CULTURAL QA 01-2023-08 BEING ACOMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS
Q1 Who was the first Indian ruler to adoptWestern practices in his administration? A1 Connecting DOTS...A place of the realTRUTH, FACT, FICTION, MYSTERY & CRIME Thu King Chola (Born: 947 AD, Thanjavur- Died: 1014,Thanjavur) The first Indianruler to adopt Western practices in his administration was Raja Raja Chola I,who ruled in southern India from 985 to 1014 CE. He is considered one of thegreatest rulers in Indian history and is credited with building a powerfulempire and introducing several innovations in his administration. Raja Raja Chola I was the first Indian ruler to introducea centralized and bureaucratic system of administration, which was modeled onthe systems used by the empires of the Mediterranean.He also introduced a system of land grants, which granted land to individualsin return for their service to the state. Additionally, he set up a system of revenue collection,which was based on the measurement of land and the assessment of taxes. He also establisheda system of governance in which the king was assisted by a council of ministers, and theadministration was divided into departments, each with its ownresponsibilities. He also introducedseveral other western practices, such as maintaining a standing army, constructing ports, andpromoting trade and commerce. He was also a patron of the arts and literatureand his reign saw the rise of the Tamil literature and culture. It's worthmentioning that Raja Raja Chola I was not the only Indian ruler who introducedwestern practices, several other rulers from different regions and times also introducedwestern practices to their administration, but he is considered as one ofthe most notable and earliest examples of Indian rulers who adopted westernpractices. Q2 Why do people book Tatkal tickets atthe last minute? A2 SAURAV KUMAR SUMAN,After 2014 Iexperience almost all phone and laptop Jan 4 There are a fewreasons why people might book Tatkal tickets at the last minute: Tatkal tickets are meant for travellers who need to booktickets at short notice. These tickets are released oneday in advance, so if you need to travel the next day, you might have to book aTatkal ticket. Sometimes, peoplemight have made other travel plans but have to change them at the last minutedue to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, booking a Tatkal ticket mightbe the only option. Some people might prefer to travel by train but might nothave been able to book tickets in advance due to the high demand for traintickets. In such cases, Tatkal tickets might be theironly option. Tatkaltickets are generally more expensive thanregular tickets, so some people might be willing to pay the extra cost in orderto get a ticket at the last minute. My note- The mainreason is a different one, 30% of total tickets are made under Thatkal, to getmore revenue to railways. For many trains thatkal can be booked even just before 2hours before the departure of train and available in current booking counteralso. Many trains go almost with empty bogies in Trains marked for thatkal. Q3 Is it true that all people came fromAfrica thousands of years ago? A3 Matt Riggsby, MA ArchaeologicalStudies, Boston University18h The shortanswer is yes. The long answer is yes-ish, but withgreater complexity and nuance. Our species arose in Africa about 300,000 years ago (exactlywhere in Africa is still a matter of considerable debate). It appears that oneor two abortive migrations aside, that’s where all of our ancestors lived until about 70,000 years ago,at which point a wave of expansion brought Homo sapiens into the Middle East. >From there, populations expanded first to the east,reaching Australia by >around 50,000 years ago, then north into Europe andnorthern Asia, and then >into the Americas at least as early as 21,000 yearsago, reaching Tierra >delFuego at the southern tip of South America by 10,000 years ago. That said,this depends a bit on what you call “people.” Our immediatepredecessor species, Homo erectus, had its own migration episode about twomillion years ago, likewise expanding out of Africaand into Europe and Asia, giving rise to a number of descendant species across that range, notablyNeanderthals in Europe and western Asia and Denisovans in eastern Asia. Exactly how smartthey were is still unclear, but the evidence is leaning towards theinterpretation that Neanderthals were probably as intelligent and as capable ofsocial and intellectual complexity as we are. That is, they might, if one wereinclined to do so, be called people. They didn’t originate in Africa, but their ancestors,like ours, did. Moreover,Homo sapiens coming out of Africa was able to interbreed (slightly) withNeanderthals and Denisovans, so many of us have heritage which involves a numberof places but, again, ultimately points back to Africa. Q4 How is Kedarnath temple built and whatis its significance according to puranas? A4 Antimatter, Jan 2 See the facts andeven what does puranas says about Shri Kedarnath temple… Shri Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimages for thedevout Hindus. It is set amidst the stunning mountainscape of the Garhwal Himalayas at the head of the Mandakini River. Kedar is another name of LordShiva, the protector and the destroyer. The Shivalingam at Shri Kedarnathtemple is pyramid shaped and hence is unique among Shiva temples. In the Mahabharatwar of 4000 BC, the finest flower of chivalry and heroism perished in theflames of war in a matter of eighteen days. Pandavas were guilty of over drive.They had no honour left and were having nightmares during sleep. It was Lord Krishna himself whoadvised them to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva. By getting Darshan of the formof light, the Pandavas were absolved of their sins. Bhima had foughtwith bull form of Shiva with maces, so he was struck with remorse. He massagedShivas body with ghee. In memory of this event, Shivalingam atKedarnath Ji is massaged with ghee even today. It's mentionedin scriptures that by visiting Shri Kedarnath Ji , sorrows do not come even indreams. "Person mayleave all his sins having journey to Kedarnath". ~ Vyas Smriti. "The personget Shivloka by leaving his body (dead), being Mahaprasthana yatra that isjoumey to Kedaraanchal". ~ Shantiparva. "After takingbath in Kedarkhand and visiting Kedarnath temple in Krishnapaksha onchaturdashi, devotee get rid of all of their sins and get Swarga." ~ Vana Purana. "Person will get Rudraloka having darshan of Kedar andbathing in Himalaya teertha." ~ Kurma Purana. "Kedareshwarlinga is situated at Himalayas which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of LordShiva. After visitingKedareshwar Linga, devotees get rid of all their sins." ~ Shiva MahaPurana. "Pandavas hadasked Vyas ji for remedy for their sins which happened due to Gau hatya andGuru Hatya during the war of Mahabharat. Vyas ji told them to visit Kedarnathto get prayaschit". ~ SkandaPurana. Q5 Is eating Chapati good at night? A5 Fitness Freak, All about fitness you shouldknow Jan 7 There is noinherent problem with eating chapati at night. In fact, chapati is a healthy food thatcan be enjoyed at any time of day. However, it is generally a goodidea to pay attention to your overall diet and make sure that you are getting abalanced mix of nutrients from a variety of sources. Eating a high-fiber food like chapati can be especiallybeneficial at night, as it can help to regulate yourdigestive system and may even help you sleep better. Just be sure to payattention to portion sizes and combine chapati with other healthy foods as part of a well-roundedmeal. As with any food, it is important to eat chapati in moderation and notoverdo it. My note- Nowadays chapathi is one of the morning tiffinitems in many Kerala hotels. Q6 When did petrol become cheap forIndians? How much did we pay per litre then compared to now? A6 Kanthaswamy Balasubramaniam, LawyerJan4 I remember paying ₹ 6/- a litre in 1983.Mysalary take home was around ₹ 1450/- a month.Sothat's around 0.4% ofmy Salary Today Petrol is ₹ 105/- aliter So by that ratio, aentry level scale I salary should be around ₹26250/-It is actually ₹ 59,900/- So now it's 0.16%of the equivalent Salary.So it's Cheaper today than it was in 1983relatively Its not enough.That's the point Given the hugescale of oil refining today and the market price and demand we should be payingno more than ₹ 68.40/- a litre In China, Peoplewere paying $ 0.29 a liter in 1983 Or around 0.42% Today they pay $1.2 a liter of 0.014% China imports oil too.That's how quickly Chinas wagesgrew and made Oil much much cheaper than India While our relativeprice of oil fell by period 40% in 40 years, Chinas fell by 97% in the sameperiod. My note- Even in production centres Like KSA and Soudi Arabia it isabove 2 dirhams/rials (Around 40-00 ruppes) Q7 How do I eat a lot of calories but notget fat? A7 Jatari Taoufik, French Teacher atMen.gov.ma (2015–present)Thu Eating a lot ofcalories alone does not necessarily lead to weight gain. Consuming more calories thanyour body needs can lead to weight gain, but it also depends on the source ofthose calories and the type and amount of exercise you are getting. To eat a lot ofcalories without gaining weight, it is important to focus on nutrient-dense,high-calorie foods such as lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains, andto engage in regular physical activity to burn off any excess calories.Additionally, it is important to have a balanced diet which includes allmacronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins andminerals). My note-It is a mystery many eating much quality food still remains even lean. And so little eating appears bulky. Q8 If a person dies of terminal cancer dothey simply go to sleep and then not wake up when they pass away or is theresuffering at the end as well? A8 Emily Fisher, Lives in Cochise County,Arizona Thu I’ve tended to 4people with cancer through till the end, and no, it’s not just going to sleep. The pain continuesto get worse and worse, harder to control, a constant battle. It does sometimescut back some in the last day or two, but even when they don’t appear consciousor when you knowthey’re asleep, you can see the pain on them. It’s a gruesome disease, but as for dying, I have nothingto compare it to, since the people I helped through all died of cancer, I’venever seen any other deaths. I also can’t tellyou what it’s like as a close family member when there’s someone else incharge. I was always in charge of everything, which meant I was very busy. I don’t know if itmakes it better or worse to just have to watch.But yes, there does tend to besome less busyness the last day or two.If this is more than just a curiosityquestion, good luck to you. Q9 Which fruit is good for health? A9 Social Media Town, Lives in India(2021–present)2h Many fruits are good for health, as they are a richsource of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some examples include: Berries (such asblueberries, raspberries, and blackberries) Citrus fruits (suchas oranges, lemons, and limes) Melons (such aswatermelon and cantaloupe) Apples Pears Mangoes Papaya Pineapple Kiwi Grapes Banana It is important to eat a variety of fruits to get themost benefit. Additionally, eating whole fruitsis generally better than consuming fruit juice, as whole fruits contain morefiber. Q10 If humans stopped travelingbetween different continents and stopped breeding with each other, how longwould it take for humans in each continent to become different species? A10 Matt Riggsby, MA Archaeology, BostonUniversity Mon Assuming no intervention with genetic engineering,something in the millions but less than tens of millions of years. It took something between one and a half to two millionyears to go from the beginning of Homo erectus to the beginning of Homo sapiensand Homo neanderthalensis. However, if people just stoptraveling between continents and still travel within them, it’ll takesignificantly longer than that. Speciation tends to happen fastest in small,isolated populations. If a breeding population is still effectively that of,say, Africa or North America, that’s still a lot of people and a lot of changethat has to happen over a large area in order for a new species to arise. All the above QA are from Quora website on 13-01- 2023. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled andposted by R. Gopala krishnan on 14-01-2023 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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