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NDA General Ability 21 April 2024
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33

Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings :

1. The surface of the rock was coated with clay mixed with rice husk and gum and a coat of lime was applied over this.

2. The outline drawing was done first on the lime coating and colours were added subsequently.

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

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?
A
Identifying with a variety of deities
B
Assuming pompous titles
C
Imposing high taxes
D
Conquests and annexation of territories
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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT correct?
A
The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity
B
In northern India, the Bhakti movement revolved around the worship of Rama and Krishna
C
The Bhakti movement relied on the devotion of God, both with and without attributes
D
While Tulsidas represented the tradition of devotion with attributes, Sant Kabir followed the path of devotion without attributes
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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
The 'Reign of Terror' in revolutionary France referred to
A
Bands of revolutionaries moving around to terrorise people who did not participate in the revolution 
B
The royal forces punishing people who participated in the revolution
C
Trial and beheading persons considered enemies of the republic by the revolutionary tribunal
D
The general atmosphere of insecurity perceived by people after the beheading of the king