IAS Prelims 2012 General Studies Solved (Part 5 of 10)
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- Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
- exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
- interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
- stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: a
- With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
- Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
- Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
- Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
- Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- None of the above is correct
- Answer: c
- How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
- Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
- Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- Answer: a
- With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?
- Meditation and control of breath
- Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
- Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
- Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: d
- The Rowlatt Act aimed at
- compulsory economic support to war efforts
- imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
- suppression of the Khilafat Movement
- imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press
- Answer: b
- The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because
- the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence
- the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session
- a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- I only
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 3
- None of the above
- Answer: a
- Lord Buddhas image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called Bhumisparsha Mudra. It symbolizes
- Buddhas calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
- Buddhas calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
- Buddhas reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
- Both the statements a & b are correct in this context
- Answer: b
- The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
- Bhakti
- image worship and Yajnas
- worship of nature and Yajnas
- worship of nature and Bhakti
- Answer: c
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
- It opposed idolatry.
- It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
- It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
- Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: d
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers bank. This would imply which of the following?
- Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.
- The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.
- The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.
- Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: d