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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Losoong Festival”, consider the following statements
- It is one of the main Festivals celebrated across Arunachal Pradesh, as it marks the Tibetan New year
- The unique point of the Festival is that people drink the locally brewed wine, called Chaang as part of celebration.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correctly matched?
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Statement 1 is incorrect because it is celebrated across Sikkim and marks the Sikkimese new year
Important Learning:
- Losoong is one of those big and small colorful carnivals celebrated in Sikkim as Sikkimese New Year.
- It is a popular festival among Bhutias and Lepchas.
- Bhutias are the indigenous people of the Sikkim. Lepchas refers to the aboriginal inhabitant community of Sikkim, who live mostly in North Sikkim.
- Until a few decades, this celebration was confined to the specific group of people called Bhutias. Later, the celebration spread to Lepchas, who are now considered the dominating tribal community of the state.
- The major attraction of Losoong is the Cham Dance. This dance is also influenced from the Tibetan Culture.
- Similar to Bhaang, Chhaang is a part of Losoong. It is domestically made liquor. This drink is made in every house and offered to god.
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Statement 1 is incorrect because it is celebrated across Sikkim and marks the Sikkimese new year
Important Learning:
- Losoong is one of those big and small colorful carnivals celebrated in Sikkim as Sikkimese New Year.
- It is a popular festival among Bhutias and Lepchas.
- Bhutias are the indigenous people of the Sikkim. Lepchas refers to the aboriginal inhabitant community of Sikkim, who live mostly in North Sikkim.
- Until a few decades, this celebration was confined to the specific group of people called Bhutias. Later, the celebration spread to Lepchas, who are now considered the dominating tribal community of the state.
- The major attraction of Losoong is the Cham Dance. This dance is also influenced from the Tibetan Culture.
- Similar to Bhaang, Chhaang is a part of Losoong. It is domestically made liquor. This drink is made in every house and offered to god.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsArrange the following events during the rule of Akbar’s reign in chronological order:
- Construction of Ibadat Khana
- Abolition of Ziziya
- Infallibility decree
- Abolition of pilgrim Tax
Select the correct order:
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The correct chronological order is
- Abolition of pilgrim Tax-1563 A.D
- Abolition of Ziziya-1564 A.D
- Construction of Ibadat Khana-1575A.D
- Infallibility decree-1579
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The correct chronological order is
- Abolition of pilgrim Tax-1563 A.D
- Abolition of Ziziya-1564 A.D
- Construction of Ibadat Khana-1575A.D
- Infallibility decree-1579
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Geographical division of Sangam age, which of the following pairs is /are correctly matched?
1.Kurinji-Hills
2.Palai -Desert
3.Neydal-Coastal
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Tolkappiyaam has classified Sangam age into following geographical division
- Kurinji (Mountianous).
- Mullai (Forests e)
- Marutham (Agricultural Land )
- Neithal (Coastal)
- Paalai (Desert)
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Tolkappiyaam has classified Sangam age into following geographical division
- Kurinji (Mountianous).
- Mullai (Forests e)
- Marutham (Agricultural Land )
- Neithal (Coastal)
- Paalai (Desert)
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Delhi Sultan followed Blood and Iron Policy to suppress the Mewati robbers?
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Explanation:
- Blood and iron policy of balban implied being ruthless to the enemies, use of sword, harshness and strictness and shedding blood.
- It allowed use of all sorts of methods of terrorisms the enemies and inflicting violence upon them.
- The Mewati Rajput’s had become a terror for the people of Delhi. They used to loot, kill and abduct women.
- Balban crushed the Mewatis with an iron hand. Their hide-outs were besieged and every Mewati caught was immediately killed.
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Explanation:
- Blood and iron policy of balban implied being ruthless to the enemies, use of sword, harshness and strictness and shedding blood.
- It allowed use of all sorts of methods of terrorisms the enemies and inflicting violence upon them.
- The Mewati Rajput’s had become a terror for the people of Delhi. They used to loot, kill and abduct women.
- Balban crushed the Mewatis with an iron hand. Their hide-outs were besieged and every Mewati caught was immediately killed.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 points“Hajo”, an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions Hinduism, Buddhism and Muslims is located in which of the following Indian states?
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Hajo is situated on the north bank of the Brahamputra 32 km from Guwahati. Hajo is an extremely important destination for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists
Hayagriva Madhava temple
It is a stone temple and it enshrines an image of Hayagriva Madhava. Some Buddhists believe that the Hayagriva Madhava temple, best known in the group of Hindu temples, is where the Buddha attained Nirvana. At this imposing temple, the presiding deity is worshipped as the Man Lion incarnation of Vishnu by the Hindus.
Hajo Powa Mecca:
Hajo is also a Muslim pilgrimage centre since the mosque known as the Poa Mecca (1/4th Mecca) is thought to have some of the sanctity of Mecca. It is said that Powa Mecca was constructed from the soil that was brought from the city of Mecca itself
Kedareswara Temple:
This is a Shiva temple with inscriptions showing it to be built during the Rajeswar Singha period.
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Hajo is situated on the north bank of the Brahamputra 32 km from Guwahati. Hajo is an extremely important destination for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists
Hayagriva Madhava temple
It is a stone temple and it enshrines an image of Hayagriva Madhava. Some Buddhists believe that the Hayagriva Madhava temple, best known in the group of Hindu temples, is where the Buddha attained Nirvana. At this imposing temple, the presiding deity is worshipped as the Man Lion incarnation of Vishnu by the Hindus.
Hajo Powa Mecca:
Hajo is also a Muslim pilgrimage centre since the mosque known as the Poa Mecca (1/4th Mecca) is thought to have some of the sanctity of Mecca. It is said that Powa Mecca was constructed from the soil that was brought from the city of Mecca itself
Kedareswara Temple:
This is a Shiva temple with inscriptions showing it to be built during the Rajeswar Singha period.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1.The three Pitakas are the collection of Jaina Literature
2.The Agama systems are connected with Buddhism
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect because the three pitakas such as Vinay,Abhidhamma and sutta Pitakas are associated with Buddhist scriptures.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Agamas are texts of Jainism based on the discourses of the tirthankara. Agamas exist in Hinduism as well. The earliest versions of Jain Agamas known were composed in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit language.
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Statement 1 is incorrect because the three pitakas such as Vinay,Abhidhamma and sutta Pitakas are associated with Buddhist scriptures.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Agamas are texts of Jainism based on the discourses of the tirthankara. Agamas exist in Hinduism as well. The earliest versions of Jain Agamas known were composed in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit language.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsThe term “Wahat-al-Wujud” advocated by Suffism signifies:
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Explanation:
- There are two types of sufism: one is based on the metaphysics of Wahdatul Wajood; while the other is derived from the philosophy of Wahdatul Shahood. These two types are diametrically opposed to each other so far as their socioand cultural implications are concerned.
- The first type, which is usually referred to as wajoodi Sufism, teaches tolerance, moderation, peaceful coexistence and humanistic values. This is because its metaphysics implies that there is a unity and oneness in all that exists. The differences, disagreements and divisions among human beings, ideas and all that exists are illusory. They come into being only when we look at things and matters in a limited and biased perspective and fail to see their true reality.
- The metaphysics of Wahdatul Shahood, on the other hand, insists on differences and accords primacy to them.
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Explanation:
- There are two types of sufism: one is based on the metaphysics of Wahdatul Wajood; while the other is derived from the philosophy of Wahdatul Shahood. These two types are diametrically opposed to each other so far as their socioand cultural implications are concerned.
- The first type, which is usually referred to as wajoodi Sufism, teaches tolerance, moderation, peaceful coexistence and humanistic values. This is because its metaphysics implies that there is a unity and oneness in all that exists. The differences, disagreements and divisions among human beings, ideas and all that exists are illusory. They come into being only when we look at things and matters in a limited and biased perspective and fail to see their true reality.
- The metaphysics of Wahdatul Shahood, on the other hand, insists on differences and accords primacy to them.
