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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 01, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 01, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following statements about Puli Thevar is/are correct?
- He was the first Hindu native local ruler in the entire Indian subcontinent to have revolted against the oppressive British East India company.
- He began a rebellion against the British in 1757-58 at Nelkettumsevel village.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- Puli Thevar or Pooli Devar was a local chieftain of Hindu Marava community also known as poligar in English or in local parlance Palayakaarar.
- He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and ruled an area called Nel katum sevval (the place that pays rice tribute to the Nawob of Arcot).
- He was a just, but rebel ruler and strode the path of dharma.
- Puli Thevar has the unique distinction of being the first Hindu native local ruler in the entire Indian subcontinent ever to have revolted against the oppressive British East India company
- Poolithevar began a rebellion against the British in 1757-58 at Nelkettumsevel village and it was followed by Kattabomman of Panchalamkuruchi and other heads of palayams during 1797-1801.
2. With respect to the Mughal ruler, Dara Shikoh, consider the following statements:
- He wrote Majma-ul-Bahrain, Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh and Sirr-i-Akbar.
- He was known as a pioneer of the academic movement for interfaith understanding in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan was known as a pioneer of the academic movement for interfaith understanding in India.
- His most important works, Majma-ul-Bahrain (Mingling of Two Oceans) and Sirr-i-Akbar (Great Mystery) are devoted to the cause of establishing connections between Hinduism and Islam.
- Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh is a Persian language chronicle written by Sujan Rai in the Mughal Empire of present-day India.
3. Which of the following statements regarding the comparison between Digambara and Svetambara sects of Jainism is/are correct?
- While Digambara believes in Sabastra Mukti, Svetambara does not believe in it.
- Digambara monks are not allowed to have any kind of possessions while Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect; Svetambara believe in Sabastra Mukti (liberation for all, including women and householders), while Digambara do not. Statement 2 is correct, as Digambara monks are not allowed any possessions, whereas Svetambara monks may possess 14 specified items. Idol iconography also differs with attire and ornamentation between the sects.
Originally written on
December 5, 2022
and last modified on
December 9, 2022.
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