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With respect to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. Under this system zamindars were considered as the true owners of the land.
2. If the zamindars were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to settle the Land Revenue to be raised. The Zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. If they were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.

Arrange the following acts in the chronological order:
1. Vernacular Press Act
2. Official Secrets Act
3. Metcalfe's Act
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. 2-1-3

  2. 3-2-1

  3. 1-3-2

  4. 3-1-2

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Metcalfe Act - 1835 -required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication and cease functioning, if required by a similar declaration.
Vernacular Press Act - 1878 - to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press. 
Official Secrets Act - 1923 - states clearly the actions which involves helping an enemy state against India.

With respect to religious philosophy of Jainism consider the following statements:
1. Jain texts condemn the practice of caste system.
2. The practice of Sallekhana was popular among Jain monks and nuns.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jainism believe in Triratnas i.e. Right Knowledge, Right faith and Right action. Jains texts condemn the sanctity of Vedas and were against animal sacrifices in yagyas, etc. Jainism recognized the existence of the gods but placed them lower than the Jina and did not condemn the Varna system as Buddhism did. Jainism principally aims at the attainment of freedom from worldly bonds. Jain monks and nuns practiced Sallekhana i.e fasting until death.

Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta school of Philosophy:
1. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana complied in the second century B.C. formed its basic text.
2. Vallabhacharya was its propounder.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedanta means the end of Veda. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana compiled in the second century B.C. formed its basic text. Later famous commentaries were written on it, one by Shankara in the ninth century and the other by Ramanuja in the twelfth. Shankara considers brahma to be without any attributes but Ramanuja’s brahma had attributes. It propounded the theory of karma and the theory of rebirth.

Consider the following statements:
1. Bali and Bhaga were two important taxes during Gupta period.
2. Sita was a tax on land during Mauryan period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some of the important taxes during the Mauryan period were:

Sita - tax on land
Bali - Religious tax voluntarily paid by people
Bhaga - Tax on agricultural land

Terai pillar inscriptions talks about which of the following?

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  1. Kalinga war episode

  2. Ashoka's dhamma

  3. Ashoka's respect for earlier Buddhas

  4. Ban on animal sacrifice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Terai pillar is located in Nigali Sagar and Rummindei (birth place of Buddha). The inscriptions explain Ashoka’s respect for earlier Buddhas. Ashokan pillars are broad at base and taper towards the top but this one is of uniform girth from top to bottom and is without the bell shaped top.

Consider the following statements:
1. Khajuraho temples are a group of Hindu temples.
2. It includes temples of panchayatana style.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khajuraho temple complex consists of Hindu and Jain temples.They were built by the Chandellas in the 900-1130 A.D. They are famous for their Panchayatana style of architecture and their erotic sculptures. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

Identify the incorrect pair/pairs:
1. Yoga: Physical and breathing exercises
2. Nyaya: Logic
3. Mimamsa: Beginning of Physics
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 only

  4. 2 only

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yoga : Its foundation is based upon the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali which date from the first half of the 1st millennium A.D. Practice and control over pleasure, senses and bodily organs is central to this system. Exercises include physical and breathing exercises called asanas and pranayam.

Nyaya : It was developed as a system of logic. According to it, salvation can be attained through acquisition of knowledge.
Mimamsa : means the art of reasoning and interpretation. The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation.

Consider the following statements about Samudragupta's coins:
1. He was shown playing veena on his coins.
2. He was shown performing Ashvamedha sacrifice on his coins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty. His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music. He was also shown playing a veena on his coins. He performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and according to his coins, remained undefeated.

Which of the following statements about 'Mohiniattam' is/are correct?
1. It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatnatyam.
2. It is performed by both men and women.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohiniattam is a classical solo dance form that developed in the state of Kerala. It borrows heavily from both Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. Movement technique includes feminine movements, hand gestures and soft footwork and is performed only by women. Famous proponents of this dance form are Sunanda Nair, Madhuri amma, Jayaprabha Menon.