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Consider the following statements regarding the Buddha and his teachings
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
Hence all the statements are correct.
Solution (d)
Hence all the statements are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Jaina Philosophy
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (b)
The basic philosophy of the Jainas was already in existence in north India before the birth of Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, in the sixth century BCE.
According to Jaina tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects, is central to Jaina philosophy.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
In fact the principle of ahimsa, emphasised within Jainism, has left its mark on Indian thinking as a whole.
According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Solution (b)
The basic philosophy of the Jainas was already in existence in north India before the birth of Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, in the sixth century BCE.
According to Jaina tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence.
The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects, is central to Jaina philosophy.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
In fact the principle of ahimsa, emphasised within Jainism, has left its mark on Indian thinking as a whole.
According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions.
An agrahara was land granted to a Brahmana, who was usually exempted from paying land revenue and other dues to the king, and was often given the right to collect these dues from the local people.
Numismatics is the study of coins, including visual elements such as scripts and images, metallurgical analysis and the contexts in which they have been found.
Hence all the statements are correct.
Solution (d)
Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.
Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions.
An agrahara was land granted to a Brahmana, who was usually exempted from paying land revenue and other dues to the king, and was often given the right to collect these dues from the local people.
Numismatics is the study of coins, including visual elements such as scripts and images, metallurgical analysis and the contexts in which they have been found.
Hence all the statements are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the Buddhist Tipitakas
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (d)
The Vinaya Pitaka included rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order; the Buddha’s teachings were included in the Sutta Pitaka; and the Abhidhamma Pitaka dealt with philosophical matters. Each pitaka comprised a number of individual texts. Later, commentaries were written on these texts by Buddhist scholars.
Hence all the statements are correct
Solution (d)
The Vinaya Pitaka included rules and regulations for those who joined the sangha or monastic order; the Buddha’s teachings were included in the Sutta Pitaka; and the Abhidhamma Pitaka dealt with philosophical matters. Each pitaka comprised a number of individual texts. Later, commentaries were written on these texts by Buddhist scholars.
Hence all the statements are correct
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Guru Nanak ji (1469-1539) preached his ideas much in the same way as saint Kabir and other monotheists, but due to various developments later his teachings led to the emergence of a mass religion, Sikhism. The basic similarity of his teachings with those of saint Kabir and other saints and the basic ideological agreement between them makes him an integral part of the monotheistic movement. Guru Nanak ji belonged to a caste of traders called Khatri and was born in a village in Punjab now known as Nankana Sahib. In his later life he-travelled widely to preach his ideas. Eventually he settled in a place in Punjab now known as Dera Baba Nanak. There he attracted large number of disciples. The hymns composed by him were incorporated in the Adl Granth .by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan in 1604.
Solution (c)
Guru Nanak ji (1469-1539) preached his ideas much in the same way as saint Kabir and other monotheists, but due to various developments later his teachings led to the emergence of a mass religion, Sikhism. The basic similarity of his teachings with those of saint Kabir and other saints and the basic ideological agreement between them makes him an integral part of the monotheistic movement. Guru Nanak ji belonged to a caste of traders called Khatri and was born in a village in Punjab now known as Nankana Sahib. In his later life he-travelled widely to preach his ideas. Eventually he settled in a place in Punjab now known as Dera Baba Nanak. There he attracted large number of disciples. The hymns composed by him were incorporated in the Adl Granth .by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan in 1604.
Sufism as a thought originated in Persia and spread to India by 11th century. Which of the following statements are correct about Sufism?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution (c)
They believed service to humanity equals service to God.
They introduced a new form of singing called ‘Qawwali’ where rhythm is given with claps of hand.
They preached meditation to connect to inner soul and God.
Sufis did not believe in Celibacy.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
Solution (c)
They believed service to humanity equals service to God.
They introduced a new form of singing called ‘Qawwali’ where rhythm is given with claps of hand.
They preached meditation to connect to inner soul and God.
Sufis did not believe in Celibacy.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Pancha Siddhanta’?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution (d)
Panchasiddhanta was written by Vrahamihira.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
It is a treatise on mathematical astronomy.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Solution (d)
Panchasiddhanta was written by Vrahamihira.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
It is a treatise on mathematical astronomy.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Consider the following statements—
Identify the dance-form from the following options:
Solution (c)
Mahapurusha Sankaradeva: A great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam. He is known for introducing the dance form Sattriya. Sattriya is centered around Vaishnavism.
Pat:
A silk produced in Assam
Derived from the mulberry plant
Solution (c)
Mahapurusha Sankaradeva: A great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam. He is known for introducing the dance form Sattriya. Sattriya is centered around Vaishnavism.
Pat:
A silk produced in Assam
Derived from the mulberry plant
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mudrarakshasa’:
Which of the above statements are NOT CORRECT?
Solution (a)
Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit Language Play written by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Solution (a)
Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit Language Play written by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Which of the following statements are correct about the Ajivikas?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Solution (d)
Ajivika was one of the ‘Nastika’ school of Indian philosophy.
It was founded by Makkhali Gosala.
Ajivikas do not believe in Karma philosophy and believe that whatever happens is preordained by the cosmic order.
Bindusara was a follower of Ajivika Sect.
Hence all the statements are correct.
Solution (d)
Ajivika was one of the ‘Nastika’ school of Indian philosophy.
It was founded by Makkhali Gosala.
Ajivikas do not believe in Karma philosophy and believe that whatever happens is preordained by the cosmic order.
Bindusara was a follower of Ajivika Sect.
Hence all the statements are correct.
