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Daily-static-mcqs 09 Sep 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements: 1. Kailashnath Temple of Ellora was built by Krishna I. 2. The rock-cut caves of Barabar were originally built by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya for the Ajivakas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
Kailash Temple of Ellora is considered a wonder of rock-cut architecture. This world famous temple of Dravidian style was built by Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna 1. Hence statement 1 is correct.
The rock-cut caves of Barabar were gifted to the Ajivikas by Emperor Ashoka in the 12th year of his coronation. Prominent among these caves are Karna Chaupan', 'Vishvajhopadi ' and 'Sudama Cave'. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Q2:
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A: Vimalmati's composition 'Bhagvritti 'is an Ayurvedic text.
B: Anandvarman's Dhwanyaloka is a treatise written on poetics.
C: Bhaskaracharya's 'Lilavati is a treatise written on mathematics.
D: All of the above.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Vimaladitya's composition' Bhagavritti ' is a grammar book. Anandvarman's 'Dhwanyaloka' is a treatise written on poetics. In which light has been thrown on Alkar, Riti, Dhvani, Vakrokti and Rasa. Whereas in Bhashkaracharya's 'Lilavati' various principles of Manit have been mentioned in the form of sutras. Hence, option (a) is correct.
Q3:
Consider the following statements: 1. The priest of Yajurveda was called Udgata. 2. Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Goddess Aditi. 3. The seventh chapter of Rigveda is dedicated to sage Vashishtha. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
In the Vedic period, there were separate priests for each Veda. Like it was in Rigveda, Adhvaryu in Yajurveda, Brahm in Atharvaveda, Udya in Samaveda. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The third chapter of Rigveda is written by Vishwamitra, in which Gayatri Mantra is mentioned. Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Goddess Savita. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The seventh chapter of Rigveda is dedicated to sage Vashishtha. In this Mandal, there is a description of Dashraj war, which took place on the banks of Parushni river. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Q4:
Consider the following statements regarding the religious life of the later Vedic period: 1. The two previous Gods Vishwakarma and Hiranyagarbha merged into Prajapati. 2. In the later Vedic period, Pushan now became the god of Shudras. 3. Rudra was the God of animals. How many of the statements given above are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only Two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
In the later Vedic period, Prajapati, the god of creation, got the highest position. The two previous gods Vishwakarma and Hiranyagarbha merged into them. Rudra and Vishnu were considered to be two other major deities of this period. Rudra was the god of animals while people considered Vishnu as the guardian and protector. During this period, Varun was considered the god of water while Pushan now became the god of Shudras. Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Q5:
Consider the following statements regarding to Post-Mauryan Art: 1. The statues in Gandhara style are made of red sandstone. 2. The idols in Mathura style are made of black gray stone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
Explanation:
During the time of Kanishka, two new art styles were born in India, which are called Gandhara style and Mathura art style. In the Gandhara style, the statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva were made from black gray stone, whereas in the Mathura art style, the statues were made from red sandstone. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are incorrect.
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