INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Samkhya School of philosophy.
- This is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by sage Kapila.
- This school developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
- They argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
Vaisheshika School: This school has a very scientific approach, they developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
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Solution: c)
Samkhya School of philosophy is the oldest school of philosophy and was founded by Kapil
Muni. This school went through two phases of development. Both argued that salvation could be attained through the acquisition of knowledge. This school believed in dualism or dvaitavada, i.e. the soul and the matter are separate entities. This concept is the basis of all real knowledge.
Vaisheshika School: This school has a very scientific approach, they developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The play, Mudrarakshasa was written by
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Solution: d)
Vishakhdutta wrote Mudra Rakshasa (is a political drama and narrates ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India).
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Solution: d)
Vishakhdutta wrote Mudra Rakshasa (is a political drama and narrates ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- They patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism.
- Their architecture in Nagarjunakonda is notable.
- They revived the performance of asvamedha and rajasuya sacrifices thus pushing Brahmanism.
- They patronized the Prakrit language and literature.
The above statements refer to?
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Solution: b)
Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
The kingdom fragmented into smaller states in the early 3rd century CE.
They built chaityas and viharas. They also made grants of villages and lands to Buddhist monks. Vashishtaputra Pulamayi repaired the old Amaravathi stupa.
Hala’s Sattasai is an excellent piece of Prakrit literature by them.
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Solution: b)
Satavahanas dominated the Deccan region from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.
The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni and his successor Vasisthiputra Pulamavi.
The kingdom fragmented into smaller states in the early 3rd century CE.
They built chaityas and viharas. They also made grants of villages and lands to Buddhist monks. Vashishtaputra Pulamayi repaired the old Amaravathi stupa.
Hala’s Sattasai is an excellent piece of Prakrit literature by them.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Chausath Yogini Temple.
- The uniqueness of this temple is its circular shape that is popularly believed to have inspired the design of the Indian Parliament.
- The temple is located in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Chausath Yogini Temple, is an 11th-century temple located in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in the country. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 64 chambers and an open mandapa in the centre, separated by a courtyard which is circular in shape, where Shiva is deified.
According to an inscription dated to 1323 CE, the temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala.
The uniqueness of this Yogini temple is its circular shape that is popularly believed to have inspired the design of the Indian Parliament, though there are no historical proofs for this.
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Solution: c)
The Chausath Yogini Temple, is an 11th-century temple located in Morena district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the few well-preserved Yogini temples in the country. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 64 chambers and an open mandapa in the centre, separated by a courtyard which is circular in shape, where Shiva is deified.
According to an inscription dated to 1323 CE, the temple was built by the Kachchhapaghata king Devapala.
The uniqueness of this Yogini temple is its circular shape that is popularly believed to have inspired the design of the Indian Parliament, though there are no historical proofs for this.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- It is the folk dance performed by the women in Rajasthan.
- The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents.
- The UNESCO has inscribed this dance in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
The above statements refer to which folk dance?
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Solution: d)
Kalbelia:
It is a sensuous folk dance performed by the women of the Kalbelia community of Rajasthan. The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents. ‘Been’ (wind instrument played by snake charmers) is the popular musical instrument of this dance form. The UNESCO has inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
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Solution: d)
Kalbelia:
It is a sensuous folk dance performed by the women of the Kalbelia community of Rajasthan. The costumes and dance movement are similar to that of the serpents. ‘Been’ (wind instrument played by snake charmers) is the popular musical instrument of this dance form. The UNESCO has inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
