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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the teachings of Jainism.
1. As per Mahavira, even inanimate objects have souls and varying degrees of consciousness.
2. Jainism believes in extreme penance and asceticism to attain ultimate knowledge.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
None of the above is correct.
Mahavira regarded all objects, both animate and inanimate, have souls and various degrees of consciousness. They possess life and feel pain when they are injured.
Even the practice of agriculture was considered sinful as it causes injury to the earth, worms and animals. Similarly the doctrine of asceticism and renunciation was also carried to extreme lengths by the practice of starvation, nudity and other forms of self-torture.Incorrect
None of the above is correct.
Mahavira regarded all objects, both animate and inanimate, have souls and various degrees of consciousness. They possess life and feel pain when they are injured.
Even the practice of agriculture was considered sinful as it causes injury to the earth, worms and animals. Similarly the doctrine of asceticism and renunciation was also carried to extreme lengths by the practice of starvation, nudity and other forms of self-torture. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following officials of the Mauryan Empire and their respective roles.
1. Nagarika: City superintendent
2. Gopa: Jurist
3. Rajukas: District Administration
4. Yuktas: Central treasury
Which of the above are correctly matched?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
Both Kautilya and Megasthanes provided the system of Municipal administration in Mauryan Empire.
Arthasastra contains a full chapter on the role of Nagarika or city superintendent. His chief duty was to maintain law and order.
The district administration was under the charge of Rajukas, whose position and functions are similar to modern collectors. He was assisted by Yuktas or subordinate officials.
Village administration was in the hands of Gramani and his official superior was called Gopa who was in charge of ten or fifteen villages.Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Both Kautilya and Megasthanes provided the system of Municipal administration in Mauryan Empire.
Arthasastra contains a full chapter on the role of Nagarika or city superintendent. His chief duty was to maintain law and order.
The district administration was under the charge of Rajukas, whose position and functions are similar to modern collectors. He was assisted by Yuktas or subordinate officials.
Village administration was in the hands of Gramani and his official superior was called Gopa who was in charge of ten or fifteen villages. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pallava administration.
1. The land grants given to the temples by Pallavas were called as Brahmadeya.
2. Land given to Brahmanas was exempted from tax.
3. Traders and artisans were required to pay taxes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
The King provided land-grants to the temples known as Devadhana and also to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya.
Land tax was the primary source of the government revenue. The Brahmadeya and Devadhana lands were exempted from tax.
Traders and artisans such as carpenters, goldsmiths, washer-men, oil-pressers and weavers paid taxes to the government.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
The King provided land-grants to the temples known as Devadhana and also to the Brahmans known as Brahmadeya.
Land tax was the primary source of the government revenue. The Brahmadeya and Devadhana lands were exempted from tax.
Traders and artisans such as carpenters, goldsmiths, washer-men, oil-pressers and weavers paid taxes to the government. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Rampa Rebellion of 1879.
1. It was a rebellion against the British in the hill tracts of Vizagapatam.
2. It was led by the Zamindars.
3. Ban of toddy tapping was an important factor behind the rebellion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
It was an insurrection by the hill tribes in the Rampa region of the Vizagapatam Hill Tracts Agency of Vizagapatam District against the British government of the Madras Presidency and Zamindars. The hill tracts of Vizagapatam were inhabited by hill tribes who led a more or less independent way of life for centuries.
These tribes paid a regular tribute to a zamindar or mansabdar who was a subject of British India.
The then zamindar of the region was an oppressive tyrant. There were smaller riots and uprisings before, but to make matters worse, the Madras government introduced a law making toddy tapping illegal and introducing a toddy tax, this wouldn’t have been a great deal to the Hill tribes, but toddy tapping was part of their culture. This led to a full-scale rebellion in early 1879.Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
It was an insurrection by the hill tribes in the Rampa region of the Vizagapatam Hill Tracts Agency of Vizagapatam District against the British government of the Madras Presidency and Zamindars. The hill tracts of Vizagapatam were inhabited by hill tribes who led a more or less independent way of life for centuries.
These tribes paid a regular tribute to a zamindar or mansabdar who was a subject of British India.
The then zamindar of the region was an oppressive tyrant. There were smaller riots and uprisings before, but to make matters worse, the Madras government introduced a law making toddy tapping illegal and introducing a toddy tax, this wouldn’t have been a great deal to the Hill tribes, but toddy tapping was part of their culture. This led to a full-scale rebellion in early 1879. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe aim of Public Safety Bill, 1928 was to
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Public safety bill aimed to stop Communist movement in India by cutting it off from British & foreign communist organizations. It called to deport the foreigners suspected of propagating socialist and communist ideas
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Public safety bill aimed to stop Communist movement in India by cutting it off from British & foreign communist organizations. It called to deport the foreigners suspected of propagating socialist and communist ideas
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