INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the First Buddhist Council.
- It led to splintering of Buddhism in different school of thoughts.
- The idea was to preserve Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
First Buddhist Council was held soon after the mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgriha, in the Sattapani Cave.
The idea was to preserve Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya).
Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha recited Suttas and Upali, another disciple recited Vinaya.
The Fourth (not first) Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir where the council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana and Hinayana.
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Solution: b)
First Buddhist Council was held soon after the mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgriha, in the Sattapani Cave.
The idea was to preserve Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya).
Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha recited Suttas and Upali, another disciple recited Vinaya.
The Fourth (not first) Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir where the council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana and Hinayana.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following as per the account of Megasthenes about the Mauryan administration and security.
- Megasthenes gives a detailed description of the personal life of Chandragupta Maurya.
- The state did not favour regulation and control of trade.
- The Mauryan state took the responsibility for providing irrigational facilities, famine relief and sanitation to the masses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Megasthenes gives a detailed description of the personal life of Chandragupta Maurya. He led a very splendid life and his palace was unique in its beauty. He also writes that the king was an autocrat and he was the master of unlimited powers. He kept himself fully aware of the main events of his empire through his spies.
During Chandragupta reign, the state regulated trade, levied taxes, and standardized weights and measures. Trade and commerce also flourished during this time. The state was responsible for providing irrigational facilities, succor, sanitation, and famine relief to its masses. Megasthenes, in his writings, has praised the efficient Mauryan administration.
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Solution: b)
Megasthenes gives a detailed description of the personal life of Chandragupta Maurya. He led a very splendid life and his palace was unique in its beauty. He also writes that the king was an autocrat and he was the master of unlimited powers. He kept himself fully aware of the main events of his empire through his spies.
During Chandragupta reign, the state regulated trade, levied taxes, and standardized weights and measures. Trade and commerce also flourished during this time. The state was responsible for providing irrigational facilities, succor, sanitation, and famine relief to its masses. Megasthenes, in his writings, has praised the efficient Mauryan administration.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The royal title of “Devaputra” and “Hindu Suratrana” are often associated with which of these ruler/kingdoms respectively?
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Solution: a)
One means of claiming high status was to identify with a variety of deities. This strategy is best exemplified by the Kushanas (c. first century BCE-first century CE), who ruled over a vast kingdom extending from Central Asia to northwest India.
Colossal statues of Kushana rulers have been found installed in a shrine at Mat near Mathura (Uttar Pradesh). Similar statues have been found in a shrine in Afghanistan as well. Some historians feel this indicates that the Kushanas considered themselves godlike. Many Kushana rulers also adopted the title devaputra, or “son of god”, possibly inspired by Chinese rulers who called themselves sons of heaven.
The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha. Rulers also indicated their close links with the gods by using the title “Hindu Suratrana” this meant Hindu Sultan.
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Solution: a)
One means of claiming high status was to identify with a variety of deities. This strategy is best exemplified by the Kushanas (c. first century BCE-first century CE), who ruled over a vast kingdom extending from Central Asia to northwest India.
Colossal statues of Kushana rulers have been found installed in a shrine at Mat near Mathura (Uttar Pradesh). Similar statues have been found in a shrine in Afghanistan as well. Some historians feel this indicates that the Kushanas considered themselves godlike. Many Kushana rulers also adopted the title devaputra, or “son of god”, possibly inspired by Chinese rulers who called themselves sons of heaven.
The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the god Virupaksha. Rulers also indicated their close links with the gods by using the title “Hindu Suratrana” this meant Hindu Sultan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Powerful newspapers emerged during the years before the Swadeshi movement. Match the following newspapers and their editors.
- Swadesamitran: G. Subramaniya Iyer
- Amrita Bazar Patrika: Motilal Ghosh
- Voice of India: N. N. Sen
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
Swadesamitran under the editorship of G. Subramaniya Iyer; Kesari and Mahratta under B.G. Tilak; Bengalee under Surendranath Banerjea; Amrita Bazar Patrika under Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh; Sudharak under G.K. Gokhale; Indian Mirror under N.N. Sen; Voice of India under Dadabhai Naoroji.
In fact, there hardly existed a major political leader in India who did not possess a newspaper or was not writing for one in some capacity or the other.
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Solution: a)
Swadesamitran under the editorship of G. Subramaniya Iyer; Kesari and Mahratta under B.G. Tilak; Bengalee under Surendranath Banerjea; Amrita Bazar Patrika under Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh; Sudharak under G.K. Gokhale; Indian Mirror under N.N. Sen; Voice of India under Dadabhai Naoroji.
In fact, there hardly existed a major political leader in India who did not possess a newspaper or was not writing for one in some capacity or the other.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate electorate for muslims.
- In Karachi session, Congress adopted a resolution on economic Policy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League could be considered an important event in the course of the nationalistic struggle for freedom. The Congress accepted the Muslim League’s position on separate electorates.
At the Karachi Congress Session—1931, two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme— which made the session particularly memorable.
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Solution: c)
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League could be considered an important event in the course of the nationalistic struggle for freedom. The Congress accepted the Muslim League’s position on separate electorates.
At the Karachi Congress Session—1931, two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme— which made the session particularly memorable.
