Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I (Acharya) List-II (Doctrine)
Lakulisa 1. Ajivaka
Nagarjuna 2. Sunyavada
Bhadrabahu 3. Pasupat
Gosala 4. Jain
Codes:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B)
3 2 4 1
The correctly matched list is as follows -
List-I List-II
(Acharya) (Doctrine)
Lakulisa Pasupat
Nagarjuna Sunyavada
Bhadrabahu Jain
Gosala Ajivaka
Ques:
142
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I List-II
Ballabhacharya 1. Dwaitvad
Ramanuj 2. Pushtimarg
Madhvacharya 3. Vishistadwait
Shankar 4. Adwaitavad
Codes:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 3 1 4
The correctly matched list is as follows -
List-I List-II
Ballabhacharya Pushtimarg
Ramanuj Vishistadwait
Madhvacharya Dwaitvad
Shankar Adwaitavad
Ques:
143
Who was the founder of Visistadvaita Siddhanta?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Ramanujacharya
Visistadvaita is one of the main branches of Vedanta. It is a Sanskrit term which means "non-dualism with differentiation". Vaishnavite Saint Ramanujacharya (C.1017- 1137) is widely credited with spreading the philosophy of Vishishtadvaitavad.
Ques:
144
Consider the following kings:
1. Chandragupta Maurya
2. Kharvela
3. Amoghavarsha
4. Siddharaja
How many among them was/were patrons of Jainism?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All four
Chandragupta Maurya was its devout patron.
King Kharavela of Kalinga professed Jainism.
Amoghavarsha became a Jaina monk in the latter part of his life.
Chalukya king Siddharaja (1094–1143), also known as Jaya-simha, the popular hero of the Gujarat legend and the ruler of Anhilwara, and his successor Kumarapala were great patrons of the Jainism.
Ques:
145
Which of the following was not a patron of Jainism?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Kanishka
Kanishka, the great Kushan emperor, was primarily a patron of Buddhism, not Jainism. While he was a major supporter of the religion and even convened the Fourth Buddhist Council, there is no significant historical evidence to suggest that he actively promoted or supported Jainism.
Ques:
146
Which one of the following was a Shaiva sect in ancient India?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Mattamayura
Shaiva sect named Mattamayura in ancient India was found in the inscriptions of Chedi Dynasty.
Ques:
147
Ardhanarisvara, a figure of half Siva and half Parvati, represents:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Union of God with his Shakti
Ardhanarishvara is a composite androgynous form of the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half male and half female, split down the middle. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes. Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe and illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from Shiva, the male principle of God.
Ques:
148
Who were Nayanars?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Shaiva
There were two major sects behind the development of devotional spirit in the Tamil regions. The devotees worshipping God Vishnu were called Alvara and the devotees worshiping God Shiva were called Nayanara. They told, that the personal love and dedication towards God is the only way to Moksha and opposed the caste system and its rigidity.
Ques:
149
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Bahubali
Mahamastakabhisheka, which is a great religious event, is associated with Lord Bahubali. This ceremony is used to be held in the interval of twelve years of time in Sravanbelgola town in Karnataka. There is a huge statue of God/Saint of Gomteshwar Bahubali. Its height is 57 feet.
Ques:
150
According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas, the sequential order of the cycle of four epochs (yugas) is –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
According to the cosmogony related beliefs of ancient India, the four epochs are as follows – Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kaliyuga.