatana style of architecture and their erotic sculptures. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
Identify the incorrect pair/pairs:
Yoga: Physical and breathing exercises
Nyaya: Logic
Mimamsa: Beginning of Physics
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Yoga : Its foundation is based upon the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which date from the first half of the 1st millennium A.D. Practice and control over pleasure, senses and bodily organs is central to this system. Exercises include physical and breathing exercises called asanas and pranayam.
Nyaya : It was developed as a system of logic. According to it, salvation can be attained
through acquisition of knowledge.
Mimamsa :
means the art of reasoning and interpretation.
The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation.
Which of the following schools of Indian Philosophy emphasizes on the importance of Vedas and Vedic rituals?
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Mimamsa
Explanation
Mimamsa literally means the art of reasoning and interpretation.
According to it, the Vedas contain the eternal truth.
The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation.
The earliest work of this school is the Mimamsa-sutra of Jaimini.
Consider the following pairs in the context of Ancient India:
Dinar: A silver coin
Shreni: Assembly of traders
Devadana: Tax free land given to soldiers
Select the correct pair/pairs using the code given below:
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Dinar - Gold coin issued by Guptas
Shreni - Assembly of traders from different jatis
Devadana - Tax free land given to temples.
Identify the correct pair:
Amravati stupa - Tamil Nadu
Bharhut stupa - Andhra Pradesh
Sanchi stupa - Madhya Pradesh
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Amaravati stupa in Andhra Pradesh was built in phases between the third century BCE and about 250 CE by Satvahanas with use of white marble. Its ancient name is Dhanyakataka.
Bharhut stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka. It consists of depiction
of stories of Lord Buddha’s previous birth on its Toranas (gateway).
Sanchi Stupa
in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka and later by
Shungas
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stupa
in India.
Which north Indian temple has a Dravidian type of Shikhara?
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Explanation
Teli ka mandir situated in Madhya Pradesh is made in Dravidian style with a Dravidian shikhara. The 'shikhar' of the temple is Dravidian in its style, whereas the ornamentation is done in the Nagara style. It is a masterpiece of late Gupta era Indian art. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of his mount, Garuda.
Which of the following statements about "Kathak" is/are correct?
It was patronized and practiced by Wajid Ali Shah.
Its main centres are Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow.
Both men and women take part.
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Kathak developed during the Bhakti movement. Golden age of Kathak began under the patronage of Wajid Ali Shah (last Nawab of Oudh). Three gharanas are more well known and studied - Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Kathak dance can be performed by both men and women. Birju Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, Damayanti Joshi are some of the famous Kathak dancers.
With reference to the Indian Classical dances, consider the following statements:
Sangeet Natak Academy has given the status of classical dances to eight dance forms.
The principles of Indian classical dances lie in Natyashastra written by Patanjali.
These dance forms only include feminine characteristics i.e.Lasya.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Sangeet Natak Academy has given status of classical dance to eight dances viz. Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Sattriya, Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi. Natyshastra written by Bharat Muni defines principles of Indian classical dance. It includes two basic aspects i.e. Tandava which is male characteristic of power and strength and Lasya which
comprises of feminine grace, bhava, rasa and abhinaya.
Which of the following statements about 'Mohiniattam' is/are correct?
It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatnatyam.
It is performed by both men and women.
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Mohiniattam is a classical solo dance form that developed in the state of Kerala. It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. Movement technique includes feminine movements, hand gestures and soft footwork and is performed only by women. Famous proponents of this dance form are Sunanda Nair, Madhuri amma, Jayaprabha Menon.
The first Indian product to get GI tag was?
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Nagpur orange
Explanation
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin
(e.g. a town, region or a country) and possess qualities, attributes or a reputation
that are due to that origin.
A GI right enables those who have the right to use the indication to prevent its use by a third
party whose product does not conform to the applicable standards.
Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag. In 2004, the famous beverage got the
recognition.
Which of the following text is most popular in Jaina depictions?
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Kalpasutras
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Bhagavati Sutra
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Mricchakatikam
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Kathakosha
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The Kalpasutra and Kalakacharya –Katha are two popular Jaina texts illustrated with paintings. Kalpasutra is a manual of Hindu religious practice, a number of which emerged within the different schools of the Veda. It mainly explains in detail the varied rituals, sacrifices, judicial laws and the religious and cultural obligations.
Tribhanga body position is associated with which of the following classical dance form?
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Bharatnatyam
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Kathakali
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Oddisi
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Kuchipudi
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The tribhanga posture is innate to Odissi dance. It is a standing body position which means three parts break, consisting of three bends in the body - at the neck, waist and knee and hence the body curves into a gentle "S" shape. It is considered the most graceful and sensual of the Odissi positions.
GI tags are provided under the mandate of which international agreements?
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Montreal Protocol
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WTO TRIPS
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Kyoto Protocol
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Beijing Declaration
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A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin
(e.g. a town, region or a country) and possess qualities, attributes or a reputation
that are due to that origin.
Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit
drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
Its mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which
established WIPO in 1967.
Consider the following statements:
Mughal School of painting began under Babur.
Under Akbar's reign an atelier of painting was established.
Some Mughal painting bear European influence.
Select of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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All of the above
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Mughal school of painting began with Akbar under whose rule an atelier of painting was established under the supervision
of two Persian masters, Mir Sayyed Ali and Abdul Samad Khan.
Under Akbar, European painting was introduced at the court by the Portuguese priests. Under
their influence, the principles of fore-shortening, whereby near and distant people and things
could be placed in perspective was quietly adopted.
Ellora Caves depict art of which of the following faiths?
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Buddhist
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Hindu and Buddhist
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Jaina
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Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina
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The Ellora caves are a group of 34 caves. The caves are datable from circa 6th - 7th century A.D. to 11th - 12th century A.D. These caves dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina faith. The Hindu caves are the most dramatic in design, and the Buddhist caves contain the simplest ornamentation. Ellora served as a group of monasteries (viharas) and temples (chaityas).
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