Insights Static Quiz -252, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The Sangam texts mention prominently the ports of
- Musiri
- Tondi
- Korkai
- Poduke (Arikamedu)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Tamils of the Sangam age had trading contacts with the Mediterranean world (Greece and Rome), Egypt, China, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
The literary works like Silappadikaram, Manimekalai and Pattinappalai frequently refer to the contact with the Greek and Roman traders. This period marked the height of the Indo-Roman trade.
The Sangam texts mention prominently only the ports of Musiri, Puhar (Kaveripattinam) and Korkai, the three great ports of the three great rulers of the times.
However, the Periplus (foreign accounts) refers to the ports of Tondi, Musiri and Comari (Cape Comorin / Kanyakumari), Colchi (Korkai), Poduke (Arikamedu) and Sopatma.
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Solution: b)
The Tamils of the Sangam age had trading contacts with the Mediterranean world (Greece and Rome), Egypt, China, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
The literary works like Silappadikaram, Manimekalai and Pattinappalai frequently refer to the contact with the Greek and Roman traders. This period marked the height of the Indo-Roman trade.
The Sangam texts mention prominently only the ports of Musiri, Puhar (Kaveripattinam) and Korkai, the three great ports of the three great rulers of the times.
However, the Periplus (foreign accounts) refers to the ports of Tondi, Musiri and Comari (Cape Comorin / Kanyakumari), Colchi (Korkai), Poduke (Arikamedu) and Sopatma.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
He was a follower of Jainism in the early part of his career and converted to Saivism later. He is hailed as ‘Vichitrachitta’ who constructed a temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva without the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar. Who is the ruler?
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Solution: d)
Mahendravarman I was converted to Saivism which led him to build a Siva temple at Tiruvadi.
- He was a great builder of cave temples. The Mandagappattu inscription hails him as Vichitrachitta who constructed a temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva without the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar.
- His rock-cut temples are found in a number of places like Tiruchirappalli.
- His title Chitrakarapuli reveals his talents in painting. He is also regarded as an expert in music.
- The music inscription at Kudumianmalai is ascribed to him.
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Solution: d)
Mahendravarman I was converted to Saivism which led him to build a Siva temple at Tiruvadi.
- He was a great builder of cave temples. The Mandagappattu inscription hails him as Vichitrachitta who constructed a temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva without the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar.
- His rock-cut temples are found in a number of places like Tiruchirappalli.
- His title Chitrakarapuli reveals his talents in painting. He is also regarded as an expert in music.
- The music inscription at Kudumianmalai is ascribed to him.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?
- Vaishnavism, Shaivism and other Hindu traditions became increasingly popular, and Brahmins developed a new relationship with the state
- The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: a)
With the Gupta dynasty (~4th to 6th century), the growth in ritualistic Mahayana Buddhism, and the adoption of Buddhist ideas into Hindu schools, the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism blurred. Vaishnavism, Shaivism and other Hindu traditions became increasingly popular, and Brahmins developed a new relationship with the state. As the system grew, Buddhist monasteries gradually lost control of land revenue. In parallel, the Gupta kings built Buddhist temples such as the one at Kushinagara, and monastic universities such as those at Nalanda, as evidenced by records left by three Chinese visitors to India.
According to Hazra, Buddhism declined in part because of the rise of the Brahmins and their influence in socio-political process.
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Solution: a)
With the Gupta dynasty (~4th to 6th century), the growth in ritualistic Mahayana Buddhism, and the adoption of Buddhist ideas into Hindu schools, the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism blurred. Vaishnavism, Shaivism and other Hindu traditions became increasingly popular, and Brahmins developed a new relationship with the state. As the system grew, Buddhist monasteries gradually lost control of land revenue. In parallel, the Gupta kings built Buddhist temples such as the one at Kushinagara, and monastic universities such as those at Nalanda, as evidenced by records left by three Chinese visitors to India.
According to Hazra, Buddhism declined in part because of the rise of the Brahmins and their influence in socio-political process.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Most of the Ashokan’s inscriptions were in Pali language.
- Arikamedu is a coastal settlement known for it being a site for unloading goods from distant lands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The most famous Mauryan ruler was Ashoka. He was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.
Between 2200 and 1900 years ago, Arikamedu was a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands. A massive brick structure, which may have been a warehouse, was found at the site.
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Solution: b)
The most famous Mauryan ruler was Ashoka. He was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were in Prakrit and were written in the Brahmi script.
Between 2200 and 1900 years ago, Arikamedu was a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands. A massive brick structure, which may have been a warehouse, was found at the site.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Chalukyas.
- The Chalukya administration was highly decentralized.
- They developed the dravidian style in the building of structural temples.
- Their cave temples are found in Ajanta, Ellora and Nasik.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: a)
The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
The Chalukyas were great patrons of art. They developed the vesara style in the building of structural temples. However, the vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
- Cave temple architecture was also famous under the Chalukyas. Their cave temples are found in Ajanta, Ellora and Nasik.
- The best specimens of Chalukya paintings can be seen in the Badami.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
The Chalukyas were great patrons of art. They developed the vesara style in the building of structural temples. However, the vesara style reached its culmination only under the Rashtrakutas and the Hoysalas.
- Cave temple architecture was also famous under the Chalukyas. Their cave temples are found in Ajanta, Ellora and Nasik.
- The best specimens of Chalukya paintings can be seen in the Badami.
