Insights Static Quiz -313, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Ashokan inscriptions were majorly engraved in the Brahmi script and
Kharoshthi script. With reference to the above scripts consider the following
statements:- Brahmi script was written from right to left whereas Kharoshthi script was
written from left to right. - Brahmi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas
Kharoshthi script prevailed in the rest of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Brahmi script was written from left to right where as Kharoshthi script was
written from right to left.Kharoshthi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas
Brahmi script prevailed in the rest of the country.Incorrect
Solution: D
Brahmi script was written from left to right where as Kharoshthi script was
written from right to left.Kharoshthi script prevailed in the north western region of India whereas
Brahmi script prevailed in the rest of the country. - Brahmi script was written from right to left whereas Kharoshthi script was
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Nath-Panthis’, consider the following statements:
1. They supported the caste system and the privileges claimed by the brahmanas.
2. The path they preached was called Tantra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution: B
Nath, also called as Natha, are a Shaivism sub-tradition within Hinduism. A medieval era movement, it combined idea from Shaivism, Buddhism and Yoga traditions in India.
The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Adinatha, or Shiva, as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional lords. Their unconventional ways challenged all orthodox premises, exploring dark and shunned practices of society as a means to understanding theology and gaining inner powers.
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Solution: B
Nath, also called as Natha, are a Shaivism sub-tradition within Hinduism. A medieval era movement, it combined idea from Shaivism, Buddhism and Yoga traditions in India.
The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Adinatha, or Shiva, as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional lords. Their unconventional ways challenged all orthodox premises, exploring dark and shunned practices of society as a means to understanding theology and gaining inner powers.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Rig Vedic Society, consider the following statements
1.Vrajapati enjoyed authority over large land and pasture ground.
2. Bali was the voluntary offerings received by the officers from the people.
3. There was no territorial administration system.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: D
Incorrect
Solution: D
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Jangam Community of people is well- known for:
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Solution: A
The Jangam or Jangama are a Shaiva order of wandering religious monks.
They belong to Veerashaiva Lingayat community. They are the priests
or gurus of the Hindu Shaiva.Jangam Dance is an Indian folk dance performed in the honour of Lord
Shiva in Lord Shiva temples. Those who perform this traditional dance are
called Jangam dancers. The term Jangam has been derived from the movable
emblem of Lord Shiva. Jangam is a sub-caste of the Lingayat (Veerashaiva)
community called Lingayath religion.Incorrect
Solution: A
The Jangam or Jangama are a Shaiva order of wandering religious monks.
They belong to Veerashaiva Lingayat community. They are the priests
or gurus of the Hindu Shaiva.Jangam Dance is an Indian folk dance performed in the honour of Lord
Shiva in Lord Shiva temples. Those who perform this traditional dance are
called Jangam dancers. The term Jangam has been derived from the movable
emblem of Lord Shiva. Jangam is a sub-caste of the Lingayat (Veerashaiva)
community called Lingayath religion. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Who among the following built the Dilwara temples, Mount Abu?
Correct
Solution: C
The Dilwara Temples are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu,
Rajasthan’s only hill station. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah
and designed by Vastupala-Tejpal, Jain ministers of Dholka, between the
11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous for their use of marble and
intricate marble carvings.Incorrect
Solution: C
The Dilwara Temples are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu,
Rajasthan’s only hill station. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah
and designed by Vastupala-Tejpal, Jain ministers of Dholka, between the
11th and 13th centuries AD and are famous for their use of marble and
intricate marble carvings.
