Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 01, 2022 [Mock Test]
December 5, 2022 December 9, 2022
1. Which of the following statements about Puli Thevar is/are correct?
- He was the first Hindu native local ruler in the entire Indian subcontinent to have revolted against the oppressive British East India company.
- He began a rebellion against the British in 1757-58 at Nelkettumsevel village.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- Puli Thevar or Pooli Devar was a local chieftain of Hindu Marava community also known as poligar in English or in local parlance Palayakaarar.
- He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and ruled an area called Nel katum sevval (the place that pays rice tribute to the Nawob of Arcot).
- He was a just, but rebel ruler and strode the path of dharma.
- Puli Thevar has the unique distinction of being the first Hindu native local ruler in the entire Indian subcontinent ever to have revolted against the oppressive British East India company
- Poolithevar began a rebellion against the British in 1757-58 at Nelkettumsevel village and it was followed by Kattabomman of Panchalamkuruchi and other heads of palayams during 1797-1801.
2. With respect to the Mughal ruler, Dara Shikoh, consider the following statements:
- He wrote Majma-ul-Bahrain, Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh and Sirr-i-Akbar.
- He was known as a pioneer of the academic movement for interfaith understanding in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan was known as a pioneer of the academic movement for interfaith understanding in India.
- His most important works, Majma-ul-Bahrain (Mingling of Two Oceans) and Sirr-i-Akbar (Great Mystery) are devoted to the cause of establishing connections between Hinduism and Islam.
- Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh is a Persian language chronicle written by Sujan Rai in the Mughal Empire of present-day India.
3. Which of the following comparison between Digambara and Svetambara sect of Jainism is/are correct?
- While Digambara believes in Sabastra Mukti, Svetambara did not believes in it.
- Digambara are not allowed to have any kind of possessions while Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Digambara believes that women cannot achieve nirvana or liberation directly. They first have to reborn as a man for this.
- Svetambara, on the other hand, have a different opinion. According to them, women are equally capable of achieving liberation as a man. They believe in Sabastra Mukti. They believe that anybody can achieve salvation, be it a householder or a monk.
- Digambara believes that in order to achieve nirvana or liberation, one must renounce everything including clothes. Therefore, Digambara monks are completely naked.
- Svetambara, on the contrary, believes that practice of nudity is not essential to attain liberation. Therefore, they wear white clothes.
- Digambara monks are not allowed to have any kind of possessions while Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things
- Svetambara idols of Tirthankars are decorated with jewels, wearing loincloth with prominent staring eyes.
- However, Digambara idols are naked, undecorated with downcast eyes.
