Insights Static Quiz -354, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization.
- Most of the potteries found in the sites of Harappan Civilization are handmade.
- Both men and women wore ornaments, while there were some ornaments which were worn only by women.
- Both cotton and wool fabrics were used by Harappans.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Most of the potteries that have been found are very fine wheel-made wares, with a very few being
handmade.
The Harappans used a large variety of materials, from precious metals and gemstones to bones and even baked clay, to make ornaments. Both men and women wore ornaments like necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger rings. Girdles, earrings and anklets were worn only by women.
For fabric, the Harappans used cotton and wool, which were spun by rich and poor alike.
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Solution: d)
Most of the potteries that have been found are very fine wheel-made wares, with a very few being
handmade.
The Harappans used a large variety of materials, from precious metals and gemstones to bones and even baked clay, to make ornaments. Both men and women wore ornaments like necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger rings. Girdles, earrings and anklets were worn only by women.
For fabric, the Harappans used cotton and wool, which were spun by rich and poor alike.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Mauryan art and architecture.
- The Mauryan Empire was the first powerful empire to come to power in India.
- Stone was the principal building material.
- Lauria Nandangarh pillar in Champaran was built during the time of Ashoka.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Mauryan Empire was the first powerful empire to come to power in India. The capital at Pataliputra and the palaces at Kumrahar were created to reflect the splendour of the Mauryan Empire. The palace of Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the Achaemenid palaces at Persepolis in Iran. Wood was the principal building material.
During the time of Ashoka, the inscription of pillars – as a symbol of the state or to commemorate battle victories – assumed a great significance. He also used pillars to propagate imperial sermons as well.
Example: Lauria Nandangarh pillar in Champaran, Sarnath pillar near Varanasi, etc.
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Solution: b)
The Mauryan Empire was the first powerful empire to come to power in India. The capital at Pataliputra and the palaces at Kumrahar were created to reflect the splendour of the Mauryan Empire. The palace of Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the Achaemenid palaces at Persepolis in Iran. Wood was the principal building material.
During the time of Ashoka, the inscription of pillars – as a symbol of the state or to commemorate battle victories – assumed a great significance. He also used pillars to propagate imperial sermons as well.
Example: Lauria Nandangarh pillar in Champaran, Sarnath pillar near Varanasi, etc.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Find the right match
Folk music – Place
- Gulraj – Kashmir
- Mand – Rajasthan
- Bhatiali – Bengal
Select the correct ones
Correct
Solution: d)
- Kashmir’s Gulraj is usually a folklore and Pandyani of Madhya Pradesh is a narrative put to music.
- Rajasthani folksongs such as Mand and Bhatiali of Bengal are popular all over India.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
- Kashmir’s Gulraj is usually a folklore and Pandyani of Madhya Pradesh is a narrative put to music.
- Rajasthani folksongs such as Mand and Bhatiali of Bengal are popular all over India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following:
- Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi
- Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj
- Delhi Iron pillar
- Bagh caves paintings
The above statements belon to which of the following dynasties of India?
Correct
Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
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Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Rabindranath Tagore wrote Jana-gana-mana at the request of his intimate friend Ashutosh Chaudhari, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, for singing at the 26th session of the Indian National Congress.
- The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was incorporated in his famous novel Ananda Math
- National Song has equal status with the National Anthem
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Incorrect
Solution: d)