INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found during routine scrubbing the remains of an ancient structural temple at Bilsarh village in UP’s Etah. The discovered ancient temple belongs to which of the following periods of Ancient History?

With reference to ‘Hunar Haat’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an exhibition of traditional products and handicrafts that are made by artisans from the Tribal community.

2. The Ministry of Minority Affairs under the USTTAD scheme organizes it in different parts of the country.

3. The significant attractions of Hunar Haat have always been well made of clay (maati) and metal and machine (wooden and jute products). 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Samvatsari parva’, read the following statements carefully and choose the right answer by using the codes given below:

1. It is the most important annual holy event of Digambara sect of the Jain community. 

2. Samvatsari is also known as the Day of Forgiveness.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?