Correct Answer:
(B)
Tirugyan
Poigai, Pudam and Thirumangai were Alvar Saints, while Tirugyan was not an Alvar saint.
Ques:
152
Who contributes the most in the development of Bhagavata sect?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Gupta
The Bhagavata or Vaishnava religion reached its peak in the reign of Gupta kings. Gupta kings were the follower of Vaishnava religion, and they made it a religion of the state. Most of the Gupta rulers hold the title of ‘Parambhagavata.’ Garuda, the mount (Vahana) of Lord Vishnu was the state symbol of Guptas.
Ques:
153
The originator of Bhagavata Religion was –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Krishna
Traditionally, the originator of Bhagavata religion was Vrishni descendant (Satvat), Lord Krishna who is also known as Vasudeva. He was basically from Mathura. He has been described as the son of Devaki and the disciple of Ghor Angirasa in the Chandogya Upanishad.
Ques:
154
Who were the first to worship Vasudeva Krishna:
Correct Answer:
(A)
Bhagavatas
Under the Bhagavata religion, the initial form of Vaishnavism is shown in the worship of Lord Krishna, the son of Devaki. The initial name of Krishna was prevalent in the Panini age. The worshippers of Vasudev were known as Vasudevak (Bhagavata) in that age. According to Indian belief, Lord Krishna is considered as a supreme personality and has been worshipped since ancient ages.
Ques:
155
Who among the following deities is represented in art as holding the plough?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Balarama
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.
Ques:
156
The number of forms of bhakti in the Bhagwata cult is–
Correct Answer:
(C)
9
The Navadha Bhakti (a forms of Bhakti) has been recognized for acquiring Moksha in the Bhagavata cult. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques:
157
The Besanagar inscription of Heliodorus is associated with–
Correct Answer:
(D)
Only Vasudeva
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 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.
Ques:
158
Which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as saving the Earth from the Sea?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Varaha
Lord Vishnu took the form of Varaha to kill the king of Giants, Hiranyakshyap 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 sea. In this incarnation, the head of Varaha is on the human body having four arms holding Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Padma in his hands like God Vishnu fighting with demon Hiranyaksha. This is the third incarnation in the order of incarnations. Thus, the option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques:
159
Which one of the following is not included in ‘Prasthan trayi’:
Correct Answer:
(A)
Bhagavata
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 his Vedanta cults by writing the gloss on ‘Brahmasutra.’
Ques:
160
The ancient place where the narration of entire Mahabharata was read in the conference of 60,000 hermits –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Naimisharanya
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.