Insights Static Quiz -295, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Behdienkhlam festival, recently in news is celebrated in which state?
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Solution: c)
Behdienkhlam, one of the most colourful festivals of the State, was recently celebrated in the Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. It is celebrated to invoke the gods for a bumper harvest and drive away plague. During the festival, decorated and colourful raths are immersed in ‘Wah Ainar,’ a muddy pool.
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Solution: c)
Behdienkhlam, one of the most colourful festivals of the State, was recently celebrated in the Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. It is celebrated to invoke the gods for a bumper harvest and drive away plague. During the festival, decorated and colourful raths are immersed in ‘Wah Ainar,’ a muddy pool.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Nalanda Mahavihara.
- It was originally built by Emperor Kumaragupta I of Gupta Dynasty.
- Post the Gupta period Nalanda was destroyed by several kings, particularly during the 7th century under the reign of emperor Harsha of Kannauj.
- Both Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large and revered Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. Originally built by Emperor Kumaragupta I of Gupta Dynasty; Expansion works continued during and after Gupta period. Post the Gupta period Nalanda continued to develop under the auspices of several kings, particularly during the 7th century under the reign of emperor Harsha of Kannauj. The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life.
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Solution: c)
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large and revered Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. Originally built by Emperor Kumaragupta I of Gupta Dynasty; Expansion works continued during and after Gupta period. Post the Gupta period Nalanda continued to develop under the auspices of several kings, particularly during the 7th century under the reign of emperor Harsha of Kannauj. The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Abhidhamma Pitaka.
- It is a scripture of Mahayana Buddhism.
- It contains Buddhist philosophy.
- It was first compiled in Sanskrit and then translated to Prakrit.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
Gautama’s three main disciples known as Upali, Ananda and Mahakashyap remembered his teachings and passed them on to his followers.
It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order) and Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).
- Sometime later the Abhidhamma Pitaka consisting of the Buddhist philosophy came into existence.
- It is the last of the three pitakas constituting the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravāda Buddhism.
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Solution: d)
Gautama’s three main disciples known as Upali, Ananda and Mahakashyap remembered his teachings and passed them on to his followers.
It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order) and Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).
- Sometime later the Abhidhamma Pitaka consisting of the Buddhist philosophy came into existence.
- It is the last of the three pitakas constituting the Pali Canon, the scriptures of Theravāda Buddhism.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
It is the earliest form of dance which forms the basis of all stylised dances in Manipur with its roots in the pre-Vaishnavite period. Priests and priestesses re-enact the theme of the creation of the world in this dance which is?
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Solution: c)
Lai Haraoba is one of the main festivals still performed in Manipur which has its roots in the pre-Vaishnavite period. Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance which forms the basis of all stylised dances in Manipur. Literally meaning – the merrymaking of the gods, it is performed as a ceremonial offering of song and dance. The principal performers are the maibas and maibis (priests and priestesses) who re-enact the theme of the creation of the world.
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Solution: c)
Lai Haraoba is one of the main festivals still performed in Manipur which has its roots in the pre-Vaishnavite period. Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance which forms the basis of all stylised dances in Manipur. Literally meaning – the merrymaking of the gods, it is performed as a ceremonial offering of song and dance. The principal performers are the maibas and maibis (priests and priestesses) who re-enact the theme of the creation of the world.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Madhubani paintings, consider the following statements.
- It finds mention in the ancient Indian text of Ramayana.
- Brushes are extensively used to create the paintings.
- These are folk paintings that originated in Central India.
- The paintings are largely secular in nature and depiction of objects.
- Since the paintings have been confined to a limited geographical range, the themes as well as the style are more or less, the same.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
- Madhubani which means ‘forest of honey’, is a style of folk painting old enough to find mention in some of the ancient Indian texts like Ramayana. It is also known as Mithila, for its origin in the Mithila region in Bihar.
- Instead of contemporary brushes, objects like twigs, matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings.
- Since the paintings have been confined to a limited geographical range, the themes as well as the style are more or less, the same.
- Madhubani is now found on apparel, paper, canvas, and other products, which boast of designs inspired by Hindu deities such as Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga, Saraswati, all of whom have been painted in Madhubani since ancient times.
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Solution: d)
- Madhubani which means ‘forest of honey’, is a style of folk painting old enough to find mention in some of the ancient Indian texts like Ramayana. It is also known as Mithila, for its origin in the Mithila region in Bihar.
- Instead of contemporary brushes, objects like twigs, matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings.
- Since the paintings have been confined to a limited geographical range, the themes as well as the style are more or less, the same.
- Madhubani is now found on apparel, paper, canvas, and other products, which boast of designs inspired by Hindu deities such as Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga, Saraswati, all of whom have been painted in Madhubani since ancient times.
