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Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion

📆 September 27, 2024

Total Questions: 30

21. In context of Indian culture who among the following is called Ananga ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Kama
Solution:Kamdeva is the Hindu god of human love or desire. Rati is the wife of Kamdeva. Other names used in reference to Kamadeva are Ananga (incorporeal), Kandarpa (inflamer even of a god), Madana (intoxicating), Manmatha (Churner of hearts) etc.

22. Which one of the following is not included in 'Prasthan trayi' : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhagavata
Solution:Upanishad, Brahmasutra and Bhagavad Gita are said to be the 'Prasthantrayi' of Vedanta because these are the major epics of Vedanta. Among them, the Upanishad is the Prime Prasthan and the remaining two are known to be based on it. Shankaracharya is the oldest among all of Vedanta Acharyas who established their Vedanta sects by writing the commentary on 'Brahmasutra.'

23. The ancient place where the narration of entire Mahabharata was read in the conference of 60,000 hermits - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Naimisharanya
Solution:Naimisharanya in Sitapur district of U.P. is considered to be the residence of 60,000 hermits. Here, Sut Goswami narrated the entire Mahabharata in front of Saunak and other hermits, when he was accomplishing the Yagya. Earlier, Vaisampayana narrated the story of Mahabharata for King Janamejaya.

24. Which Kand of Ramayana describes the first meeting of Rama and Hanumana ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) Kishkindha Kand
Solution:Valmiki was the author of Ramayana. There are total of seven Kands in this Adi Kavya is Kishkindha Kand in which the meeting of Rama and Hanuman, death of Bali and Sugriva becoming the king of Vanara is described.

25. With which religion is Kalika Purana associated ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Shaktism
Solution:The Kalika Purana also called the Kali Purana, Sati Purana is one of the main upapurana in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism. The text was likely composed in the Assam region of India. The text is attributed to sage Markendeya and starts off with the legends of Devi trying to bring Shiva back from ascetic life into householder's life by making hi fall in love again.

26. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

List - I (God) List - II (Symbol)
A. Shiva 1. Chakra
B. Vishnu 2. Trident
C. Ganesh 3. Veena
D. Saraswati 4. Rope or noose

Code :

A B C D
(a) 4 3 1 2
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 3 2 1 4

 

Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Correct match is as Follows -
List - I (God) List - II (Symbol)
Shiva Trident
Vishnu Chakra
Ganesh Rope or noose
Saraswati Veena

27. The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity ? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Lord Jagannath
Solution:The Rathyatra is celebrated every year at Puri, Orissa on Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month with all due respect to Lord Jagannath (Krishna). Balram (Balbhadra) and Subhadra.

28. Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following river bank ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) Godavari River
Solution:The Kumbha Mela is held on the bank of Godavari river at an interval of every twelve years. It is also held on the bank of Ganga at Haridwar, on the confluence place of the Ganga and Yamuna (and extinct Saraswati) at Prayag, on the bank of River Kshipra (Shipra) at Ujjain.

29. Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in [69ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Northern India
Solution:Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made Bhakti (devotional) religion popular in Northern India. They criticised the ritual and other aspects of conventional religion and the social order. They also advocated renunciation of the world.

30. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below - [M.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

List-I List-II
A. Jainism 1. Madina
B. Hinduism 2. Vatican
C. Islam 3. Pavapuri
D. Christianity 4. Varanasi

Code :

A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 2 3 1 4

 

Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:Medina is a city located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the second sanctum city of Islam Religion after  Mecca. Vatican City is a sovereign country located in Italy with a total area of 44 hectares which is also the smallest (both in Population and Area) independent country of the world. It is ruled by the Bishop of Rome who is also called as Pope. It is also known as the capital of the Roman Catholic Church. Pavapuri is the holiest place of Jains located 38 km. from Rajgir and 90 km. from Patna. The founder of Jainism, 'Mahavir Swami' died at Pavapuri in 527 BC. Varanasi is the holiest place for Hindus located on the left bank of Ganga river. This was an important centre for education and  culture in ancient times.
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