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93. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in

Bharatanatyam.

2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of

Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (a)

Exp: The dance form spread further during the Bhakti movement between 11th and the

13th century, when dance dramas set to devotional themes were performed by a cast of

all men in open-air theaters, with the men playing both the male and female roles. The

dramas were usually opened by the narrator, or soothradhar accompanied by (music and)

the rhythms of the drums and cymbals. As the audience watched with rapt attention, the

characters would introduce themselves, with the lead roles entering the stage behind a

curtain. Dramatic elements were used heavily throughout the performance, with the

characters speaking out dialogues to the audience during key moments.

94. With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to

pursue which of the following practices?

1. Meditation and control of breath

2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place

3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (c)

95. The Rowlatt Act aimed at

(a) Compulsory economic support to war efforts

(b) Imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial

(c) Suppression of the Khilafat Movement

(d) Imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press

Ans. (b)

96. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history,

because:

1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence

2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session

3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above

Ans. (a)

Exp: The Lahore session of Indian National Congress of 1929 was held under the president

ship of Jawaharlal Nehru. The two important decisions taken were the following:

a. The attainment of complete independence: It was declared in this session that the chief

goal of the Indian National congress was the attainment of complete independence.

b. It was decided to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement under the leadership of

Gandhiji to get the complete independence..

c. It was decided in this session to celebrate 26th January as the Independence Day all

over the country. Because of its significance the same day was chosen as the Republic day

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of India.

97. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'.

It symbolizes:

(a) Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his

meditation

(b) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of

Mara

(c) Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve

into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory

(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context

Ans. (d)

Exp: The "earth witness" Buddha is one of the most common iconic images of

Buddhism. It depicts the Buddha sitting in meditation with his left hand, palm upright, in

his lap, and his right hand touching the earth. This represents the moment of the Buddha's

enlightenment.

Just before the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, realized enlightenment,

it is said the demon Mara attacked him with armies of monsters to frighten Siddhartha

from his seat under the bodhi tree. But the about-to-be Buddha did not move. Then Mara

claimed the seat of enlightenment for himself, saying his spiritual accomplishments were

greater than Siddhartha's. Mara's monstrous soldiers cried out together, "I am his

witness!" Mara challenged Siddhartha--who will speak for you?

Then Siddhartha reached out his right hand to touch the earth, and the earth

itself roared, "I bear you witness!" Mara disappeared. And as the morning star rose in the

sky, Siddhartha Gautama realized enlightenment and became a Buddha.

98. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of

(a) Bhakti (b) image worship and Yajnas

(c) worship of nature and Yajnas (d) worship of nature and Bhakti

Ans. (c)

99. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?

1. It opposed idolatry.

2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.

3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.


(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

100. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the

following?

1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.

2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.

3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.


(a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

Exp: The Reserve Bank of India acts as the bankers' bank. According to the provisions of

the Banking Companies Act of 1949, every scheduled bank was required to maintain with

the Reserve Bank a cash balance equivalent to 5% of its demand liabilites and 2 per cent

of its time liabilities in India. By an amendment of 1962, the distinction between demand

and time liabilities was abolished and banks have been asked to keep cash reserves equal

to 3 per cent of their aggregate deposit liabilities. The minimum cash requirements can be

changed by the Reserve Bank of India.

The scheduled banks can borrow from the Reserve Bank of India on the basis of eligible

securities or get financial accommodation in times of need or stringency by rediscounting

bills of exchange. Since commercial banks can always expect the Reserve Bank of India to

come to their help in times of banking crisis the Reserve Bank becomes not only the

banker's bank but also the lender of the last resort.

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