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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWorld population prospects 2022 released by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), “World Population Prospects 2022:
- People over 65 years: 16%of the world population by 2050 is expected to be made up of people over 65 years.
- Most populous country: The report projects India’spopulation to be 7(one point seven)billion by 2050, having overtaken China to be the world’s most populous country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/as-india-ages-keeping-an-eye-on-the-elderly/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), “World Population Prospects 2022:
- People over 65 years: 16%of the world population by 2050 is expected to be made up of people over 65 years.
- Most populous country: The report projects India’spopulation to be 7(one point seven)billion by 2050, having overtaken China to be the world’s most populous country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/as-india-ages-keeping-an-eye-on-the-elderly/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the temples at Khajuraho, consider the following statements:
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- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries.
- The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples.
- The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of soapstone and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela rulers as a result of which it continued to flourish despite the frequent shifting of its political capital. Initially, this group of monuments were a total of eighty-four temples out of which only twenty-five remain intact today. The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples. Widely known for its magnificent structures and the much-debated erotic sculptures, Khajuraho was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1986.
- Khajuraho temples are considered as some of the best examples of Nagara style of temple architecture with a sanctum cella (garbhagriha), small vestibule (antarala), a large hall (mahamandapa), an assembly hall (mandapa) and an entrance portico (ardhamandapa).
- The temples are grouped into three categories; the Western Group, the Eastern Group and the Southern Group.
- Western Group:
- It is the western group that is known worldwide with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Visvanatha Temple, Chausath Yogini and Chitragupta Temple being a part of it. They are considered to be some of the best representations of a typical Khajuraho temple. Out of these, the Kandariya Mahadev (102 feet in length and 66 feet in breadth) temple has a lingam enshrined in its sanctum sanctorum. Known for its intricately carved interiors depicting Gods and Goddesses, the exteriors of this temple have erotic sculptures carved on them.
- Eastern Group:
- This group is dominated by the Jaina Temples out of which the Parsvanath Temple is the largest. Initially, the temple was dedicated to Adinath which was later replaced with the idol of Parsvanath. Close to the Parsvanath temple is the Ghantai Temple and the Adinath temple. The Adinath temple is one of the later temples as a result of which the sculptures of this temple are more detailed and delicately carved.
- This group also has the Vamana, Brahma and Javeri temples of the Hindu pantheon. The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of granite and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
- Southern Group:
- The Southern Group of temples is situated slightly away from other groups and consists of the Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and the Beejamandal Temple. The Duladeo temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has some of the best sculptures depicting apsaras and is the most famous temple among the Southern Group of temples.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The site of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela Kings who ruled over Central India from the 9th to 13th centuries. Khajuraho was the cultural capital of the Chandela rulers as a result of which it continued to flourish despite the frequent shifting of its political capital. Initially, this group of monuments were a total of eighty-four temples out of which only twenty-five remain intact today. The monuments at Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jaina temples. Widely known for its magnificent structures and the much-debated erotic sculptures, Khajuraho was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1986.
- Khajuraho temples are considered as some of the best examples of Nagara style of temple architecture with a sanctum cella (garbhagriha), small vestibule (antarala), a large hall (mahamandapa), an assembly hall (mandapa) and an entrance portico (ardhamandapa).
- The temples are grouped into three categories; the Western Group, the Eastern Group and the Southern Group.
- Western Group:
- It is the western group that is known worldwide with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Visvanatha Temple, Chausath Yogini and Chitragupta Temple being a part of it. They are considered to be some of the best representations of a typical Khajuraho temple. Out of these, the Kandariya Mahadev (102 feet in length and 66 feet in breadth) temple has a lingam enshrined in its sanctum sanctorum. Known for its intricately carved interiors depicting Gods and Goddesses, the exteriors of this temple have erotic sculptures carved on them.
- Eastern Group:
- This group is dominated by the Jaina Temples out of which the Parsvanath Temple is the largest. Initially, the temple was dedicated to Adinath which was later replaced with the idol of Parsvanath. Close to the Parsvanath temple is the Ghantai Temple and the Adinath temple. The Adinath temple is one of the later temples as a result of which the sculptures of this temple are more detailed and delicately carved.
- This group also has the Vamana, Brahma and Javeri temples of the Hindu pantheon. The Brahma temple is the only temple at Khajuraho completely built of granite and has a four-faced lingam in its sanctum sanctorum.
- Southern Group:
- The Southern Group of temples is situated slightly away from other groups and consists of the Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and the Beejamandal Temple. The Duladeo temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has some of the best sculptures depicting apsaras and is the most famous temple among the Southern Group of temples.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell), consider the following statements:
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- It was built on the banks of the river Saraswati, by the Gurjar Rani Udayamati of the Chalukya Dynasty.
- It was built to commemorate her husband Raja Bhimdev I.
- It was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2014 by UNESCO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Rani ki Vav or precisely translated as the Queen’s stepwell was built in 1063, on the banks of the river Saraswati, by the Gurjar Rani Udayamati of the Chalukya Dynasty. The stepwell was built to commemorate her husband Raja Bhimdev I. This remarkably beautiful stepwell, located in Patan is the oldest and most intricately created form of subterranean water architecture and was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2014 by UNESCO.
- Initially created as a memorial for Raja Bhimdev I, the stepwell was also constructed with a functional and structural aesthetic. Classified as a Nanda style stepwell, the steps lead down through multiple levels, with queues of carved walls, pillars, columns, brackets and beams ornamented with scroll work and more than 800 sculptures, which mostly depict the ten different avatars of Lord Vishnu (Dasaavatara).
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Rani ki Vav or precisely translated as the Queen’s stepwell was built in 1063, on the banks of the river Saraswati, by the Gurjar Rani Udayamati of the Chalukya Dynasty. The stepwell was built to commemorate her husband Raja Bhimdev I. This remarkably beautiful stepwell, located in Patan is the oldest and most intricately created form of subterranean water architecture and was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2014 by UNESCO.
- Initially created as a memorial for Raja Bhimdev I, the stepwell was also constructed with a functional and structural aesthetic. Classified as a Nanda style stepwell, the steps lead down through multiple levels, with queues of carved walls, pillars, columns, brackets and beams ornamented with scroll work and more than 800 sculptures, which mostly depict the ten different avatars of Lord Vishnu (Dasaavatara).
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, consider the following statements:
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- The Bhimbetka archaeological site forms one of the largest groups of prehistoric painted shelters in the world.
- These rock shelters fall in the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Vindhya range.
- All groups of rock shelters were recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2003.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S3: Five groups of rock shelters were recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2003. However, there are two additional rock shelter groups on the Renhatti Road which were not included in the heritage site.
- S1&S2: The Bhimbetka archaeological site forms one of the largest groups of prehistoric painted shelters in the world. The rock shelters are spread over an area covering 1850 hectares. These rock shelters fall in the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Vindhya range. Besides prehistoric remains, large numbers of Hindu and Buddhist archaeological remains are also found here.
- Although rock art has been found throughout India, Madhya Pradesh holds the highest concentration of rock art especially in Bhimbetka. The Bhimbetka caves were discovered in 1957 by the Indian archaeologist Dr. Vishnu.S. Wakankar. The earliest rock paintings at Bhimbetka are around 10,000 years old and they are rendered in three main colours- red, white and green.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S3: Five groups of rock shelters were recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2003. However, there are two additional rock shelter groups on the Renhatti Road which were not included in the heritage site.
- S1&S2: The Bhimbetka archaeological site forms one of the largest groups of prehistoric painted shelters in the world. The rock shelters are spread over an area covering 1850 hectares. These rock shelters fall in the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Vindhya range. Besides prehistoric remains, large numbers of Hindu and Buddhist archaeological remains are also found here.
- Although rock art has been found throughout India, Madhya Pradesh holds the highest concentration of rock art especially in Bhimbetka. The Bhimbetka caves were discovered in 1957 by the Indian archaeologist Dr. Vishnu.S. Wakankar. The earliest rock paintings at Bhimbetka are around 10,000 years old and they are rendered in three main colours- red, white and green.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Sun Temple, Konark:
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- It is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture.
- It was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century.
- It is made of a stone called granite, widely available in the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Situated close to the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple Konark is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture. The word ‘Konark’ can be translated to the ‘corner sun’; Kona (corner) and Arka (sun) and was so named as it lay on the north east corner of the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Konark was also called the Black Pagoda, the first mention of which is found in the diary of Sir Streynsham Master, Governor of Fort St George, Madras. It was used as a major landmark by most sailors and travellers. Dedicated to Sun God, Konark was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century. It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in the year 1984 for its architectural brilliance and for serving as an evidence of the spread of Sun worship in India from Kashmir to the eastern parts.
- Konark is made of a stone called Khondalite, widely available in the region. The entire structure was constructed without the use of any binding material such as mortar or cement. It was also one of the first structures in India to have used iron beams and dowels. It is said that the temple was held together using electromagnetic force with sixty three tons of magnet, ten tons at the bottom and fifty three at the top of the structure.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Situated close to the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple Konark is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture. The word ‘Konark’ can be translated to the ‘corner sun’; Kona (corner) and Arka (sun) and was so named as it lay on the north east corner of the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Konark was also called the Black Pagoda, the first mention of which is found in the diary of Sir Streynsham Master, Governor of Fort St George, Madras. It was used as a major landmark by most sailors and travellers. Dedicated to Sun God, Konark was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century. It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in the year 1984 for its architectural brilliance and for serving as an evidence of the spread of Sun worship in India from Kashmir to the eastern parts.
- Konark is made of a stone called Khondalite, widely available in the region. The entire structure was constructed without the use of any binding material such as mortar or cement. It was also one of the first structures in India to have used iron beams and dowels. It is said that the temple was held together using electromagnetic force with sixty three tons of magnet, ten tons at the bottom and fifty three at the top of the structure.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Sun Temple, Konark:
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- It is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture.
- It was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century.
- It is made of a stone called granite, widely available in the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Situated close to the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple Konark is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture. The word ‘Konark’ can be translated to the ‘corner sun’; Kona (corner) and Arka (sun) and was so named as it lay on the north east corner of the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Konark was also called the Black Pagoda, the first mention of which is found in the diary of Sir Streynsham Master, Governor of Fort St George, Madras. It was used as a major landmark by most sailors and travellers. Dedicated to Sun God, Konark was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century. It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in the year 1984 for its architectural brilliance and for serving as an evidence of the spread of Sun worship in India from Kashmir to the eastern parts.
- Konark is made of a stone called Khondalite, widely available in the region. The entire structure was constructed without the use of any binding material such as mortar or cement. It was also one of the first structures in India to have used iron beams and dowels. It is said that the temple was held together using electromagnetic force with sixty three tons of magnet, ten tons at the bottom and fifty three at the top of the structure.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Situated close to the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple Konark is one of the best representations of Kalinga Architecture. The word ‘Konark’ can be translated to the ‘corner sun’; Kona (corner) and Arka (sun) and was so named as it lay on the north east corner of the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri. Konark was also called the Black Pagoda, the first mention of which is found in the diary of Sir Streynsham Master, Governor of Fort St George, Madras. It was used as a major landmark by most sailors and travellers. Dedicated to Sun God, Konark was built by the King of the Ganga Dynasty, Narasimha Deva I in the 13th century. It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in the year 1984 for its architectural brilliance and for serving as an evidence of the spread of Sun worship in India from Kashmir to the eastern parts.
- Konark is made of a stone called Khondalite, widely available in the region. The entire structure was constructed without the use of any binding material such as mortar or cement. It was also one of the first structures in India to have used iron beams and dowels. It is said that the temple was held together using electromagnetic force with sixty three tons of magnet, ten tons at the bottom and fifty three at the top of the structure.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following heritage site is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), and giant open-air reliefs such as the famous ‘Descent of the Ganges’?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Fifty six kilometre south of Chennai stands Mahabalipuram (traditionally known as Mamallapuram) the ancient seaport of the Pallava kingdom (7th – 8th centuries)
- Mahabalipuram,which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 is a complex of rock cut temples, monolithic structures, rathas (chariot temples), mandapas (caves) and numerous Siva sculptures.
- Cave temples
- The Cave Temples were built before the reign of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I and are a complex of various temples that denote the oldest forms of Pallava architecture.
- These consist of the Adi Paraha Perumal Cave Temple (dedicated to Lord Vishnu), the Trimurti Cave Temple (dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Siva), the Krishna Caves, Mahishasuramardini Cave (dedicated to Goddess Durga) and the Yali or Tiger Caves (Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha – The Royal Seat).
- Pancha Ratha
- The Pancha Rathas or the five chariots is essentially an architectural eclogue to the five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi from the Mahabharata. Each ratha (Draupadi ratha, Arjuna ratha, Bhim ratha, Dharmaraja ratha, Nakul-Sahadev ratha) structurally signifies the traits of each of the Pandavas which makes them different from one another. Carved from a single slab of rock, the walls of these rathas are adorned with bas reliefs and murals such as elephants and Nandi the bull.
- Descent of the Ganges/Arjuna’s Penance
- The Descent of the Ganges also known as Arjuna’s penance is the second largest ancient monolithic structure in Asia. The inscription depicts the mythical story of Arjuna from the Mahabharata and scenes from everyday South Indian life.
- The centre represents the nagas (snakes) descending from a once water-filled cleft, representing the Ganges. The left has Arjuna performing self-mortification (standing on one leg), in order to procure Pasupatastra, the most powerful weapon from Lord Siva.
- Shore Temple
- The two towered Shore Temple at the very coast of Coromandel is one of the most significant representations of Pallava architecture. It consists of the seven pagodas that were built between 700 and 728 CE during the reign of Narasimhavarman II and is dedicated to Lord Siva. The entrance of the temple is marked by gopurams and the shikhara or the roof of the temple resembles a pyramidal structure, which is one of a kind. A complex of seven temples, there are a few along with other civil structures that presently lie under the sea.
- Olakkanneshvara Temple
- The Olakkanneshvara Temple or the Olakkanatha Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Siva located on the top of a hill.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Fifty six kilometre south of Chennai stands Mahabalipuram (traditionally known as Mamallapuram) the ancient seaport of the Pallava kingdom (7th – 8th centuries)
- Mahabalipuram,which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 is a complex of rock cut temples, monolithic structures, rathas (chariot temples), mandapas (caves) and numerous Siva sculptures.
- Cave temples
- The Cave Temples were built before the reign of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I and are a complex of various temples that denote the oldest forms of Pallava architecture.
- These consist of the Adi Paraha Perumal Cave Temple (dedicated to Lord Vishnu), the Trimurti Cave Temple (dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Siva), the Krishna Caves, Mahishasuramardini Cave (dedicated to Goddess Durga) and the Yali or Tiger Caves (Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha – The Royal Seat).
- Pancha Ratha
- The Pancha Rathas or the five chariots is essentially an architectural eclogue to the five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi from the Mahabharata. Each ratha (Draupadi ratha, Arjuna ratha, Bhim ratha, Dharmaraja ratha, Nakul-Sahadev ratha) structurally signifies the traits of each of the Pandavas which makes them different from one another. Carved from a single slab of rock, the walls of these rathas are adorned with bas reliefs and murals such as elephants and Nandi the bull.
- Descent of the Ganges/Arjuna’s Penance
- The Descent of the Ganges also known as Arjuna’s penance is the second largest ancient monolithic structure in Asia. The inscription depicts the mythical story of Arjuna from the Mahabharata and scenes from everyday South Indian life.
- The centre represents the nagas (snakes) descending from a once water-filled cleft, representing the Ganges. The left has Arjuna performing self-mortification (standing on one leg), in order to procure Pasupatastra, the most powerful weapon from Lord Siva.
- Shore Temple
- The two towered Shore Temple at the very coast of Coromandel is one of the most significant representations of Pallava architecture. It consists of the seven pagodas that were built between 700 and 728 CE during the reign of Narasimhavarman II and is dedicated to Lord Siva. The entrance of the temple is marked by gopurams and the shikhara or the roof of the temple resembles a pyramidal structure, which is one of a kind. A complex of seven temples, there are a few along with other civil structures that presently lie under the sea.
- Olakkanneshvara Temple
- The Olakkanneshvara Temple or the Olakkanatha Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Siva located on the top of a hill.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ellora Caves, consider the following statements:
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- The Ellora caves are located in the district of Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
- The caves were declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.
- The topography of the area consists of a rocky plateau in the shape of a semicircle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ellora caves are located in the district of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The caves were excavated between the 6th to 11th centuries CE. There are more than 100 caves out of which only 34 are open to the public. Out of the 34, the first 12 are Buddhist, caves, 13 to 29 are Hindu caves, and 30 to 34 are Jain caves. The caves were declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983. The topography of the area consists of a rocky plateau in the shape of a semicircle. The Buddhist caves lie at the right arc on the south, the Jain caves lie at the left arc on the north, while the Hindu caves are at the centre.
- The rocks are made of multi-layered basalt formations, known as the Deccan Traps, the finer grains of which lend themselves to detailed sculpting. Due to their close proximity to a trade route, the Ellora caves, unlike the ones at Ajanta, were never lost to oblivion. There are written records which prove that these caves were visited regularly by travellers and royal patronage continued well after the last constructions took place.
- The constructions at Ellora, also locally known as Verul, were done under the patronage of kings and wealthy merchants and traders. Although inscriptional evidence is quite scanty, yet it is known that the Rashtrakuta dynasty got a part of the Hindu and the Buddhist caves constructed, while the Yadava dynasty constructed the Jain caves.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ellora caves are located in the district of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The caves were excavated between the 6th to 11th centuries CE. There are more than 100 caves out of which only 34 are open to the public. Out of the 34, the first 12 are Buddhist, caves, 13 to 29 are Hindu caves, and 30 to 34 are Jain caves. The caves were declared as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983. The topography of the area consists of a rocky plateau in the shape of a semicircle. The Buddhist caves lie at the right arc on the south, the Jain caves lie at the left arc on the north, while the Hindu caves are at the centre.
- The rocks are made of multi-layered basalt formations, known as the Deccan Traps, the finer grains of which lend themselves to detailed sculpting. Due to their close proximity to a trade route, the Ellora caves, unlike the ones at Ajanta, were never lost to oblivion. There are written records which prove that these caves were visited regularly by travellers and royal patronage continued well after the last constructions took place.
- The constructions at Ellora, also locally known as Verul, were done under the patronage of kings and wealthy merchants and traders. Although inscriptional evidence is quite scanty, yet it is known that the Rashtrakuta dynasty got a part of the Hindu and the Buddhist caves constructed, while the Yadava dynasty constructed the Jain caves.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
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- It was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendations of Santhanam committee.
- It receives complaints on corruption or misuse of office and recommends appropriate action.
- The CVC either gets the investigation done through the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) or through chief vigilance officers (CVO) in government offices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendations of Santhanam committee.
- Members:
- Central Vigilance Commissioner – Chairperson.
- Not more than two Vigilance Commissioners – Members.
- Functions: The CVC receives complaints on corruption or misuse of office and recommends appropriate action.
- Not an investigating agency: The CVC either gets the investigation done through the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) or through chief vigilance officers (CVO) in government offices.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President of Indiaafter the recommendation of a three-member committee which consist:
- Prime Minister
- Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Term: holds the office for 4 years.
- Removal grounds:
- By the President on the ground of misbehavior but only after the Supreme Court has held an inquiry into his case.
- Proven misbehavior or incapacity if the Supreme Court inquiry finds him guilty.
- Can resign by writing to the President.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendations of Santhanam committee.
- Members:
- Central Vigilance Commissioner – Chairperson.
- Not more than two Vigilance Commissioners – Members.
- Functions: The CVC receives complaints on corruption or misuse of office and recommends appropriate action.
- Not an investigating agency: The CVC either gets the investigation done through the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) or through chief vigilance officers (CVO) in government offices.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President of Indiaafter the recommendation of a three-member committee which consist:
- Prime Minister
- Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- Term: holds the office for 4 years.
- Removal grounds:
- By the President on the ground of misbehavior but only after the Supreme Court has held an inquiry into his case.
- Proven misbehavior or incapacity if the Supreme Court inquiry finds him guilty.
- Can resign by writing to the President.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsMettur Dam is built on which of the following rivers of India?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- A new catfish species has been discovered in the river Cauvery near Mettur Dam. The edible species has been named Pangasius icaria ( P. icaria) after Indian Council of Agricultural Research that discovered the species.
- The species belongs to the Pangasius genus.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- A new catfish species has been discovered in the river Cauvery near Mettur Dam. The edible species has been named Pangasius icaria ( P. icaria) after Indian Council of Agricultural Research that discovered the species.
- The species belongs to the Pangasius genus.
Refer: Fact for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/10/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-october-2022/
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