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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Ajanta Caves Paintings is/are correct?
1. The paintings depict a variety of graceful poses in the human & animal forms.
2. They depict themes of court life and natural scenes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Ajanta Caves carved out of volcanic rock in the Maharashtra Plateau, situated near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Frescoes are paintings which are done on wet plaster in which colours become fixed as the plaster dries. They are found on the walls and ceilings at Ajanta.
The human & animal forms show a variety of graceful poses. Various methods were used to create the illusion of depth. They depict themes of court life, feasting, processions, men and women at work, festivals and various natural scenes including animals, birds and flowers.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Ajanta Caves carved out of volcanic rock in the Maharashtra Plateau, situated near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Frescoes are paintings which are done on wet plaster in which colours become fixed as the plaster dries. They are found on the walls and ceilings at Ajanta.
The human & animal forms show a variety of graceful poses. Various methods were used to create the illusion of depth. They depict themes of court life, feasting, processions, men and women at work, festivals and various natural scenes including animals, birds and flowers. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith which of the following given below is Rajaraja Chola I associated with?
1. Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore
2. The compilation of Thirumurai
3. Nagapattinam monastery
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Rajaraja Chola I completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D. He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam. During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai. Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 CE which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
Rajaraja Chola I completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D. He also helped in the construction of a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam. During his reign, the texts of the Tamil poets Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar were collected and edited into one compilation called Thirumurai. Further, He initiated a massive project of land survey and assessment in 1000 CE which led to the reorganization of the country into individual units known as valanadus. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Mesolithic period
1. During this period, Microliths were used by the people for hunting.
2. Domestication of animals and primitive cultivation started during this period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age which falls roughly from 10000 B.C. to 6000 B.C. Mesolithic remains are found in Langhanj in Gujarat, Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh and also in some places of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
In the sites of Mesolithic Age, a different type of stone tools is found. These are tiny stone artifacts, often not more than five centimeters in size, and therefore called microliths. The favourable climate, better rainfalls and warm atmosphere led to reduction in nomadism to seasonally sedentary settlement. They moved to new areas such as nearby rivers which provided water.
Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age which falls roughly from 10000 B.C. to 6000 B.C. Mesolithic remains are found in Langhanj in Gujarat, Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh and also in some places of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
In the sites of Mesolithic Age, a different type of stone tools is found. These are tiny stone artifacts, often not more than five centimeters in size, and therefore called microliths. The favourable climate, better rainfalls and warm atmosphere led to reduction in nomadism to seasonally sedentary settlement. They moved to new areas such as nearby rivers which provided water.
Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. The SERB-POWER scheme has been announced recently to promote Women Scientists.
2. Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament, 2008. The mandate is to supports basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering.
“SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)”, designed exclusively for women scientists was launched recently. SERB POWER Scheme will have two components namely (i) SERB-POWER Fellowship (ii) SERB- POWER Research Grants.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament, 2008. The mandate is to supports basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering.
“SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)”, designed exclusively for women scientists was launched recently. SERB POWER Scheme will have two components namely (i) SERB-POWER Fellowship (ii) SERB- POWER Research Grants. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Trusted Telecom Portal (TTP) is/are correct?
1. The Portal will mandate telecom service providers to use equipment through trusted or authentic sources only.
2. It is part of the national security directive.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Government recently launched a ‘trusted telecom’ portal as a part of the national security directive on the telecommunications sector. The development has come following the government’s efforts to ensure security of telecom networks, especially wrt fifth generation (5G) service.
The new portal is under the Cyber wing of the National Security Council Secretariat Portal will mandate telecom service providers to use equipment through trusted or authentic sources only.
The TSPs will be able to access the Trusted Telecom Portal and indicate the telecom products they plan to buy, along with the vendor. The details of these vendors, the products, the critical components and their sources are then populated in the portal by the telecom service providers. Vendors will also be given access to the portal. The government will assess the vendors and the sources of the components to determine trusted sources and trusted products and this decision will be intimated to the vendor and the telecom provider.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Government recently launched a ‘trusted telecom’ portal as a part of the national security directive on the telecommunications sector. The development has come following the government’s efforts to ensure security of telecom networks, especially wrt fifth generation (5G) service.
The new portal is under the Cyber wing of the National Security Council Secretariat Portal will mandate telecom service providers to use equipment through trusted or authentic sources only.
The TSPs will be able to access the Trusted Telecom Portal and indicate the telecom products they plan to buy, along with the vendor. The details of these vendors, the products, the critical components and their sources are then populated in the portal by the telecom service providers. Vendors will also be given access to the portal. The government will assess the vendors and the sources of the components to determine trusted sources and trusted products and this decision will be intimated to the vendor and the telecom provider.
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