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Patanjali was
(a)a philosopher of 'yogachara' School
(b)
the author of a book on Ayurveda
(c)a philospher of the 'Madhyamika'
School
School
(d)an author of a Commentry on Panini 's grammar

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Important Questions on Modern History
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Consider the following statements:
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. Principle of Karma and re-birth are cardinal to Hinduism.
2. Belief in immortality of soul.
3. Belief in salvation.
4. Belief in Vedas.

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1. Philosophy of Shaivism in Rigvedar is explained in form of Rudra.
2. Seal of Pashupati obtained from Indus valley civilisation is earliest evidence of Shaivism.
3. Rastrackerta King Krishna - 1 built famous Kailasha temple in ellora.
4. During pallava dynasty Nayanars were very instrumental in spread of Shaivism.

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1. Rigveda mention of two of Jain Trithankaras 'Risabh' and 'Arishtanemi'
2. 23rd trithankara, Parsavnath died in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
3. Gujarat and Rajasthan were svetambara dominated place and mysore was dominated by degambaras.
4. Santhara/Sallekhana is festival of Buddhism.

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1. Attainment of salvation or Nirvana is main goal of Buddhism.
2. The Sutta Pitaka, the Vinaya Pitaka, the Abhidhamma Pitaka collectively are called as Tripitakas.
3. Mahayana sought the salvation of all through the grace and help of Buddha and Bodhi sattvas.
4. Hinayana Sect sought salvation through self-discipline and meditation.

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1. Tulsidas, Surdas, Mirabai and Chaitanya were most renowned saints of saguna school.
2. Kabir and Nanak were popular exponent of Nirguna School.
3. Alvars and Nayanars belonged to Nirguna School.
4. Tukaram who was teacher of shivaji and belonged to varkarisect, wrote poems collectively called as Abhangas.

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1. Importance of gotras who mainly for purpose of marriage.
2. Varmashrama dharma refers to duties performed according to ages for smooth running of society.
3. Sanskar signifies 'cultural heritage and upbringing of person'.

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1. Critical study of basic principles and concepts of a discipline is termed as philosophy.
2. Any formal or institutionalised expression of any belief is religion.
3. Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit is literature.
