566: Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The status of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains
(b) India's largest Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh
(c) The Khajuraho temples were built under Chandela Kings
(d) The Hoysalesvara temple is dedicated to Siva
Explanation:
the Statue of Gomateswara at Sravanbelagola represent '3rd' Jain Tirthankar. The last and 24th Jain Tjrthankara is
'Vardhamana Mahavira'. The 23rd Jain Tithankara is 'parsvanath', and the 1st Tirthankara is Rishabhnath.
567: With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
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:
Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in opposition to the partition of Bengal in 1905. It emphasised on self-reliance thus contributing to revival of indigenous artisans craft and industries. In August 1906 the National Council of Education was established to provide an impetus to program of national education as a part of Swadeshi movement.
Source: Bipan Chandra page 130-131
568: Assertion (A)
The form of government in Rigvedic period was monarchy
Reason (R)
Priest enjoyed both social and political status and influenced administration
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
569: Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences?
(a) Madan Mohan Malaviya
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) B. R. Ambedkar
570: Consider the following pairs:
Movement/Organization:
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League
2. All India Kisan Sabha
3. Self-Respect Movement
Leader:
1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3. E.V. Ramaswami Naicker
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi set up All India Anti-Untouchability league in 1932 which later transformed into Harijan Sevak Sangh. All India Kisan Sabha was founded by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati in 1936 to spearhead peasant movements in colonial India. E V Ramaswamy Naicker started Self respect movement against untouchability in 1925.
Source: Spectrum modern India pg 438, Bipan Chandra pg 344, Ncert 8 page 119