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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture 24 Jun 2024

Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture

Q1:

With reference to Kalaram Temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is situated on the banks of the Godavari river.

2. In 1935, Ambedkar organised a large protest outside the Kalaram temple.

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

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Answer: C

Explanation:

The Kalaram temple derives its name from a black statue of the Lord-Kala Ram translates literally to "Black Ram". It is situated on the banks of the Godavari river in Panchvati area of Maharashtra. According to the epic, Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman set up a hut here as the presence of five banyan trees made this spot auspicious and they spent the first few years of their 14-year exile in Dandakaranya. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

"The temple is also the site of a land mark agitation led by Babasaheb Ambedkar, demanding temple entry rights for Dalits more than 90 years ago. In 1930, B.R. Ambedkar and the Marathi teacher and social activist Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, known as Sane Guruji, led an agitation to demand access for Dalits to Hindu temples. On March 2, 1930, Ambedkar organised a large protest outside the Kalaram temple. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Q2:

Which of the following classical books of literature was written during the Gupta period?

1. Amarkosh

2. Kama Sutra

3. Meghdoot

4. Mudrarakshasa

How many of the above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: Only three

D: All four

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Amarkosh written by Amar Singh, Kama Sutra written by Vatsyayana, Meghdoot written by Kalidas and Mudrarakshas written by Vishakhdutt - these four compositions are from the Gupta period. Hence option (d) is the correct.

Q3:

Which of the following Indian mathematicians discovered decimal place value?

A: Bhaskar

B: Varahamihira

C: Brahmagupta

D: Aryabhata

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Answer: D

Explanation:

An Indian mathematician named Aryabhata discovered decimal place value. Aryabhata had composed 'Aryabhattiya Granth', which is the main text of Vedic mathematics. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Q4:

Where did Kumardevi, a queen of Govindchandra Gahadwal, build Dharmachakra-Jin Vihar?

A: Bodh Gaya

B: Rajgriha

C: Kushinagar

D: Sarnath

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Govindchandra Gahadwal's queen Kumardevi was a Buddhist follower. He built Dharmachakra-Jin Vihar in Sarnath. Hence option (d) is correct.

Q5:

Consider the following statements:

1. Mulla Dawood composed Chandayan.

2. Qutuban had composed Mrigavati.

3. Usman had composed Chitravali.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Mrigavati is the heroine of the Hindi romantic poem Mrigavat. It was composed by Qutban in the early 16th century. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Chandayan is composed in Hijri 781 (1379 AD). It was composed by Maulana Dawood during the era of Firozshah Tughlaq. Chandayan is important not only from poetic point of view but also from cultural and linguistic point of view. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Chitravali is the creation of Osman Kavi. Osman wrote this book in 1022 Hijri, or 1613 AD. Osman Shah was a disciple of Haji Baba 'in the Nizamuddin Chishti disciple tradition. Hence, statement 3 is correct.