Static Quiz 28 January 2023
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Static Quiz 28 January 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Bhakti Movement?
CorrectBhakti Movement rejected austerities preached by the Jains and the Buddhists.
The Bhakti movement gave to the people a simple religion, without complicated rituals and severity practiced by the Jains and the Buddhists.IncorrectBhakti Movement rejected austerities preached by the Jains and the Buddhists.
The Bhakti movement gave to the people a simple religion, without complicated rituals and severity practiced by the Jains and the Buddhists. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the later Vedic period, consider the following statements
1) The Samiti was a smaller body dominated by nobles and the Brahmanas.
2) The main function of the Sabha was to redress public business through debate and discussion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe sabha and samiti continued to hold the ground during the later vedic period. They came to be dominated by princes and rich nobles. Women were no longer permitted to sit on the sabha and it was now dominated by nobles and the Brahmanas.
Sabha was an assembly of a few select ones/elders first found in the RigVeda. The Sabha was less political in character. The main function of Sabha was to redress public business through debate and discussion. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Samiti was a larger assembly. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectThe sabha and samiti continued to hold the ground during the later vedic period. They came to be dominated by princes and rich nobles. Women were no longer permitted to sit on the sabha and it was now dominated by nobles and the Brahmanas.
Sabha was an assembly of a few select ones/elders first found in the RigVeda. The Sabha was less political in character. The main function of Sabha was to redress public business through debate and discussion. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Samiti was a larger assembly. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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3. Question
Which of the following plays narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya?
CorrectVishakhadatta wrote the play Mudrarakshasa. This play narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya. This play uses the terms like Vrishala and Kulahina, for Chandragupta which means a person of humble origin.
IncorrectVishakhadatta wrote the play Mudrarakshasa. This play narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya. This play uses the terms like Vrishala and Kulahina, for Chandragupta which means a person of humble origin.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following two dynasties had regular conflict with the Rashtrakutas that created a political vacuum in Northern India which facilitated the invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni?
1) The Gurjara Pratiharas
2) The Kushanas
3) The Palas
4) The Chandelas
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectTowards the eight century A.D. the history of India is well known for a tripartite struggle for power. There were three great powers in India. The Gurjara Pratihara in the north, the Palas in the east and the Rasthrakutas in the Deccan emerged as powerful dynasties almost at the same time.
The tripartite struggle for the supremacy between the Palas, the Gurjara Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas was the important event of these centuries.IncorrectTowards the eight century A.D. the history of India is well known for a tripartite struggle for power. There were three great powers in India. The Gurjara Pratihara in the north, the Palas in the east and the Rasthrakutas in the Deccan emerged as powerful dynasties almost at the same time.
The tripartite struggle for the supremacy between the Palas, the Gurjara Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas was the important event of these centuries. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Sufism
1) It was a liberal reform movement within Islam.
2) It considers love and devotion as the only means of attaining salvation.
3) They believed that one must have the guidance of a Pir or Guru, without which spiritual development is impossible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectSufism was not against mysticism. Sufism was a liberal reform movement within Islam. It had its origin in Persia and spread into India in the eleventh century. Many of the Sufis became ascetics, began to gather disciples around themselves and developed into religious orders.
While orthodox Muslims emphasize external conduct, the Sufis lay stress on inner purity.
While the orthodox believe in blind observance of rituals, the Sufis consider love and devotion as the only means of attaining salvation. Hence statement 1 is correct.Sufism stressed the elements of love and devotion as effective means of the realization of God. Love of God meant love of humanity and so the Sufis believed service to humanity was tantamount to service to God. Hence statement 2 is correct.
According to Sufis one must have the guidance of a Pir or Guru, without which spiritual development is impossible. Sufism also inculcated a spirit of tolerance among its followers. Hence statement 3 is correct.
IncorrectSufism was not against mysticism. Sufism was a liberal reform movement within Islam. It had its origin in Persia and spread into India in the eleventh century. Many of the Sufis became ascetics, began to gather disciples around themselves and developed into religious orders.
While orthodox Muslims emphasize external conduct, the Sufis lay stress on inner purity.
While the orthodox believe in blind observance of rituals, the Sufis consider love and devotion as the only means of attaining salvation. Hence statement 1 is correct.Sufism stressed the elements of love and devotion as effective means of the realization of God. Love of God meant love of humanity and so the Sufis believed service to humanity was tantamount to service to God. Hence statement 2 is correct.
According to Sufis one must have the guidance of a Pir or Guru, without which spiritual development is impossible. Sufism also inculcated a spirit of tolerance among its followers. Hence statement 3 is correct.
