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Model Answer Quit India movement launched in August, 1942 after the failure of Cripps mission was the most militant of all movements launched during the freedom struggle. It led to considerable mass upsurge and unparalleled militancy which was unprecedented. Features of ‘planned movement’ visible in Quit India movement:- Whenever, Congress launched a movement, it made detailed preparations regarding the same.

Telangana’s Ramappa temple inscribed as a World Heritage Site https://amzn.to/3zTfLhH In News: In a major diplomatic triumph for India, the 13th century Ramappa temple in Palampet, Telangana, was inscribed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site About: Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple Rudreshwara, popularly known as Ramappa Temple, is located in the village of Palampur approximately

Ans.: Diversity connotes collective differences among people that differentiates one group of people from another.India is considered as a mega culturally diverse country due to the existence of various groups that provide a unique blend to India’s diversity. These culturally diverse elements have given India an identity that is heterogeneous compared to any such large countries. Cultural elements of diversity in

Which of the following decisions was/were taken at the Lucknow Session of Congress, 1916? 1. The extremists were readmitted into the Indian National Congress. 2. Indian National Congress accepted the demand of separate electorates by Muslim League. 3. The Home Rule League movement was to be discontinued. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and 2

With regard to philosophy of Advaitavada, consider the following statements: 1. It believed in dualism. 2. It rejected the path of Bhakti. 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 Explanation : Advaitavada philosophy propounded by Adi Shankara also called the doctrine of non-dualism,

With reference to Indian classical music, consider the following statements: 1. While there exist various styles of singing in Hindustani music, Carnatic music is sung only in one style. 2. The number of ragas in Hindustani music is more than those in Carnatic music. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both

Which of the following can be said to be the major reasons behind the decline of the Vijaynagara Empire? 1. Strain in the imperial structure following the death of Krishnadeva Raya. 2. The Battle of Talikota. 3. Invasion by the Mughals. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only

With reference to Buddhist text, Tripitaka, consider the following: 1. Vinay Pitaka mentions the rules and regulations for those who joined the Sangha or monastic order. 2. Sutta Pitaka contains the philosophy of Buddhism. 3. Abhidhamma Pitaka contains the teachings of the Buddha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only C.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Parliamentary Committee of 1893? 1. It was organised in London by Sir William Wedderburn. 2. Its aim was to agitate for Indian political reforms in the British Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1

Consider the following statements: 1. The subject matter of Ajanta paintings is mostly Buddhism. 2. Buddhist literature refers to paintings of various types and techniques. 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 Explanation : The Ajanta Caves are 29 (approximately) rock-cut Buddhist cave