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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Adi Shankaracharya is/are correct?
I : He was one of the greatest Hindu scholars
II : He was born in Kerala
III : First ever Indian feature film in Sanskrit was made after his name
IV : The above feature film was adjudged the best film for the year 1983
V : He wrote a commentary on the Upanishads
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All are correct
Incorrect
All are correct
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Ball-bearings are used to reduce the friction by
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Reducing the area of contact with the use of metallic balls
Incorrect
Reducing the area of contact with the use of metallic balls
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Which of the following was not known to Indus Valley people ?
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Iron
Incorrect
Iron
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Match the columns :
(A) Upanishads (1) World’s oldest scriptures (B) Samaveda (2) Magical chants (C) Rigveda (3) Mysterious doctrine (D) Atharvaveda (4) Ritual juice Correct
A B C D – 3 4 1 2
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A B C D – 3 4 1 2
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Match the columns :
(A) Amarnath (1) Buddhist caves (B) Rock cut temples (2) Jain saint (C) Ajanta (3) Hindu shrine (D) Bahubali (4) Mahabalipuram Correct
A B C D- 3 4 1 2
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A B C D- 3 4 1 2
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Match the columns :
(A) South-eastern coast of U.S.A. (1) Florida current (B) West coast of South Africa (2) Kuroshio current (C) South-western coast of South America (3) Beneguella current (D) South-eastern coast of Japan (4) Peruvian current Correct
A B C D – 1 3 4 2
Incorrect
A B C D – 1 3 4 2
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Snake bite first affects the
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Blood circulation
Incorrect
Blood circulation
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The centre of gravity of the floating ship
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Lies below the metacentre.
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Lies below the metacentre.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Assertion (A) :
Hiuen Tsang came to India during Harsha’s rule.
Reason (R) :
His main objective was to visit the Buddhist shrines.
Correct
A and R both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
Incorrect
A and R both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Assertion (A) :
Akbar introduced Din-i-Illahi which became more popular.
Reason (R) :
Din-i-Illahi was a religious order, suitable for the people of all religions.
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A is incorrect but R is correct
The Dīn-i Ilāhī was a syncreticreligion propounded by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great in 1582 AD, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects. The elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity,Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
Akbar promoted tolerance of other faiths. In fact, not only did he tolerate them, he encouraged debate on philosophical and religious issues. This led to the creation of the Ibādat Khāna (“House of Worship”) at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. He had already repealed the Jizya (tax on non-Muslims) in 1568. A religious experience while hunting in 1578 further increased his interest in the religious traditions of his empire.[3]
From the discussions he led at the Ibādat Khāna, Akbar concluded that no single religion could claim the monopoly of truth. This inspired him to create the Dīn-i Ilāhī in 1582. Various pious Muslims, among them the Qadi of Bengal and the seminal Sufi personality Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi, responded by declaring this to be blasphemy to Islam.
Dīn-i Ilāhī appears to have survived Akbar according to the Dabestān-e Mazāheb ofMubad Shah (Mohsin Fani). However, the movement never numbered more than 19 adherents.
Din-i-Ilahi prohibits lust, sensuality, slander and pride, considering them sins. Piety, prudence, abstinence and kindness are the core virtues. The soul is encouraged to purify itself through yearning of God. Celibacy is respected and the slaughter of animals is forbidden. There are neither sacred scriptures nor a priestly hierarchy in this religion.He increased the marriage minimum age for boys to 16 and girls to 14
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A is incorrect but R is correct
The Dīn-i Ilāhī was a syncreticreligion propounded by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great in 1582 AD, intending to merge the best elements of the religions of his empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that divided his subjects. The elements were primarily drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others were also taken from Christianity,Jainism and Zoroastrianism.
Akbar promoted tolerance of other faiths. In fact, not only did he tolerate them, he encouraged debate on philosophical and religious issues. This led to the creation of the Ibādat Khāna (“House of Worship”) at Fatehpur Sikri in 1575. He had already repealed the Jizya (tax on non-Muslims) in 1568. A religious experience while hunting in 1578 further increased his interest in the religious traditions of his empire.[3]
From the discussions he led at the Ibādat Khāna, Akbar concluded that no single religion could claim the monopoly of truth. This inspired him to create the Dīn-i Ilāhī in 1582. Various pious Muslims, among them the Qadi of Bengal and the seminal Sufi personality Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi, responded by declaring this to be blasphemy to Islam.
Dīn-i Ilāhī appears to have survived Akbar according to the Dabestān-e Mazāheb ofMubad Shah (Mohsin Fani). However, the movement never numbered more than 19 adherents.
Din-i-Ilahi prohibits lust, sensuality, slander and pride, considering them sins. Piety, prudence, abstinence and kindness are the core virtues. The soul is encouraged to purify itself through yearning of God. Celibacy is respected and the slaughter of animals is forbidden. There are neither sacred scriptures nor a priestly hierarchy in this religion.He increased the marriage minimum age for boys to 16 and girls to 14
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Which of the following was the principal article of food of the Indus Valley people ?
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Wheat
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Wheat
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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Their chief deities were Mother Goddess and Shiva
It should actually be proto-shiva. Otherwise the answer can be C too.From the seals, terracotta figurines and copper tablets we get an idea on the religious life of the Harappans. The chief male deity was Pasupati, (proto-Siva) represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture with three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals (elephant, tiger, rhino, and buffalo each facing a different
direction). Two deer appear on his feet. The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines. In latter times, Linga worship was prevalent. Trees and animals were also worshipped by the Harappans. They believed in ghosts and evil forces and used amulets as protection against them.
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Their chief deities were Mother Goddess and Shiva
It should actually be proto-shiva. Otherwise the answer can be C too.From the seals, terracotta figurines and copper tablets we get an idea on the religious life of the Harappans. The chief male deity was Pasupati, (proto-Siva) represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture with three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals (elephant, tiger, rhino, and buffalo each facing a different
direction). Two deer appear on his feet. The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines. In latter times, Linga worship was prevalent. Trees and animals were also worshipped by the Harappans. They believed in ghosts and evil forces and used amulets as protection against them.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Gandhara School of Art was developed during the reign of
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Kanishka
Incorrect
Kanishka
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Which of the following was the main reason of the downfall of Mauryan empire?
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Weak successors of Ashoka who could not control the empire properly
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Weak successors of Ashoka who could not control the empire properly
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Which of the following proposals were made by the Cripps Mission ?
(i) Participation of Indian States in the Constitution-making body
(ii) Forming separate State for the Muslims
(iii) Election of the Constitution-making body by the members of the lower house of the Provincial Legislature
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(i) and (iii)
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(i) and (iii)
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Influence of genes in controlling the activity of living organisms is through
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Protein synthesis
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Protein synthesis
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
A small wooden block is floating in a tub of water. The water is gradually heated. The volume of the wooden block visible above the water level
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Decreases
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Decreases
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Rajagopalachari’s formula was
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Plebiscite to Muslims whether they should form a separate State
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Plebiscite to Muslims whether they should form a separate State
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which of the following is not included in Mughal paintings ?
Correct
Islamic themes
Some facts about Mugal Cultural and religious developments:
- Architecture –
- Indo+Turko-Iranian style
- Building in sand stone example Agra fort
- Climax at time of Sher shah
- Akbar started construction at large scale
- Fatehpur sikri – Gujrat and Bengal style added – i.e. deep caves, balconies and fanciful kiosks + Persian or Central Asian influence i.e. glazed blue tiles for decoration in the walls or tiling the roof
- From Jahangir’s time – practice of entire buildings in marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones. Called PIETRA DURA, it became more popular during Shah Jahan who used it in taj Mahal.
- Building amidst gardens and fountains
- Lofty gate, arches, tall slender minarets and domes
- Eve Golden temple Amritsar was built on the arch and dome principle and had some mughal influence.
Painting
- New themes depicting battle, court scenes and hunting scenes.
- It borrowed some from ancient Indian paintings which added to its richness.
- From Akbar’s time, the flat Persian style was replaced by Indian roundness style giving paintings a 3d effect. Richer Indian colours like peacock blue, Indian red began to be used.
- Climax under Jahangir. He added portrait painting and paintings of animals.
- Aurangjeb’s lack of interest led to dispersal of artists to other parts like Rajasthan and Punjab hills. This gave rise to new schools.
- Akbar accepted some borrowing from European style too.
- Rajsthani style of paintings – Western india themes or jain school of painting +Mughal styles. In addition to hunting scenes etc. it painted on mythological themes such as Radha Krishna dalliance; seasons and ragas. Pahari school continued these traditions.
Incorrect
Islamic themes
Some facts about Mugal Cultural and religious developments:
- Architecture –
- Indo+Turko-Iranian style
- Building in sand stone example Agra fort
- Climax at time of Sher shah
- Akbar started construction at large scale
- Fatehpur sikri – Gujrat and Bengal style added – i.e. deep caves, balconies and fanciful kiosks + Persian or Central Asian influence i.e. glazed blue tiles for decoration in the walls or tiling the roof
- From Jahangir’s time – practice of entire buildings in marble and decorating the walls with floral designs made of semi-precious stones. Called PIETRA DURA, it became more popular during Shah Jahan who used it in taj Mahal.
- Building amidst gardens and fountains
- Lofty gate, arches, tall slender minarets and domes
- Eve Golden temple Amritsar was built on the arch and dome principle and had some mughal influence.
Painting
- New themes depicting battle, court scenes and hunting scenes.
- It borrowed some from ancient Indian paintings which added to its richness.
- From Akbar’s time, the flat Persian style was replaced by Indian roundness style giving paintings a 3d effect. Richer Indian colours like peacock blue, Indian red began to be used.
- Climax under Jahangir. He added portrait painting and paintings of animals.
- Aurangjeb’s lack of interest led to dispersal of artists to other parts like Rajasthan and Punjab hills. This gave rise to new schools.
- Akbar accepted some borrowing from European style too.
- Rajsthani style of paintings – Western india themes or jain school of painting +Mughal styles. In addition to hunting scenes etc. it painted on mythological themes such as Radha Krishna dalliance; seasons and ragas. Pahari school continued these traditions.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The supremacy and sovereignty of ‘Khalifa’ of Baghdad was strictly observed by Muslim kings in India because
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All the Muslim States in the world used to pay tributes to him
KHALIFAH is an Arabic word literally meaning “one who replaces someone else who left or died” (English: caliph). In the context of Islam, however, the word acquires a narrower meaning. The Muslim Khalifa is the successor (in a line of successors) to Prophet Muhammad’s position as the political, military, and administrative leader of the Muslims. The prophetic role of Muhammad is strictly not included in this definition, as the Qur’an and Hadith clearly state that Muhammad was the last of the prophets. Khilafa is a related Arabic word which, in the context of Islam, is used to denote the government of the Muslim state, of which the Khalifa is the head. A workable analogy of Khalifa and Khilafa is president and presidency or king and monarchy. The Khilafa is a fard kifaya on the ummah.
KHILAFAH (Arabic) – is used to denote the government of the Muslim state, of which the Khalifa is the head. A workable analogy of Khalifah and Khilafah is president and presidency or king and monarchy. The Khilafah is a fard kifaaya on the UMMAH
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All the Muslim States in the world used to pay tributes to him
KHALIFAH is an Arabic word literally meaning “one who replaces someone else who left or died” (English: caliph). In the context of Islam, however, the word acquires a narrower meaning. The Muslim Khalifa is the successor (in a line of successors) to Prophet Muhammad’s position as the political, military, and administrative leader of the Muslims. The prophetic role of Muhammad is strictly not included in this definition, as the Qur’an and Hadith clearly state that Muhammad was the last of the prophets. Khilafa is a related Arabic word which, in the context of Islam, is used to denote the government of the Muslim state, of which the Khalifa is the head. A workable analogy of Khalifa and Khilafa is president and presidency or king and monarchy. The Khilafa is a fard kifaya on the ummah.
KHILAFAH (Arabic) – is used to denote the government of the Muslim state, of which the Khalifa is the head. A workable analogy of Khalifah and Khilafah is president and presidency or king and monarchy. The Khilafah is a fard kifaaya on the UMMAH
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