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Q1Consider the following statements about Indian knowledge traditions: 1. The iron pillar near Qutb Minar belongs to the Gupta period and is linked with the reign of Chandragupta II. 2. Its rust resistance is explained by high phosphorus content from the ancient smelting process, forming a protective passive layer. 3. The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata and contains 700 verses in 18 chapters. 4. The Bhagavad Gita is a 15-book treatise on taxation, espionage and statecraft written by Chanakya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the iron pillar is described as Gupta-period, around 375-415 CE, in Chandragupta II's reign. Statement 2 is correct because its resistance to rust is linked to high phosphorus content and a protective passive layer. Statement 3 is correct because the Bhagavad Gita is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata and has 700 verses in 18 chapters. Statement 4 is incorrect because the 15-book treatise on statecraft, taxation, diplomacy, espionage and law is the Arthashastra, not the Bhagavad Gita.
Q2According to data released in September 2025, which sector recorded the HIGHEST year-on-year growth in India's Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for August 2025?
In August 2025, Steel recorded the highest YoY growth of 14.2% among the eight core industries. Coal grew by 11.4%, Cement by 6.1%, and Electricity by 3.1%. The overall ICI grew by 6.3%. Crude Oil (-1.2%) and Natural Gas (-2.2%) were the only sectors with negative growth.
Q31. Aryabhatta stated that the earth is round and rotates on its own axis. 2. Brahmgupta's Brahm Sputa Siddantika was a surgical text on rhinoplasty and cataract operations. 3. Susruta's major contributions included rhinoplasty and ophthalmic surgery. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: NIOS records Aryabhatta's view that Earth is round and rotates on its axis. Statement 2 is incorrect: Brahmgupta's work is mathematical, while surgical rhinoplasty and cataract operations are linked with Susruta. Statement 3 is correct.
Q41. The iron pillar near Qutb Minar belongs to the Gupta period and is linked with the reign of Chandragupta II. 2. Its rust resistance is explained by high phosphorus content from the ancient smelting process, forming a protective passive layer. 3. The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata and contains 700 verses in 18 chapters. 4. The Bhagavad Gita is a 15-book treatise on taxation, espionage and statecraft written by Chanakya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The corpus links the Delhi iron pillar with the Gupta period and Chandragupta II, explains its rust resistance through high phosphorus and a passive layer, and places the Bhagavad Gita in the Bhishma Parva with 700 verses in 18 chapters. Statement 4 is incorrect because the 15-book treatise on taxation, diplomacy, espionage and statecraft is the Arthashastra, not the Bhagavad Gita.
Q5Consider the following statements about Indian mathematical and astronomical traditions: 1. Aryabhata's Aryabhatiya was authored in 499 CE. 2. Aryabhata calculated pi as 3.1416 and stated that the Earth rotates on its own axis. 3. Brahmagupta wrote Brahmasphutasiddhanta in 628 CE. 4. Surya Siddhanta was authored by Aryabhata as a commentary on the Aryabhatiya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are true according to the corpus. Statement 4 is false because the Surya Siddhanta is of uncertain authorship and is distinct from Aryabhata's Aryabhatiya.
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6Consider the following statements: 1. The four Purusharthas are Dharma, Artha, Kama and Ahimsa. 2. Moksha is treated as the ultimate or highest aim among the Purusharthas. 3. Sarva Dharma Sambhava appears in the Maha Upanishad 6.71. 4. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is found in the Maha Upanishad and means that the world is one family. Which of the statements given above are correct?
71. The Surya Siddhanta is distinct from Aryabhata's Aryabhatiya and is not authored by Aryabhata. 2. The Aryabhatiya was authored by Brahmagupta in 628 CE. 3. The decimal place-value system with zero developed in the Gupta period, and Brahmagupta formalized rules for zero in 628 CE. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Which of the following philosophers argued that 'knowledge is virtue'?
9Which statement correctly distinguishes ethical relativism from ethical universalism?
101. The origin of Yoga is linked with Patanjali's Yogasutra, believed to have been written in the second century BC. 2. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha are the four goals of human life in the Purushartha theory. 3. Moksha means material prosperity and is therefore identical with Artha. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Which of the following statements about the Surya Siddhanta is NOT correct?
12What does Ubuntu philosophy primarily emphasize?
13The Jain ethical principle of 'Aparigraha' means:
14The concept of 'Nishkama Karma' from the Bhagavad Gita means:
15Consider the following statements: 1. The Surya Siddhanta is not authored by Aryabhata and is a treatise of uncertain authorship. 2. The Aryabhatiya was authored by Aryabhata in 499 CE. 3. Charaka Samhita focuses primarily on surgery, while Sushruta Samhita deals mainly with internal medicine. 4. Taxila was located near Rawalpindi in modern Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above are correct?