531. According to Ancient Indian legendary sources, Surabhi was a/an-
1. wish-fulfilling tree
2. treasure in the form of a cow, churned from the cosmic ocean
3. medicine prepared by Dhanvantri
4. intoxicating drink consumed during religious ceremonies in ancient times
Option “2” is correct. Kamadhenu also known as Surabhi , is a divine bovine-goddess described in Hinduism as the mother of all cows. Hindu scriptures provide diverse accounts of the birth of Kamadhenu.
532. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Theodore: Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh
2. Illbert Bill: Ripon
3. Pherozeshah Mehta: Congress
4. Badruddin Tyabji: Muslim League
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
1. 1, 2
2. 2 and 4
3. 1,2, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2 and 3
Option “4” is correct. Theodore was invited by Syed Ahmed Khan to serve as Principle of Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College. The ‘Illbert Bill’ was a bill introduced in 1883 under the Viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. Pherozeshah Mehta was president of congress for four times.
533. ___________ is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II.
1. Jantar Mantar, Delhi
2. Group of Monuments at Hampi
3. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
4. Nalanda, Bihar
Option “1” is correct. In the early 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five Jantar Mantars in total, in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi; they were completed between 1724 and 1735.
534. Bahadur Shah I was ruler of which of the following dynasty?
Option “1” is correct. Before the framing of the constitution started, an Objectives Resolution (the resolution that defined the aims of the Assembly) was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. This resolution enshrined the aspirations and values behind the Constitution making.
536. Who wrote the book ‘Glimpses of World History’?
Option “4” is correct. Glimpses of World History, a book written and published by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1934, is a panoramic sweep of the history of humankind. It is a collection of 196 letters on world history written from various prisons in British India between 1930-1933.
537. Which of the following School accepted perception and inference as sources of valid knowledge?
1. Nyaya School
2. Vaisheshika
3. Both A & B
4. None of the above
Option “2” is correct. Vaisheshika is one of the six orthodox schools of Hinduism from ancient India. Vaisheshika school is known for its insights in naturalism, and it is a form of atomism in natural philosophy.
538. Which of the following pairs of various eras and the respective years they commenced from, is wrong?
1. Saka Era; 78AD
2. Gupta Era; 318-319 AD
3. Vikram Era; 58 AD
4. Kali Era; 3102 BC
Option “3” is correct. In India, there are two commonly used calendars – The first one is the Saka which starts from 78 AD when the Shalivahana king of South India defeated the Saka king of Malwa and the second one is called the Vikram calendar which starts from 57 BC. Gupta era started from 318-319 AD used by Gupta emperors and Kali era is dated to 3102 BC.
539. ‘Amuktamalyada’ written by Krishnadeva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagar, was in-
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
4. Tamil
Option “3” is correct. Amuktamalyada is an epic poem in Telugu composed by Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Dynasty. Amuktamalyada translates to one who wears and gives away garlands.
540. Who among the following taught the doctrine of ‘Shunyata’?
