Static Quiz 05 October 2022 (Art & Culture)
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1. Question
Which among the following languages originated from Prakrit?
1) Ardha-Magadhi
2) Shauraseni
3) Paishachi
4) Pali
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectPrakrit is a broader term under which all the Middle Indo-Aryan group languages are generally clubbed together.
Many languages such as Ardha-Magadhi, Pali (used by Theravada Buddhists), Apabhramsha, find their origin from the Prakrit.
IncorrectPrakrit is a broader term under which all the Middle Indo-Aryan group languages are generally clubbed together.
Many languages such as Ardha-Magadhi, Pali (used by Theravada Buddhists), Apabhramsha, find their origin from the Prakrit.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) It is the oldest writing systems used in the Indian subcontinent
2) All surviving Indic scripts in South East asia are descendants of this script.
3) It is usually written from left to right.
The above statements refer to?CorrectBrahmi script:
Brahmi is the oldest writing systems used in the Indian subcontinent and in Central Asia during the final centuries BCE and the early centuries CE. Some believe that Brahmi was derived from contemporary Semitic script or may be Indus script. All surviving Indic scripts in South East asia are descendants of the Brahmi.The best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dated to 250–232 BCE. The script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep. Brahmi is usually written from left to right. Brahmi is an abugida, meaning that each letter represents a consonant, while vowels are written with obligatory diacritics called matras in Sanskrit, except when the vowels commence a word.
IncorrectBrahmi script:
Brahmi is the oldest writing systems used in the Indian subcontinent and in Central Asia during the final centuries BCE and the early centuries CE. Some believe that Brahmi was derived from contemporary Semitic script or may be Indus script. All surviving Indic scripts in South East asia are descendants of the Brahmi.The best-known Brahmi inscriptions are the rock-cut edicts of Ashoka in north-central India, dated to 250–232 BCE. The script was deciphered in 1837 by James Prinsep. Brahmi is usually written from left to right. Brahmi is an abugida, meaning that each letter represents a consonant, while vowels are written with obligatory diacritics called matras in Sanskrit, except when the vowels commence a word.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following:
‘It is a Vaishnav sect founded by Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Their philosophy is that the ultimate truth is one & only one Brahm. The devotion is based on pure love for Lord Krishna.’
The above statements refer to?CorrectPushti marg Sampradaya: It is a Vaishnav sect founded by Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Their philosophy is that the ultimate truth is one & only one Brahm. The devotion is based on pure love for Lord Krishna. All followers are expected to do Seva to their personal icon of Krishna.
IncorrectPushti marg Sampradaya: It is a Vaishnav sect founded by Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Their philosophy is that the ultimate truth is one & only one Brahm. The devotion is based on pure love for Lord Krishna. All followers are expected to do Seva to their personal icon of Krishna.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta School of Thought:
1) This school upholds the philosophies of life as elaborated in the Upanishads
2) The theory believes in Punarjanama or rebirth.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Vedanta is made of two words- ‘Veda’ and ‘ant’, i.e. the end of the Vedas. This school upholds
the philosophies of life as elaborated in the Upanishads.
This argument considers atma and brahma to be the same and if a person attains the knowledge of the self, he would automatically understand brahma and would achieve salvation. This argument would make brahma and atma indestructible and eternal.The Vedanta theory also gives credence to the Theory of Karma. The theory believes in Punarjanama or rebirth. They also argued that a person would have to bear the brunt of their actions from the previous birth in the next one.
IncorrectBoth the statements are correct.
Vedanta is made of two words- ‘Veda’ and ‘ant’, i.e. the end of the Vedas. This school upholds
the philosophies of life as elaborated in the Upanishads.
This argument considers atma and brahma to be the same and if a person attains the knowledge of the self, he would automatically understand brahma and would achieve salvation. This argument would make brahma and atma indestructible and eternal.The Vedanta theory also gives credence to the Theory of Karma. The theory believes in Punarjanama or rebirth. They also argued that a person would have to bear the brunt of their actions from the previous birth in the next one.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which among the following statement is correct?
CorrectThe Constitution does not specify the official language to be used by the States for the conduct of official function. States are free to adopt it.
The language to be adopted by the States need not be one of those listed in the Eighth Schedule, and several States have adopted official language which are not listed.
Example:
• Tripura-Kokborok (belongs to Sino-Tibetan familly)
• Puducherry – French
• Mizoram-MizoDogri is the official language of Kashmir.
IncorrectThe Constitution does not specify the official language to be used by the States for the conduct of official function. States are free to adopt it.
The language to be adopted by the States need not be one of those listed in the Eighth Schedule, and several States have adopted official language which are not listed.
Example:
• Tripura-Kokborok (belongs to Sino-Tibetan familly)
• Puducherry – French
• Mizoram-MizoDogri is the official language of Kashmir.
