Modern Indian History Test 84

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Which of the following Chinese pilgrims travelled India during the reign of Harshavardhana?

A
Fa hien

B
Huan Tsang

C
I-Ching

D
Faxian

Solution

Huan Tsang visited during the reign of Harsha and lived in India for many years. He studied in Nalanda University. During his stay in India, he visited various places of northern and southern India. Harsha came to admire him for his deep devotion to Buddha and his profound knowledge of Buddhism and therefore honored him in his Kanauj religious Assembly.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements:
1. Bali and Bhaga were two important taxes during Gupta period.
2. Sita was a tax on land during Mauryan period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Some of the important taxes during the Mauryan period were:
Sita - tax on land
Bali - Religious tax voluntarily paid by people
Bhaga - Tax on agricultural land
Question 3
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Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta school of Philosophy:
1. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana complied in the second century B.C. formed its basic text.
2. Vallabhacharya was its propounder.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Vedanta means the end of Veda. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana compiled in the second century B.C. formed its basic text. Later famous commentaries were written on it, one by Shankara in the ninth century and the other by Ramanuja in the twelfth. Shankara considers brahma to be without any attributes but Ramanuja’s brahma had attributes. It propounded the theory of karma and the theory of rebirth.
Question 4
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Who was the propounder of materialistic view of life?

A
Shankaracharya

B
Ramanuja

C
Charvaka

D
Patanjali

Solution

Charvaka, a school of philosophy with an emphasis on materialism developed in the period of expanding economy and society between 500 B.C. and 300 A.D. Charvaka denies the operation of divine and supernatural agencies and makes man the center of all activities. The philosophy came to be known as Lokayata or the ideas derived from common people
Question 5
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Identify the incorrect pair/pairs:
1. Yoga: Physical and breathing exercises
2. Nyaya: Logic
3. Mimamsa: Beginning of Physics
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2

B
2 and 3

C
3 only

D
2 only

Solution

Yoga : Its foundation is based upon the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which date from the first half of the 1st millennium A.D. Practice and control over pleasure, senses and bodily organs is central to this system. Exercises include physical and breathing exercises called asanas and pranayam.
Nyaya : It was developed as a system of logic. According to it, salvation can be attained through acquisition of knowledge.
Mimamsa : means the art of reasoning and interpretation. The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation.
Question 6
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Identify the correct pair:
1. Amravati stupa - Tamil Nadu
2. Bharhut stupa - Andhra Pradesh
3. Sanchi stupa - Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only

B
3 only

C
1 and 2

D
All of the above
Solution
Amaravati stupa in Andhra Pradesh was built in phases between the third century BCE and about 250 CE by Satvahanas with use of white marble. Its ancient name is Dhanyakataka.
Bharhut stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka. It consists of depiction of stories of Lord Buddha’s previous birth on its Toranas (gateway).
Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka and later by Shungas. It is one of the biggest stupa in India.
Question 7
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Which of the following schools of Indian Philosophy emphasizes on the importance of Vedas and Vedic rituals?

A
Nyaya

B
Vedanta

C
Samkhya

D
Mimamsa

Solution

Mimamsa literally means the art of reasoning and interpretation. According to it, the Vedas contain the eternal truth. The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation. The earliest work of this school is the Mimamsa-sutra of Jaimini.
Question 8
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Which north Indian temple has a Dravidian type of Shikhara?

A
Lingaraja temple

B
Teli ka Mandir

C
Laksmana temple, Sirpur

D
Vishnu temple, Deogarh

Solution

Teli ka mandir situated in Madhya Pradesh is made in Dravidian style with a Dravidian shikhara. The 'shikhar' of the temple is Dravidian in its style, whereas the ornamentation is done in the Nagara style. It is a masterpiece of late Gupta era Indian art. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of his mount, Garuda.
Question 9
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Consider the following statements:
1. Khajuraho temples are a group of Hindu temples.
2. It includes temples of panchayatana style.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Khajuraho temple complex consists of Hindu and Jain temples.They were built by the Chandellas in the 900-1130 A.D. They are famous for their Panchayatana style of architecture and their erotic sculptures. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
Question 10
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Consider the following statements:
1. Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
2. Ashokan edicts are written in Sanskrit.
3. Devanam Piyadasi was a title adopted by Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2

B
2 and 3

C
1 and 3

D
1 only

Solution

Ashoka is referred to as Devanam Piyadasi in his edicts. Ashokan edicts were composed in Prakrit, they were written in Brahmi script in the greater part of the Indian subcontinent. Ashoka Chakra, a wheel made of 24 spokes is part of our national flag. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

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Question 1

Fa hien

Huan Tsang

I-Ching

Faxian

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Question 2

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 3

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 4

Shankaracharya

Ramanuja

Charvaka

Patanjali

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Question 5

1 and 2

2 and 3

3 only

2 only

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Question 6

1 only

3 only

1 and 2

All of the above

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Question 7

Nyaya

Vedanta

Samkhya

Mimamsa

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Question 8

Lingaraja temple

Teli ka Mandir

Laksmana temple, Sirpur

Vishnu temple, Deogarh

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Question 9

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 10

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 only

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