1. Who among the following was propounder of the Madhyamika Philosophy?
[A] Bhadrabahu
[B] Parshwanath
[C] Sheelbhadra
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: D [ Nagarjuna ]
Notes:
Nagarjuna (ca. 2nd or 3rd century) was a patriarch of Mahayana and the founder of Madhyamika School.
2. Who is known as the Father of Tamil literature?
[A] Nakkirar
[B] Pushyamitra
[C] Aggatiyam
[D] Agastaya
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Correct Answer: D [ Agastaya ]
Notes:
As per Tamil sources, the father of Tamil literature is ‘Agastaya’.
3. The famous painting “Bani Thani” is from which among the following styles of Painting?
[A] Kishangarh Painting
[B] Phad Painting
[C] Rajput painting
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Kishangarh Painting]
Notes:
Bani Thani is a famous painting from Kishangarh style.
4. Bohag Bihu is a festival in North East India, mainly in the state of ____?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Bihu is the name of the biggest festival of the Assam. The people in Assam celebrate three Bihus as follows:
Bohag Bihu: In mid-April, this is the largest festival and also the state festival of Assam. Related to spring season. It is also known as Rongali Bihu. This festival celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of Spring. It continues for seven days which is called Haat Bihu ( Saat (seven) for Hindi). These are called Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu and Chera Bihu
5. Kumarila Bhatta , who was a Hindu philosopher and scholar from Prayag, was an acharya of which of the following ?
[A] Mimansa
[B] Samkhya
[C] Vedanata
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mimansa]
Notes:
Kumārila Bhatta was a Hindu or brahminical philosopher and Mīmāṃsā scholar from early medieval India. He is famous for many of his various theses on Mimamsa, such as Mimamsaslokavarttika. The aim of Mimamsa is to give rules for the interpretation of the Vedas.
6. Who among the following poet/poetess is well known for his work ‘Brahmarakshas’?
[A] Harishankar Parsai
[B] Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh
[C] Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
[D] Nida Fazli
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Correct Answer: B [Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh ]
Notes:
Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh was one of the most prominent Hindi poets, essayist, literary and political critic, and fiction writers of the 20th century.He also remained assistant-editor of journals like, Naya Khun and Vasudha.He is best known for his long poems:Brahma-rakshasa, Chand ka Muh Teda hai,Andhere Mein and Bhuri Bhuri Khak Dhul.
7. Who among the following Guru of Sikhs invented Gurumukhi ?
[A] Guru Angad
[B] Guru Amar Das
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Guru Govind Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Angad]
Notes:
Guru Angad Dev Ji, the 2nd guru of Sikhs, invented a new script for Punjabi language known as “Gurmukhi” in order to make the scriptures (Guru writings) available for the common people of the society. Gurmukhi means “from the mouth of the Guru.”
8. Consider the following:
- Ellora Caves
- Mahabalipuram Caves
- Khajuraho Temple
Which among the following is the correct set of dynasties to which the above three are ascribed to?
[A] Rastrakuta, Pallava, Chandella
[B] Rastrakuta, Chola, Chandella
[C] Saatvahana, Pallava, Chandella
[D] Saatvahana, Chola, Chandella
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Correct Answer: A [ Rastrakuta, Pallava, Chandella]
Notes:
- Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is associated with Rashtrakuta.
- The Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram are part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, less well-known than the ratha temples. It is associated with Chola.
- The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is associated with Chandelas.
9. Gudiya Govarhar, Khandar, Dagar & Nauhar are four distinct gharanas of _?
[A] Dhrupad
[B] Thumri
[C] Khayal
[D] Dhamar
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Correct Answer: A [ Dhrupad]
Notes:
Dhrupad was developed as a part of worship in temples and various rituals such as yajnas. Gudiya Govarhar, Khandar, Dagar & Nauhar are four distinct gharanas of Dhrupad.
10. Who among the following said “Truth is the ultimate reality and it is God” ?
[A] Radhakrishnan
[B] MK Gandhi
[C] Rabindra Nath Tagore
[D] Swamy Vivekananda
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Correct Answer: B [MK Gandhi]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi has said that the truth is the ultimate reality and it is God. Gandhi’s conception of truth has obviously not the common meaning attributed to it for there were divine and philosophical dimensions to it.
