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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following statements about the Ajivika sect:
1. It is categorised as the nastik school of philosophy.
2. The central idea of Ajivikas is that of Niyati.
3. Ashoka dedicated three caves of Nagarjunihills toAjivika sect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
The nastik school basically rejected the authority of Vedas. It includes Buddhism, Jainism, Charvaka, Ajivikas, etc. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
A central Ajivika idea was that of niyati (fate), the principle that ultimately determined and controlled everything. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Ashoka’s successor, Dashratha dedicated three caves to Ajivikas sect in the Nagarjuni hills. Ashoka dedicated caves to Ajivikas sect in the Barabar hills. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
The nastik school basically rejected the authority of Vedas. It includes Buddhism, Jainism, Charvaka, Ajivikas, etc. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
A central Ajivika idea was that of niyati (fate), the principle that ultimately determined and controlled everything. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Ashoka’s successor, Dashratha dedicated three caves to Ajivikas sect in the Nagarjuni hills. Ashoka dedicated caves to Ajivikas sect in the Barabar hills. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Which of the following pairs given below is/are correctly matched?
Places Discovery
1. Kalibangan Multiple burials of men and women
2. Mohenjodaro Fractional burials
3. Lothal Fire altars
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
All of the above given sites are Harappan Civilization sites.
● Kalibangan- Fire altars
● Mohenjodaro- Fractional burials (where the body was exposed to the elements and the bones gathered and buried)
● Lothal- Multiple burials of men and women were discovered.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
All of the above given sites are Harappan Civilization sites.
● Kalibangan- Fire altars
● Mohenjodaro- Fractional burials (where the body was exposed to the elements and the bones gathered and buried)
● Lothal- Multiple burials of men and women were discovered. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Which of the following Upanishads gives an account of dialogue between Yajnavalkya and Gargi, on how to attain immortality?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
The word ‘Upanishad’ (literally, ‘to sit near someone’) is usually understood as referring to pupils sitting near or around their teacher. In the Chandogaya Upanishad, there is a dialogue between Yajnavalkya and Gargi, in which Yajnavalkyaenlights Gargi on how to attain immortality.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
The word ‘Upanishad’ (literally, ‘to sit near someone’) is usually understood as referring to pupils sitting near or around their teacher. In the Chandogaya Upanishad, there is a dialogue between Yajnavalkya and Gargi, in which Yajnavalkyaenlights Gargi on how to attain immortality. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. The texts, Kalakacharyakatha, Sangrahini Sutra, and Uttaradhyana Sutra belong to which school of paintings?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Part of the Western Indian School of Paintings that depicts Jain themes and manuscripts is known as the Jain School of Painting. Some of the important painted texts of this school are- Kalpasutra, Kalakacharyakatha, Uttaradhyana Sutra, Sangrahini Sutra.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Part of the Western Indian School of Paintings that depicts Jain themes and manuscripts is known as the Jain School of Painting. Some of the important painted texts of this school are- Kalpasutra, Kalakacharyakatha, Uttaradhyana Sutra, Sangrahini Sutra. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Which of the following are the features of the Kota School of Paintings?
1. Double- lid eye
2. Emphasis on shading
3. Arched eyebrows
4. Sharp slender nose
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Kota paintings are characteristically spontaneous, calligraphic in execution and emphasise on marked shading, especially, the double–lid eye. Artists of the Kota School excelled in rendering animals and combat.
Widely held among the most stylised of all Rajasthani miniatures, Kishangarh paintings are distinguished by their exquisite sophistication and distinct facial type exemplified by arched eyebrows, lotus petal shaped eyes slightly tinged with pink, having drooping eyelids, a sharp slender nose and thin lips.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Kota paintings are characteristically spontaneous, calligraphic in execution and emphasise on marked shading, especially, the double–lid eye. Artists of the Kota School excelled in rendering animals and combat.
Widely held among the most stylised of all Rajasthani miniatures, Kishangarh paintings are distinguished by their exquisite sophistication and distinct facial type exemplified by arched eyebrows, lotus petal shaped eyes slightly tinged with pink, having drooping eyelids, a sharp slender nose and thin lips.
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