INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In Buddhist traditions, Marici is considered as
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Solution: c)
Mārīcī is a Buddhist god (deva) or goddess, as well as a bodhisattva associated with light and the Sun.
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Solution: c)
Mārīcī is a Buddhist god (deva) or goddess, as well as a bodhisattva associated with light and the Sun.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the teachings of Buddha.
- Buddha laid great emphasis on the law of karma.
- Buddha taught that the soul does not exist.
- Buddha rejects the existence of god.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- Buddha neither accepts god nor rejects the existence of god.
- He laid great emphasis on the law of karma. He argued that the condition of man in this life depends upon his own deeds.
- He taught that the soul does not exist. However, he emphasized Ahimsa. By his love for human beings and all living creatures, he endeared himself to all.
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Solution: a)
- Buddha neither accepts god nor rejects the existence of god.
- He laid great emphasis on the law of karma. He argued that the condition of man in this life depends upon his own deeds.
- He taught that the soul does not exist. However, he emphasized Ahimsa. By his love for human beings and all living creatures, he endeared himself to all.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Ancient India, Consider the following statements regarding Shrenis?
- Many crafts persons and merchants formed associations known as shrenis.
- Shrenis vehemently opposed religious institutions and traditions
- They also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
- Many crafts persons and merchants now formed associations known as shrenis. These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
- Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
- This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteries.
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Solution: c)
- Many crafts persons and merchants now formed associations known as shrenis. These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
- Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
- This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteries.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the context of Ancient history of India, Gramabhojakas were
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Solution: d)
- In the northern part of the country, the village headman was known as the gramabhojaka.
- The gramabhojaka was often the largest landowner. Generally, he had slaves and hired workers to cultivate the land.
- Besides, as he was powerful, the king often used him to collect taxes from the village. He also functioned as a judge, and sometimes as a policeman.
- Apart from the gramabhojaka, there were other independent farmers, known as grihapatis, most of whom were smaller landowners.
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Solution: d)
- In the northern part of the country, the village headman was known as the gramabhojaka.
- The gramabhojaka was often the largest landowner. Generally, he had slaves and hired workers to cultivate the land.
- Besides, as he was powerful, the king often used him to collect taxes from the village. He also functioned as a judge, and sometimes as a policeman.
- Apart from the gramabhojaka, there were other independent farmers, known as grihapatis, most of whom were smaller landowners.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four varnas.
- Manusmriti held that engagement in the preoccupation of agriculture and pastoralism is not restricted to any caste.
- In the Rig Vedic society, Child marriage and sati were highly prevalent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Dharmasuttas and Dharmashastras also contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four varnas.
(i) Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas, perform sacrifices and get sacrifices study and teach perforrmed, and give and receive gifts.
(ii) Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed and make gifts.
(iii) Vaishyas were expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade in addition to study Vedas, make gifts and get sacrifices performed.
(iv) Shudras were in occupation of serving the other three higher varnas.In the Rig Vedic society there was no child marriage and the practice of sati was absent.
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Solution: a)
The Dharmasuttas and Dharmashastras also contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four varnas.
(i) Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas, perform sacrifices and get sacrifices study and teach perforrmed, and give and receive gifts.
(ii) Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed and make gifts.
(iii) Vaishyas were expected to engage in agriculture, pastoralism and trade in addition to study Vedas, make gifts and get sacrifices performed.
(iv) Shudras were in occupation of serving the other three higher varnas.In the Rig Vedic society there was no child marriage and the practice of sati was absent.
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