Sample questions
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CSE
OF the following centres which is the one where the original monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya are not found?
- A Puri GB Kari
- B ✓
- C Shringeri
- D Dwarka
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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CSE
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below them: List I List II A. Nagarjuna ‘
- Founde r of KalmukhaSect B. Lakulisha 4
- Founde r of Vira Saivism C. Sankara J
- Founde r of Advaita philosophy D. Basava = 4, Founde r of Madhyamika uu», 5. Propaga tor of Pasupata Sect ABCD M4532
- A ✓
- B 3 154
- C 2143
- D 1234
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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CSE
Which of the following statements regarding Adi Shankaracharya is/are correct? I: He was one of the greatest Hindu scholars II: He was born in Kerala III: First ever Indian feature film in Sanskrit was made after his name ——EE ——— IV: The above feature film was adjudged the best film for the year 1983 /*: He wrote a commentary on the Upanishads
- A All are correct
- B Only I, Il and III are correct
- C Only I, II and V are correct
- D ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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