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| 3301. |
Consider the following sentences regarding Bhakti-sufi Traditions. 1. By the mid - first millennium CE the landscape of the subcontinent was dotted with a variety of religious structures - stupas, monasteries, temples. 2. New textual sources available from this period include compositions attributed to poet - saints, most of whom expressed themselves orally in regional languages used by ordinary people. Select the correct option from the codes given below; |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3302. |
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about Bhakti tradition in South India? [NDA 2013-II] 1. Earliest Bhakti Movements in India were led by Alvar and Nayanar saints. 2. Nalayira Divyaprabandham, frequently described as Tamil Veda is an anthology of compositions by the Alvars. 3. Karaikkal Ammaiyar, women Alvar saints, supported patriarchal norms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 3 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Only 2 | |
| 3303. |
Consider the following statements about Sufism [NDA 2012-II] 1. The Sufism were critical of the dogmatic definitions and scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and Sunna (traditions of the prophet) adopted by the theologian. 2. The Sufis sought an interpretation of the Quran on the basis of their personal experience. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3304. |
Which one of the following statements about the teachings of Kabir is not correct? [2010-II] |
| A. | He was not against pilgrimage and idol worship |
| B. | He believed in universal love |
| C. | He emphasised on one God and the spread of devotionalism |
| D. | He did not consider it necessary to abandon the normal life of a householder |
| Answer» B. He believed in universal love | |
| 3305. |
Match List -I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List-I (Sufi Terminology) List-II (Meaning) A. Futuh 1. Sufi musical gathering B. Sama 2. Conversations of Sufi saints C. Barkat 3. Unasked for charity D. Malfuz 4. Spiritual grace acquired by a Sufi |
| A. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 3306. |
Sheikh Moin-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki and Farid-ud-din Ganj-i-Shakar were [2009-I] |
| A. | prominent military leaders of the Sultanate period |
| B. | prominent painters from the Sultanate period |
| C. | prominent Chisti saints |
| D. | prominent poets from the courts of the Sultanate period |
| Answer» D. prominent poets from the courts of the Sultanate period | |
| 3307. |
Arrange the following Sikh Gurus in chronological order. 1. Guru Rain Das 2. Guru Arjun Dev 3. Guru Hargobind 4. Guru Teg Bahadur Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3, 4 | |
| 3308. |
Which sects of Sufis adopted Yoga? |
| A. | Qadiri |
| B. | Shattari |
| C. | Chishtiya |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 3309. |
Who of the following Sikh Guru started Gurumukhi script? |
| A. | Guru Nanak |
| B. | Guru Angad |
| C. | Guru Arjundev |
| D. | Guru Govind Singh |
| Answer» C. Guru Arjundev | |
| 3310. |
Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak? |
| A. | Amritsar |
| B. | Nabha |
| C. | Nankana |
| D. | Nander |
| Answer» D. Nander | |
| 3311. |
Who among the following was given the title of Shekh-ul-Hind? |
| A. | Baba Fariduddin |
| B. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti |
| C. | Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki |
| D. | Sheikh Salim Chisti |
| Answer» C. Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki | |
| 3312. |
Guru Granth Sahib in its present form was compiled by |
| A. | Guru Nanak Dev |
| B. | Guru Ramdas |
| C. | Guru Arjun Dev |
| D. | Guru Gobind Singh |
| Answer» D. Guru Gobind Singh | |
| 3313. |
Who among the following Sufis is known as Mujaddid or reformer? |
| A. | Dara Shikoh |
| B. | Khwaja Baqi Billah |
| C. | Shah Waliullah |
| D. | Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3314. |
Who like Dara Shikoh considered Vedas as the revealed book? |
| A. | Sheikh Abdul Haqq (Qadiriya) |
| B. | Mirza Mazliar Jan-i-Jahan (Naqshbandiya) |
| C. | Sheikh Kalimuddin (Chistiya) |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Sheikh Kalimuddin (Chistiya) | |
| 3315. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Guru Nanak was interested in all the major forms of contemporary religious beliefs and practices whether 'Hindu' or 'Muslim'. 2. Guru Nanak was soft on the Jain monks. 3. He considered ritual reading of scriptures as waste of time. 4. During the last fifteen years of his life Guru Nanak settled at Kiratpur. Which of the above statements are not correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 3316. |
What is the correct chronological sequence of the following saints? 1. Ramanuja 2. Shankaracharya 3. Shankaradeva 4. Dadu |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 3, 1, 4, 2 |
| D. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3317. |
Arrange the following rulers of Kashmir in a chronological order: 1. Avantivarman 2. Didda 3. Harsha 4. Jayasingh Select the correct chronological order from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| D. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4, 1 | |
| 3318. |
Who among the following Sufis has called India a paradise on earth? |
| A. | Baba Farid |
| B. | Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya |
| C. | Amir Khurd |
| D. | Amir Khusro |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3319. |
Select the correct chronological order of following reformers of the medieval Bhakti movements by using code given below: 1. Namadeva 2. Vallabhacharya 3, Ramananda 4. Kabir |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| D. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» D. 4, 1, 2, 3 | |
| 3320. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Bhakti Saint) List-II (Profession) A. Namdev 1. Barber B. Kabir 2. Weaver C. Ravidas 3. Tailor D. Sena 4. Cobbler |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3321. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Sufi Order) List-II (Suh Saints) A. Qadiriya order 1. Khwaja Nizamuddin B. Firdausiya order 2. Shaikh Shahabuddin C. Chishtiya order 3. Shaikh Sharfuddin Manairi D. Suharawardia order 4. Shaikh Abdul Qadir |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3322. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below; List-I List-II A. Baba Farid 1. Qadiriya order B. Shaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri 2. Chishtiya order C. Miyan Mir 3. Suhrawardiya order D. Shah Waliullah 4. Naqshbandiya order |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 3323. |
Which Chisti Saint's verses are quoted in the 'Adigranth' of the Sikhas? |
| A. | Moinuddin Chisti |
| B. | Bakhtiyar Kaki |
| C. | Fariduddin |
| D. | Nizamuddin Auliya |
| Answer» D. Nizamuddin Auliya | |
| 3324. |
Which philosophy is known as Advaitvad? |
| A. | Shankaracharya |
| B. | Ramanujacharya |
| C. | Nagarajuna |
| D. | Vallabhacharya |
| Answer» B. Ramanujacharya | |
| 3325. |
Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message? |
| A. | Dadu |
| B. | Kabir |
| C. | Ramananda |
| D. | Tulsidas |
| Answer» D. Tulsidas | |
| 3326. |
Who was the founder of the Sufi order in India? |
| A. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti |
| B. | Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki |
| C. | Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya |
| D. | Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud |
| Answer» B. Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki | |
| 3327. |
Who among the following Sufis used to wear ladies dress? |
| A. | Sheikh Moosa |
| B. | Sheikh Hamiduddin Nagauri |
| C. | Shah Daula Dariyai |
| D. | Shah Muhammad Ghaus |
| Answer» B. Sheikh Hamiduddin Nagauri | |
| 3328. |
Which of the following statements is/are not correct about Bhakti tradition in South India? 1. Earliest Bhakti movements in India where led by Alvar and Nayanar saints. 2. Nalayira Divyaprabandham, frequently described as Tamil Veda is an anthology of compositions by the Alvars. 3. Karaikkal Ammaiyar, women Alvar saints, supported patriarchal norms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 3329. |
With which Mughal General did Shivaji sign the famous Treaty of Purandhar in 1665 A.D.? [UP-PCS 2011] |
| A. | Jaswant Singh |
| B. | Jai Singh |
| C. | Sahishta Khan |
| D. | Diler Khan |
| Answer» C. Sahishta Khan | |
| 3330. |
The Vijaya Stambha at Chittor was built by [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Rana Sanga |
| B. | Rana Kumbha |
| C. | Rana Pratap |
| D. | Rana Udai Singh |
| Answer» C. Rana Pratap | |
| 3331. |
Who among the following was not a king of the Parmar dynasty? [MP-PSC (F) 2017] |
| A. | Upendra |
| B. | Munj |
| C. | Gangeyadev |
| D. | Udayaditya |
| Answer» D. Udayaditya | |
| 3332. |
Name the Hindu ruler of the 18th century who distinguished himself by performing Asvamedha sacrifice twice |
| A. | Shivaji |
| B. | Abhaya Singh of Marwar |
| C. | Rana Jagat Singh of Mewar |
| D. | Sawai Jai Singh of Amber |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3333. |
One of the observatories established by Sawai Jai Singh was at |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Indore |
| C. | Ujjain |
| D. | Jodhpur |
| Answer» D. Jodhpur | |
| 3334. |
Who among the following was the patron of the Kola school of painting? |
| A. | Balawant Singh |
| B. | Govardhan Singh |
| C. | Savant Singh |
| D. | Umed Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3335. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II A. Shunga 1. Pravayasena-I B. Kanva 2. Kharvela C. Chedi 3. Vasudeva D. Vakataka 4. Bhagbhadra Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 3336. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Indo-Greek 1. Rudradaman B. Saka 2. Menander C. Parthiyan 3. Vima Kadphises D. Kushan 4. Gondofamis Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 | |
| 3337. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A): Arikmedu was a centre of Indo-Roman Trade Reason (R): Roman coins in good numbers have been found in Arikamedu excavation. |
| A. | Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 3338. |
Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name Of Ashoka? [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Gujarra |
| B. | Ahraura |
| C. | Brahmagin |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» B. Ahraura | |
| 3339. |
Who among the following was the founder of Vikramshila University? [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Gopal |
| B. | Dharmapala |
| C. | Devapala |
| D. | Mahipal |
| Answer» C. Devapala | |
| 3340. |
Who renovated Sudarshan lake without using forced labour? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Bindusar |
| C. | Ashoka |
| D. | Rudradaman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3341. |
'Sita' in Mamya age means [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | a Goddess |
| B. | a religious sect |
| C. | revenue from crown land |
| D. | barren land |
| Answer» D. barren land | |
| 3342. |
Who among the following performed Asvamedha sacrifice? 1. Pushy Amitra Sunga 2. Samudragupta 3. Pravarsenal 4. PulakesinI Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3343. |
Turamaya, a contemporaiv of Ashoka, was the ruler of: [UP-PCS 2012] |
| A. | Egypt |
| B. | Corinth |
| C. | Macedonia |
| D. | Syria |
| Answer» B. Corinth | |
| 3344. |
The writer of Mahabhasya 'Patanjali' was a contemporary of [UP-PCS 2011] |
| A. | Chandragupta Mamya |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Pushyamitra Sunga |
| D. | Chandragupta |
| Answer» D. Chandragupta | |
| 3345. |
The Prince who was responsible for the death of his father was [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Ajatashatru |
| B. | Chandradyota |
| C. | Prasenjit |
| D. | Udayana |
| Answer» B. Chandradyota | |
| 3346. |
Buddha is depicted on the coins of [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Wima Kadphises |
| B. | Kanishka |
| C. | Nahapana |
| D. | BudhGupta |
| Answer» C. Nahapana | |
| 3347. |
Panini and Patanjali are the renowwd names in the literary history of ancient India. Under wdiich dynasty did they flourish? [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Pushyabhuki |
| B. | Kushanas |
| C. | Sungas |
| D. | Guptas |
| Answer» D. Guptas | |
| 3348. |
The city plan of ancient Shravasti is in the shape [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | circular |
| B. | crescentic |
| C. | triangular |
| D. | rectangular |
| Answer» C. triangular | |
| 3349. |
The best preserved pillar erected by Ashoka is that of [UP-PCS 2009] |
| A. | Lauria - Nandanagarh |
| B. | Sanchi |
| C. | Saniatli |
| D. | Kausambi |
| Answer» D. Kausambi | |
| 3350. |
The propounder of Yog Phihosophy is [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Patanjali |
| B. | Yogi Gorakhanath |
| C. | SwamiRamdev |
| D. | Shankaracliarya |
| Answer» B. Yogi Gorakhanath | |