UPSC Prelim 2. 01. Answerkey with explaintion: History, Culture, IRPattern: History and Culture: 2. Prelim vs. Among them, except the MCQ on Kesab Chandra Sen, rest of the stuff pretty easy and could be solved with Pratik Nayak’s Lecture series, NCERT, Lucent GK, Spectrum and other standard sources. MCQ on which movement led to split among Moderates vs. But in real exam very difficult to solve, because of trivial- factual nature of questions. UPSC’s Prem for Buddism, Jainism had declined. Just one MCQ on Buddhism. MCQ on Bodhisatva, 1 on Ajanta. Tough question about rock cut monuments. With reference to the art and archaeo logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?(a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar(b) Rock- cut Elephant at Dhauli(c) Rock- cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram(d) varaha Image at Udayagiri. Since 2. 01. 3, every year they ask minimum one MCQ on rock cut. ![]() Treefrog Treasures has an extensive selection of toy soldiers, military miniatures, and diorama supplies from First Legion, W. Britain, King & Country and more. Take a look around the new Roland-Garros online store! Show off your Roland-Garros style all year round and coordinate your wardrobe with the French Open's colours. Martin Luther King, Jr. ![]() This time moderate level. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Both were built in the same period. Top-Grossing Movies of 2016. Note: This chart ranks movies by the amount they earned during 2016. It includes movies released in previous years that earned money. Directed by Duncan Jones. With Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper. As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human. Home Video DVDs of The Choice 2016 are available from ShopPBS. Educational DVDs of The Choice 2016 are available from PBS Educational Media. Ghostbusters (also known as Ghostbusters: Answer the Call and marketed as such on home release) is a 2016 3D supernatural comedy film directed by Paul Feig, written. Out of 17 MCQs on History-Culture in Prelims-2016, only 5 MCQs are 'out of book'. Remainder things given in the (new) NCERT, NIOS, Lucent, Spectrum. Both belong to the same religious denomination. Both have rock- cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) None of the statements given above is correct. MCQs. What is the meaning of Panchayatan? Who were Mahattara’ and . North West- musical tradition)Three such questions about occupational caste/tribe/nomad. Banjara known for (Ans. Trader)Who memorized epic tales? Maagadha)Religious outlook of Sittar and Lingayats? MCQ on Vijaynagar establishment by Harihar. ![]() MCQ on Vijaynagar taxation under Krishna Development. In 2. 01. 3, 1. 4, they used to ask tough MCQs from Vedanta and philosophical things. Thankfully nothing from that side. If I spend more time observing the papers, I could come up with more similarities and continuities. But let’s not waste the remainder of our jawaani on this single matter. Patagonia’s Philosopher-King How Yvon Chouinard turned his eco-conscious, anti-corporate ideals into the credo of a successful clothing company. You should prepare them, with changed glasses. Out of 1. 7 MCQs on History- Culture in Prelims- 2. MCQs are . Remainder things given in the (new) NCERT, NIOS, Lucent, Spectrum, Pratik Nayak’s Lecture series. Hence they should form the . Because in culture- medieval portion very trivial factual information’s asked e. Malvikanimtriam is love story of Pushyamitra Sunga’s son. This is given in Lucent GK but who has time to memorize so many details. So beyond a point, marginal utility turns negative. You could spent that much time in Economy, environment – and tick more. Solved: Freedom Struggle (6 MCQs)2. The `Swadeshi’ and . Let’s crosscheck other options as well: (b) Home Rule Movement: 1. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized (a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar(b) a temple- entry movement in Gujarat(c) an anti- caste movement in Maharashtra(d) a peasant movement in Punjab. Class 1. 2 NCERT History, Page 1. Jyotiba Phule had setup this organization to begin anti- caste movement in Maharashtra. Tamilandu State board textbook Class- 1. The Montague- Chelmsford Proposals were related to (a) social reforms(b) educational reforms(c) reforms in police administration(d) constitutional reforms. Pratik Nayak’s Lecture HFS8/P3: They’re related to Constitutional reforms. Consider the following : 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee. Tabernacle of New Dispensation. Indian Reform Association. Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?(a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3. In 1. 88. 1, Keshab Chandra Sen established Naba Bidhan ( New Dispensation)meaning new universalist religion after having differences within Brahmo Samaj. He was also part of Indian reform association to legalize Brahmo marriage and to fix minimum age of marriage. Calcutta Unitarian Committee was formed by Raja Rammohan Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore and William Adam, hence irrelevant to the question. Hence Option A and D are eliminated. From Plassey to Partition (2nd ed.), Shekhar Bandyopadhyay, Page 1. Paragraph: 1. 88. Keshab Chandra Sen established Naba Bidhan ( New Dispensation)meaning new universalist religion after having differences within Brahmo Samaj. Hence 2nd statement is right. Hence we’re left with Answer B) only 2 and 3. Just to cross check, yes third statement is right. Sen formed Indian Reform Association (1. British government to enact the Native Marriage Act of 1. Civil marriage act) legalizing Brahmo marriages and fixing minimum marriageable act for boys and girls. Says Lucent GK 4th Ed, Page 9. What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1. Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto(b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government(c) Foundation of Muslim League(d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress. Pratik Nayak’s lecture HFS7/P8: can be answered directly that “B” is the correct choice. Let’s check other options as well: Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto: it was introduced in 1. Morley- Minto Reforms, it took place “AFTER” The split, hence irrelevant. Foundation of Muslim League: Established in 1. Irrelevant. Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress: In 1. Tilak or Lajpat Rai to be president, so when Rasbehari Ghose was announced as president, the extremist resorted to violence. Hence Surat Split. The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War(a) India should be granted complete independence(b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence(c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth(d) India should be given Dominion status. Pratik Nayak’s Lecture HFS1. P3: Cripps proposed to give dominion status to India after WW2. Let’s check other options: India should be granted complete independence: Given in Mountbatten Plan: Youtube HFS1. P3. India should be partitioned into two before granting independence: Youtube HFS1. P3. India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth: This decision was made after independence by the constituent assembly. Solved: Culture/Ancient/Medieval (1. MCQs)1. 3. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally (a) agriculturists(b) warriors(c) weavers(d) traders (New) NCERT Class 7 Ch 7: Tribes, Nomads and Settled communities, Page 9. The Banjaras were the most important trader- nomads. Their caravan was called tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns. They transported food grain for the Mughal army during military campaigns. With a large army there could be 1. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka? He found that most of these mentioned a king referred to as Piyadassi – meaning “pleasant to behold”; there were a few inscriptions which alsoreferred to the king as Asoka, one of the most famous rulers known from Buddhist texts. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 (New) NCERT Std 1. Themes in India History, Part- I, Page 1. Page 1. 03: under the sub- heading Mahayan Buddism, they’ve written : “The concept of the Bodhisatta also developed. Bodhisattas were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts but used this not to attain nibbana and thereby abandon the world, but to help others. The worship of images of the Buddha and Bodhisattas became an important part of this tradition. This new way of thinking was called Mahayana – literally, the “great vehicle”. Hence first statement is wrong. This eliminates A and D; while 2nd and 3rd statements are correct and by elimination of #1, there is only one such option left ie. B) 2 and 3 only. 4. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Both were built in the same period. Both belong to the same religious denomination. Both have rock- cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) None of the statements given above is correct. Let’s check: (New) NCERT Class 1. An Introduction to Indian Art, Page 3. ORNitin Singhania’s Book on Culture (Macgrawhill Publication): Page 1. Option. Ajanta. Mahabalipuram. Period. 20. 0BC to 6. AD by Vakataka Kings. Century by Pallava Kings. Religion. Buddhist cave. Hindu Temple. 3) Rock cut. YES, Rock cut caves near Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. YES,Hence by elimination, only 3rd statement is right, hence option B)6. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term Araghatta’ refers to(a) bonded labour(b) land grants made to military officers(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land(d) wastel and converted to cultivated land. Can be answered if you’ve read NCERTs with a Persian Dictionary (!) Now, UPSC trolling people through NCERTS. Upon searching google book– we find this device was known as “Araghatta”. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?(a) Shramana(b) Parivraaj(c) Agrahaarika(d) Maagadha. Through google books and net searching, we find. Sharamana: related to Jainism. Parivraaj: wandering recluse. Agrahaarika: related to land grants given to Brahmins. Maagadha were associated with memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales. Ref: Google Book. Hence D is the right choice. Consider the following pairs: Famous place. Region. 1. Bodhgaya. Baghelkhand. 2. Khajuraho. Warcraft: The Beginning (2. IMDb. Edit. Storyline. When the world of the Orcs of Draenor is being destroyed by the evil fel magic that uses life- force, the powerful warlock Gul'dan creates a portal to the world of Azeroth and forms the Horde with members of the Orc clans. He also captures many prisoners to keep the portal open. The king of Azeroth, Llane Wrynn and his brother- in- law, Anduin Lothar are informed by the apprentice of magician Khadgar that he has found fel magic in dead bodies and the king decides to summon the Guardian of Tirisfal, Medivh, to protect his kingdom. 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