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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Buddhist and Jain literature.
- While Buddhist tales and literature are didactic in character, Jain tales are not.
- While ancient/medieval Buddhist literature is available in Sanskrit, ancient/medieval Jain literature was not composed in Sanskrit.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The Buddhist canonical literature is in Pali which includes Tipitaka (threefold basket). Buddhist literature is also abundantly available in Sanskrit, which includes the great epic Buddhacharita by Aswaghosha (78 A.D.).
Like the Buddhist stories, the Jain tales in general are didactic in character. They are written in some forms of Prakrit. Jain literature is available in Sanskrit too, like the Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha of Siddharasi (906 A.D.).
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Solution: d)
The Buddhist canonical literature is in Pali which includes Tipitaka (threefold basket). Buddhist literature is also abundantly available in Sanskrit, which includes the great epic Buddhacharita by Aswaghosha (78 A.D.).
Like the Buddhist stories, the Jain tales in general are didactic in character. They are written in some forms of Prakrit. Jain literature is available in Sanskrit too, like the Upamitibhava Prapancha Katha of Siddharasi (906 A.D.).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bhakti literature.
- Gyaneswar was a Marathi bhakti poet.
- Tukarram was a contemporary of Gyaneswar who wrote bhakti prose in Gujarati.
- Eknath wrote poetic narratives and devotional abhangas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Gyaneswar (1275 A.D.) is the first and foremost bhakti poet in Marathi. In his teens (he died at the age of 21) he became famous for his poetic contribution to bhakti for Vithal (Vishnu). Eknath wrote his short poetic narratives and devotional abhangas (a literary form), and after him it was Tukarram (1608-1649 A.D.) whose songs cast a spell all over Maharashtra.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Gyaneswar (1275 A.D.) is the first and foremost bhakti poet in Marathi. In his teens (he died at the age of 21) he became famous for his poetic contribution to bhakti for Vithal (Vishnu). Eknath wrote his short poetic narratives and devotional abhangas (a literary form), and after him it was Tukarram (1608-1649 A.D.) whose songs cast a spell all over Maharashtra.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Gandharva Veda, related with music, is an upaveda of the Atharva Veda.
- The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music.
- Aitareya Aranyaka discusses musical instruments.
- The first reference to musical theory was discussed in Bharata’s Natyashastra.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- The science of music called the Gandharva Veda is an Upaveda of the Sama Veda. The parts of the instrument Veena are mentioned in Aitareya Aranyaka.
- The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music. The Kausitaki Brahmana puts dance, vocal and instrumental music together as an art.
- Panini in 500 BCE made the first proper reference to the art of making music but the first reference to musical theory was discussed in Bharata’s Natyashastra written and compiled between 200 BC and 200 AD.
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Solution: c)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- The science of music called the Gandharva Veda is an Upaveda of the Sama Veda. The parts of the instrument Veena are mentioned in Aitareya Aranyaka.
- The Jaimini Brahmana speaks collectively of dance and music. The Kausitaki Brahmana puts dance, vocal and instrumental music together as an art.
- Panini in 500 BCE made the first proper reference to the art of making music but the first reference to musical theory was discussed in Bharata’s Natyashastra written and compiled between 200 BC and 200 AD.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The Natya Shastra speaks of masks and their use in theatre.
- There is no evidence of the use of masks in the Indus Valley civilisation.
- Terracotta masks dating back to the fourth century have been excavated in eastern India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Mask use has a long history in India. Excavations have revealed small hollow masks dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. In fact, in Bihar, a terracotta mask of the fourth century has also been excavated.
The Natya Shastra speaks of masks and their use in theatre. Here it is mentioned that masks can be made of ground paddy husks applied to cloth.
Mask making in Assam was initiated by Mahapurush Sankaradeva, the 15th Century saint, who introduced them in Ankia Bhaona, a traditional form of drama. Since then Sattras of Assam set up by Sankaradeva and his disciples, Samaguri Sattra and Khatpar Sattra, is taking it forward.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Mask use has a long history in India. Excavations have revealed small hollow masks dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. In fact, in Bihar, a terracotta mask of the fourth century has also been excavated.
The Natya Shastra speaks of masks and their use in theatre. Here it is mentioned that masks can be made of ground paddy husks applied to cloth.
Mask making in Assam was initiated by Mahapurush Sankaradeva, the 15th Century saint, who introduced them in Ankia Bhaona, a traditional form of drama. Since then Sattras of Assam set up by Sankaradeva and his disciples, Samaguri Sattra and Khatpar Sattra, is taking it forward.
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Question 5 of 5
5. 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
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Mehrgarh is in Pakistan.
Dholavira – Gujarat
Banawali – Haryana
Alamgirpur – Uttar Pradesh
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