INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Alvars and Nayanars.
- They disapproved the caste-based discrimination in India.
- They did not produce any written compositions.
- Women devotees were also allowed within the Sangha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Some historians suggest that the Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement of protest against the caste system and the dominance of Brahmanas or at least attempted to reform the system.
To some extent this is corroborated by the fact that bhaktas hailed from diverse social backgrounds ranging from Brahmanas to artisans and cultivators and even from castes considered “untouchable”.
The compositions of Andal, a woman Alvar, were widely sung. Another woman, Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a devotee of Shiva, adopted the path of extreme asceticism in order to attain her goal.
One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, the Nalayira Divyaprabandham, was frequently described as the Tamil Veda, thus claiming that the text was as significant as the four Vedas in Sanskrit that were cherished by the Brahmanas.
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Solution: b)
Some historians suggest that the Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement of protest against the caste system and the dominance of Brahmanas or at least attempted to reform the system.
To some extent this is corroborated by the fact that bhaktas hailed from diverse social backgrounds ranging from Brahmanas to artisans and cultivators and even from castes considered “untouchable”.
The compositions of Andal, a woman Alvar, were widely sung. Another woman, Karaikkal Ammaiyar, a devotee of Shiva, adopted the path of extreme asceticism in order to attain her goal.
One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, the Nalayira Divyaprabandham, was frequently described as the Tamil Veda, thus claiming that the text was as significant as the four Vedas in Sanskrit that were cherished by the Brahmanas.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sufism.
- Sufis believed that the heart can be trained to look at the world in a different way.
- Zikr refers to chanting of a name or sacred formula
- Sufism was closer to Suguna Bhakti than Nirguna Bhakti
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Like the Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis, the Sufis too believed that the heart can be trained to look at the world in a different way. They developed elaborate methods of training using zikr (chanting of a name or sacred formula), contemplation, sama (singing), raqs (dancing), discussion of parables, breath control, etc. under the guidance of a master or pir.
Sufism was closer to Nirguna Bhakti than Suguna Bhakti.
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Solution: a)
Like the Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis, the Sufis too believed that the heart can be trained to look at the world in a different way. They developed elaborate methods of training using zikr (chanting of a name or sacred formula), contemplation, sama (singing), raqs (dancing), discussion of parables, breath control, etc. under the guidance of a master or pir.
Sufism was closer to Nirguna Bhakti than Suguna Bhakti.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following were the typical features of Islamic architecture in India?
- Use of arches and vaults in construction
- Worship of human figures on sculptures
- Utilisation of kiosks and tall towers
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals.
The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs.
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Solution: c)
The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals.
The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
One of the most important buildings in Fatehpur Sikri, it is also known as the “Dream of Stones”:
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Solution: a)
Meenakshi Temple is in TN.
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar (there are many, but the famous one) is in Delhi.
The Panch Mahal is known as the wind catcher tower. It was commissioned by sikarwar rajputs.
This is an extraordinary structure employing the design elements of a Buddhist Temple; entirely columnar, consisting of four stories of decreasing size arranged asymmetrically upon the ground floor.
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Solution: a)
Meenakshi Temple is in TN.
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar (there are many, but the famous one) is in Delhi.
The Panch Mahal is known as the wind catcher tower. It was commissioned by sikarwar rajputs.
This is an extraordinary structure employing the design elements of a Buddhist Temple; entirely columnar, consisting of four stories of decreasing size arranged asymmetrically upon the ground floor.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Amukthamalyada, Gangadevi’s Maduravijayam and Allasani Peddanna’s Manucharitam are some of the indigenous literature of the period of
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Solution: b)
Krishna Deva Raya, though a Vaishnavaite, he respected all religions. He was a great patron of literature and art and he was known as Andhra Bhoja.
Eight eminent scholars known as Ashtadiggajas were at his royal court. Allasani Peddanna was the greatest and he was called Andhrakavita Pitamaga. His important works include Manucharitam and Harikathasaram.
Pingali Suranna and Tenali Ramakrishna were other important scholars. Krishna Deva Raya himself authored a Telugu work, Amukthamalyadha and Sanskrit works, Jambavati Kalyanam and Ushaparinayam.
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Solution: b)
Krishna Deva Raya, though a Vaishnavaite, he respected all religions. He was a great patron of literature and art and he was known as Andhra Bhoja.
Eight eminent scholars known as Ashtadiggajas were at his royal court. Allasani Peddanna was the greatest and he was called Andhrakavita Pitamaga. His important works include Manucharitam and Harikathasaram.
Pingali Suranna and Tenali Ramakrishna were other important scholars. Krishna Deva Raya himself authored a Telugu work, Amukthamalyadha and Sanskrit works, Jambavati Kalyanam and Ushaparinayam.
