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Describe the main teachings of Buddhism.
Concept: The Teachings of the Buddha
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Concept: Stupas
Who among the following rulers worked on the preservation of Sanchi Stupa?
Concept: A Glimpse of Sanchi
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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The Therigatha This unique Buddhist text, part of the Sutta Pitaka, is a collection of verses composed by bhikkhunis. It provides insight into women's social and spiritual experiences. Punna, a dasi or slave woman, went to the river each morning to fetch water for her master's household. There she would daily see a Brahmana performing bathing rituals. One morning she spoke to him. The following are verses composed by Punna, recording her conversation with the Brahmana : I am a water carrier: The Brahmana replied: Punna said: Whoever told you |
- How does the text provide insight into Punna's spiritual experience?
- How is Purina reflected as an awakened soul?
- Which of the teachings to Buddha are evident in the composition?
Concept: Followers of the Buddha
- On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
- Sanchi - A Stupa
- Dholavira - A matured Harappan Site
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- Shahjahanabad (Delhi) - Territory under the control of Mughals.
- Golconda - An empire of 14th to 18th century.
- On the same outline map, two places related with the centres of the Revolt of 1857 have been marked as 'A' and 'B'. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
- Calcutta
- Banaras
Concept: Stupas
Which of the following countries 'Duarte Barbosa' belonged to?
Concept: Francois Bernier - a Doctor with a Difference
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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A language with an enormous range Al-Biruni described Sanskrit as follows: If you want to conquer this difficulty (i.e. to learn Sanskrit), you will not find it easy, because the language is of an enormous range, both in words and inflections, something like the Arabic, calling one and the same thing by various names, both original and derivative, and using one and the same word for a variety of subjects, which, in order to be properly understood, must be distinguished from each other by various qualifying epithets. |
- How did Al-Biruni compare Sanskrit with Arabic?
- Give an example of the work Al-Biruni translated in Arabic from Sanskrit.
- Analyse the reason of Sanskrit considered as a language with enormous range.
Concept: Making Sense of an Alien World Al-biruni and the Sanskritic Tradition
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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Education and entertainment This is what Ibn Juzayy, who was deputed to write what Ibn Battuta dictated, said in his introduction. A gracious direction was transmitted (by the ruler) that he (Ibn Battuta) should dictate an account of the cities which he had seen in his travel, and of the interesting events which had clung to his memory, and that he should speak of those whom he had met of the rulers of countries, of their distinguished men of learning, and their pious saints. Accordingly, he dictated upon these subjects a narrative which gave entertainment to the mind and delight to the ears and eyes, with a variety of curious particulars by the exposition of which he gave edification and of marvellous things, by referring to which he aroused interest. |
- Why did the Sultan of Morocco insist Ibn Buttuta to dictate the story of his travel to Ibn Juzayy?
- Highlight the places Ibn Buttuta explored during his travel.
- What do Ibn Battuta's travel account reveal about the things he noted in India?
Concept: Ibn Battuta’s Rihla
Which of the following statements regarding 'Nath' sect of Medieval India is NOT correct?
Concept: The Chishtis in the Subcontinent
Match the following:
| List-I (Cult) |
List-II (Saints) |
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| A. | Alvar | 1. | Guru Gobind Singh |
| B. | Nayanar | 2. | Andal |
| C. | Sufism | 3. | Karaikkel-Ammaiyaar |
| D. | Sikhism | 4. | Baba Farid |
Concept: Poems of Prayer Early Traditions of Bhakti
Which one of the following statements regarding the Vedic tradition is incorrect?
Concept: A Mosaic of Religious Beliefs and Practices
Consider the following statements regarding the early traditions of Bhakti and select the correct ones:
- Historians draw on hagiographies of saints for knowing traditions.
- Many beliefs and practices were shaped through 'great' and 'little' Sanskritic Puranic traditions.
- Bhakti tradition was classified into two broad categories Saguna and Nirguna.
- God was worshipped with attributes in the Nirguna bhakti.
Concept: A Mosaic of Religious Beliefs and Practices
Arrange the following dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire in chronological order:
- Sangama
- Aravidu
- Tuluva
- Saluva
Choose the correct option:
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Why was Vijayanagar named as Hampi? Select the appropriate option from the following:
Concept: The Discovery of Hampi
Who among the following travellers was from Portugal?
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
Which one of the following countries did 'Afanasi Nikitin' belong to?
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
Which of the following statements regarding Krishnadeva Roy is incorrect?
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Identify the given image of a temple from the following options:
Concept: The Sacred Centre
Which of the following are correctly matched?
- Cholas is Tamil Nadu
- Hoysala in Warangal
- Sultans of the Deccan
- Gajapati of Orissa
Concept: Rayas, Nayakas and Sultans
Why was Persian ambassador Abdur Razzaq greatly impressed by the fortifications of Vijayanagara empire? Explain.
Concept: Vijayanagara - the Capital and Its Environs
