History of India
Indian National Movement
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
A
The best means of salvation was devotion.
B
Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
C
Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
D
Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?

1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.

2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Ali-Biruni.

3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to
A
dance forms of Northwest India
B
musical instruments
C
pre-historic cave paintings
D
tribal languages
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements :

1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.

2. It is the only circular temple built in India.

3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region

4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the India Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4
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History of India
Science and Technology
Geography
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
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Current Affairs
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Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
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