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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Gupta Art and Architecture is/are correct?
1. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period.
2. Metallurgy had made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during the Gupta period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art.
There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The gigantic copper statue of Buddha, originally found at Sultanganj now kept at Birmingham museum, was about seven and a half feet height and nearly a ton weight. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during the Gupta period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art.
There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The gigantic copper statue of Buddha, originally found at Sultanganj now kept at Birmingham museum, was about seven and a half feet height and nearly a ton weight. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe folk art form thudumbattam is related to which of the following states?
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Thudumbu is a percussion instrument from the Kongu region (that includes Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, and Salem districts). Thudumbattam, the folk art form, is prevalent in villages around Karamadai, a small town 26 kilometres from Coimbatore
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Thudumbu is a percussion instrument from the Kongu region (that includes Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Namakkal, and Salem districts). Thudumbattam, the folk art form, is prevalent in villages around Karamadai, a small town 26 kilometres from Coimbatore
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following criterias must be satisfied for a language to be classified as Classical Language?
1. The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community 2. High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
3. A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Criteria to be listed as a Classical Language:
• High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
• A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
• The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community
• The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
Tamil was the first language to get classical language status in India.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
Criteria to be listed as a Classical Language:
• High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
• A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
• The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community
• The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
Tamil was the first language to get classical language status in India. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding World Trade Organization (WTO) is/are corret?
1. It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
2. India is a founding member of WTO.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. World Trade Organization, as an institution, was established in 1995. It replaced General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) which was in place since 1946.
The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994. India has been a member of GATT since 1948; hence it was party to Uruguay Round and a founding member of WTO.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. World Trade Organization, as an institution, was established in 1995. It replaced General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) which was in place since 1946.
The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994. India has been a member of GATT since 1948; hence it was party to Uruguay Round and a founding member of WTO. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe terms DAVINCI+ and VERITAS missions, seen in news are related to which of the following given below?
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NASA has selected two missions to the planet Venus, Earth’s nearest neighbour. The missions called DAVINCI+ and VERITAS have been selected based on their potential for scientific value and the feasibility of their development plans.
DAVINCI+ is short for ‘Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging’ and is the first US-led mission to the planet’s atmosphere since 1978.
VERITAS is short for ‘Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy’ and will map the planet’s surface to determine its geologic history and understand the reasons why it developed so differently from Earth.Incorrect
NASA has selected two missions to the planet Venus, Earth’s nearest neighbour. The missions called DAVINCI+ and VERITAS have been selected based on their potential for scientific value and the feasibility of their development plans.
DAVINCI+ is short for ‘Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging’ and is the first US-led mission to the planet’s atmosphere since 1978.
VERITAS is short for ‘Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy’ and will map the planet’s surface to determine its geologic history and understand the reasons why it developed so differently from Earth.
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