Insights Static Quiz -328, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Buddhist Viharas are permanent shelters or monasteries for dwelling and rest.
- Udayagiri Caves were constructed during the reign of Ashoka.
- Kailash temple is located in Ellora.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Udayagiri Caves were constructed during the times of Gupta.
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Solution: a)
Udayagiri Caves were constructed during the times of Gupta.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Ellora caves, consider the following statements
- Majority of the caves belongs to Buddhist religion.
- A sculpture on the wall of Kailash temple depicting Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha can be found in one of the caves.
- Two famous Jain caves Indra Sabha and Jagannath Sabha can be found here.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
In Ellora, there are 34 known caves that have been divided as:
- 17 caves: Hindu rock-cut temples, etc
- 12 caves: Buddhist rock-cut viharas, etc.
- 5 caves: Jain rock-cut mathas, etc
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Solution: b)
In Ellora, there are 34 known caves that have been divided as:
- 17 caves: Hindu rock-cut temples, etc
- 12 caves: Buddhist rock-cut viharas, etc.
- 5 caves: Jain rock-cut mathas, etc
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Vaisheshika School.
- It believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe.
- It developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe. The Kanada who also wrote the basic text governing the Vaisheshika philosophy is often considered the founder of this school.
They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky). These material elements are also called Dravya.
They also argue that reality has many categories, for example, action, attribute, genus, inherence, substance and distinct quality. As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
This school was also responsible for the beginning of physics in Indian subcontinent. They are considered to be the propounders of the mechanical process of formation of this Universe.
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Solution: c)
The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe. The Kanada who also wrote the basic text governing the Vaisheshika philosophy is often considered the founder of this school.
They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky). These material elements are also called Dravya.
They also argue that reality has many categories, for example, action, attribute, genus, inherence, substance and distinct quality. As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
This school was also responsible for the beginning of physics in Indian subcontinent. They are considered to be the propounders of the mechanical process of formation of this Universe.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Abhidhamma Pitaka.
- It is a scripture of Mahayana Buddhism.
- It contains Buddhist philosophy.
- It was first compiled in Sanskrit and then translated to Prakrit.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: c)
Gautama’s three main disciples known as Upali, Ananda and Mahakashyap remembered his teachings and passed them on to his followers.
It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order) and Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).
- Sometime later the Abhidhamma Pitaka consisting of the Buddhist philosophy came into existence.
- It is the last of the three pitakas constituting the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravāda Buddhism.
It is a detailed scholastic reworking of material appearing in the Suttas, according to schematic classifications. It does not contain systematic philosophical treatises, but summaries or enumerated lists.
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Solution: c)
Gautama’s three main disciples known as Upali, Ananda and Mahakashyap remembered his teachings and passed them on to his followers.
It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order) and Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).
- Sometime later the Abhidhamma Pitaka consisting of the Buddhist philosophy came into existence.
- It is the last of the three pitakas constituting the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravāda Buddhism.
It is a detailed scholastic reworking of material appearing in the Suttas, according to schematic classifications. It does not contain systematic philosophical treatises, but summaries or enumerated lists.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti. What is the difference between them?
- Shruti is considered eternal whereas Smriti is subject to change.
- Smriti philosophy stands in direct opposition or contrast to Shruti philosophy.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- Shruti describes the sacred texts comprising the central canon of Hinduism viz. Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, & Upanishads.
- Smiriti literally means “that which is remembered,” and it is entire body of the post Vedic
Classical Sanskrit literature. It comprises Vedanga, Shad darsana, Puranas, Itihasa, Upveda, Tantras, Agamas, Upangs. There is another post Vedic class of Sanskrit literature called Epics which includes Ramayana and Mahabharta.
- However, there is not a distinct divide between Shruti and Smriti. Both Shruti and Smriti can be represented as a continuum, with some texts more canonical than others.
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Solution: a)
- Shruti describes the sacred texts comprising the central canon of Hinduism viz. Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, & Upanishads.
- Smiriti literally means “that which is remembered,” and it is entire body of the post Vedic
Classical Sanskrit literature. It comprises Vedanga, Shad darsana, Puranas, Itihasa, Upveda, Tantras, Agamas, Upangs. There is another post Vedic class of Sanskrit literature called Epics which includes Ramayana and Mahabharta.
- However, there is not a distinct divide between Shruti and Smriti. Both Shruti and Smriti can be represented as a continuum, with some texts more canonical than others.
