About the Topic: The Vakatakas of Deccan were an influential dynasty that contributed to the political and cultural development of Central and Southern India. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
The earliest specimen of ‘Kavya’ style is found in the inscription of :
Correct Answer:
(A) Rudradaman of Kathiawar
The Junagarh inscription of Rudradaman (130-150 AD) has been found at Girnar Hills in Gujarat. Rudradaman’s inscription written in Brahmi script was the earliest ever inscription written in perfect Sanskrit language. The earliest specimen of “Kavya” style is found in this inscription.
Ques: 2
The Nyaya Philosophical system was propagated by:
Correct Answer:
(B) Gautama
‘Nyaya Darshan’ was propagated by Gautama who is also known as ‘Akshapada.’ The word ‘Nyaya’ means decision or logic. Nyaya Darshan recognizes the existence of 16 substances or elements. The original text of Nyaya Darshan is 'Nyayasutra' which is the masterpiece of Gautama. Maharshi Kapila propagated “Sankhya Darshan’ while Jaimini propagated ‘Poorva Mimansa.’
Ques: 3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:
List–I List-II
(Philosophy) (Methods of achieve salvation)
Nyaya Darshan 1. Acquisition of real knowledge
Correct Answer:
(B) Sankhya Darshan 3. Performing Vedic rituals
Following are the matches:
List–I List-II
(Philosophy) (Methods to achieve Salvation)
Nyaya Darshan Logical thinking
Mimamsa Darshan Performing vedic rituals
Sankhya Darshan Acquisition of real knowledge
Vedanta Darshan Knowledge of self
Extra:-
Philosophy - Propagator
Nyaya - Gautam
Mimamsa Darshan - Gemini
Sankhya Darshan - Kapil
Vedanta Darshan - Badarayana
Veisheshik Darshan - Ulook kanad
Yoga Darshan – Patanjali
Ques: 4
The theory of Karma is related with:
Correct Answer:
(B) Mimansa
The theory of Karma is related to ‘Mimansa’ philosophy. It is also known as Karma Mimansa, Poorva Mimansa or Dharma Mimansa. The acharya of Mimansa, Kumaril Bhatta is considered as the link between Poorva Mimansa and Vedanta.
Ques: 5
The Founder of Advaita Philosophy is –
Correct Answer:
(A) Sankaracharya
The principal exponent of the Advaita Vedanta interpretation was Adi Shankara in the 8th century, who systematized the works of preceding philosophers.
Ques: 6
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The main feature of the agrarian structure in the Pre-Gupta period was the development of feudalism.
Reason (R): Land owner middle class and a dependent peasant class came into existence in this period.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
Ques: 7
Which one of the following statements is not true for Shankaracharya, Saint of the 8th century?
Correct Answer:
(C) He named Prayag as Teerthraj
Shankaracharya also named as Shankara was born in Kaladi, a small village in Kerala in the 8th century. At this time, Hinduism which had diminished in status due to arrival of Jainism and Buddhism again rose to eminence with the emergence of Shankaracharya. He advocated the greatness of the Vedanta. To study and compile the Vedas, he travelled all over India on foot. His philosophy is known as Advaita Vedanta. The four religious centres established by Shankaracharya are considered as the most important centres of Hinduism. The religious centers are. (1) Sringeri (Karnataka) in the South (2) Dwarka (Gujarat) in West (3) Puri (Odisha) in the East and (4) Jyotirmath (Joshimath, Uttarakhand) in the north. Prayaga find mention in holy scriptures of the Hindus – the Vedas and the Puranas, was then named as Prayaga or Tirth Raj (King of Thirths, i.e., pilgrimage center).