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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
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- Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
- Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: These are sects of Buddhism.
- Statement 2: While, like all Buddhists, the Sarvastivadins consider everything empirical to be impermanent, they maintain that the dharma factors are eternally existing realities.
- The dharmas are thought to function momentarily, producing the empirical phenomena of the world, which is illusory, but to exist outside the empirical world.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: These are sects of Buddhism.
- Statement 2: While, like all Buddhists, the Sarvastivadins consider everything empirical to be impermanent, they maintain that the dharma factors are eternally existing realities.
- The dharmas are thought to function momentarily, producing the empirical phenomena of the world, which is illusory, but to exist outside the empirical world.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
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- The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
- Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
- Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is central to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
- In non-Mahayana Buddhism, it usually refers either to Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, or to the historical Buddha Gautama prior to his enlightenment.
- Statement 2 and 3: A bodhisattva is literally a living being (sattva) who aspires to enlightenment (bodhi) and carries out altruistic practices. The bodhisattva ideal is central to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition as the individual who seeks enlightenment both for him- or herself and for others. Clearly 2 is correct.
- Compassion, an empathetic sharing of the sufferings of others, is the bodhisattva’s greatest characteristic.
- It is held that the bodhisattva makes four vows expressing a determination to work for the happiness of others: “However innumerable sentient beings are, I vow to save them; however inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to master them; however limitless the teachings are, I vow to study them; however infinite the Buddha-truth is, I vow to attain it.”
- Clearly 3 is correct.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It is central to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
- In non-Mahayana Buddhism, it usually refers either to Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, or to the historical Buddha Gautama prior to his enlightenment.
- Statement 2 and 3: A bodhisattva is literally a living being (sattva) who aspires to enlightenment (bodhi) and carries out altruistic practices. The bodhisattva ideal is central to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition as the individual who seeks enlightenment both for him- or herself and for others. Clearly 2 is correct.
- Compassion, an empathetic sharing of the sufferings of others, is the bodhisattva’s greatest characteristic.
- It is held that the bodhisattva makes four vows expressing a determination to work for the happiness of others: “However innumerable sentient beings are, I vow to save them; however inexhaustible the passions are, I vow to master them; however limitless the teachings are, I vow to study them; however infinite the Buddha-truth is, I vow to attain it.”
- Clearly 3 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?
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- Avanti
- Gandhara
- Kosala
- Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly.
- Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, capital of the Kosala kingdom.
- Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly.
- Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, capital of the Kosala kingdom.
- Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
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- Deification of the Buddha
- Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
- Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All three are major features.
- Buddhas and bodhisattvas are central elements of Mahāyāna. Mahāyāna’s vastly expanded cosmology, with various Buddhas and bodhisattvas residing in different worlds and buddha-fields.
- This is shown through the depiction of buddhas and bodhisattvas through image worship and rituals in monasteries and viharas.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All three are major features.
- Buddhas and bodhisattvas are central elements of Mahāyāna. Mahāyāna’s vastly expanded cosmology, with various Buddhas and bodhisattvas residing in different worlds and buddha-fields.
- This is shown through the depiction of buddhas and bodhisattvas through image worship and rituals in monasteries and viharas.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
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- Sthaviravadins belong to mahayana Buddhism
- Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism
- The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the mahayana Buddhism
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: They were Theravadins.
- S2:The Mahāsāṃghikas school was first located in the area of Vaiśālī and spread also to southern India, with centres at Amarāvatī and Nāgārjunakoṇḍ Its texts were written in Prākrit. It further divided into several subsects, of which the best known was the Lokottaravāda (so called because of its views on lokottara).
- The Lokottaravāda was one of the early Buddhist schools according to Mahayana doxological sources compiled by Bhāviveka, Vinitadeva and others
- S3:The Mahāsaṅghikas believed in a plurality of buddhas who are supramundane (lokottara) and held that what passed for Gautama Buddha in his earthly existence was only an apparition.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: They were Theravadins.
- S2:The Mahāsāṃghikas school was first located in the area of Vaiśālī and spread also to southern India, with centres at Amarāvatī and Nāgārjunakoṇḍ Its texts were written in Prākrit. It further divided into several subsects, of which the best known was the Lokottaravāda (so called because of its views on lokottara).
- The Lokottaravāda was one of the early Buddhist schools according to Mahayana doxological sources compiled by Bhāviveka, Vinitadeva and others
- S3:The Mahāsaṅghikas believed in a plurality of buddhas who are supramundane (lokottara) and held that what passed for Gautama Buddha in his earthly existence was only an apparition.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Maitreya will be the successor of Gautama Buddha.
- Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future and is regarded as a future Buddha of this world.
- He is also known as Ajita Bodhisattva.
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Maitreya will be the successor of Gautama Buddha.
- Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future and is regarded as a future Buddha of this world.
- He is also known as Ajita Bodhisattva.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the history of India, ‘ulgulan’ or the great tumult is the description of the following?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- During the last decade of the nineteenth century, the Mundas rose under Birsa Munda in a religious movement or rebellion (“ulgulan”) with an agrarian and political content. They aimed to establish a Munda rule in the land by killing thikadars, jagirdars, rajas and halcims.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- During the last decade of the nineteenth century, the Mundas rose under Birsa Munda in a religious movement or rebellion (“ulgulan”) with an agrarian and political content. They aimed to establish a Munda rule in the land by killing thikadars, jagirdars, rajas and halcims.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Employees Pension Scheme (EPS):
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- It is a social security scheme that was launched in 2003.
- Employees who are members of EPF automatically become members of EPS.
- EPF scheme is mandatory for employees who draw a basic wage of Rs. 15,000 per month.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Employees Pension Scheme (EPS):
- It is a social security scheme that was launched in 1995.
- The scheme, provided by EPFO, makes provisions for pensions for the employees in the organized sector after the retirement at the age of 58 years.
- Employees who are members of EPF automatically become members of EPS.
- Both employer and employee contribute 12% of employee’s monthly salary (basic wages plus dearness allowance) to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
- EPF scheme is mandatory for employees who draw a basic wage of Rs. 15,000 per month.
- Of the employer’s share of 12 %, 8.33 % is diverted towards the EPS.
- Central Govt. also contributes 1.16% of employees’ monthly salary.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/subscribers-say-there-is-surplus-money-in-eps/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Employees Pension Scheme (EPS):
- It is a social security scheme that was launched in 1995.
- The scheme, provided by EPFO, makes provisions for pensions for the employees in the organized sector after the retirement at the age of 58 years.
- Employees who are members of EPF automatically become members of EPS.
- Both employer and employee contribute 12% of employee’s monthly salary (basic wages plus dearness allowance) to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
- EPF scheme is mandatory for employees who draw a basic wage of Rs. 15,000 per month.
- Of the employer’s share of 12 %, 8.33 % is diverted towards the EPS.
- Central Govt. also contributes 1.16% of employees’ monthly salary.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/subscribers-say-there-is-surplus-money-in-eps/
- Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of these long-term goals. NDCs embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/04/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Hasdeo Aranya forests are called the lungs of Odisha.
- The Hasdeo river is a tributary of the Mahanadi river which originates in Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Hasdeo Aranya forests are called the lungs of Chhattisgarh.
- The Hasdeo river is a tributary of the Mahanadi river which originates in Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Hasdeo Aranya forests are called the lungs of Chhattisgarh.
- The Hasdeo river is a tributary of the Mahanadi river which originates in Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022-2/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:
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- IRNSS has three Satellites in geostationary and four satellites the geosynchronous orbits.
- IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Navigation in Indian Constellation (NavIC) is an Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
- S1: IRNSS consists of eight satellites, three satellites in geostationary orbit and five satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
- The main objective is to provide reliable position, navigation and timing services over India and its neighbourhood.
- S2: It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Navigation in Indian Constellation (NavIC) is an Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
- S1: IRNSS consists of eight satellites, three satellites in geostationary orbit and five satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
- The main objective is to provide reliable position, navigation and timing services over India and its neighbourhood.
- S2: It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2022-2/
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