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[#76] Why Simon commission was established?
Correct Answer

(A) To enquire into the working of the Government of India Act, 1919 and to suggest further reforms in the system of administration

Explanation

Solution: The Simon Commission was a group of 7 MPs from Britain who was sent to India in 1928 to study constitutional reforms and make recommendations to the government. The Commission was originally named the Indian Statutory Commission. It came to be known as the Simon Commission after its chairman Sir John Simon.

[#77] Who propagated the Vaishnava Theology of Dvaitadvaita?
Correct Answer

(C) Nimbarkacharya

Explanation

Solution: Nimbarkacharya is known for propagating the Vaishnava Theology of 'Dvaitadvaita'. Nimbarkacharya comes in the line of the Kumara Sampradaya and is believed to have lived around the 11th and 12th centuries.

[#78] Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in memory of
Correct Answer

(C) Mumtaz Mahal

Explanation

Solution: An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

[#79] Who among the following was responsible for making "Sikhism' a militant force?
Correct Answer

(A) Guru Har Govind Singh

Explanation

Solution: Guru Har Govind Singh was the first guru to engage in warfare advising the Sikhs to take part in military training and martial arts. He also constructed Akal Takht. Guru Har Govind began the transformation of Sikhs from a peaceful community to militant fighting community but it was the leadership of Guru Teg Bahadur which made Sikhs a complete political and military force.

[#80] Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct Answer

(B) Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty

Explanation

Solution: Option B is incorrect because Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was not the founder of the Tuluva dynasty. The Tuluva dynasty was actually founded by Tuluva Narasa Nayaka's elder brother, Tuluva Vira Narasimha Raya. Option A: Krishnadeva Raya did indeed write Amuktamalyada , which is a famous Telugu composition. Option C: The Tuluva dynasty court was indeed adorned by the Ashtadiggajas , which translates to "eight great poets" who were patrons of literature and culture during the Vijayanagara Empire. Option D: Tuluva Narasa Nayaka did maintain friendly relations with the Portuguese , which was a significant aspect of the Vijayanagara Empire's diplomatic relations during his reign. Therefore, the correct answer is Tuluva Narasa Nayaka was the founder of the Tuluva dynasty , which is not correct.