22 December Static Quiz 2021
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22nd December 2021 – Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Haryanka Dynasty was preceded by
CorrectBrihadratha dynasty was the earliest ruling dynasty of Magadha which was founded by Brihadratha. The Haryanka dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, an ancient kingdom in India, which succeeded the Barhadratha dynasty. Haryanka dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga dynasty.
IncorrectBrihadratha dynasty was the earliest ruling dynasty of Magadha which was founded by Brihadratha. The Haryanka dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, an ancient kingdom in India, which succeeded the Barhadratha dynasty. Haryanka dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga dynasty.
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2. Question
Consider the following statements about Lingayats
1) The Lingayats are strict monotheists and rejected caste system and vedic rituals
2) They do not practice funerary rites such as cremation
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBasaveshwara was against the caste system and Vedic rituals. The Lingayats are strict monotheists. They enjoin the worship of only one God, namely, Linga (Shiva).
Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. Therefore, they do not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed in the Dharmashastras. Instead, they ceremonially bury their dead.
IncorrectBasaveshwara was against the caste system and Vedic rituals. The Lingayats are strict monotheists. They enjoin the worship of only one God, namely, Linga (Shiva).
Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. Therefore, they do not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed in the Dharmashastras. Instead, they ceremonially bury their dead.
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3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Peasant movements after 1857:
1) The demands were centred almost wholly on economic issues
2) The struggles were directed towards specific and limited objectives
3) There was no continuity of struggle or long-term organisation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectCHANGED NATURE OF PEASANT MOVEMENTS AFTER 1857
• Peasants emerged as the main force in agrarian movements, fighting directly for their own demands.
• The demands were centred almost wholly on economic issues.
• The movements were directed against the immediate enemies of the peasant—foreign planters and indigenous zamindars and moneylenders.
• The struggles were directed towards specific and limited objectives and redressal of particular grievances.
• Colonialism was not the target of these movements.
• It was not the objective of these movements to end the system of subordination or exploitation of the peasants.
Territorial reach was limited.
• There was no continuity of struggle or long-term organisation.
• The peasants developed a strong awareness of their legal rights and asserted them in and outside the courts.IncorrectCHANGED NATURE OF PEASANT MOVEMENTS AFTER 1857
• Peasants emerged as the main force in agrarian movements, fighting directly for their own demands.
• The demands were centred almost wholly on economic issues.
• The movements were directed against the immediate enemies of the peasant—foreign planters and indigenous zamindars and moneylenders.
• The struggles were directed towards specific and limited objectives and redressal of particular grievances.
• Colonialism was not the target of these movements.
• It was not the objective of these movements to end the system of subordination or exploitation of the peasants.
Territorial reach was limited.
• There was no continuity of struggle or long-term organisation.
• The peasants developed a strong awareness of their legal rights and asserted them in and outside the courts. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a rich legacy left behind for the Political Thinkers across the world. It majorly deals with?
1) The king and his council
2) Civil and criminal law
3) Diplomacy and war
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe Arthasastra contains 15 books and 180 chapters but it can be divided into three parts: the first deals with the king and his council and the departments of government; the second with civil and criminal law; and the third with diplomacy and war. It is the most important literary source for the history of the Mauryas.
IncorrectThe Arthasastra contains 15 books and 180 chapters but it can be divided into three parts: the first deals with the king and his council and the departments of government; the second with civil and criminal law; and the third with diplomacy and war. It is the most important literary source for the history of the Mauryas.
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5. Question
Consider the following statements about Vijayanagara Empire:
1) Vijayanagar rulers gave full powers to the local authorities in the administration.
2) The succession to the throne was hereditary.
3) The Empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe succession to the throne was hereditary. However, sometimes usurpation to the throne took place as Saluva Narasimha came to power by ending the Sangama dynasty.
The Empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams, Nadus, sthalas and finally into gramas. The governor of Mandalam was called Mandaleswara or Nayak. Vijayanagar rulers gave full powers to the local authorities in the administration.IncorrectThe succession to the throne was hereditary. However, sometimes usurpation to the throne took place as Saluva Narasimha came to power by ending the Sangama dynasty.
The Empire was divided into different administrative units called Mandalams, Nadus, sthalas and finally into gramas. The governor of Mandalam was called Mandaleswara or Nayak. Vijayanagar rulers gave full powers to the local authorities in the administration.
