81: According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of
(a) Jnana
(b) Bhakti
(c) Yoga
(d) Karma
Explanation:
Mimamsa System of Philosophy recognises the Vedas as the final authority. It stresses on Karma Kanda (ritualism)
for the liberation. Along with that pursuit of Vedic knowledge is also important to perform Karmas wholistically.
82: Consider the following statements:
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Chola's established their domination in peninsular India by defeating Pandya and Chera rulers. Naval expedition by Rajendra-I of Chola's against Sailendra empire of South East Asia as Srivijaya rulers created difficulties for Indian merchants.
83: Assertion (A) :
Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari.
Reason (R) :
At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Explanation:
Because of plague in Delhi, Mohammad Bin Tughlaq left Delhi and lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari for two years.
84: Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism ?
I. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
II. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
III. Denial of efficacy of rituals
IV. Non-injury to animal life
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I and II
Explanation:
In Buddhism, Madhyam marga was stressed on. 50 the followers were advocated to choose a middle path. 50 'avoidance of extremities was stressed on in Buddhism, whereas in Jainism, extremism and penance were advocated.
85: What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893 ?
(a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons
(b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary
(c) To facilitate a discussion on India's Independence in the British Parliament
(d) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
Explanation:
In 1893, Sir William became a Liberal Member of Parliament. In the Indian Parliamentary Committee was established on which Sir William Wedderburn, W. C. Caine and Lord Clywed worked, and secured the support of some Independent and Labour members, it tried to present the Indian problems in Parliament in their true shape.
It was William Wedderburn who was able, with the help of other supporters of the Congress, in getting through a resolution in the House of Commons for holding simultaneously Civil Service examinations in England and India. It encouraged Wedderburn and he invited some of the leading independent members of the House of Commons to diner in order to discuss the formation of an Indian Parliamentary Committee "for the purpose of promoting combined and well-directed action among those particularly interested in Indian affairs". He was elected President of the Indian National Congress in 1889 and 1910.