INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Who among the following rulers founded the Vikramsila University?
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Solution: c)
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.
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Solution: c)
Vikramashila University was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was established by King Dharmapala in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the Gupta empire, Paramabhattaraka was a
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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.
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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.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In Medieval India, Mahamandaleshvara was a term often used for
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Solution: a)
By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions of the subcontinent.
Existing kings often acknowledged them as their subordinates or samantas.
They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords, be present at their courts and provide them with military support.
As samantas gained power and wealth, they declared themselves to be maha-samanta, mahamandaleshvara (the great lord of a “circle” or region) and so on.
Sometimes they asserted their independence from their overlords.
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Solution: a)
By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions of the subcontinent.
Existing kings often acknowledged them as their subordinates or samantas.
They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords, be present at their courts and provide them with military support.
As samantas gained power and wealth, they declared themselves to be maha-samanta, mahamandaleshvara (the great lord of a “circle” or region) and so on.
Sometimes they asserted their independence from their overlords.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following could be the possible implications of the Battle of Plassey?
- It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC) leading greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal.
- It resulted in the EIC gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due to the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.
The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
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Solution: c)
The Battle of Plassey was essentially due to the conflicts between the Bengal Nawab and the East India Company. This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers.
The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to Theosophical Society.
- It was founded in Calcutta by Bhikaji Cama.
- Main aim was to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies.
- Central Hindu School was chosen as the parent organization that acted as a catalyst for the growth of this society.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel.
Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882.
Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University.
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Solution: d)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel.
Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882.
Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University.
