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UPSC 2022 · Q55 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :
- Nettipakarana
- Parishishtaparvan
- Avadanashataka
- Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (b) 2 and 4 only
UPSC 2022 · Q56 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person
- Aryadeva — Jaina scholar
- Dignaga — Buddhist scholar
- Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
(a) None of the pairs
(b) Only one pair
(c) Only two pairs
(d) All three pairs
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Answer: (c) Only two pairs
UPSC 2022 · Q93 · Art & Culture › Literature & Languages · Save
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ?
(a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
(b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
(c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.
(d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
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Answer: (b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
UPSC 2022 · Q96 · Art & Culture › Architecture & World Heritage · Save
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?
- Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
- A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
- Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only