DAY – 33( INSTA REVISION TEST – 33)INSTA REVISION PLAN 3.0, 2021

Solution: A

The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was incorporated in his famous novel Ananda Math (1882). It has an equal status with the National Anthem.

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is national heritage animal of India.

Solution: B

Sugam Sangeet is one such form of music which combines classicism and modernity in right balance. Of great lyrical quality, the Sugam Sangeet is a Gujarati form of the Ghazal and is extremely soothing to the ears and the soul as well.

Tevaram denotes the first seven volumes of the Tirumurai, the twelve-volume
collection of Lord Shiva devotional poetry. All seven volumes are dedicated to
the works of the three most prominent Tamil poets of the 7th century,
the Nayanars – Sambandar, Tirunavukkarasar and Sundarar.

Solution: D

As per Articles 344(1) and 351 of the Indian Constitution, the eighth schedule includes the recognition of the following 22 languages:

• Assamese
• Bengali
• Bodo
• Dogri
• Gujarati
• Hindi
• Kannada
• Kashmiri
• Konkani
• Maithili
• Malayalam
• Meitei
• Marathi
• Nepali
• Odia
• Punjabi
• Sanskrit
• Santali
• Sindhi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Urdu

Solution: C

All the statements given above are correct.

Jnanadev was the first Bhakti saint in Maharashtra and wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita called ‘Dnyaneshwari’. His other work is Amrutanubhav on Yoga and philosophy.

Namdev was a Vaishnavite Varkari saint born in Maharashtra and is renowned for his ‘bhajans’. He is one of the fifteen holy men (Bhagat) whose verses have been included by Guru Nanak in the Adi Granth (Holy book of Sikhism).

Eknath was a prominent saint of Varkari Panth from Maharashtra. He was influenced by Sufi mysticism and Vedanta philosophy. His renoened work is ‘Eknathi Bhagavata’, a commentary on the Bhagavata Purana.

Solution: D

All the statements given above are correct.

The Bhakti movement played a vital role in ushering much needed religious, social and cultural reforms. They spoke against caste and gender discrimination and tried to establish an egalitarian social order.

They encouraged religious harmony and preached universal brotherhood. Some saints brought the Hindus and Muslims closer and helped in harmonizing their conflicting interests. They taught purity of thought and action. The use of vernacular languages in their teachings took religion to the masses.

Solution: D

Both the statements are incorrect.

Nimbarka was the founder of ‘Dvaitadvaita’ i.e., dualistic monoism. He wrote Vedanta-Parijata-Saurabha, a commentary on Brahmasutras. He was a Radha-Krishna devotee and settled down in Mathura.

Madhvacharya is the founder of Dvaitavada (ie dualism) school of Vedanta. He was a critic of Adi Shankaracharya’s philosophy of Advaitavada and said that the Atman (individual soul) and Brahman (ultimate reality ie Lord Vishnu) are fundamentally different and the individual soul is dependent on the Brahman and can never be identical.

Solution: D

Dadu Dayal was a follower of Kabir and he believed that God does not belong to any particular religion or sect. He was a contemporary of the Mughal emperor, Akbar and it is said that Akbar respected him. Hence Statement 1 is correct.

Kabir emphasised the idea of unity of Gods whom he calls by several names interchangeably, such as Allah, Rama, Rahim, Hari, etc. He strongly criticised the discriminatory caste system, especially untouchability. Hence Statement 2 is correct.

Vallabhacharya was the founder of Suddhadvaita (Pure Non dualism) and his philosophy is known as ‘Pushti Marg’. This sect was Krishna centered, especially his child manifestation, and is enriched with the use of traditions, music and festivals. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: D

All the statements given above are correct.

Characteristics of Sufism

• The Sufis tried to purify their inner self by rigid introspection and mental struggle so as to remove even the smallest sign of selfishness and attain ikhlās, absolute purity of intention and act.
• They believed in the equality of all human beings and universal brotherhood of man.
• Most Sufis use the vocabulary of love and intimate affection while describing their experience with god. It was a badge of honor for the Sufi to be known as the lover of god or of their Sufi masters. They were even called ‘ahl-I dil or master of the heart’.

Solution: C

Buddhist Viharas are permanent shelters or monasteries for dwelling and rest. Hence Statement 1 is correct.

The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. It was constructed during Satavahanas. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Kailasha temple is one of the largest Indian rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in the Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved out of one single rock, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: B

Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli is the oldest Buddhist sculpture. Dhauligiri located on the River Daya banks, at Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is believed that Dhauli hill was the battlefield of the Kalinga War. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.

Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Hence Statement 2 is correct.

Royal patronage for the construction of Stupas declined after 2^nd Century BC, especially after the fall of Ashoka. Construction of Stupas were largely abandoned during the times of Guptas. Hence Statement 3 is correct.

Solution: C

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. It was preceded by the Shanghai Five mechanism.

Currently the SCO comprises eight member states, namely the Republic of India, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

The SCO counts four observer states, namely the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Mongolia;

The SCO has six dialogue partners, namely the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Republic of Turkey, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

http://eng.sectsco.org/about_sco/

https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=194246

Solution: D

All statements given above are correct.

GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) is a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) implemented jointly by ISRO and Airport Authority of India (AAI).

The main objectives of GAGAN are to provide Satellite-based Navigation services with accuracy and integrity required for civil aviation applications and to provide better Air Traffic Management over Indian Airspace. The system will be interoperable with other international SBAS systems and provide seamless navigation across regional boundaries. The first GAGAN navigation payload was flown on GSAT-8 which was launched on May 21, 2011 and the second on GSAT-10 launched on Sep 29, 2012.

The implementation of GAGAN has resulted into numerous benefits to the aviation sector in terms of fuel saving, saving in equipment cost, flight safety, increased air space capacity, efficiency, enhancement of reliability, reduction in work load for operators, coverage of oceanic area for air traffic control, high position accuracy, etc.

In addition to aviation sector, GAGAN is expected to bring benefits to other sectors like:

• Navigation and Safety Enhancement in Railways, Roadways, Ships, Spacecraft
• Geographic Data Collection
• Scientific Research for Atmospheric Studies
• Geodynamics
• Natural Resource and Land Management
• Location based services, Mobile, Tourism, etc.

https://www.sac.gov.in/Vyom/SatNavApplications.jsp

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/500-passenger-trains-get-isro-enabled-gps/article29872470.ece

Solution: D

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international, intergovernmental economic organization with 36 members.

Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

As of now India is only member of various committees of OECD. India is not yet a member of OECD. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

https://www.oecd.org/about/members-and-partners/

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-economy-to-grow-6-6-in-2020-24-oecd/articleshow/71864940.cms

Solution: B

The Chishti order was founded in India by Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti (1143-1223 AD). It began in Chist, a small town near Herat in Afghanistan in 930 AD. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.

This Silsilah was founded by Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi in Baghdad but it was established in India by Sheikh Bahauddin Zakariya (1182-1262) who was given the title of ‘Sheikh-ul-islam’ by Iltutmish. He opened his first khanqah in Multan. Hence Statement 2 is correct.

They accepted royal patronage and amassed a lot of property. They believed that a Sufi should own the three attributes of property, knowledge and hal (mystical enlightenment). Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

Solution: C

Both the statements are correct.

Chess is believed to have originated in Eastern India in the Gupta Empire, where its early form was known as Chaturanga.

The game of snakes and ladders was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev.

Solution: B

Megasthenes – Ambassador of Seleucus Nikator of Syria and visited the

court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote a book Indica which explains the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. He was the first foreign envoy.

Marco Polo visited Kakatiya Kingdom under Rudramadevi. Wrote his experiences in the book ‘The Book of Sir Marco Polo’ which explains the economic history of India.

William Hawkins is the ambassador of British King James-I and was sent to court of Jahangir.

Solution: D

There are six schools of orthodox Hindu philosophy and three heterodox schools. The orthodox are Nyaya, Vaisesika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva mimamsa and Vedanta. The Heterodox are Jain, Buddhist and materialist (Cārvāka).

Solution: C

Atharva Veda is the first Veda to mention magical charms and spells.

Solution: D

The origins of Bharatanatyam can be traced back to ‘Sadir’ – the solo dance performance of the temple dancers or ‘devadasis’ in Tamil Nadu. It was also referred to as ‘Dashiattam’.

Solution: D

All the above personalities were associated with Buddhism

Vasubandhu: A proponent of Mahayana Buddhism in 4th- 5th century AD from Gandhara and wrote from the perspectives of the Sarvastivada and Sautrantika schools.

Bodhidharma: lived around 5th or 6th century AD and transmitted Buddhism to China

Atisa: a Buddhist Bengali religious leader and master and is one of the major figures in the spread of 11th-century Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism in Asia. He inspired Buddhist thought from Tibet to Sumatra.

Solution: A

Manjusri: One of three protective deities around Buddha is also depicted in Ajanta Caves. He is associated with the Wisdom of Buddha and is a male Bodhisattva with a wielding sword in his hand. Hence Statement 1 is correct.

Vajrapani: One of three protective deities around Buddha and is also depicted in Ajanta Caves. Vajrapaṇi is contemplated to manifest all the powers of Buddha as well as the power of all five tathagatas namely Vairocana, Akshobhya, Amitabha, Ratnasambhava and Amoghasiddhi. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

Solution: D

Gombeyatta is the traditional puppet show of Karnataka. They are styled and designed on the various characters of the Yakshagana theatres.

Tholu Bommalata is the shadow theatre of Andhra Pradesh. The show is accompanied by a classical background in the music and themed around mythological and devotional tales of the epics and Puranas. The puppets are larger in size and coloured on both sides

Ravanchhaya is the most theatrical of shadow puppetry and is a popular form of entertainment in the Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art.

Solution: D

Tamasha is form of folk theatre in the region of Maharashtra, known for its humour and erotic content. The unique feature of Tamasha is the presence of female actors, who play the even the male roles. The Tamasha performances are generally accompanied by Lavani songs.

Solution: C

Both statements given above are correct.

Koftgari is the term for a type of silver and gold damascene work produced in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.

Nachiarkoil in Thanjavar District of Tamil Nadu is an important bell-metal centre. This is due to the presence of light brown sand called vandal on the banks of the Cauvery, ideally suited for making moulds.

Solution: D

Both the statements given above are incorrect.

The first Namami Barak festival was held at Silchar in Assam. River festival aims to pay tribute to River Barak and to showcase of Barak’s potential & possibilities to emerge as hub of trade and commerce.

The festival showcased cultural heritage of valley together with its cuisine, fauna and flora, socio-economic and civic splendor before global audience.

Solution: B

Let selling price be SP.

SP = 110 % of CP

SP= CP * 11/10—(1)

By giving discount of 31.25 % on MRP,

Selling Price (SP) = 68.75% of MRP = MRP * 11/16 — (2)

By equating (1) and (2), we get

CP * (11/10) = MRP * (11/16)

Or CP = MRP * 5/8 – (3)

Now, it is given that MRP – CP =Rs 180

Using equation (3),

MRP – (5/8) * MRP =180

Or 8 MRP – 5 MRP = 1440

Or 3 MRP = 1440

Or MRP = 1440/3 = 480

OR CP = 480 -180 = 300

Solution: D

The series is: 5, (5*6+1 = 31), (31*7+2 = 219), (219*8+3 = 1755), (1755*9+4 =15799)

Therefore, option (d) is correct.

Solution: C

Solution: D

Solution: A

First Number = 12

Second Number= (12 * 7 – 4) = 80

Third Number = (80 * (7*2) – (4*3))= 1108

Fourth Number = (1108 * (7*3) – (4*3*3))= 23232

Fifth Number = (23232 * (7*4) – (4*3*3*3) = 650388

Hence, option (a) is correct.