Insights Static Quiz -244, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
- Arasavalli
- Amarakantak
- Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: a)
- Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh has one of the prominent Sun temple or suryanarayan temple. Temple at Amarkantak is dedicated to Goddess Narmada and Lord Shiva.
- Moreover, Omkareshwar temple on the banks of Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to lord shiva.
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Solution: a)
- Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh has one of the prominent Sun temple or suryanarayan temple. Temple at Amarkantak is dedicated to Goddess Narmada and Lord Shiva.
- Moreover, Omkareshwar temple on the banks of Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to lord shiva.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School.
- Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
- Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- The Samkhya School denies the existence of God. However, rebirth and transmigration of soul are inherent in the Samkhya School.
- Liberation results from the disappearance of the limitations of self-awareness.
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Solution: b)
- The Samkhya School denies the existence of God. However, rebirth and transmigration of soul are inherent in the Samkhya School.
- Liberation results from the disappearance of the limitations of self-awareness.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Giddha, Ghoomar and Garba, consider the following statements:
- All three dances are primarily performed by women only
- All three are folk dances
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- First statement is wrong because Garba is performed equally by both men and women. Other two dances are primarily performed by women.
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Solution: b)
- First statement is wrong because Garba is performed equally by both men and women. Other two dances are primarily performed by women.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are correctly matched
Reform movement: Region of influence
- Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sabha: Karnataka
- Sarin Sabha: Punjab
- Paramhansa Mandali: Madhya Pradesh
- Kayastha Sabha : Uttar Pradesh
Select from the codes below
Correct
Solution: b)
- The Paramahansa Mandali and the Prarthana Samaj is in Maharashtra.
- There were several other regional and caste movements’ like the Kayasth Sabha in Uttar Pradesh and the Sarin Sabha in Punjab.
- The backward castes also started the work of reformation with the Satya Sodhak Samaj in Maharashtra and the Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sabha in Kerala.
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Solution: b)
- The Paramahansa Mandali and the Prarthana Samaj is in Maharashtra.
- There were several other regional and caste movements’ like the Kayasth Sabha in Uttar Pradesh and the Sarin Sabha in Punjab.
- The backward castes also started the work of reformation with the Satya Sodhak Samaj in Maharashtra and the Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Sabha in Kerala.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of these is NOT one of the eight components of Yoga as described by Patanjali?
Correct
Solution: d)
Other components include Praṇayama, Pratyahara, Dharaṇa, Dhyana and Samadhi.
- These are a part of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which was the most translated ancient Indian text in the medieval era, having been translated into about forty Indian languages and two non-Indian languages: Old Javanese and Arabic.
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Solution: d)
Other components include Praṇayama, Pratyahara, Dharaṇa, Dhyana and Samadhi.
- These are a part of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which was the most translated ancient Indian text in the medieval era, having been translated into about forty Indian languages and two non-Indian languages: Old Javanese and Arabic.
