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1. Question
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: [2014 – I]
Famous work of Sculpture Site
1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial : Ajanta
musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues : Mount Abu
Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock
3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/“Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct1 is correctly matched because Parinirvana of the Buddha in Cave 17 of Ajanta, with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below, is one of the grandest and yet most delicately expressive scenes ever made in stone. 2 is wrong because huge image of Varaha Avatar of Vishnu, as herescues Goddess Earth from the deepand chaotic waters, sculpted on rock is found in Mamallapuram. 3 is right because Arjuna’s Penance “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on thesurface of huge boulders is found in Mamallapuram.
Incorrect1 is correctly matched because Parinirvana of the Buddha in Cave 17 of Ajanta, with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below, is one of the grandest and yet most delicately expressive scenes ever made in stone. 2 is wrong because huge image of Varaha Avatar of Vishnu, as herescues Goddess Earth from the deepand chaotic waters, sculpted on rock is found in Mamallapuram. 3 is right because Arjuna’s Penance “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on thesurface of huge boulders is found in Mamallapuram.
Unattempted1 is correctly matched because Parinirvana of the Buddha in Cave 17 of Ajanta, with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below, is one of the grandest and yet most delicately expressive scenes ever made in stone. 2 is wrong because huge image of Varaha Avatar of Vishnu, as herescues Goddess Earth from the deepand chaotic waters, sculpted on rock is found in Mamallapuram. 3 is right because Arjuna’s Penance “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on thesurface of huge boulders is found in Mamallapuram.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? [2014 – I]
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? [2014 – I]
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectBuddh born in Lumbini, in Kosala kingdom.Buddh died in Kusinara, in Magadha kingdom. Avanti lay outside the area visited by buddha, and was converted to his teaching by his disciple Mahakaccana. Gandhara is western part of Pakistan & Afghanistan and Buddha never went to Pakistan.
IncorrectBuddh born in Lumbini, in Kosala kingdom.Buddh died in Kusinara, in Magadha kingdom. Avanti lay outside the area visited by buddha, and was converted to his teaching by his disciple Mahakaccana. Gandhara is western part of Pakistan & Afghanistan and Buddha never went to Pakistan.
UnattemptedBuddh born in Lumbini, in Kosala kingdom.Buddh died in Kusinara, in Magadha kingdom. Avanti lay outside the area visited by buddha, and was converted to his teaching by his disciple Mahakaccana. Gandhara is western part of Pakistan & Afghanistan and Buddha never went to Pakistan.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
With reference to the art and archaeo-logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? [2015-I]
CorrectRock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar was built by Yayati (1025-1040). Rockcut monuments at Mahabalipuram were built during 7th-8th century AD during the reign of Pallavas. Varaha Image at Udaygiri was built by Chandragupta II of Gupta Empire.
IncorrectRock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar was built by Yayati (1025-1040). Rockcut monuments at Mahabalipuram were built during 7th-8th century AD during the reign of Pallavas. Varaha Image at Udaygiri was built by Chandragupta II of Gupta Empire.
UnattemptedRock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar was built by Yayati (1025-1040). Rockcut monuments at Mahabalipuram were built during 7th-8th century AD during the reign of Pallavas. Varaha Image at Udaygiri was built by Chandragupta II of Gupta Empire.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? [2016-I]
CorrectThe Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play by Kalidas. The play tells the love story of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor. He falls in love with the picture of an exiled servant girl named Malavika.
IncorrectThe Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play by Kalidas. The play tells the love story of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor. He falls in love with the picture of an exiled servant girl named Malavika.
UnattemptedThe Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play by Kalidas. The play tells the love story of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor. He falls in love with the picture of an exiled servant girl named Malavika.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: [2016-I]
Term Description (1) Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the main¬tenance of the village tank (2) Taniyurs Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins (3) Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
CorrectA special category of land, eripatti, or land, is mentioned. Donated by individuals, the revenue from this land was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur.
IncorrectA special category of land, eripatti, or land, is mentioned. Donated by individuals, the revenue from this land was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur.
UnattemptedA special category of land, eripatti, or land, is mentioned. Donated by individuals, the revenue from this land was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank. Occasionally a very large village would be administered as a single unit and this was called Taniyur.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: [2017-I]
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2. 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?CorrectSautrantikas and Sammtiyas as Buddhism sects. So first statement is wrong. And Sarvastivadin sect of Buddhism believes that all things exist, and exist continuously, in the past and the future as well as in the present. So second statement is right.
IncorrectSautrantikas and Sammtiyas as Buddhism sects. So first statement is wrong. And Sarvastivadin sect of Buddhism believes that all things exist, and exist continuously, in the past and the future as well as in the present. So second statement is right.
UnattemptedSautrantikas and Sammtiyas as Buddhism sects. So first statement is wrong. And Sarvastivadin sect of Buddhism believes that all things exist, and exist continuously, in the past and the future as well as in the present. So second statement is right.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at [2017-I]
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? [2017-I]
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct• Andhra Pradesh state Govt. website says Arasavalli in Srikakulam district has sun temple. So 1 is right.
• Sri Omkareshwar temple in Mysore is for Lord Shiva and it’s not a Sun Temple.
• Amarakantak in Madhya Pradesh has temples, but not any Sun temple. So #3 is wrong. Hence, by elimination, answer “A” only 1.Incorrect• Andhra Pradesh state Govt. website says Arasavalli in Srikakulam district has sun temple. So 1 is right.
• Sri Omkareshwar temple in Mysore is for Lord Shiva and it’s not a Sun Temple.
• Amarakantak in Madhya Pradesh has temples, but not any Sun temple. So #3 is wrong. Hence, by elimination, answer “A” only 1.Unattempted• Andhra Pradesh state Govt. website says Arasavalli in Srikakulam district has sun temple. So 1 is right.
• Sri Omkareshwar temple in Mysore is for Lord Shiva and it’s not a Sun Temple.
• Amarakantak in Madhya Pradesh has temples, but not any Sun temple. So #3 is wrong. Hence, by elimination, answer “A” only 1. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? [2017-I]
CorrectAcademic books on medieval history mention that Ganapati was the most powerful of Kakatiya sovereigns. Motupalli, now in Krishna district, was an important seaport in his kingdom, frequented by foreign merchants. So, “B” is the answer.
IncorrectAcademic books on medieval history mention that Ganapati was the most powerful of Kakatiya sovereigns. Motupalli, now in Krishna district, was an important seaport in his kingdom, frequented by foreign merchants. So, “B” is the answer.
UnattemptedAcademic books on medieval history mention that Ganapati was the most powerful of Kakatiya sovereigns. Motupalli, now in Krishna district, was an important seaport in his kingdom, frequented by foreign merchants. So, “B” is the answer.