EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation Question: Consider the following about Buddhist Scholars (A) Nagarjuna founded the Madhyamika school of Mahayan Buddhism. (B) Asanga & Vasubandhu were proponents of Yogachara and Abhidhamma Teachings. (C) Buddhaghosuppatti was a work of Buddhaghosa. (D) Dignāga or Dinnaga was founder of Buddhist logic. (A) a, b are true (B) a, c, d are true (C) a, b, c are true (D) All are true CORRECT ANSWER: B EXPLANATION: Nagarjuna founded the Madhyamika school of Mahayan Buddhism. He was contemporary of Satavahana King Gautamiputra, Nagarjunkonda in modern Andhra Pradesh. He introduced Hybrid sanskrit (Pali + Sanskrit). Most important work is Mūlamadhyamakakārikā , which means Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way. His theory was Shunyavad ("emptiness"). Asanga & Vasubandhu were half brothers and proponents of Yogachara and Abhidhamma Teachings. They were from modern Peshawar in Pakistan. Most important work of Vasubandhu was Abhidharmamoksha. Buddhaghosa (Voice of Buddha) belonged to 5th century AD was a greatest Pali scholar EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation &commentator of the Theravada. Details of his life have been described in Mahavamsa and Buddhaghosuppatti. Please note Buddhaghosuppatti was not his work. He travelled to Sri Lanka from India's Magadha and settled in Anuradhapura. His important work is Visuddhimagga. Question: Consider the following about “Buddhist texts” (A) Dipavamsa is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka. (B) Divyavadana, a sankrit text, deals with Mauryan and Sunga History. (C) Udana is a Pali text contains the story of "Blind men and Elephant". (D) Bodhi Vamsa is a mix Sanskrit Pali text which was composed by Upatissa (A) a, b are true (B) c, d are true (C) a, b, c are true (D) All are true CORRECT ANSWER: D EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation EXPLANATION: : Dipavamsa (Chronicle of Island) is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka compiled around 3-4 century BC during the reign of King Dhatusena of Sri Lanka, the first Mauryan King of Sri Lanka. The Avukana Buddha statue was erected by King Dhatusena in Sri Lanka. Divyavadana(divine tales)contains anthology in 38 stories and is a sankrit text which deals with Mauryan and Sunga History. The Asokavadana is a story in it which deals with the legends of Asoka Udana is a Pali text included there in the Sutta Pitaka's Khuddaka Nikaya. It contains the story of "Blind men and Elephant". Bodhi Vamsa is a hybrid sanskrit text which was composed by Upatissa under the rule of Mahinda IV of Sri Lanka in 10th century AD. It describes the arrival of branch of Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka. Question: Consider the following statements and Identify the Ancient Indian dynasty: i. They had a flourishing Roman Trade. ii. The important port towns were Brigukachchaha, Kalyana and Sind. iii. Ujjain, Nasik, Paithan, Pataliputra, Benares were other major trade centers. iv. Trade was badly affected by the Huna Invasions. (A) Magadha (B) Mauryans (C) Guptas (D) Kushans EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation CORRECT ANSWER: C EXPLANATION: : The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Sudraka’s Mricchakatika (The Little Clay Cart) aptly sum up the rise and fall in the fortune of the Gupta Dynasty Question: Consider the following statements and Identify correct pair King Literature i. Mahendravarman- -Mattavilasa Prahasana ii. Harshavardhan -Priyadarshika iii. Hala - Sapthasthathi Ghatha iv. Amoghavarsha -Ratna Malika (A) i, ii are true (B) iii, iv are true (C) i, ii, iii are true (D) All are true EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation CORRECT ANSWER: D EXPLANATION: : Mattavilasa Prahasana composed by Pallava emperor Mahendravarman I 600-630 AD, who ruled over a mighty empire from his capital Kanchipuram. Play focuses on main characters Satyasoma (kapalika), Devasoma & the Buddhist monk Nagasena. This play has been utilized by historians as a primary source of data of Pallava history for the invaluable information it provides. Nagananda (Joy of the Serpents) is a Sanskrit play attributed to king Harsha (606 CE. - 648 CE.). It is one of the best Sanskrit dramas in five acts dealing with the popular story of Jimutavahana's self-sacrifice to save the Nagas. The unique characteristic of this drama is the invocation to lord Buddha in the Nandi verse, which is considered as one of the best examples of the dramatic compositions. Gatha Sapta Sathi or Satavahana Saptasati - This is a collection of 700 beautiful verses of the lyric type attributed to the authorship of Hala, Satavahana ruler. Bana Bhatta in Harsha Charitam praised him. The Sanskrit work, Prashnottara Ratnamalika, is said to have been written by Amoghavarsha I in his old age, when he had distanced himself from the affairs of the state. However, others argue that it was written by Adi Shankara or by Vimalacharya. Historians have measured him up to the renowned Emperor Ashoka in his spiritual disposition and adore for tranquility. Question: Consider the following statements i. Literally meaning cowpen, Gotra signified descent from a common ancestor. ii. The institution of Gotra appeared in the Later Vedic Age. iii. The Gotra has been regarded as a mechanism for widening the socio-political ties. EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation iv. People began to practice Gotra exogamy. (A) i, ii are true (B) iii, iv are true (C) i, ii, iii are true (D) All are true. CORRECT ANSWER: D EXPLANATION: : The term “Gotra” was used in its present sense for the first time in the Brahmans. The word “Gotra” is formed from the two Sanskrit words “Gau” (meaning Cow) and “Trahi” (meaning Shed). So Gotra means Cowshed, where in the context is that Gotra is like the Cowshed protecting a particular male lineage. In Atharva Ved, it referred to a clan. All are believed to have descended from one or the other of the Rishis who lent their names to the various Gotras. Thus, Gotra signifies one family or one’s lineage. Question: Carving of Naga-Shakha on doorjambs is a characteristic feature of the following regional styles of temple architecture : (A) Chandella (B) Pratihara EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation (C) Solanki (D) Paramara CORRECT ANSWER: B Question: Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List – I List – II (a) Ramanuja (i) Pushti Marg (b) Chaitanya (ii) Nirguna Bhakti (c) Vallabhacharya Philosophy (iii) Vishitadvaita (d) Nanak (iv) Gaudiya Vaishnavism Codes : (a) (b ) (c) (d) (A) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) (B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation (C) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) (D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) CORRECT ANSWER: D Question: A Script prevalent in the northwestern parts of the subcontinent from the third century BC to third century AD. In the neighboring countries, it seems to have persisted all even later. It was written from right to left. Identify the script. (A) Kharosthi (B) Maghadhi (C) Devanagari (D) Bhrami CORRECT ANSWER: A Question: Consider the following statements i. The teachings of Nagarjuna depicted as Sunyavada. ii. Sunyavada said to have influenced a prominent advaita philosophy. (A) Only i is correct EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation (B) Only ii is correct (C) Both i and ii are correct (D) Neither i nor ii is correct CORRECT ANSWER: C EXPLANATION: : Advaita means nondualism. It was taught by Sankaracharya and his followers. The Advaita Vedanta focuses on the following basic concepts: Brahman, atman, vidya (knowledge), avidya (ignorance), maya, karma and moksha. These basic concepts were inspired from Sunyavada. Question: In the Jain Classification of all living beings. i. Beindriya Jiva: shells, worms, insects ii. Treindriya Jiva: bugs, lice, white ants iii. Chaurindriya Jiva: scorpions, crickets, spiders iv. Panchendriya Jiva: human beings, cow, lions (A) i, true (B) ii, iii are true (C) i, iv, are true EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation (D) All are true. CORRECT ANSWER: D EXPLANATION: : Based on mobility, all Jivas in Jainism are divided into two broad categories: A) non-mobile or Sthavar Jiva - those that cannot move and have only one sense. B) Mobile or Trasa jiva - those that can move and have two to five senses. Question: Consider the following translation of Ramayana into other languages. Poet - Language - Work i. Kamban - Tamil - Kamban Ramayan ii. Gona Buddha Reddy - Telugu -Ranganatha Ramayanam iii. Krittivas - Bengali -Krittivasi Ramayana iv. Tulsidas - Hindi -Ramcharit Manas (A) i, ii are true (B) ii, iii are true (C) iii, iv are true (D) All are true EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation CORRECT ANSWER: D Question: Which one of the following was the most important consequence of the ancient Indian Feudal system? (A) Stability in caste system (B) Development of Handicrafts (C) Extension of the arable land (D) Development of Trade and Commerce CORRECT ANSWER: C Question: Consider the following about “Sutras” i. Srauta Sutras - Royal Coronation cermonies. ii. Grihya Sutras - Domestic Rituals. iii. Sulva Sutras - Sacrificial Altars mark beginning of Geometry, Mathematics. (A) i, ii are true (B) ii, iii are true EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation (C) iii, iv are true (D) All are true CORRECT ANSWER: D Question: Located in the central-western part of Indian Peninsula. An important hinder land for Gujarath Ports. Many wars were fought for it possession. The Sakas and Satavahans fought in 1-2nd Century. Marathas and Rajputs fought in 18th Century. The Geographical location refers to___ (A) Mawar (B) Mewar (C) Malwa (D) Rajgir CORRECT ANSWER: C Question: Consider the following Pre-historic site (Earliest Discovery) i. Burzahom - Pit Dwelling ii. Bagor - Domestication of animals EKLAVYA 360°PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 3 Explanation iii.