The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the […]
The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India, In this context, consider the following statements:
The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India, In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others. 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all […]
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by the 1st century AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. The concept of […]
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below (2012) a) 1 only b) […]
Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes(2012)
Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes(2012) a)Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers […]
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of(2012)
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of(2012) a) Bhakti b) image worship and Yajnas c) worship of nature and Yajnas d) worship of nature and Bhakti Answer: C Self explanatory
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, Consider The Following Statements:
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2011) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both […]
The Jain Philosophy Holds That The World Is Created and Maintained By (2011)
The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by (2011) Solution: A Nothing in the universe is ever destroyed or created, they simply change from one form to another. Jains believe that the universe has always existed and will always exist. It is regulated by universal natural law.
From Neutral to NATO: Why Finland Joining the Alliance Matters
Context: While countries were thinking about the security dynamics of Europe, Finland’s Prime Minister had insisted that her country was unlikely to join NATO even as Russian troops amassed on the Ukrainian border in February. Three months and one invasion later, Finland is hurtling to join the alliance — a monumental shift for a nation […]
Iron in Tamil Nadu – New Dating and Its significance
Context: Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago, the Tamil Nadu government announced this week on the basis of an archaeological report. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: Iron being used in India back to 4,200 years […]