91. Which of the following Sufi Saint was patronized by the rulers of the Sur dynasty?
[A] Sayyid Yadullah
[B] Salim Chishti
[C] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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Correct Answer: B [Salim Chishti]
Notes:
Salim Chishti, who lived during Emperor Akbar’s reign. He was a descendent of Baba Farid. He was patronized by the rulers of the Sur dynasty and after their fall Salim once again embarked on a religious journey to foreign lands.
92. Which of the following composed the famous text Wird al Muridin?
[A] Saba Dawud Khaki Suhrawardi
[B] Makhdum Hamzah
[C] Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
[D] Bahauddin Zakariya
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Correct Answer: B [Makhdum Hamzah ]
Notes:
Baba Dawud Khaki Suhrawardi was the most eminent disciple of Makhdum Hamzah Kashmiri. He is credited with the composition of the famous text Wird al Muridin, a biography of Makhdum Hamzah in verse.
93. Which of the following monuments reflects the Indo-Saracenic architecture?
1) Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai
2) Madras High court Building
3) Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Indo-Saracenic, also known as Indo-Gothic, was a revival architectural style mostly used by British architects in India in the later 19th century. Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, Madras High court Building, and Victoria Memorial, Kolkata are some of the finest examples.
94. Which of the following subjects were included in the Company school of art?
1) Landscapes and views of nature
2) Monuments
3) Indian People, dancers, fairs and festivals, and costumes.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The subjects included in the company school of art were:
1) Landscapes and views of nature
2) Monuments – The Delhi paintings especially had Mughal monuments as subject matter.
3) Indian People, dancers, fairs and festivals, and costumes.
4) Figures of different castes and trades.
95. Into which of the following are Hindu texts are classified?
[A] Sruti
[B] Smirti
[C] Both of the above
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both of the above]
Notes:
Hindu texts are classified into Sruti and Smriti , forming the core foundation of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the agamas. The six astika schools of Hindu philosophy,namely Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. recognizing the authority of the Vedas.
96. Which of the following has been interpreted as the “last chapters, parts of the Veda” and alternatively as “object, the highest purpose of the Veda”?
[A] Vedanta
[B] Aranyakas
[C] Upnishadas
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Upnishadas]
Notes:
The Upanishads are also described as Vedanta. Vedanta has been interpreted as the “last chapters, parts of the Veda” and alternatively as “object, the highest purpose of the Veda”.
97. The root of “Yoga” is found in hymn of which of the following Vedas?
[A] Rig Veda
[B] Atharveda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Samveda
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
The root of “Yoga” is mentioned in hymn 5.81.1 of the Rig Veda, symbolizing a dedication to rising Sun-god in the morning (Savitri), interpreted as yoke .
98. Which of the following schools of thoughts was established by Makkhali Gosala?
[A] Ajivika
[B] Charvaka
[C] Lokayat
[D] Vaisesika
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Correct Answer: A [Ajivika]
Notes:
Ajivika is one of the nastika or “heterodox” schools of Indian philosophy.It was founded in the 5th century BCE by Makkhali Gosala. It was a basically a sraman movement and emerged as a major rival to Vedic religion.
99. Ajnana schools of ancient Indian philosophy traces its origin to which of the following religions?
[A] Jainism
[B] Buddhsim
[C] Both of the above
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both of the above]
Notes:
Ajnana is one of the nastika or “heterodox” schools of ancient Indian philosophy, and the ancient school of radical Indian skepticism. Ajnana is one of the nastika or “heterodox” schools of ancient Indian philosophy and radical skepticism. All of our knowledge of the Ajnana come from the Buddhists and Jain sources.
100. Who among the following is credited with the establishment of gurukul (Vedic schools ) in India?
[A] Ramkrishna Parmahans
[B] Ishvarchand Vidya sagar
[C] Swami Vivekanand
[D] Swami Dayananda Saraswati
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Correct Answer: D [Swami Dayananda Saraswati]
Notes:
Between 1869 and 1873, Dayanand Saraswati established Gurukul (Vedic schools) in India which emphasized Vedic values, culture, Satya (virtue), and Sanatana Dharma (the essence of living).
