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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Prehistoric painting.
1. There are evidences of Lower Paleolithic people producing art.
2. Symbols do not form part of Prehistoric paintings.
3. The largest number of paintings belongs to Chalcolithic period.
4. Hunting scenes predominate in Mesolithic paintings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 4 is correct.
We have no evidences of lower Paleolithic people producing art it is only during Upper Paleolithic that the production of art begins.
The paintings can be divided into three categories: human beings, animals and geometric patterns.
The largest number of paintings belongs to Mesolithic age.
Hunting scenes predominate in Mesolithic paintings.Incorrect
Only statement 4 is correct.
We have no evidences of lower Paleolithic people producing art it is only during Upper Paleolithic that the production of art begins.
The paintings can be divided into three categories: human beings, animals and geometric patterns.
The largest number of paintings belongs to Mesolithic age.
Hunting scenes predominate in Mesolithic paintings. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsLauria Nandangarh is famous for
1. A large excavated Stupa belonging to the Ashokan period
2. A monolithic iron pillar of the Mauryan period that was used to propagate Dharma to Nepal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 1 is correct.
Lauriya Nandangarh is a historical site located in West Champaran district of Bihar. Remains of Mauryan period have been found here.
On excavation, Nandangarh turned out to be stupendous Stupa with a polygonal or cruciform base; with its missing dome which must have been proportionately tall, the Stupa must have been one of the highest in India.
The village draws its name from a pillar (laur) of Ashoka standing there and the stupa mound Nandangarh (variant Nanadgarh) about 2 km south-west of the pillar.Incorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
Lauriya Nandangarh is a historical site located in West Champaran district of Bihar. Remains of Mauryan period have been found here.
On excavation, Nandangarh turned out to be stupendous Stupa with a polygonal or cruciform base; with its missing dome which must have been proportionately tall, the Stupa must have been one of the highest in India.
The village draws its name from a pillar (laur) of Ashoka standing there and the stupa mound Nandangarh (variant Nanadgarh) about 2 km south-west of the pillar. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsHow do the Jatakas relate to Buddhism?
1. In Theravada Buddhism, they are considered a textual division of the Pali Canon.
2. They are literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha.
Which of the above is/are correct?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
The Jataka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The future Buddha may appear as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in whatever form, he exhibits some virtue that the tale thereby inculcates.
In Theravada Buddhism, the Jatakas are a textual division of the Pali Canon, included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka. The term Jataka may also refer to a traditional commentary on this book.
Many stupas in northern India are said to mark locations from the Jataka tales; the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang reported several of these.Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
The Jataka tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form. The future Buddha may appear as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in whatever form, he exhibits some virtue that the tale thereby inculcates.
In Theravada Buddhism, the Jatakas are a textual division of the Pali Canon, included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka. The term Jataka may also refer to a traditional commentary on this book.
Many stupas in northern India are said to mark locations from the Jataka tales; the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang reported several of these. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsJainism advocates three principles known as Triratnas (three gems) and Buddhism preaches four noble truths and the eightfold path. What is/are common between the teachings of both religions?
1. Acceptance of the theory that God exists and it has multiple aspects
2. Understanding that no object possesses a soul and is inanimate in the larger flow of life
3. To practice ahimsa and abstain from acquiring precious metals like Gold and Silver
4. Penance and extreme austerity to punish the body
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Only statement 3 is correct.
Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul.
• Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case.
• Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life.
• Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life.
• Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation.Incorrect
Only statement 3 is correct.
Right Knowledge (as per Mahavira) is the acceptance of the theory that there is no God and that the world has been existing without a creator and that all objects possess a soul.
• Buddhism sheds any discussion on God and soul as futile. Buddha also taught that the soul does not exist, so there is no meeting ground in this case.
• Right conduct (Jainism) refers to the observance of the five great vows such as not to injure life, not to lie, not to steal, not to acquire property and not to lead an immoral life.
• Buddhism also forbids its monks from acquiring property (that may bring a sense of ego and pride to its monks and nuns) and injuring life.
• Only Jainism advocates extreme penance, Buddhism preaches moderation. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti. What is the difference between them?
1. Shruti is considered eternal whereas Smriti is subject to change.
2. Smriti philosophy stands in direct opposition or contrast to Shruti philosophy.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti.
Shruti is “that which has been heard” and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal. It refers mainly to the Vedas themselves.
Smriti is “that which has been remembered” supplementary and may change over time. It is authoritative only to the extent that it conforms to the bedrock of Shruti.
However, there is not a distinct divide between Shruti and Smriti. Both Shruti and Smriti can be represented as a continuum, with some texts more canonical than othersIncorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti.
Shruti is “that which has been heard” and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal. It refers mainly to the Vedas themselves.
Smriti is “that which has been remembered” supplementary and may change over time. It is authoritative only to the extent that it conforms to the bedrock of Shruti.
However, there is not a distinct divide between Shruti and Smriti. Both Shruti and Smriti can be represented as a continuum, with some texts more canonical than others
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