INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chaukhandi Stupa.
- Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Sarnath.
- The Chaukhandi Stupa is thought originally to have been built as a terraced temple during the Gupta period.
- It has been declared as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Sarnath. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha. The site was declared as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India in June 2019.
The Chaukhandi Stupa is thought originally to have been built as a terraced temple during the Gupta period between the 4th and 6th centuries to mark the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. Later Govardhan, the son of a Raja Todarmal, modified the stupa to its present shape by building the octagonal tower to commemorate the visit of Humayun, the Mughal ruler.
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Solution: d)
Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Sarnath. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha. The site was declared as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India in June 2019.
The Chaukhandi Stupa is thought originally to have been built as a terraced temple during the Gupta period between the 4th and 6th centuries to mark the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. Later Govardhan, the son of a Raja Todarmal, modified the stupa to its present shape by building the octagonal tower to commemorate the visit of Humayun, the Mughal ruler.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the religious history of India, the “Sautrantika” sect belongs to
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Solution: d)
Sautrāntika, ancient school of Buddhism that emerged in India about the 2nd century BC as an offshoot of the Sarvāstivāda (“All-Is-Real Doctrine”). The school is so called because of its reliance on the sutras, or words of the Buddha, and its rejection of the authority of the Abhidharma, a part of the canon.
The Sautrāntika sometimes is characterized as a transitional school that led to the development of the Mahāyāna tradition, and many of its views influenced later Yogācāra thought.
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Solution: d)
Sautrāntika, ancient school of Buddhism that emerged in India about the 2nd century BC as an offshoot of the Sarvāstivāda (“All-Is-Real Doctrine”). The school is so called because of its reliance on the sutras, or words of the Buddha, and its rejection of the authority of the Abhidharma, a part of the canon.
The Sautrāntika sometimes is characterized as a transitional school that led to the development of the Mahāyāna tradition, and many of its views influenced later Yogācāra thought.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
At which of the following places, bronze depicting Jain art forms have been found
- Akota
- Chausa
- Hansi
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Gujarat and Rajasthan have been strongholds of Jainism since early times.
A famous hoard of Jain bronzes was found at Akota, on the outskirts of Baroda, dated between the end of the fifth and the end of the seventh century CE.
Many famous Jain bronzes from Chausa in Bihar are now kept in the Patna Museum.
Many Jain bronzes from Hansi in Haryana and from various sites in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are kept in various museums in India.
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Solution: d)
Gujarat and Rajasthan have been strongholds of Jainism since early times.
A famous hoard of Jain bronzes was found at Akota, on the outskirts of Baroda, dated between the end of the fifth and the end of the seventh century CE.
Many famous Jain bronzes from Chausa in Bihar are now kept in the Patna Museum.
Many Jain bronzes from Hansi in Haryana and from various sites in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are kept in various museums in India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The famous image of ‘Maheshmurti’ is found at:
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Solution: b)
The image of Maheshmurti at Elephanta dates back to the early sixth century CE. It is located in the main cave shrine.
In the tradition of western Deccan sculpting it is one of the best examples of qualitative achievement in sculpting images in rockcut caves. The image is large in size.
The central head is the main Shiva figure whereas the other two visible heads are of Bhairava and Uma.
The central face is in high relief having a round face, thick lips and heavy eyelids. The lower lip is prominently protruded showing a very different characteristic.
The all-inclusive aspect of Shiva is exhibited in this sculpture by soft-modelling, smooth surface and large face.
The face of Shiva-Bhairava is clearly shown in profile in anger with bulging eye and mustache. The other face showing feminine characters is of Uma who is the consort of Shiva.
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Solution: b)
The image of Maheshmurti at Elephanta dates back to the early sixth century CE. It is located in the main cave shrine.
In the tradition of western Deccan sculpting it is one of the best examples of qualitative achievement in sculpting images in rockcut caves. The image is large in size.
The central head is the main Shiva figure whereas the other two visible heads are of Bhairava and Uma.
The central face is in high relief having a round face, thick lips and heavy eyelids. The lower lip is prominently protruded showing a very different characteristic.
The all-inclusive aspect of Shiva is exhibited in this sculpture by soft-modelling, smooth surface and large face.
The face of Shiva-Bhairava is clearly shown in profile in anger with bulging eye and mustache. The other face showing feminine characters is of Uma who is the consort of Shiva.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Archaeological Survey of India.
- Archaeological Survey of India was founded by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
- Archaeological Survey of India administers the ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance as per the provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
Under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the ASI administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
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Solution: c)
The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
Under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the ASI administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
