Art & Culture - 2022 PYQ

Question 2 of 7

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Question 3 of 7

Consider the following pairs:
Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts — Location in the State of

1. Dhauli — Odisha
2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh
3. Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh
4. Kalsi — Karnataka

How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

A Only one pair B Only two pairs C Only three pairs D All four pairs

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Question 4 of 7

“Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

A Akbar B Humayun C Shahjahan D Aurangzeb

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Question 5 of 7

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

A Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture. B The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets. C Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic. D Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.

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Question 6 of 7

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
Historical - Person Known as
1. Aryadeva - Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga - Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholar

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A None of the pairs B Only one pair C Only two pairs D All three pairs

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Question 7 of 7

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:

1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana

Which of the above are Jaina texts ?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 2 and 4 only C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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Question 8 of 7

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

A The best means of salvation was devotion. B Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative. C Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss. D Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.

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