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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements related to the policies of akbar-
1. Akbar patronized mainly religious scholars and avoided the development of music and dance.
2. As part of his religious policy, Many Hindus were included in the higher post of administration.
3. He introduced pilgrim tax and abolished jiziya to appease Hindu landlords and local rulers
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Music and dance also developed under the Mughals. Akbar patronized Tansen of Gwalior. Tansen composed many ragas.
Statement 2 is correct. From the time of Akbar, the Hindus, particularly the Rajputs were included in the nobility. For example, mention may be made about Raja Man Singh, Raja Birbal and Raja Todar Mal. Later, the Marathas also joined the Mughal service and rose to the position of nobles.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Muslim rulers in India charged a pilgrimage tax on unbelievers travelling to various Hindu pilgrimage sites. Akbar Abolished pilgrimage tax in 1564. Jizya was also abolished by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Music and dance also developed under the Mughals. Akbar patronized Tansen of Gwalior. Tansen composed many ragas.
Statement 2 is correct. From the time of Akbar, the Hindus, particularly the Rajputs were included in the nobility. For example, mention may be made about Raja Man Singh, Raja Birbal and Raja Todar Mal. Later, the Marathas also joined the Mughal service and rose to the position of nobles.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Muslim rulers in India charged a pilgrimage tax on unbelievers travelling to various Hindu pilgrimage sites. Akbar Abolished pilgrimage tax in 1564. Jizya was also abolished by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements regarding Iqta system:
1. It was introduced by Iltumush in Delhi sultanate.
2. It is a system of appointing highest officers in administration.
3. It was introduced not as hereditary but later stage it changed as hereditary.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Iqta system was a practice of Tax farming that was introduced by Iltutmish in Delhi Sultanate. This grant was not hereditary and was subject to passing from officer to officer. Iqta system linked the farthest part of the Sultanate linked to the Central Government.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It was basically grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary.
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Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Iqta system was a practice of Tax farming that was introduced by Iltutmish in Delhi Sultanate. This grant was not hereditary and was subject to passing from officer to officer. Iqta system linked the farthest part of the Sultanate linked to the Central Government.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It was basically grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following statements are true regarding the Bhakti movement in medieval India.
1. Bhakti movement provided an impetus for the development of literature in regional languages.
2. Bhakti saints argued equal status to women and at the same time they uphold the caste system.
3. The medieval Bhakti movement was the direct result of the influence of the spread of Islam in India.
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Statement 3 is correct. The medieval Bhakti movement was the direct result of the influence of the spread of Islam in India. Monotheism or belief in one God, equality and brotherhood of man and rejection of rituals and class divisions are the distinctive characteristics of Islam. These Islamic ideas created a profound impact on the religious leaders of this period. Moreover, the preaching of Sufi teachers shaped the thinking of Bhakti reformers like Ramananda, Kabir and Nanak.
Statement 1 is correct. Various preachers spoke and wrote in the regional languages. So, the Bhakti movement provided an impetus for the development of regional languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, etc
Statement 2 is incorrect. The caste system was condemned by the Bhakti saints, the lower classes were raised to a position of great importance. The importance of women in society was also increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them.
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Statement 3 is correct. The medieval Bhakti movement was the direct result of the influence of the spread of Islam in India. Monotheism or belief in one God, equality and brotherhood of man and rejection of rituals and class divisions are the distinctive characteristics of Islam. These Islamic ideas created a profound impact on the religious leaders of this period. Moreover, the preaching of Sufi teachers shaped the thinking of Bhakti reformers like Ramananda, Kabir and Nanak.
Statement 1 is correct. Various preachers spoke and wrote in the regional languages. So, the Bhakti movement provided an impetus for the development of regional languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, etc
Statement 2 is incorrect. The caste system was condemned by the Bhakti saints, the lower classes were raised to a position of great importance. The importance of women in society was also increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the Arya Samaj , which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It Opposed the idol-worship and the doctrine of ‘Karma’.
- They believed in one god with no physical existence.
- Supported Varna System based on merit not by birth.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Arya samaj opposed the idol-worship and reincarnation theory of God but accepts the doctrine of ‘Karma’ and transmigration of soul. Dayanand also rejected the theory of destiny / fate.
Statement 2 is correct.Believes in one God who has no physical existence.
Statement 3 is correct. Supported Four Varna System but the Varna system should be based on merit not birth. Hindu religion gives everyone an equal place in the spiritual and social life.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Arya samaj opposed the idol-worship and reincarnation theory of God but accepts the doctrine of ‘Karma’ and transmigration of soul. Dayanand also rejected the theory of destiny / fate.
Statement 2 is correct.Believes in one God who has no physical existence.
Statement 3 is correct. Supported Four Varna System but the Varna system should be based on merit not birth. Hindu religion gives everyone an equal place in the spiritual and social life.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Historywhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding Nalanda university?
1. It was founded at the time of Gupta ruler Kumaragupta I.
2. Chinese monk Fa-heain visited nalanda university and gave details account of them.
3. Teaching in this university are on Buddhist literature and excluded science subjects.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Nalanda University was founded by Gupta emperor Kumargupta I. He adopted the title of Mahendraditya.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Fa-heian’s visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II ie before the establishment of this university. It is Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang, came during Harsha’s reign, gave detail account of Nalanda University.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Primary teaching focus on Mahayana Buddhism, yet included other ‘secular’ subjects as well- Like, Grammar, logic, epistemology and sciences.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Nalanda University was founded by Gupta emperor Kumargupta I. He adopted the title of Mahendraditya.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Fa-heian’s visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II ie before the establishment of this university. It is Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang, came during Harsha’s reign, gave detail account of Nalanda University.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Primary teaching focus on Mahayana Buddhism, yet included other ‘secular’ subjects as well- Like, Grammar, logic, epistemology and sciences.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the differences between Mathura and Gandhara school of art, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- The materials mainly used in Gandhara school of arts is red sand stone where as in Mathura arts it is grey sand stone..
- Both Mathura arts and Gandhara school of arts are influenced by foreign arts
- Mathura arts influenced by Hinduism only where as Gandhara arts depicts all religious architectures.
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All the statements are incorrect.
Grey sandstone (Blue-grey Mica schist to be precise) is used in Gandhara School of Art where as in Mathura arts, it is red sand stone.
Gandhara School was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art. The foreign influence is evident from the sculptures of Buddha in which they bear resemblance to the Greek sculptures.Mathura school of arts is purely indigenous and no external influence are there.
Gandhara School, which is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form. Mathura school represents religious as well as secular arts. It is influenced by all the three religions Hinduism, Budhism and Jainism.
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All the statements are incorrect.
Grey sandstone (Blue-grey Mica schist to be precise) is used in Gandhara School of Art where as in Mathura arts, it is red sand stone.
Gandhara School was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art. The foreign influence is evident from the sculptures of Buddha in which they bear resemblance to the Greek sculptures.Mathura school of arts is purely indigenous and no external influence are there.
Gandhara School, which is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form. Mathura school represents religious as well as secular arts. It is influenced by all the three religions Hinduism, Budhism and Jainism.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryIn the context of Indus valley civilization, the bronze dancing girl figure is discovered from-
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The bronze dancing girl was discovered at Mohenjodaro is perhaps the greatest surviving achievement of the metal work of the Harappan age. This world-famous figure shows a female dancing figure standing as if relaxing after a dance number, with her right hand on her hip and the left dangling free. She wears a large number of bangles, probably made of bone or ivory on her left arm together with a couple of pairs on her right arm.
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The bronze dancing girl was discovered at Mohenjodaro is perhaps the greatest surviving achievement of the metal work of the Harappan age. This world-famous figure shows a female dancing figure standing as if relaxing after a dance number, with her right hand on her hip and the left dangling free. She wears a large number of bangles, probably made of bone or ivory on her left arm together with a couple of pairs on her right arm.
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