Insights Static Quiz -181, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four varnas.
- Manusmriti held that no one could engage in agriculture and pastoralism apart from khastriyas.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- Statement 1: This division became the basis for caste discrimination later. Brahamanas were awarded with the highest occupations whereas the shudras with menial jobs which was socially and economically exploitative.
- Statement 2: Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and make gifts.
- The Vaishyas were expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade.
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Solution: a)
- Statement 1: This division became the basis for caste discrimination later. Brahamanas were awarded with the highest occupations whereas the shudras with menial jobs which was socially and economically exploitative.
- Statement 2: Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and make gifts.
- The Vaishyas were expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Nyaya-Vaisheshika systems of philosophy are encompassed by
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Solution: a)
- Mimamsa philosophy is basically the analysis of interpretation, application and the use of the text of the Samhita and Brahmana portions of the Veda.
- According to Mimamsa philosophy, Vedas are eternal and possess all knowledge, and religion means the fulfilment of duties prescribed by the Vedas.
- This philosophy encompasses the Nyaya-Vaisheshika systems and emphasizes the concept of valid knowledge.
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Solution: a)
- Mimamsa philosophy is basically the analysis of interpretation, application and the use of the text of the Samhita and Brahmana portions of the Veda.
- According to Mimamsa philosophy, Vedas are eternal and possess all knowledge, and religion means the fulfilment of duties prescribed by the Vedas.
- This philosophy encompasses the Nyaya-Vaisheshika systems and emphasizes the concept of valid knowledge.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Find the right match
Folk music – Place
- Gulraj – Kashmir
- Mand – Rajasthan
- Bhatiali – Bengal
Select the correct ones
Correct
Solution: d)
- Kashmir’s Gulraj is usually a folklore and Pandyani of Madhya Pradesh is a narrative put to music
- Rajasthani folksongs such as Mand and Bhatiali of Bengal are popular all over India.
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Solution: d)
- Kashmir’s Gulraj is usually a folklore and Pandyani of Madhya Pradesh is a narrative put to music
- Rajasthani folksongs such as Mand and Bhatiali of Bengal are popular all over India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following:
- Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi
- Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj
- Delhi Iron pillar
- Bagh caves paintings
The above belong to periods of which of these dynasties of India?
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Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
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Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the history of Deccan India, the term Palaiyagar refers to
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Solution: c)
- Under Krishnadevaraya, Vijaynagara emerged as the strongest military power in the south. Vijaynagara was more a confederacy rather than a centralized empire with the local governors having considerable autonomy.
- Amaram – territory with fixed revenue were given to Military chiefs called Palaiyagar or Nayaks who had to maintain a fixed number of horses, elephants and foot soldiers for the service of the state
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Solution: c)
- Under Krishnadevaraya, Vijaynagara emerged as the strongest military power in the south. Vijaynagara was more a confederacy rather than a centralized empire with the local governors having considerable autonomy.
- Amaram – territory with fixed revenue were given to Military chiefs called Palaiyagar or Nayaks who had to maintain a fixed number of horses, elephants and foot soldiers for the service of the state
