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SHAIVA, BHAGAVATA RELIGION

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below. List-I (a) Jainism (b) Hinduism (c) I

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, the pairs match as in code 3 4 1 2. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [MPPCS (Spl)(Pre) 2004] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

In context of Indian culture who among the following is called Ananga?

You can think of it as a small story. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, in context of Indian culture who among happened with Kama. That is why Kama is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2016] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following river bank?

Think of Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion as a book you have already read. On the page about Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on, the name written there is Godavari River. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about the Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in, and in Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion the answer is Lord Jagannath. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Pre) 2007] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which Kand of Ramayana describes the first meeting of Rama and Hanumana?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, whenever you see which Kand of Ramayana describes the first, the answer is Kishkindha Kand. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2004] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The ancient place where the narration of entire Mahabharata was read in the conference of 60,000 hermits

This one is a favourite in exams. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, whenever you see the ancient place where the narration of, the answer is Naimisharanya. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is not included in ‘Prasthan trayi’?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion that is Bhagavata. Bhagavata has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1997] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following gives equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion once. Which one of the following gives equal is all about Bhagavad Gita. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Bhagavad Gita for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which one of the following is the distinctive features of a nastika and astika system in India?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, whenever you see which one of the following is the, the answer is Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as saving the Earth from the Sea?

Imagine you are revising Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion late at night. The one fact you would underline for which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as is Varaha. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2010 UP UDA/LDA (Spl)(Mains) 2010] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

Heliodorus of ‘Besanagar inscription’ was a resident of

Honestly, this is a simple one. Heliodorus of ‘Besanagar inscription’ was a resident is Takshila (Taxila). In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Heliodorus of ‘Besanagar inscription’ was a resident is Takshila (Taxila) — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2010] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagvatism is

You can think of it as a small story. In Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion, the earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagvatism happened with Garuda column at Besnagar. That is why Garuda column at Besnagar is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Shaiva, Bhagavata Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.