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1. Ajviks wore white clothes and lived in organized groups.
2. The central belief of this sect was that absolutely everything is predetermined by fate.
3. This sect reached its peak during the period of the Gupta Empire.
4. The Barabar Caves in Bihar were created for the Ajviks to retreat and meditate.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) only three
(d) All four.
Question 2
This semi-precious stone is found in underground mines under the Rajpipla and Ratanpur riverbeds and is used to make various ornaments. The Indian Prime Minister handed over bowls made of semi-precious stones to the G20 leaders.
The semi-precious stones mentioned above are:
(a) Lapis lazuli
(b) Sapphire
(c) Emerald
(d) Agate
Question 3
Referring to Etikoppaka Toys, consider the following statements.
1. Made using turnkey lacquering method.
2. Made from Lightia tinctoria wood.
3. This product is registered with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the state of Kerala.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 4
Consider the following description of Raigad Fort.
1. Also known as the Gibraltar of the South.
2. This hill fort is located in the Sahyadri range.
3. In 1656, Chhatrapati Shivaji captured the island from the More family of Jabri, who were under suzerainty of the Adilshahi Sultanate.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 5
Consider the following statement in relation to the Hoysaleshwara temple.
1. This temple follows Vaishnavism tradition.
2. The carvings inside the temple depict scenes from the Ramayana.
3. Hoysaleshwara Temple was built in the 13th century during the reign of Hoysala king Vira Narasimha II.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Answers to MCQs
1.(b)
for your information:
— Around the 6th century BC, during the time of the Buddha, various schools of thought and philosophy exploded across India.
— One of the most popular was the Ajivika school. Although it has existed since ancient times, its most important leader Makkali Goshala was a contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira.
— Ajivikas family The central belief was that absolutely everything is predetermined by fate, or Niyati, so human actions have no effect in any case. According to them, the path of each soul was like a ball of thread that was unraveling. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— Ajviks wore no clothes and lived as ascetic monks in organized groups. They were known to practice extremely severe penance, including lying on nails, going through fire, exposing themselves to extreme weather, and even spending time inside large clay pots for penance. . Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
— There was no discrimination based on caste and people from all walks of life joined castes. Interestingly, India’s oldest rock-cut cave, Dating back to the Maurya era, the Barabar Caves in Bihar were built for Ajviks and Jains to retreat and meditate. Therefore, statement 4 is correct.
— Ajvik was very influential and had many strong supporters.of This sect reached its peak during the time of Emperor Ashoka’s father (Bindusara) of the Mauryan dynasty.. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
2.(d)
for your information:
— At the 2022 G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted heads of state with handpicked artefacts from Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
— agate bowl The report from Kutch was presented to the leaders of France, Germany and Singapore.
— This semi-precious stone is found in underground mines in the riverbeds of Rajpipla and Ratanpur and is extracted for manufacturing various ornaments.
Therefore, option (d) is correct.
3.(b)
for your information:
— Etikoppaka Toys is registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product. andhra pradesh Under subsection (1) of section 13 of the Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act 1999. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
— Etikoppaka Toys is one of the finest wooden lacquered crafts. It is an ancient tradition in this region. It is said that this craft has been practiced since the 18th century.
— The name of this craft originates from a village called ‘Etikoppaka’ located on the banks of river Varaha in taluk Yeramachari of Vizag district of Andhra Pradesh.
— Eticoppaka toys are made in the botanically named “Ankudu Forest.” Rightia Tinctoria. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— An important feature in the production of Etikoppaka Toys is the use of rotary keys. How to apply lacquer. These toys are made on a hand lathe using natural dyes (colors) and painted with natural lacquer. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
(sauce: search.ipindia.gov.in)
4.(b)
for your information:
— Raigad is a hill fort located about 25 km from Mahad in Raigad district and 851 feet above sea level. This hill fort is located in the Sahyadri range. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— The British Gazette states that the fort was known to early Europeans as the Gibraltar of the East. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
— Its defining feature is a 1.5-mile flat summit with plenty of space for building. At its peak, this fortress had 300 stone houses and a garrison of 2,000 people.
— Formerly known as Raili, this fort was the stronghold of the Maratha clan Shirke in the 12th century. The fort changed hands many times, from the Bahamini dynasty to the Nizamshahis and then to the Adilshahis.
— In 1656, Chhatrapati Shivaji captured it from the More family of Jabri, which was under suzerainty of the Adilshahi Sultanate. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
(Other sources: http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in)
5.(a)
for your information:
— The Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebidu is the most exemplary architectural complex of Hoysalas in existence today.it was It was built in 1121 AD during the reign of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
— The Hoysarewala temple is: Shaivism tradition However, in addition to themes from Vaishnavism and Shaktism, it also includes Jain imagery. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
— The carvings inside the temple depict scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
— It is one of the protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which is responsible for its conservation and maintenance.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
(Other sources: whc.unesco.org)
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