UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, INDIAN CULTURE, JANUARY-2025

Total Questions: 100

91. Read the passage carefully and answer question according to the passage.

The languages mostly spoken in Cis-Vindhan India belong to one or the other of the Dravidian group, a major exception being Marathi. Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are important Tamil languages. Each has a script of its own and is enriched by long literary tradition. Minor languages like Tulu have no script and use Kannada script instead. Of the four Dravidian languages Tamil has a vast literature, the origin of which goes back to centuries before Christ, while Telugu and Kannada might have existed as local dialects before they attained literary status in early medieval period. Malayalam, a good part of the vocabulary of which is indistinguishable from early Tamil, assumed an independent status as a language of literary merit only few centuries ago. The earliest known phase of Tamil literature is usually designated the Sangam literature, composed at a time when Pandyans were kings of Madurai

Which of the following languages does not belong to Dravidian group?

Correct Answer: 1. Marathi
Solution:

The passage states that the languages mostly spoken in Cis-Vindhyan India belong to the Dravidian group, except Marathi, which belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family. Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam are Dravidian languages, while Marathi is not.

92. Which of the following Dravidian languages does not have its own script?

Correct Answer: 3. Tulu
Solution:

Among Dravidian languages, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam each has its own script. However, Tulu does not have a script of its own and instead uses the Kannada script. Hence, Tulu is the correct answer.

93. Which of the following Dravidian languages has large volume of literature?

Correct Answer: 3. Tamil
Solution:

The passage mentions that of the four Dravidian languages, Tamil has a vast literature, with origins going back to centuries before Christ. Telugu and Kannada developed literary status in the early medieval period, while Malayalam became distinct much later.

94. Which of the following Dravidian languages has good part of vocabulary from Tamil?

Correct Answer: 3. Malayalam
Solution:

The passage clearly states that Malayalam's vocabulary overlaps heavily with early Tamil. Over time, it developed into an independent language of literary merit only a few centuries ago.

95. Name the language in which Sangam literature was composed?

Correct Answer: 3. Tamil
Solution:

The earliest known phase of Tamil literature is Sangam literature, composed during the rule of the Pandyas at Madurai. Sangam texts are regarded as the foundation of classical Тa literary tradition.

96. Read the passage carefully and answer question according to the passage.

The reputation won by Vivekananda through the Parliament of Religions made him a world figure and raised the prestige of India and Hinduism very high. He undertook a whirlwind lecture tour, at the rate of fourteen or more per week, and sowed the seeds of spirituality in American soil which germinated at no distant date and led to the establishment of several centers, on a permanent basis, for the study of Vedanta. From America the Swami visited London via Paris, and continued the work of lecturing.

Where was the Parliament of Religions held?

Correct Answer: 1. Chicago
Solution:

The Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in 1893. Swami Vivekananda's opening addition with "Sisters and Brothers of America" created a deep impression. His speeches introduce Vedanta and Hindu philosophy to the Western world and earned India global respect.

97. In 1899-1900 Vivekanand was invited to the Congress of the History of Religions and spoke there in defence of Hinduism. Where was this Congress held?

Correct Answer: 3. Paris
Solution:

In 1899-1900, Vivekananda attended the Congress of the History of Religions held in Paris. Then he defended Hinduism against misconception and presented its universalist spirit. This v a continuation of the work he had begun Chicago.

98. The lectures of Vivekanand were published in several volumes. Which out of the following is NOT the one in which his lectures were published?

Correct Answer: 4. My Pupil
Solution:

Vivekananda's lectures were compiled in volumes such as Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga, along with shorter world like My Master. However, there was no volume titled My Pupil. That option is incorrect.

99. Which scholar was impressed by the account of Ramakrishna given by his disciple that he published an article on Ramakrishna entitled 'A real Mahatman'?

Correct Answer: 1. Max Muller
Solution:

The German Indologist Max Müller was deeply impressed by the account of Sri Ramakrishna given by Vivekananda and other disciples. He published an article on Ramakrishna entitle "A Real Mahatman", which helped spread Ramakrishna's fame in the West.

100. Max Muller's biography on Ramakrishna was called:

Correct Answer: 2. Ramakrishna - His Life and Sayings
Solution:

Max Müller's biography of Ramakrishna was titled "Ramakrishna: His Life and Sayings (1896). This book compiled Ramakrishna teachings and life story, portraying him as saintly figure and a spiritual representative India.