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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization are present in India?
- Dholavira
- Banawali
- Alamgirpur
- Mehrgarh
How many of the above options are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Mehrgarh is in Pakistan.
Dholavira – Gujarat
Banawali – Haryana
Alamgirpur – Uttar Pradesh
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Solution: c)
Mehrgarh is in Pakistan.
Dholavira – Gujarat
Banawali – Haryana
Alamgirpur – Uttar Pradesh
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Guru Nanak
- Guru Nanak did not believe in Hinduism and Islam and so he wished to establish a new religion, which he named as Sikhism
- He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures.
- He defined five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a
steel bangle which need to be worn by his followers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
- Guru Nanak did not wish to establish a new religion, but after his death his followers consolidated their own practices and distinguished themselves from both Hindus and Muslims.
- Also he did not give the name Sikhism. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
- It was Guru Gobind Singh who defined its five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a steel bangle.
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Solution: a)
Only statement 2 is correct.
- Guru Nanak did not wish to establish a new religion, but after his death his followers consolidated their own practices and distinguished themselves from both Hindus and Muslims.
- Also he did not give the name Sikhism. He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, austerities and the scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
- It was Guru Gobind Singh who defined its five symbols: uncut hair, a dagger, a pair of shorts, a comb and a steel bangle.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra are classifications of the temple architecture of
Correct
Solution: b)
The main architectural features of Odisha temples are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra.
The temples of Odisha constitute a distinct substyle within the nagara order. In general, here the shikhara, called deul in Odisha, is vertical almost until the top when it suddenly curves sharply inwards.
Deuls (part of the word pidhadeul) are preceded, as usual, by mandapas called jagamohana in Odisha.
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Solution: b)
The main architectural features of Odisha temples are classified in three orders, i.e., rekhapida, pidhadeul and khakra.
The temples of Odisha constitute a distinct substyle within the nagara order. In general, here the shikhara, called deul in Odisha, is vertical almost until the top when it suddenly curves sharply inwards.
Deuls (part of the word pidhadeul) are preceded, as usual, by mandapas called jagamohana in Odisha.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Rajaraja Chola I is associated with which of the following cultural heritages of India?
- Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore
- The compilation of Thirumurai
- Nagapattinam monastery
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Rajaraja Chola I completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.
During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai.
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Solution: d)
Rajaraja Chola I completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.
During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the views of Namdev, a bhakti saint.
- As per Namdev, the eternal reality Brahmana is neither nirguna nor saguna.
- Namdev opposed the principles of Vaishnavism and built his popular movement against Vaishnavist elitism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- His philosophy contains both nirguna and saguna Brahman elements, with monistic themes.
- Nirguna Brahman means the eternal reality with no qualities of its now, similar to nothingness.
- Saguna means those with divine qualities such as love, light, compassion etc.
- Namdev was influenced by Vaishnavism, and became widely known in India for his devotional songs set to music.
- The literary works of Namdev were influenced by Vaishnava philosophy.
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Solution: d)
- His philosophy contains both nirguna and saguna Brahman elements, with monistic themes.
- Nirguna Brahman means the eternal reality with no qualities of its now, similar to nothingness.
- Saguna means those with divine qualities such as love, light, compassion etc.
- Namdev was influenced by Vaishnavism, and became widely known in India for his devotional songs set to music.
- The literary works of Namdev were influenced by Vaishnava philosophy.
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