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  1. Which of the following mythological epic was re-written by Guru Gobind Singh ?









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    Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru, rewrote a new version of Hindu mythological epic Ramayana which formed part of the Dasam Granth, a Sikh religious text. This version was known as ‘Govind Ramayana.’ In this version of Ramayana, Guru Gobind Singh did not treat Lord Rama as a god. He equated Ramachandra with a common man by calling him insect, though he called himself insect, too.

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    Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru, rewrote a new version of Hindu mythological epic Ramayana which formed part of the Dasam Granth, a Sikh religious text. This version was known as ‘Govind Ramayana.’ In this version of Ramayana, Guru Gobind Singh did not treat Lord Rama as a god. He equated Ramachandra with a common man by calling him insect, though he called himself insect, too.


  1. Who introduced the term ‘Hindu rate of growth’ ?









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    The term ‘’Hindu rate of growth’ was coined by Indian economist Raj Krishna. It refers to the low annual growth rate of the planned economy of India before the liberalization of 1991, which stagnated around 3.5% from 1950s to 1980s, while per capita income growth averaged 1.3%. The term contrasts with South Korea’s Miracle on the Han River and the Taiwan Miracle.

    Correct Option: B

    The term ‘’Hindu rate of growth’ was coined by Indian economist Raj Krishna. It refers to the low annual growth rate of the planned economy of India before the liberalization of 1991, which stagnated around 3.5% from 1950s to 1980s, while per capita income growth averaged 1.3%. The term contrasts with South Korea’s Miracle on the Han River and the Taiwan Miracle.



  1. The famous work ‘Anandmath’ was written by









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    Anandmath is a Bengali fiction, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature. The national song of India, Vande Mataram, was first published in this novel.

    Correct Option: B

    Anandmath is a Bengali fiction, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature. The national song of India, Vande Mataram, was first published in this novel.


  1. Who laid the foundation of the ‘School of Possibilism’?









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    French geographer Vidal de Lablache laid the foundations of possibilism. He declared that man is not a passive agent ruled by the forces of nature which play their role and determine man’s destiny and shape human society. He developed this geographical approach as a reaction to environmental determinism that regarded all the facets of human activity as ultimately determined in character by the natural-environmental context.

    Correct Option: B

    French geographer Vidal de Lablache laid the foundations of possibilism. He declared that man is not a passive agent ruled by the forces of nature which play their role and determine man’s destiny and shape human society. He developed this geographical approach as a reaction to environmental determinism that regarded all the facets of human activity as ultimately determined in character by the natural-environmental context.



  1. Which of the following works of Plato is primarily a ‘treatise’ on justice ?









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    The concept of justice occupies the most important part of Plato’s ‘The Republic’. Sabine says: “The theory of the state in The Republic culminates in the conception of justice.” Plato has treated justice as the bond which holds a society together. The purpose of The Republic is to ensure justice. So it is called a “treatise concerning justice.”

    Correct Option: C

    The concept of justice occupies the most important part of Plato’s ‘The Republic’. Sabine says: “The theory of the state in The Republic culminates in the conception of justice.” Plato has treated justice as the bond which holds a society together. The purpose of The Republic is to ensure justice. So it is called a “treatise concerning justice.”