Test 22 Final Questions

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INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK PRELIMINARY EXAM - 2015

INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK TEST - 22

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1. Indian art is deeply rooted in religion

and it conduces to fulfilling the

ultimate aim of life, Liberation. It

means

a) A vision of the divine

b) Release from the cycle of birth anddeath

c) out of body experience

d) Release from all earthly bondage

and resting in heaven

2. Miniature painting in India existed in

the form of illustrations to the religious

texts in which of the following cults1. Buddhist

2. Vaishnav

3. Mughal

4. Jain

Choose the correct answer using the codes

below.

a) 1 and 4 only

b)

3 onlyc) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

3. Consider the following statements.

1. Mughal paintings were not secular,

while other schools like Pahari had

secular paintings.

2. Art of stone masonry and stone

carving were imported in Ashoka's

times from Persia.

3. Timber was not used in Harappan

architecture.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 onlyd) 2 only

4. Lomas rishi cave in Bihar is a typical

example of early Indian cave

architecture. If you happen to visit

Lomas cave, which of these things maycome to your notice?

1. Entrance is a representation in

stone of a hut entrance

2. No timber has been used in the

cave

3. A carved frieze of stone-made

elephants


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

5. Consider the following statements

about Buddhist stupas.

1. One cannot enter the stupas.

2. They were constructed by royal

patronage when Buddha was

teaching.

3. Jataka stories have also been

engraved on stupas.


below.

a) 1 and 2 onlyb) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

6. With reference to ecosystem, consider

the following statements:

1. It is self regulating

2. It is self sustaining


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3. Biosphere can also be called as an

ecosystem

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 Only

b)All

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 1 & 2 Only


about the inscriptions found at Aihole,

Karnataka.

1. Sanskrit as well as Tamil has been

used in the inscriptions.

2. The inscription contains thedescription of historical defeats of

kingdoms.

3. There is mention about the

poet Kalidasa in the inscriptions.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 onlyc) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

8. In Indian architecture,

Mahabalipuram is known to have

1. Rock cut temples

2. Monolithic structures

3. Structural temples4. Limestone caves


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only


about Nalanda.

1. This place was visited by Buddha

and Mahavira.

2. Nalanda was an important centre of

Pala sculptures.

3. Nalanda was a principal centre ofMahayana (Buddhism) learning.

4. The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang

and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 2 and 4 onlyd)All of the above

10.Consider the following features of

temple architecture.

1. The barrel-shaped tower does not

crown the sanctum sanctorum or

thegarbha-griha

2.

There is a Vimana - temple towerover the main shrine

3. The style consists of three distinct

types of temples - Rekha Deula,

Pidha Deula and Khakhara Deula.

The above mentioned features are found in

the temple architecture of which state in

India?

a) Orissa

b) TamilNadu

c) Karnataka

d) Madhya Pradesh

11.Which of the following different styles

of architecture have been imbibed in

Hindu temple architecture?

1. Champa architecture

2. Gadag architecture

3. Maru-Gurjara architecture


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4. Khmer architecture

5. Sreekovil architecture


below.

a) All except 1 and 4

b)All except 2 and 3

c) All except 5

d)All of the above

12.Consider the following about the

Dravidian style of temple architecture.

1. It is always square in plan.

2. Mandapas always cover and

precede the door leading to the cell.3. Pillared halls are an invariable

feature of temples.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

13.Which of the following is NOT an

Abiotic component of an ecosystem?

1. Water

2. Soil

3. Humidity

4. Atmosphere

5.

Radiation


below:

a) 1 Only

b) 3 Only

c) 5 Only

d) None

14.Consider the following about the Pala

dynasty.

1. It ruled eastern-south Asia from 8th

-12thcentury.

2. Buddhism and Hinduism were

subjugated and suppressed under

Pala dynasty.3. The Pala school of art flourished in

the Magadha region of Southern

Bihar.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 onlyd)All of the above

15.Which of the following features were

infused by Islamic architecture in

India?

1. Use of concrete as a factor of

construction

2.

Use of lime mortar as a base fordecoration

3. Use of arches and vaults in

construction


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above

16.Which of these are the features of

Indo-Islamic architecture, but not

Hindu architecture?

1. utilisation of kiosks (chhatris)

2. tall towers (minars)

3. half-domed double portals

4. human worship in decorations andembroidery


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below.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d)All of the above

17.Consider the following decorative

elements.

1. Pink sandstone

2. Octagonal forms

3. Shallow water-channels

4. Raising of platforms

5. Rhythm in structures

Which of the above are features of Persian

architecture?

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1, 2 and 5 only

d) 2, 3 and 4 only

18.With reference to migration of an

animal species, consider the following

statements:

1. It is a phenomena of short distance

seasonal movement into new

region

2. A youngAtlantic salmonleaving

the river of their birth when they

have reached a few inches in size

can be considered as true migration


a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both

d) None

19.Which of these statements is NOT

correct about the Indus Valley

civilization?

1. People worshipped the Mother

Goddess or Goddess of fertility.

2. Dancing was a part of the culture at

Indus valley.3. The trade and cultural contacts

were restricted to the other cultures

in the Indus valley.


below.

a) 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 onlyd)All of the above

20.The abacus of Lion capital at Sarnath is

supported by a bell-shaped base

consisting of a lotus

with dharmachakra. It may best

symbolize

a)Victory of the good over evilb)Victory of righteousness over

physical force

c) Path of renunciation in Dharma

d)All life is governed by the same set

of laws

21.With reference to Saprotrophic

nutrition, consider the following

statements:

1. It involves processing of dead or

decayed organic matter

2. Organisms involved usually are

protozoa


a) 1 Only

b) Both

c) Noned) 2 Only


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22.Buddha is never represented in human

form in Buddhist art before the

Christian era, as his spirituality was

considered too abstract for the

purpose. Which of the following formswas he represented in then?

1. Empty throne

2. Royal umbrella

3. Wheel of Law

4. Triratna symbol


below.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d)All of the above

23.In the Gandhara school of art, Buddha

as seated in the typically Indian Yogic

posture is a sculpture style that has

been borrowed from

a) Hellenistic tradition of art

b) Gothic tradition of art

c) Roman sculpture style

d) None of the above

24.In Buddhism, the word Bodhisattva is

used for the one who has

a) Attained enlightenment but is not

ready for Nirvanab)Attained enlightenment, but is not

seeking Nirvana and has decided to

teach others out of his compassion

c) Seeking enlightenment

d)Who became enlightened and then

liberated from the cycle of birth and

death

25.Instead of the classical dignity,

sobriety and simplicity, the sculpture is

now more and more tending towards

ornamentation, creating highly ornate

art objects, with strange and unusual

imaginary creatures, such as half

human, half monsters, etc. Thistransformation in sculpture style holds

true for the shift in

a) Gupta sculpture to Medieval

sculpture

b) Buddhist sculpture to Gupta

sculpture

c) Medieval sculpture to Modern

sculpture

d)

Buddhist sculpture to Modernsculpture

26.Consider the following statements

about the Kailasa temple at Ellora.

1. It was built by the Chalukyas.

2. It is based on Dravidian style of

architecture.

3. It is a rock-cut temple.

4. It is a part of the Ellora caves.


below.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 2, 3 and 4 only

27.Consider the following depictions.

1. Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha

and Siva is pressing down the

mountain with his foot.

2. King of the Naga and his queen

seated on a throne attended by a

hand maiden

3. Krishna teaching Arjuna in the

middle of Mahabharata


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Sculptures depicting which of the above can

be found at Ellora?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d)All of the above

28.Consider the following about Pala

paintings.

1. It is characterised by sinuous line

and subdued tones of colour.

2. It is totally disconnected from the

classical art of Ajanta.

3. The Pala art flourished under the

royal patronage of the Mughals.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d)All of the above

29.Consider the following statements:

1. Omnivores are considered as

secondary consumers in a food

chain

2. Herbivores are considered as

tertiary consumers

3. Carnivores are considered as

primary consumers in a food chain


a) 2 and 3 Only

b) 1 Only

c) 1 & 2 Only

d)All

30.Students and pilgrims in from various

countries studies in Buddhist

monasteries. They took back to theircountries examples of Pala Buddhist

art, in the form of bronzes and

manuscripts which helped to carry the

Pala style to

1. Nepal

2. Java

3. Tibet

4. Burma5. Sri Lanka


below.

a) 1 , 3 and 4 only

b) 2, 4 and 5 only

c) 1, 3 and 5 only

d)All of the above

31.Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): Despite Jainism being present

in Western India, no works motivated by

Jainism are found in Western Indian art.

Reason (R): Jainism did not receive any royal

patronage by the Kings of the Chalukya

Dynasty who ruled Gujarat and parts ofRajasthan and Malwa.

In the context of the statements above, which

of these is true?

a) A and R both are true, and R is the

correct explanation for A.

b)A and R both are true, and R is the

NOT the correct explanation for A.

c) A is correct, R is incorrect.d)A and R both are incorrect

32.Deccani school of painting made a

significant contribution to the

development of the Mughal style in

North India. The centres of Deccani

school were in

1. Ahmednagar

2. Bijapur

3. Golconda


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4. Hyderabad

5. Tanjore


below.

a) 1 , 3 and 4 only

b) 2, 4 and 5 only

c) 1, 3 and 5 only

d)All of the above


about the art of painting in Rajasthani

and Pahari regions.

1. These were largely secular in

character.2. They drew inspiration from Mughal

school of paintings.

3. Paintings are marked by light

colours and bold drawings.


below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 only

d) 2 only


about the Wildlife institute of India.

1. It is an autonomous body.

2. It is under the Ministry of

Environment and Forests.3. It has recently launched an

initiative for allowing PSU and

Companies to adopt endangered

species.

4. It has proposed that wildlife

conservation efforts spending be

counted under Corporate Social

responsibility (CSR).

Choose the correct answer using the codesbelow.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1, 3 and 4 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d)All of the above

35.Consider the following statements:

1. This biome is home to many

species of grasses such as purple

needlegrass, wild oats, foxtail,

ryegrass, and buffalo grass.

2. Rain in these biomes usually occurs

in the late spring and early summer

3. These are known as Pampas in

South America

To which of the following biomes, are the

above statements related to?

a) Savannah Biome

b) Tropical Grasslands

c) Temperate Grasslands

d) Taiga

36.20thLaw Commissions recent reportsprovide several recommendations to

end discrimination against leprosy

patients. Consider the legal state of

affairs regarding leprosy.

1. Leprosy is a valid ground for

divorce under personal laws of

India.

2. Leprosy patients are banned from

Contesting election in local bodies

in some states.

3. Lepers Act permits segregation of

lepers into separate asylums.

Choose the correct statements using the codes

below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d)All of the above


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about the recently launched Pradhan

Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.

1. It is applicable to people of all age

groups.2. Bank account is mandatory for

taking benefit from the scheme.

3. The insurance will be offered by

private insurance companies which

will be regulated by LCI and IRDA.

Choose the correct statements using the codes

below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 only

d)All of the above

38.RBI has recently mandated the banks

to keep side emergency fund called

Counter cyclical capital buffer. What

purposes will be served by this?

1. It will restrict the banking sector

from indiscriminate lending in the

periods of excess credit growth.

2. It will help RBI to manage foreign

exchange reserves better.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2d) None

39.With reference to desert plants,

consider the following statements:

1. They have a short life and the

capacity to leave behind very hardy

forms of propagation

2. They usually have small leaves andtiny roots to save water

3. Creosote bush is one of the

examples of desert plants


a) 1 and 3 Only

b) 2 and 3 Only

c) 1 and 2 Only

d)All

40.Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): Ocean acts as the largest

carbon sink on earth.

Reason (R): The difference in partial pressure

of the CO2between seawater and air facilitate

gaseous exchange.

In the context of the statements above, which

of these is true?

a) A and R both are true, and R is the

correct explanation for A.

b)A and R both are true, and R is the

NOT the correct explanation for A.

c) A is correct, R is incorrect.d)A and R both are incorrect

41.One way to increase the carbon

sequestration efficiency of the oceans

is to add micrometre-sized iron

particles in a certain form in the ocean.

The sequestration efficiency of oceans

increases becausea) Iron has the effect of stimulating

growth of plankton in the ocean.

b) It increases the rate of dissolution

of CO2with ocean water.

c) Adding Iron increases the surface

density of the Ocean allowing for

easier gas exchange.

d) Iron helps increase the

photosynthesis rate of large marine

plants.


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