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Living Craft Traditions of India

Living craft traditions and cultural heritage of India

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1

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
  2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
  3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only(Correct Answer)
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who seeks awakening or enlightenment. This concept is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva refers to a human being committed to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of others. A Bodhisattva may delay achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Source Attribution:

  • Themes in Indian History - I (NCERT: Class XII)
2

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
  2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
  3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only(Correct Answer)
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who seeks awakening or enlightenment. This concept is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva refers to a human being committed to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of others. A Bodhisattva may delay achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Source Attribution:

  • Themes in Indian History - I (NCERT: Class XII)
3

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term Panchayatan refers to

A. an assembly of village elders
B. a religious sect
C. a style of temple construction(Correct Answer)
D. an administrative functionary

The term Panchayatan is derived from the Sanskrit words panch meaning five and ayatan meaning abodes or seats. It refers to a specific type of temple architecture that includes five deities. The significance of Panchayatan can be understood through the following points:

  • Five Deities: The Panchayatan temple typically enshrines five deities, which may include a primary deity and four other deities.
  • Architectural Style: This style of temple architecture is prevalent in various regions of India, showcasing a blend of different cultural influences.
  • Religious Significance: The Panchayatan system allows devotees to worship multiple deities in a single temple, promoting inclusivity in worship practices.

Overall, Panchayatan represents a harmonious approach to spirituality and community in the cultural history of India.

Source: NCERT

4

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
  2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
  3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only(Correct Answer)
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who seeks awakening or enlightenment. This concept is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva refers to a human being committed to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of others. A Bodhisattva may delay achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Source Attribution:

  • Themes in Indian History - I (NCERT: Class XII)
5

Consider the following pairs:

Site Well known for
Besnagar Shaivite cave shrine
Bhaja Buddhist cave shrine
Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only one
B. Only two(Correct Answer)
C. All three
D. None

Besnagar: Vaishnavite cave shrine. Hence pair 1 is not correctly matched.

During the second century BC to third century AD, many rulers from West Asia and Central Asia like the Indo-Greeks, the Shakas, the Parthians, the Kushans assimilated into Indian culture and adopted Indian religions. Some adopted Vaishnavism, which means they worship Lord Vishnu, the God of protection and preservation. The Greek ambassador called Heliodorus set up a pillar in honour of Lord Vasudeva at Besnagar near Vidhisa in MP around the middle of the second century BC.

Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine. Hence pair 2 is correctly matched. Bhaja caves are Buddhist caves in Pune. They have apsidal vault roof chaitya halls.

Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine. Hence pair 3 is correctly matched. Located in a tiny hamlet of Sittanavasal in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, Sittanavasal Cave is a Jain complex of caves dating back to the 2nd century. It is believed that it was the settlement of certain monks from the eastern parts of India, who came here to preach lessons of Jainism and spread the positives of ascetic life. Later on, this site became a major Jain center. Sittanavasal Cave is generally considered a rock-cut monastery and houses several murals made out of vegetable and mineral dyes in numerous colours. These paintings are definitely masterpieces in their own ways considering the period in which they were made.

Source Citation:

  • Bhaja Caves - NCERT: Introduction to Indian Art Part-I; Chapter 4
  • Sittanavasal Caves - NCERT: Introduction to Indian Art Part-I; Ch-5

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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
  2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
  3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Year: 2016

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