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Important Questions on Modern History
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1. Adi Shankaracharya is considered as proponent of modern hinduism.
2. In Vedic literature it is known as Sanatana Dharma.
3. Word Hindu is a religious word right from its 1st use.
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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.
