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Insights Static Quiz -312, 2019–History
- June 7, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: DAILY STATIC QUIZ
Insights Static Quiz -312, 2019
History
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The Prithviraj-raso is an epic poem about the life of ruler Prithviraj Chauhan.
Who among the following poets composed Prithviraj-raso?
Correct
Solution: B
The Prithviraj Raso is a Brajbhasha epic poem about the life of the 12th
century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan. It is attributed to Chand Bardai, who
according to the text was a court poet of the king.
According to the epic poem or ballad, Prithviraj was a king, who, after ceaseless
military campaigns, extended his original kingdom of Sambhar (Shakambara)
in present-day Rajasthan to cover Rajasthan and eastern Punjab. He ruled
from his twin capitals of Delhi and Ajmer.Incorrect
Solution: B
The Prithviraj Raso is a Brajbhasha epic poem about the life of the 12th
century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan. It is attributed to Chand Bardai, who
according to the text was a court poet of the king.
According to the epic poem or ballad, Prithviraj was a king, who, after ceaseless
military campaigns, extended his original kingdom of Sambhar (Shakambara)
in present-day Rajasthan to cover Rajasthan and eastern Punjab. He ruled
from his twin capitals of Delhi and Ajmer. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Rig Vedic period, consider the following statements:
1.‘Agni’ was considered to be the most important divinity.
2. ‘Soma’ was considered to be the god of plants.
3. There was no place for female divinity.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
Agni:
Agni is the most popular god of the Rigveda as is evident from the number of
hymns addressed to him in the scripture. Fire is central to all vedic rituals.In terms of importance, he is next only to Indra, the Lord of the Vedic deities and Indra’s heaven. All the offerings in the Vedic sacrifices are invariably offered to Agni and through him to other gods. Agni is thus the primary recipient of all Vedic sacrifices.
Soma: Soma was the famous plant used by the Vedic priests to make juice for the fire sacrifice. The whole of Ninth Mandala of Rig Veda (RV) is devoted to its praise. The seers described Soma as the King of Herbs. They attributed divinity to it Incorrect
Solution: B
Agni:
Agni is the most popular god of the Rigveda as is evident from the number of
hymns addressed to him in the scripture. Fire is central to all vedic rituals.In terms of importance, he is next only to Indra, the Lord of the Vedic deities and Indra’s heaven. All the offerings in the Vedic sacrifices are invariably offered to Agni and through him to other gods. Agni is thus the primary recipient of all Vedic sacrifices.
Soma: Soma was the famous plant used by the Vedic priests to make juice for the fire sacrifice. The whole of Ninth Mandala of Rig Veda (RV) is devoted to its praise. The seers described Soma as the King of Herbs. They attributed divinity to it -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the administration of Palas and Pratihars, the term
‘Uparika’ refers to:Correct
Solution: A
Different administrative related terms used during the period of Palas:
1. Province (Bhukti),
2. Governor (Uparika)
3. District (Mandal or Visaya)
4. Head of District (Visayapati)
5. Smaller chiefttains (Samantas or Bhogapatis)Incorrect
Solution: A
Different administrative related terms used during the period of Palas:
1. Province (Bhukti),
2. Governor (Uparika)
3. District (Mandal or Visaya)
4. Head of District (Visayapati)
5. Smaller chiefttains (Samantas or Bhogapatis) -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who among the following rulers founded the Vikramsila University?
Correct
Solution: A
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.It lasted four centuries before being destroyed during an attack by Bakhtiyar Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.It lasted four centuries before being destroyed during an attack by Bakhtiyar Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. Iron was extensively used for making agriculture implements.
2. Elephants were domesticated by the Indus people.
3. Indus people were not aware of rice cultivation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300
BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Harappans were unaware of iron usage.Animals such as dog, buffalo, goat, elephants had been domesticated.
However, they did not domesticate Horse.Earlier, a broad division of cultivated crops among those areas in and around
the Indus valley on the one hand and Gujarat on the other hand, used to be
recognized.In the Indus area, the cereal component was considered to be exclusively
of wheat and barley while in Gujarat, rice and millets were more important
However, both rice and finger millet have now been discovered in Harappa.
There is a range of other cultivated crops including peas, lentils, chickpeas,
sesame, flax, legumes and cotton. The range suggests cotton.In Sind, cotton is usually a summer crop and such crops have generally been
cultivated with the help of irrigation.Incorrect
Solution: B
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300
BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Harappans were unaware of iron usage.Animals such as dog, buffalo, goat, elephants had been domesticated.
However, they did not domesticate Horse.Earlier, a broad division of cultivated crops among those areas in and around
the Indus valley on the one hand and Gujarat on the other hand, used to be
recognized.In the Indus area, the cereal component was considered to be exclusively
of wheat and barley while in Gujarat, rice and millets were more important
However, both rice and finger millet have now been discovered in Harappa.
There is a range of other cultivated crops including peas, lentils, chickpeas,
sesame, flax, legumes and cotton. The range suggests cotton.In Sind, cotton is usually a summer crop and such crops have generally been
cultivated with the help of irrigation.