Insights Static Quiz -261, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Buddhist themes have been wall painted in Ajanta.
- Bagh caves are renowned for mural paintings.
- The rock shelters and caves of Bhimbetka host paintings of geometric patterns.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Statement 1: Padmapani, Bodhisattva are some of the major examples.
Statement 2: The paintings from Bagh caves in Madhya Pradesh correspond to some paintings of Ajanta. However, these paintings are materialistic rather than spiritualistic.
Statement 3: The rock shelters and caves of Bhimbetka have a large number of paintings. The oldest paintings are considered to be 30,000 years old, but some of the geometric figures date to as recently as the medieval period. The colours used are vegetable colors which have endured through time
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Solution: d)
Statement 1: Padmapani, Bodhisattva are some of the major examples.
Statement 2: The paintings from Bagh caves in Madhya Pradesh correspond to some paintings of Ajanta. However, these paintings are materialistic rather than spiritualistic.
Statement 3: The rock shelters and caves of Bhimbetka have a large number of paintings. The oldest paintings are considered to be 30,000 years old, but some of the geometric figures date to as recently as the medieval period. The colours used are vegetable colors which have endured through time
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about dancing figure of Shiva as Nataraja that was evolved and fully developed during the Chola Period.
- Shiva is balancing himself on his left leg and suppressing the apasmara.
- The main right hand is posed in abhaya hasta
- The upper left hand carries a flame while the main left hand is held in dola hasta and connects with the abhaya hasta of the right hand.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
In this Chola period bronze sculpture shiva has been shown balancing himself on his right leg and suppressing the apasmara, the demon of ignorance or forgetfulness, with the foot of the same leg. At the same time he raises his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, which represents tirobhava that is kicking away the veil of maya or illusion from the devotee’s mind.
His four arms are outstretched and the main right hand is posed in abhaya hasta or the gesture suggesting. The upper right holds the damaru his favourite musical instrument to keep on the beat tala. The upper left hand carries a flame while the main left hand is held in dola hasta and connects with the abhaya hasta of the right hand. His hair locks fly on both the sides touching the circular jvala mala or the garland of flames which surrounds the entire dancing figuration.
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Solution: b)
In this Chola period bronze sculpture shiva has been shown balancing himself on his right leg and suppressing the apasmara, the demon of ignorance or forgetfulness, with the foot of the same leg. At the same time he raises his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, which represents tirobhava that is kicking away the veil of maya or illusion from the devotee’s mind.
His four arms are outstretched and the main right hand is posed in abhaya hasta or the gesture suggesting. The upper right holds the damaru his favourite musical instrument to keep on the beat tala. The upper left hand carries a flame while the main left hand is held in dola hasta and connects with the abhaya hasta of the right hand. His hair locks fly on both the sides touching the circular jvala mala or the garland of flames which surrounds the entire dancing figuration.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from Chandogya Upanishad
- The Words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ were originally inscribed on the Lion Capital of Ashoka around 250 BCE
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Following the independence of India, it wasadopted as the national motto of India in 26 January 1950.
- It is inscribed in script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and the words “Satyameva Jayate” are inscribed on one side of all Indian currency.
- The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka which was erected around 250 BCE at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Solution: d)
- Satyameva Jayate is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Following the independence of India, it wasadopted as the national motto of India in 26 January 1950.
- It is inscribed in script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and the words “Satyameva Jayate” are inscribed on one side of all Indian currency.
- The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka which was erected around 250 BCE at Sarnath, near Varanasi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Tasawwuf
- Considered rituals more important in reaching the highest goal
- The guidance of a pir or guru is required for spiritual development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Tasawwuf is another name for Sufism, as it is known in the Muslim world.
- In Sufism, self-discipline was considered an essential condition to gain knowledge of God by sense of perception.
- While orthodox Muslims emphasise external conduct and rituals, the Sufis lay stress on inner purity.
- According to them one must have the guidance of a pir or guru, without which spiritual development is impossible.
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Solution: b)
Tasawwuf is another name for Sufism, as it is known in the Muslim world.
- In Sufism, self-discipline was considered an essential condition to gain knowledge of God by sense of perception.
- While orthodox Muslims emphasise external conduct and rituals, the Sufis lay stress on inner purity.
- According to them one must have the guidance of a pir or guru, without which spiritual development is impossible.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following about Pattachitra paintings.
- They are practiced in Odisha.
- They are cloth based scroll paintings.
- They are completely secular or non-religious in nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha.
- Most of these paintings depict stories of Hindu deities.
- These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.
- All colours used in the Paintings are natural. The ‘pattachitra’ resemble the old murals of Odisha especially religious centres of Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar region, dating back to the 5th century BC.
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Solution: c)
Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha.
- Most of these paintings depict stories of Hindu deities.
- These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.
- All colours used in the Paintings are natural. The ‘pattachitra’ resemble the old murals of Odisha especially religious centres of Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar region, dating back to the 5th century BC.
