[Mission 2024] STATIC QUIZ, 08 December 2023 – Polity – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statement about Saptak is correct?
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Solution: c)
- The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.
- The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.
- The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.
- A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.
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Solution: c)
- The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.
- The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.
- The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.
- A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.
Question 2 of 5
Consider the following:
1. Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi
2. Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj
3. Delhi Iron pillar
4. Bagh caves paintings
The above statements belong to which of the following dynasties of India?
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Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
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Solution: b)
- The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
- The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.
- Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.
- There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.
Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements.
1. Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Devanagari script.
2. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period.
3. The Gandhara School of Art had the influence of Greek and Roman traditions.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.

Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.

The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.

Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.

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Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.

Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.

The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.

Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.
Question 4 of 5
According to experts, which of the following statements regarding Kalibangan is/are correct?
1. Kalibangan in Rajasthan has given the evidence of the earliest ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation.
2. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest archaeologically recorded Earthquake.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct

Solution: c)

Kalibangan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation as per Dr. B Lal. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest recorded “Earthquake”.

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Solution: c)

Kalibangan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation as per Dr. B Lal. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest recorded “Earthquake”.
Question 5 of 5

Aihole inscription, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture, was issued under the reign of
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Solution: a)
- Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.
- Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas.
- The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.
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Solution: a)
- Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.
- Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas.
- The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.

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