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30th July 2023 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following:
Pirs : Sufi Saints
Khanqah : Remembrance of God through repetition of sacred phrases
Zikr : Sufi monasteries
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
The answer is a.
1 is correct. 2 and 3 are wrong.
Pirs : Sufi Saints
Khanqah : Sufi Monasteries
Zikr : Remembrance of God through repetition of sacred phrasesIncorrect
The answer is a.
1 is correct. 2 and 3 are wrong.
Pirs : Sufi Saints
Khanqah : Sufi Monasteries
Zikr : Remembrance of God through repetition of sacred phrases -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsHe is a 15th century Bhakti Saint. His mode of worshipping Krishna was through ecstatic song and dance. His teachings had a profound effect on Vaishnavism in Bengal. He composed Shikshastakam. Who is he?
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The answer is d. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a 15th-century Indian saint who is considered to be the combined avatar of Radha and Krishna by his disciples and various scriptures. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mode of worshipping Krishna with bhajan-kirtan and dance had a profound effect on Vaishnavism in Bengal. He was also the chief proponent of the Vedantic philosophy of Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva. Mahaprabhu founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism (a.k.a. the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya). He expounded Bhakti yoga and popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra. He composed the Shikshashtakam (eight devotional prayers).
Chaitanya is sometimes called Gauranga or Gaura due to his molten gold–like complexion. His birthday is celebrated as Gaura-purnima. He is also called Nimai because he was born underneath a Neem tree.Incorrect
The answer is d. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a 15th-century Indian saint who is considered to be the combined avatar of Radha and Krishna by his disciples and various scriptures. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mode of worshipping Krishna with bhajan-kirtan and dance had a profound effect on Vaishnavism in Bengal. He was also the chief proponent of the Vedantic philosophy of Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva. Mahaprabhu founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism (a.k.a. the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya). He expounded Bhakti yoga and popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra. He composed the Shikshashtakam (eight devotional prayers).
Chaitanya is sometimes called Gauranga or Gaura due to his molten gold–like complexion. His birthday is celebrated as Gaura-purnima. He is also called Nimai because he was born underneath a Neem tree. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsThe stupa at Sanchi was built during whose reign?
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The answer is a.
The stupa at Sanchi was built during the reign of Ashoka.Incorrect
The answer is a.
The stupa at Sanchi was built during the reign of Ashoka. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsRaichur Doab is located between which two rivers?
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The answer is d.
Raichur Doab is located between Krishna and Tungabhadra.Incorrect
The answer is d.
Raichur Doab is located between Krishna and Tungabhadra. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following:
a)Brihadeeshwara temple at Thanjavur
b)Brihadeeshwara temple at Gangaikondacholapuram
c)Airavateshwara temple at ThanjavurHow many of the above are included in the Great Living Chola temples?
Correct
The answer is c.
All three are included in the Great Living Chola temples. The Great Chola Temples of southern India are an exceptional testimony to the development of the architecture and the ideology of the Chola Empire and the Tamil civilization in southern India. They represent outstanding creative achievement in the architectural conception of the pure form of the Dravida type of temple (characterized by a pyramidal tower).Incorrect
The answer is c.
All three are included in the Great Living Chola temples. The Great Chola Temples of southern India are an exceptional testimony to the development of the architecture and the ideology of the Chola Empire and the Tamil civilization in southern India. They represent outstanding creative achievement in the architectural conception of the pure form of the Dravida type of temple (characterized by a pyramidal tower).
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