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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization are present in India?
1. Dholavira
2. Banawali
3. Alamgirpur
4. Mehrgarh
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Option b is correct.
Mehrgarh is in Pakistan.
Dholavira – Gujarat
Banawali – Haryana
Alamgirpur – Uttar PradeshIncorrect
Option b is correct.
Mehrgarh is in Pakistan.
Dholavira – Gujarat
Banawali – Haryana
Alamgirpur – Uttar Pradesh -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsRajaraja Chola I is associated with which of the following cultural heritages of India?
1. Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore
2. The compilation of Thirumurai
3. Nagapattinam monastery
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 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.Incorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 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. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the views of Namdev, a bhakti saint.
1. As per Namdev, the eternal reality Brahmana is neither nirguna nor saguna.
2. Namdev opposed the principles of Vaishnavism and built his popular movement against Vaishnavist elitism.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
His philosophy contains both nirguna and saguna Brahman elements, with monistic themes. Nirguna Brahman means the eternal reality with no qualities of its now, similar to nothingness.
Saguna means those with divine qualities such as love, light, compassion etc. Namdev was influenced by Vaishnavism, and became widely known in India for his devotional songs set to music. The literary works of Namdev were influenced by Vaishnava philosophyIncorrect
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
His philosophy contains both nirguna and saguna Brahman elements, with monistic themes. Nirguna Brahman means the eternal reality with no qualities of its now, similar to nothingness.
Saguna means those with divine qualities such as love, light, compassion etc. Namdev was influenced by Vaishnavism, and became widely known in India for his devotional songs set to music. The literary works of Namdev were influenced by Vaishnava philosophy -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe triple headed rockcut Shiva, Maheshamurti, can be found on the island of
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Described as a “masterpiece of Gupta-Chalukyan art”, the most important sculpture in the caves is the Trimurti, carved in relief at the back of the cave facing the entrance, on the north-south axis.
It is also known as Trimurti Sadashiva and Maheshmurti. The image, around 20 ft in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva, representing Panchamukha Shiva. The three heads are said to represent three essential aspects of Shiva: creation, protection, and destruction.Incorrect
Described as a “masterpiece of Gupta-Chalukyan art”, the most important sculpture in the caves is the Trimurti, carved in relief at the back of the cave facing the entrance, on the north-south axis.
It is also known as Trimurti Sadashiva and Maheshmurti. The image, around 20 ft in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva, representing Panchamukha Shiva. The three heads are said to represent three essential aspects of Shiva: creation, protection, and destruction. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsGajendra Moksha is a Puranic legend from the Bhagavata Purana. The legend often painted on temple panels. It has been symbolically depicted by
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There are three major themes vashinavite usually painted on temple panels.
Sheshashayana is the form of Vishnu where he is shown reclining on the sheshanaga called Ananta. Nara-Narayan shows the discussion between the human soul and the eternal divine. Gajendramoksha is the story of achieving moksha, symbolically communicated by Vishnu’s suppression of an asura who had taken the form of an elephant.
It is one of the famous exploits of the god Vishnu. In this episode, Vishnu came down to earth to protect Gajendra, the elephant, from the clutches of Makara, the Crocodile, and with Vishnu’s help, Gajendra achieved moksha, or salvation.
Gajendra then attained a form like that of the god (Sarupya Mukti) and went to Vaikuntha with Vishnu.Incorrect
There are three major themes vashinavite usually painted on temple panels.
Sheshashayana is the form of Vishnu where he is shown reclining on the sheshanaga called Ananta. Nara-Narayan shows the discussion between the human soul and the eternal divine. Gajendramoksha is the story of achieving moksha, symbolically communicated by Vishnu’s suppression of an asura who had taken the form of an elephant.
It is one of the famous exploits of the god Vishnu. In this episode, Vishnu came down to earth to protect Gajendra, the elephant, from the clutches of Makara, the Crocodile, and with Vishnu’s help, Gajendra achieved moksha, or salvation.
Gajendra then attained a form like that of the god (Sarupya Mukti) and went to Vaikuntha with Vishnu.
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