INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Vaisheshika School.
- It believes in the physicality of the Universe.
- They believe that all material objects are made of atoms.
- They argue for scientific thinking and do not believe in god.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
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 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).
As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal.
IncorrectSolution: a)
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 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).
As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the classical dance ‘Mohiniattam’.
- It is essentially a group dance performance by women.
- The Tandava aspect of dance is dominant.
- It is based on secular themes.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: d)
Mohiniattam is essentially a solo dance performance by women in the state of Kerala. Mohiniattam combines the grace and elegance of Bharatnatyam with the vigour of Kathakali. There is a marked absence of thumping of footsteps and the footwork is gentle.
Mohiniattam generally narrates the story of the feminine dance of Vishnu. The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Mohiniattam is essentially a solo dance performance by women in the state of Kerala. Mohiniattam combines the grace and elegance of Bharatnatyam with the vigour of Kathakali. There is a marked absence of thumping of footsteps and the footwork is gentle.
Mohiniattam generally narrates the story of the feminine dance of Vishnu. The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The well-known Brihadisvara Temple is famous for houses paintings of Hindu deities and dedicated to Shiva, which was built by
CorrectSolution: d)
Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It follows Dravidian architecture. It is called as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of south). Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple. Built out of granite, the vimana tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It follows Dravidian architecture. It is called as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of south). Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple. Built out of granite, the vimana tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Tholu Bommalata, is the traditional puppetry art form of
CorrectSolution: d)
Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Tholu Bommalata literally means “the dance of leather puppets”. The puppeteers make up some of the various entertainers who perform all night and usually re-enact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its performers the part of a group of wandering entertainers and peddlers who pass through villages during the course of a year and offer to sing ballads, tell fortunes, sell amulets, perform acrobatics, charm snakes, weave fishnets, tattoo local people and mend pots.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Tholu Bommalata literally means “the dance of leather puppets”. The puppeteers make up some of the various entertainers who perform all night and usually re-enact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Its performers the part of a group of wandering entertainers and peddlers who pass through villages during the course of a year and offer to sing ballads, tell fortunes, sell amulets, perform acrobatics, charm snakes, weave fishnets, tattoo local people and mend pots.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Ancient temples in Rajasthan and Madhya Pardesh are made from sandstone
- Wooden buildings are prominently found in temples of hill region
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Ancient temples of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan share many traits. The most visible is that they are made of sandstone.
Some of the oldest surviving structural temples from the Gupta Period are in Madhya Pradesh. Keep in mind that Rajasthan is the region of sandstones.
The hills had their own tradition of wooden buildings with pitched roofs. At several places in the hills, therefore, you will find that while the main garbhagriha and shikhara are made in a rekha-prasada or Latina style, the mandapa is of an older form of wooden architecture. Sometimes, the temple itself takes on a pagoda shape.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Ancient temples of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan share many traits. The most visible is that they are made of sandstone.
Some of the oldest surviving structural temples from the Gupta Period are in Madhya Pradesh. Keep in mind that Rajasthan is the region of sandstones.
The hills had their own tradition of wooden buildings with pitched roofs. At several places in the hills, therefore, you will find that while the main garbhagriha and shikhara are made in a rekha-prasada or Latina style, the mandapa is of an older form of wooden architecture. Sometimes, the temple itself takes on a pagoda shape.