Quiz 2021: Prelims Power Play 31 July 2021

1. With reference to the Telangana’s Ramappa Temple sometimes seen in news Consider the following statements:

1. The temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of Kakatiya queen Rudrama Devi.
2. It is the only temple that has been named after its sculptor.
3. The temple has become the 39th site in India to gain the tag of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

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2. Consider the following statements about the Kakatiya Rule:

1. Ganapati Deva was the founder of kakatiya empire.
2. Early Kakatiya rulers served as feudatories to Rashtrakutas and eastern Chalukyas.
3. Marco Polo visited India in the 13th century during Rudrama Devi’s reign.

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3. Consider the following statements about Kakatiya art and architecture:

1. They were known for the construction of a network of tanks for irrigation and drinking water.
2. The iconic Kakatiya Thoranam has many similarities with the gateways at the Sanchi Stupa.
3. Golconda Fort in Hyderabad was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers.
4. The Koh-i-Noor Diamond was first owned by the Kakatiya Dynasty.

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4. Consider the following statements about OBC reservations in India:

1. Reservations to OBCs were provided based on the recommendation of the Commission under B.P Mandal.
2. The Supreme Court in the Nagraj v. UOI case 2006 upheld 27% reservation for OBCs, subject to exclusion of the creamy layer.
3. Parliament sets up income and other criteria for the ‘creamy layers’ among the OBC community.

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5. The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagvatism is: