Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 3, 2018

Statement 1 is incorrect: There is a dedicated wing of underwater archaeology in ASI. Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) was established in 2001. Since its inception the UAW is actively engaged in conducting underwater archaeological studies in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

The UAW is engaged in –

Documentation of underwater sites and ancient shipwrecks Training of professional archaeologists, young researchers and students Conduct of seminars to discuss various aspects and to bring awareness Protection of underwater cultural heritage

Statement 2 is incorrect: For the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance the entire country is divided into 24 Circles. And it‘s not based on states boundary.

Additional information:

About ASI: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance is the prime concern of the ASI. It regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

Fawazil in the Sultanate period means excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtadars. More terms Kharaj is a type of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce developed under Islamic law. Jiziya was the poll tax formerly paid by minority religious groups within the Muslim empire. The term Khalisa in Mughal administration signified the land from where revenue was collected for the Imperial Treasury. The term Waqf signifies an endowment made by a Muslim to a religious, educational, or charitable cause.

Statement 1 is correct. The Gurumukhi script was created in the 16th century C.E. by the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad, to write the Punjabi language.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Saints like Tulsidas and Surdas accepted existing beliefs and practices but wanted to make these accessible to all. Tulsidas conceived of God in the form of Rama. Tulsidas‘s composition, the Ramcharitmanas, written in Awadhi (a language used in eastern Uttar Pradesh), is important both as an expression of his devotion and as a literary work.

Paumacariyam is a Jain version of Rama story and Vimalasuri is it‘s author.

Khongjom Parba is a style of ballad singing from Manipur using Dholak (drum) which depicts stories of heroic battle fought by Manipuris against the mighty British Empire in 1891.

Bimbisara belong to haryanka dynasty. he strengthened his position by marriage alliances. he married three princesses. 1st was daughter of king ksohala, 2nd lichchhavi princess from vaishali, 3rd daughter of the chief of the madra clan. Ajatashatru compelled koshalan king to purchase peace by giving his daughter in marriage.

Statement 1 is correct. According to Jainism, purification of soul and liberation can be achieved through the path of three jewels: Correct View– Faith in basic tenets of Jainism, acceptance of the self-evident truth of soul (jīva) Correct Knowledge – Knowledge of the tattvas without any doubt or misapprehension.

Correct Conduct – behaviour consistent with the Five vows.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Initially, like the Buddhist, the Jainas were not image worshippers. Later they began to worship Mahavira and also the twenty- three trithankaras.