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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of daily subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on History, Culture, and Social Issues to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the Environment, Geography, Science and Technology MCQs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz.
With reference to the “Theosophical Society”, consider the following statements:
1. It was founded in America in 1875 by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott.
2. It was established to promote a spiritual movement encompassing a wide range of beliefs marrying Eastern religious traditions.
3. The permanent international headquarters was set up in Mumbai.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
It is one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization, located in the Bhal region. The port city is believed to have been built in 2,200 BC with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa. Archaeologist SR Rao led the team which discovered this place. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the place had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river.
The above-mentioned lines refer to
(a) Dholavira
(b) Bet Dwarka
(c) Khirasara
(d) Lothal
Consider the following statements:
1. It is a classical dance form which was originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
2. It is considered to be a fire dance.
3. It is commonly performed by women.
4. The music of this dance belongs to the Carnatic music.
The above-mentioned statements refer to which classical dance?
(a) Mohiniyattam
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Bharatanatyam
(d) Kathakali
Consider the following pairs:
(Temple) (Location)
1. Lakshmana Temple Himachal Pradesh
2. Dashavatara temple Madhya Pradesh
3. Kamakhya Temple West Bengal
4. Terracotta temple Uttar Pradesh
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
He was lauded for propagating modern education among Muslims and advocating several reforms for the community. His strong liberal leanings and pragmatic viewpoint led to the founding of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh in 1875. He had conservative views on women’s education and believed in a “disorganised tutor-based home education” for them. He also pitched for purdah-centric home education for women.
The above-mentioned lines refer to
(a) Ali-Asghar Gharavi
(b) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(c) Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(d) Sayed Tanveer Hashmi
FYI:
— The Theosophical Society was founded in America in 1875 by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, a veteran of the American Civil War. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
— It was established to to promote theosophy, a spiritual movement encompassing a wide range of beliefs marrying Eastern religious traditions, mainly that of Hinduism and Buddhism. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
— It emphasised the commonalities among religious traditions, underlying unity across religions.
— The seventh anniversary of the Society was held in Bombay in 1882 and soon, a permanent international headquarters was set up at Adyar in Madras, now Chennai. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization, located in the Bhāl region of what is now the state of Gujarat.
— The meaning of Lothal (a combination of Loth and (s) thal) in Gujarati is “the mound of the dead”.
— The port city is believed to have been built in 2,200 BC.
— In the past, Lothal was a major hub for trade, with goods like jewellery, gems, and beads being sent as far as West Asia and Africa.
— Archaeologist SR Rao led the team which discovered a number of Harappan sites at the time, including the port city of Lothal.
— According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river.
— Lothal was nominated in April 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— According to Bharata Muni’s description in Natya Shastra, the classical dance style known as Bharatanatyam has its origins in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
— It is more commonly performed by women.
— Lord Shiva in his Nataraja form is considered the God of this dance.
— It is considered to be a fire dance and is the celebration of the universe.
— It is the first of India’s traditional dances to be refashioned as a theatre art and to be exhibited widely both at home and abroad.
— The music of Bharatanatyam belongs to the Carnatic system of southern India.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
FYI:
| Temple | Location |
| Lakshmana Temple | Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Dashavatara Temple | Deogarh (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Kamakhya Temple | Guwahati (Assam) |
| Terracotta temple | West Bengal |
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is rightly lauded for propagating modern education among Muslims and advocating several reforms for the community.
— The Women’s Reservation Bill was passed on the 125th anniversary of Sir Syed’s birth. Examining whether the great reformer supported the social, educational, cultural, and religious emancipation of women is necessary.
— He marked inclination for liberal values and a rational outlook that culminated in setting up the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875.
— Sir Syed had conservative views on women’s education and believed in a “disorganised tutor-based home education” for them.
— He pitched for purdah-centric home education for women. The British government opened co-education schools and started educational institutions exclusively for girls.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
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