{"id":808423,"date":"2024-02-05T22:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=808423"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:00:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:30:11","slug":"exam-prep-gyanvapi-masjid-upsc-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-gyanvapi-masjid-upsc-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gyanvapi Masjid UPSC Quiz: What Candidates Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Gyanvapi Masjid-Kashi Vishwanath Temple dispute holds a lot of importance for the UPSC<\/strong><\/a> exam due to its implications on historical, religious, and legal fronts. Originating in the Mughal era and resurfacing during the 1990s, the dispute also includes broader national debates surrounding the Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya <\/strong><\/a>and similar conflicts in Mathura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The legal dimensions of the case, including the 2019 revival after the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict and subsequent surveys, raise questions about the interpretation and application of The Places of Worship Act, of 1991. The clash over the alleged discovery of a ‘Shivling’ and differing narratives between Hindu and Muslim parties further complicates the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For UPSC, understanding this complex issue is important as it involves historical grievances, religious freedoms, and the delicate balance needed for cultural and communal harmony. The case presents an opportunity for aspirants to analyze constitutional provisions, legal precedents, and the role of state institutions in mediating such disputes, reflecting the broader challenge of managing religious diversity in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GK Quiz On The Gyanvapi Masjid Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When was the Gyanvapi mosque built?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1669<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 1936<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. 1669<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who was the Mughal Emperor during the construction of the Gyanvapi Masjid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Akbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Shah Jahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Babur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Aurangzeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In which year did three Muslim petitioners demand the entire complex to be declared a mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1936<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 1942<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. 1936<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which court dismissed the petition in 1942?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Varanasi Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Allahabad High Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Ayodhya Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Allahabad High Court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When did the Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute gain momentum again?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1936<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 1990s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. 1990s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was claimed about the construction of Gyanvapi Mosque in the 1990s campaign?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. It was built after demolishing a Hindu temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. It was built on an empty plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. It was a shared place of worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. It was built by the Hindu community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. It was built after demolishing a Hindu temple.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In which year did local priests file a petition to remove Gyanvapi mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did the local priests demand in their petition regarding Gyanvapi mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Renovation of the mosque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Removal of the mosque and land given to Hindus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Conversion of the mosque into a temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. No action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Removal of the mosque and land given to Hindus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was the Gyanvapi case revived after the Ayodhya verdict in 2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did the petitioners demand in 2019 regarding Gyanvapi mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Archaeological survey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Reconstruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Religious conversion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Cultural events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. Archaeological survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When did the Allahabad High Court stay the archaeological survey in Gyanvapi Masjid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did five Hindu women file a case about in April 2021?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Property dispute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Right to worship idols in Gyanvapi mosque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Environmental concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Employment rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Right to worship idols in Gyanvapi mosque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When did a Varanasi court order a video survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. April 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. May 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. April 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. May 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. April 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who opposed the video survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Local priests<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Gyanvapi mosque management committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Allahabad High Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Gyanvapi mosque management committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was the Gyanvapi mosque survey concluded?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. May 10, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. May 16, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. June 1, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. July 10, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. May 16, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did an advocate from the Hindu side claim was found during the survey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Quran<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Shivling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Fountain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Buddha statue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Shivling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did the Muslim side respond to the claim of finding a ‘Shivling’?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Agreed with the claim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Dismissed it as a ‘fountain’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Demanded further investigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Ignored the claim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Dismissed it as a ‘fountain’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) term the court order for videography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Justified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Violation of The Places of Worship Act, 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Supported<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Encouraged<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Violation of The Places of Worship Act, 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the mosque committee, why were the fresh suits filed in 2021 “barred”?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Lack of evidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Violation of religious norms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Barred by The Places of Worship Act, 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Political interference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Barred by The Places of Worship Act, 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was the Gyanvapi mosque survey initially ordered to be submitted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. April 10, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. May 10, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. June 1, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. July 10, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. May 10, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was the Gyanvapi Mosque believed to have been built?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 1669<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 1765<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 1861<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 1947<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. 1669<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who ordered the demolition of the existing Vishweshwar temple and the construction of the Gyanvapi Mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Akbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Shah Jahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Babur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Aurangzeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Gyanvapi Mosque believed to have been built upon?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Demolished Hindu temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Empty land<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Ancient well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Christian church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. Demolished Hindu temple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Places of Worship Act, 1991, what is its aim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Conversion of religious places<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Protection of cultural heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Guarding fraternity and secularism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Building new places of worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Guarding fraternity and secularism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Places of Worship Act, 1991, prohibit regarding places of worship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Renovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Conversion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Relocation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Conversion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Section 5 of the Places of Worship Act, which case is exempt from its provisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Gyanvapi Mosque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid case<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. All cases are exempt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did the controversy around Gyanvapi Mosque erupt in 1991?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Construction of a new temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Muslim petitioners demanding worship rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Archaeological survey demand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Local priests seeking permission to worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: D. Local priests seeking permission to worship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did the Varanasi district court order in 2023 regarding the Gyanvapi complex?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Demolition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Renovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Archaeological survey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Religious conversion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Archaeological survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did the Muslim side argue against the ASI survey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. It was invasive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. It breached the Places of Worship Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. It was unnecessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. It favored the Hindu side<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. It breached the Places of Worship Act<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Supreme Court’s order, what methodology should the ASI use during the survey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Invasive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Non-invasive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Destructive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Rapid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Non-invasive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Gyanvapi Mosque management argue about the 2021 suits?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. They are justified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. They are barred by the Places of Worship Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. They support the Hindu side<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. They violate secularism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. They are barred by the Places of Worship Act<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who allowed the ASI to go ahead with the survey, as mentioned in the news?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Varanasi District Judge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Allahabad High Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Prime Minister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Supreme Court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the primary purpose of the ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Demolition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Investigation of its historical origin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Religious conversion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Investigation of its historical origin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the name of the well adjoining the Gyanvapi Mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Well of Knowledge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Well of Wisdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Well of Enlightenment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Well of Faith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: A. Well of Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was the present Kashi Vishwanath Temple built?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. 11th century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. 18th century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. 17th century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. 19th century<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. 18th century<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who constructed the present Kashi Vishwanath Temple?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Shah Jahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Akbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the main deity of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple known as?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Vishveshvara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Shiva Lingam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Vishvanatha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Hari Chandra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Vishvanatha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who covered the two domes of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple with gold in 1839?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. AS Altekar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Maharaja Ranjeet Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: D. Maharaja Ranjeet Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the 1937 book “History of Benares,” who ordered the demolition of the Vishweshwar temple?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. AS Altekar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Aurangzeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Maharaja Ranjeet Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: B. Aurangzeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What material from the destroyed temple was used to build the Gyanvapi Mosque?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Marble<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Wood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Gold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: C. Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Places of Worship Act, 1991 Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legislation, enacted in response to the Ram Janmabhoomi Rath Yatra aims to discourage such conflicts. Emphasizing the prevention of controversies, the government, during its introduction in Parliament, highlighted that the Act prohibits the conversion of places of worship under Section 3. Here we have stated some of the important sections of this act :<\/p>\n\n\n\n