Insights Static Quiz -376, 2019–History

Solution: d)

The Gupta kings patronized Brahmanical Hinduism. In other words, the period witnessed the ascendancy of Brahmanical religious beliefs like Vaishnavism, Saivism, Shakti worship etc. The rulers themselves were ardent worshippers of Vishnu and accepted Vaishnavite titles like Parama Bliagabata, Parama Bhattaraka etc.

Solution: c)

These were the major categories:

• Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
• Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas
• Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school
• Devadana, tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples

Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions

Solution: c)

Together with S. R. Rana and Munchershah Burjorji Godrej—she co-founded the Paris Indian Society.

In 1907, In her appeal for human rights, equality and for autonomy from Great Britain, she unfurled what she called the “Flag of Indian Independence”.

Solution: b)

Amrita Bazar Patrika is founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh.

Solution: d)

Although A.O.Hume played a prominent role in establishing Indian National Congress, he never served as its president.