Insights Static Quiz -300, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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1. Question
Which of the following could be the possible implications of the Battle of Plassey?
- It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) leading greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal.
- It resulted in the EIC gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.
Which of the above is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due to the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.
The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due to the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.
The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Theosophical Society.
- It was founded in Calcutta by Bhikaji Cama.
- Main aim was to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies.
- Central Hindu School was chosen as the parent organization that acted as a catalyst for the growth of this society.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: d)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel. (Statement 1)
Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882. (Statement 2)
Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University. (Statement 3)
IncorrectSolution: d)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel. (Statement 1)
Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882. (Statement 2)
Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University. (Statement 3)
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Unani system of medicine was introduced to India
CorrectSolution: d)
Unani system of medicine is the term for Perso-Arabic traditional medicine as practiced in Mughal India and in Muslim culture in South Asia and modern-day Central Asia.
It had originated in Greece. Hippocrates is known as the father of this system of medicine.
The term Unani (Greek) means Perso-Arabic system of medicine. It was introduced to India in 13th century with the establishment of Delhi Sultanate and it took its own course of development during Mughal Empire after it was influenced by Indian medical teachings of Sushruta and Charaka.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Unani system of medicine is the term for Perso-Arabic traditional medicine as practiced in Mughal India and in Muslim culture in South Asia and modern-day Central Asia.
It had originated in Greece. Hippocrates is known as the father of this system of medicine.
The term Unani (Greek) means Perso-Arabic system of medicine. It was introduced to India in 13th century with the establishment of Delhi Sultanate and it took its own course of development during Mughal Empire after it was influenced by Indian medical teachings of Sushruta and Charaka.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- They developed Vesara style of architecture.
- Their structural temples exist at Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal.
- Their administration was highly centralized.
The above most accurately refer to?
CorrectSolution: b)
- Administration: The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
- Architecture: 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.
IncorrectSolution: b)
- Administration: The Chalukya administration was highly centralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. Village autonomy was absent under the Chalukyas.
- Architecture: 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.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The amaram lands in the Vijayanagar Empire were
CorrectSolution: b)
- The Vijayanagar army was well-organized and efficient. It consisted of the cavalry, infantry, artillery and elephants.
- The top-grade officers of the army were known as Nayaks or Poligars. They were granted land in lieu of their services. These lands were called amaram. Soldiers were usually paid in cash.
IncorrectSolution: b)
- The Vijayanagar army was well-organized and efficient. It consisted of the cavalry, infantry, artillery and elephants.
- The top-grade officers of the army were known as Nayaks or Poligars. They were granted land in lieu of their services. These lands were called amaram. Soldiers were usually paid in cash.