14 December Static Quiz 2021
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14th December 2021 – Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about Barabar caves:
1) Barabar are oldest rock cut caves built by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
2) These caves are carved out from a monolithic granite rock.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBarabar are oldest rock cut caves and they were built by Asoka.
Barabar caves comprise the Lomas Rishi Cave, Sudama Caves, Vishwakarma Caves and Karan Chaupar Caves. These caves are carved out from a monolithic granite rock.IncorrectBarabar are oldest rock cut caves and they were built by Asoka.
Barabar caves comprise the Lomas Rishi Cave, Sudama Caves, Vishwakarma Caves and Karan Chaupar Caves. These caves are carved out from a monolithic granite rock. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Samkhya school of philosophy
1) It regards the universe as consisting of two realities namely puruṣa and prakṛti.
2) It is described as the rationalist school of Indian philosophy
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectSāmkhya philosophy regards the universe as consisting of two realities; puruṣa (consciousness) and prakṛti (matter). Jiva (a living being) is that state in which puruṣa is bonded to prakṛti in some form. This fusion, state the Samkhya scholars, led to the emergence of buddhi (“intellect”) and ahaṅkāra (ego consciousness). The universe is described by this school as one created by purusa-prakṛti entities infused with various permutations and combinations of variously enumerated elements, senses, feelings, activity and mind.
During the state of imbalance, one of more constituents overwhelms the others, creating a form of bondage, particularly of the mind. The end of this imbalance, bondage is called liberation, or kaivalya, by the Samkhya school.IncorrectSāmkhya philosophy regards the universe as consisting of two realities; puruṣa (consciousness) and prakṛti (matter). Jiva (a living being) is that state in which puruṣa is bonded to prakṛti in some form. This fusion, state the Samkhya scholars, led to the emergence of buddhi (“intellect”) and ahaṅkāra (ego consciousness). The universe is described by this school as one created by purusa-prakṛti entities infused with various permutations and combinations of variously enumerated elements, senses, feelings, activity and mind.
During the state of imbalance, one of more constituents overwhelms the others, creating a form of bondage, particularly of the mind. The end of this imbalance, bondage is called liberation, or kaivalya, by the Samkhya school. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Madhvacharya was one of the most influential philosophers of India was the chief proponent of
CorrectShri Madhvacharya was born to Narayana Bhatta and Vedavati in Pajaka, a small place near Udupi. He was born in 1238, on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami, and he was named Vasudeva. He propounded the philosophy of Dwaita or Dualism. At the time of initiation, he was given the name Purnaprajna.
IncorrectShri Madhvacharya was born to Narayana Bhatta and Vedavati in Pajaka, a small place near Udupi. He was born in 1238, on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami, and he was named Vasudeva. He propounded the philosophy of Dwaita or Dualism. At the time of initiation, he was given the name Purnaprajna.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following was composed by poet Kalidasa?
CorrectKumarasambhava, Raghuvamsa, Meghdoota, Ritusambara are a few of the most famous poems written by Kalidasa.
IncorrectKumarasambhava, Raghuvamsa, Meghdoota, Ritusambara are a few of the most famous poems written by Kalidasa.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Harappan civilisation
1) Mohenjo-daro is considered to be the largest site of Harappan Civilization
2) Ropar is an important city located on the banks of Ravi
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectRakhigarhi in Haryana is considered to be the largest site of Indus Valley civilization. Granary, cemetery, drains, terracotta bricks have been found
Ropar is located on the banks of Sutlej in Punjab, India – Dog buried with human oval pit burials, copper axe.
IncorrectRakhigarhi in Haryana is considered to be the largest site of Indus Valley civilization. Granary, cemetery, drains, terracotta bricks have been found
Ropar is located on the banks of Sutlej in Punjab, India – Dog buried with human oval pit burials, copper axe.
