Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion

11. Who among the following deities is represented in art as holding the plough ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Krishna
(b) Balarama
(c) Kartikeya
(d) Maitreya

Correct Answer: (b) Balarama

Solution:According to the Indian cultural traditions, Balaram, the brother of Krishna is shown as holding plough in his arms. He is also known by the name of Haldhar.

12. The number of forms of bhakti in the Bhagwata cult is- [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

(a) 7
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10

Correct Answer: (c) 9

Solution:The Navadha (9) Bhakti (forms of Bhakti) has been recognised for acquiring Moksha in the Bhagavata cult.

13. The Besanagar inscription of Heliodorus is associated with - [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Sankarshan and Vasudeva
(b) Sankarshan and Pradyumna
(c) Sankarshan, Pradyumna and Vasudeva
(d) Only Vasudeva

Correct Answer: (d) Only Vasudeva

Solution:The Garuda Pillar of Vidisha (Besanagar) is the first stone monument related to Bhagavata religion. This shows that the Yavana ambassador of Takshila (Taxila) accepted the Bhagavata religion and and worshipped it after its establishment. Heliodorus is stated as 'Bhagavata' and Vasudeva is stated as 'Devadevas' ('God of Gods') in the article inscribed on it.

14. The earliest archival evidence related to Bhagavat Religion is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Allahabad's inscription of Samudragupta
(b) Besnagar's inscription of Heliodorus
(c) Bhitri's inscription of Skanda Gupta
(d) Mehrauli's pillar inscription

Correct Answer: (b) Besnagar's inscription of Heliodorus

Solution:The Garuda Pillar of Vidisha (Besanagar) is the first stone monument related to Bhagavata religion. This shows that the Yavana ambassador of Takshila (Taxila) accepted the Bhagavata religion and and worshipped it after its establishment. Heliodorus is stated as 'Bhagavata' and Vasudeva is stated as 'Devadevas' ('God of Gods') in the article inscribed on it.

15. The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagvatism is : [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Prayaga Prashasti of Samudra Gupta
(b) Nasik inscription of Gautami Balshri
(c) Garuda Pillar at Besnagar
(d) Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva

Correct Answer: (c) Garuda Pillar at Besnagar

Solution:The Garuda Pillar of Vidisha (Besanagar) is the first stone monument related to Bhagavata religion. This shows that the Yavana ambassador of Takshila (Taxila) accepted the Bhagavata religion and and worshipped it after its establishment. Heliodorus is stated as 'Bhagavata' and Vasudeva is stated as 'Devadevas' ('God of Gods') in the article inscribed on it.

16. Heliodorus of 'Besanagar inscription' was a resident of - [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Pushkalavati
(b) Takshila (Taxila)
(c) Sakala
(d) Mathura

Correct Answer: (b) Takshila (Taxila)

Solution:The Garuda Pillar of Vidisha (Besanagar) is the first stone monument related to Bhagavata religion. This shows that the Yavana ambassador of Takshila (Taxila) accepted the Bhagavata religion and and worshipped it after its establishment. Heliodorus is stated as 'Bhagavata' and Vasudeva is stated as 'Devadevas' ('God of Gods') in the article inscribed on it.

17. Which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as saving the Earth from the Sea ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Kachhapa
(b) Matsya
(c) Varaha
(d) Narsingh

Correct Answer: (c) Varaha

Solution:Lord Vishnu took the form of Varaha to kill the king of Giants, Hiranyaksha and released the Earth from his clutch. In the pictures of the Purana, God Varaha has been shown balancing the earth on his teeth and arising from the human body having four arms holding Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Padma in his hands like God Vishnu fighting with demon Hiranyaksha.

18. Which one of the following it the distinctive features of a nastika and astika system in India ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Belief in the existence of God
(b) Belief in the doctrine of re-birth
(c) Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas
(d) Belief in the existence of heaven and hell

Correct Answer: (c) Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas

Solution:In the context of 6ᵗʰ century BC, Astika sect belonged to those who believed in the authenticity of Vedas and Nastika sect was of those who did not believe in the authenticity of Vedas.

19. Which one of the following gives equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Advaita
(b) Vishistadvaitvad Vedanta
(c) Bhagavad Gita
(d) Mimamsa

Correct Answer: (c) Bhagavad Gita

Solution:Jnana, Karma and Bhakti have the equal importance in Gita. Lord Krishna predicted the importance of all Three in the following Shloka Gita -
ये तु सर्वाणि कर्माणि मयि संन्यस्य मत्परः।
अनन्येनैव योगेन मां ध्यायन्त उपासते ।।
तेषामहं समुद्धर्ता मृत्युसंसारसागरात्।
भवामि नचिरात्पार्थ मय्यावेशितचेतसाम् ।।
In Advaita Vedanta, Shankaracharya had accepted the Brahma as the only truth. Both Vedanta and Vishistadvaita Vedanta gives supremacy to Bhakti (devotion toward God). Mimamsa has only propounded the Karma.

20. Which one of the following is main teaching of Gita ? [Chhattisgarh P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Nishkama Karma Yoga

Solution:Nishkama karma yoga is a central theme in the Bhagavad Gita. An important philosophical concept that means to act unselfishly, or without personal gain in mind. When acting out of Nishkama Karma, and individual is acting without any expectation that good will be returned to him/her. Bhagwat Gita, asserts supremacy of Nishkam Karma Yoga among all Yoga philosophy.

Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion

11. Who among the following deities is represented in art as holding the plough ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

12. The number of forms of bhakti in the Bhagwata cult is- [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

13. The Besanagar inscription of Heliodorus is associated with - [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1998]

14. The earliest archival evidence related to Bhagavat Religion is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

15. The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagvatism is : [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

16. Heliodorus of 'Besanagar inscription' was a resident of - [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

17. Which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as saving the Earth from the Sea ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

18. Which one of the following it the distinctive features of a nastika and astika system in India ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

19. Which one of the following gives equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

20. Which one of the following is main teaching of Gita ? [Chhattisgarh P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Related Posts