IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 180
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’
- It is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
It is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations that works to address poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
Its headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and it is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
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It is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations that works to address poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.
Its headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and it is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Manasollasa’ is associated with which of the following Dynasties/Empires?
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Solution (b)
The Mānasollāsa, also known as Abhilashitartha Chintamani, is an early 12th-century Sanskrit text composed by the Kalyani Chalukya king Someshvara III, who ruled in present-day South India. It is an encyclopedic work covering topics such as polity, governance, ethics, economics, astronomy, astrology, rhetoric, veterinary medicine, horticulture, perfumes, food, architecture, sports, painting, poetry and music. The text is a valuable source of socio-cultural information on 11th- and 12th-century India.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/decoding-manuscripts-on-mathematics/article30809672.ece
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Solution (b)
The Mānasollāsa, also known as Abhilashitartha Chintamani, is an early 12th-century Sanskrit text composed by the Kalyani Chalukya king Someshvara III, who ruled in present-day South India. It is an encyclopedic work covering topics such as polity, governance, ethics, economics, astronomy, astrology, rhetoric, veterinary medicine, horticulture, perfumes, food, architecture, sports, painting, poetry and music. The text is a valuable source of socio-cultural information on 11th- and 12th-century India.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/decoding-manuscripts-on-mathematics/article30809672.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘‘Rupe shunyam’ was mentioned by
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Siddhānta Shiromani’
- It is a treatise on astronomy and algebra.
- It was written by Nilakantha Somayaji.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
Siddhānta Śiromani is the major treatise of Indian mathematician Bhāskara II. He wrote the Siddhānta Śiromani in 1150 when he was 36 years old. The work is composed in Sanskrit Language in 1450 verses.
Leelāvati is the first volume of the Siddhānta Śiromani. The book contains thirteen chapters, 278 verses, mainly arithmetic and measurement.
Bijaganita is the second volume of Siddhānta Shiromani. It is divided into six parts, contains 213 verses and is devoted to algebra.
Ganitadhyaya and Goladhyaya of Siddhanta Shiromani are devoted to astronomy. All put together there are about 900 verses.(Ganitadhyaya has 451 and Goladhyaya has 501 verses).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/decoding-manuscripts-on-mathematics/article30809672.ece
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Solution (a)
Siddhānta Śiromani is the major treatise of Indian mathematician Bhāskara II. He wrote the Siddhānta Śiromani in 1150 when he was 36 years old. The work is composed in Sanskrit Language in 1450 verses.
Leelāvati is the first volume of the Siddhānta Śiromani. The book contains thirteen chapters, 278 verses, mainly arithmetic and measurement.
Bijaganita is the second volume of Siddhānta Shiromani. It is divided into six parts, contains 213 verses and is devoted to algebra.
Ganitadhyaya and Goladhyaya of Siddhanta Shiromani are devoted to astronomy. All put together there are about 900 verses.(Ganitadhyaya has 451 and Goladhyaya has 501 verses).
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/decoding-manuscripts-on-mathematics/article30809672.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Bahlol Lodhi’
- He became the first ruler of the Lodhi dynasty in 1451.
- He annexed Sharqi dynasty based at Jaunpur.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Bahlol became the first ruler of the Lodhi dynasty in 1451. He conquered Jaunpur, Dholpur, and Kalpi. The Sarqis of Jaunpur were the lords of the east and their downfall was the Lodhi’s biggest gain.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/how-bahlul-lodhi-bought-delhi/article30781918.ece
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Solution (c)
Bahlol became the first ruler of the Lodhi dynasty in 1451. He conquered Jaunpur, Dholpur, and Kalpi. The Sarqis of Jaunpur were the lords of the east and their downfall was the Lodhi’s biggest gain.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/how-bahlul-lodhi-bought-delhi/article30781918.ece
