INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour. Consider the following statements:
- It is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and in English.
- It is given posthumously.
- Literary works in the Kannada language have received highest number of Jnanpith Awards.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Jnanpith Award is an Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”. Instituted in 1961, the award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English, with no posthumous conferral.
As of 2015, literary works in Hindi language have received highest number of Jnanpith Awards.
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Solution: a)
The Jnanpith Award is an Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”. Instituted in 1961, the award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English, with no posthumous conferral.
As of 2015, literary works in Hindi language have received highest number of Jnanpith Awards.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by
- Absence of any military expeditions
- Acquisition of the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers
- Building of temples and adding gopurams to many important south Indian temples
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520). Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
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Solution: c)
Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation. This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512), the rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520). Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Yali is a sculptural feature of the architecture of which kingdom?
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Solution: b)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises. The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI). Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.
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Solution: b)
The temple building activity further gained momentum during the Vijayanagar rule. The chief characteristics of the Vijayanagara architecture were the construction of tall Raya Gopurams or gateways and the Kalyanamandapam with carved pillars in the temple premises. The sculptures on the pillars were carved with distinctive features. The horse was the most common animal found in these pillars (YALI). Large mandapams contain one hundred pillars as well as one thousand pillars in some big temples. These mandapams were used for seating the deity on festival occasions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Aihole, consider the following statements:
- It lies along the Malaprabha River
- It is known for Chalukyan architecture
- It consists of Hindu and few Jain temples, but no Buddhist temples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments. Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity.
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Solution: a)
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It is spread along the Malaprabha river valley, in Bagalakote district. It is a major center of historically important Chalukya monuments. Over one hundred Aihole temples are Hindu, a few are Jain and one is Buddhist. These were built and coexisted in close proximity.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Karma Kagyu School
- It is one of the branches of Jainism.
- The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions namely Mahamudra and Kadampa.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
It is related to Tibetan Buddhism. The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions: Mahamudra and Kadampa. Mahamudra, or the Great Seal, is the direct insight into the nature of mind. It is the highest meditation training and a unique feature of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
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Solution: b)
It is related to Tibetan Buddhism. The Karma Kagyu inherited two very important streams of spiritual traditions: Mahamudra and Kadampa. Mahamudra, or the Great Seal, is the direct insight into the nature of mind. It is the highest meditation training and a unique feature of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
