706: Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Explanation:
Nirvana is an ancient Sanskrit term used in Indian religions to describe the profound peace of mind that is acquired with moksha (liberation).
The word literally means "blown out" (as in a candle) and refers, n the Buddhist context, to the imperturbable stillness of mind after the fires of desire, aversion, and delusion have been finally extinguished.
707: Out of the following the oldest dynasty is:
(a) Mauryas
(b) Nandas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Guptas
708: "Red Shirts" movement aimed at
(a) To throw out Britishers from India
(b) To promote Communist organisational activities
(c) To promote trade union activities
(d) All of the above
709: The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
(a) Bhakti
(b) image worship and Yajnas
(c) worship of nature and Yajnas
(d) worship of nature and Bhakti
Explanation:
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of worship of Nature and Yajnas.
710: The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to
(a) exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states
(b) involve the princes actively in the administration of the colony
(c) finally effect the complete political and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British
(d) use the princes to counter-balance the anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders