586: Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?
(a) Brahmi
(b) Nandnagari
(c) Sharada
(d) Kharoshti
Explanation:
The Brahmi script was used mostly in India is written from left to right whereas, Kharoshti script found in now Pakistan region is written from right to left, which is evolved on the Varnamala system of Indian language.
587: Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Mahayana Buddhism promoted devotional support, Deification of Buddha, icon worship and rituals and treading path of Bodhisattvas.
Source: Ncert 12th pg 103, Ncert 6th pg 103
588: Which one of the following is the most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to modern India ?
(a) His participation in the Quit India Movement
(b) His role in the Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) His achievement of the integration of princely states
(d) His Presidentship of the Indian National Congress
589: Who commented "the Cripps Mission was a post-dated cheque on a crashing bank"?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Subhash Chandra Bose
(d) Sardar Patel
590: The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Hiuen Tsang was robbed by thieves during Harsha period twice, so option 1 is wrong.
2nd and 3rd option is correct.