Potential QB for SCHIE

1. Introduction to Religion, Spirituality, and Science

1. What is the primary focus of science?

A. Empirical evidence
B. Subjective experiences
C. Doctrinal faith
D. Ritual practices
Answer: A. Empirical evidence
2. What does spirituality primarily explore?
A. External reality
B. Inner self and meaning of life
C. Scientific experiments
D. Social structures
Answer: B. Inner self and meaning of life
3. Which worldview believes science can solve all problems?
A. Spiritualism
B. Scientism
C. Empiricism
D. Positivism
Answer: B. Scientism
4. What is the common goal of science, religion, and spirituality?
A. Material prosperity
B. Universal harmony
C. Cultural dominance
D. Ritualistic practices
Answer: B. Universal harmony
5. What is the ultimate goal of spirituality?
A. Material success
B. Scientific discovery
C. Self-realization
D. Societal harmony
Answer: C. Self-realization

2. Peace through Union of Religion/Spirituality and Science

6. What aspect of spirituality complements scientific certainty?

A. Rituals
B. Mystery of existence
C. Objective truths
D. Materialism
Answer: B. Mystery of existence
 7. Which concept integrates ethics and peace into education?
A. Value-based education
B. Ritualistic learning
C. Materialistic education
D. Technology-driven curriculum
Answer: A. Value-based education
8. Why is the unification of science, religion, and spirituality important?
A. To enhance technological development
B. To achieve inner peace and societal harmony
C. To promote scientific dominance
D. To enforce religious beliefs
Answer: B. To achieve inner peace and societal harmony

3. Swami Vivekananda’s Views on Education

9. What did Swami Vivekananda advocate for combining Indian spirituality with?
A. Political power
B. Western material progress
C. Technological growth
D. Economic planning
Answer: B. Western material progress
10. What is the key aspect of Swami Vivekananda's philosophy?
A. Dogma-based education
B. Man-making and nation-building
C. Industrial development
D. Isolationism
Answer: B. Man-making and nation-building
11. What was Swami Vivekananda's key message at the Chicago Parliament of
Religions?
A. Universal Brotherhood
B. Economic Prosperity
C. Political Freedom
D. Technological Innovations
Answer: A. Universal Brotherhood
12. Which organization did Swami Vivekananda found in 1897?
A. Brahmo Samaj
B. Ramakrishna Mission
C. Arya Samaj
D. Vishva Bharati
Answer: B. Ramakrishna Mission
13. In which year did Swami Vivekananda attend the Chicago Parliament of
Religions?
A. 1893
B. 1883
C. 1897
 D. 1902
Answer: A. 1893

4. Universal Brotherhood and Peace

14. Which phrase epitomizes the concept of Universal Brotherhood in Indian

culture?
A. Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava
B. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
C. Atithi Devo Bhava
D. Satyamev Jayate
Answer: B. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
15. What is celebrated on Universal Brotherhood Day?
A. Swami Vivekananda's teachings
B. Indian Independence
C. Founding of the UN
D. Birth of Gandhi
Answer: A. Swami Vivekananda's teachings
16. What does the term 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' promote?
A. Individualism
B. Unity in diversity
C. Technological growth
D. Nationalism
Answer: B. Unity in diversity

5-6. Dr. Vishwanath Karad’s Work for Peace and Interfaith Harmony

17. Where is the World Peace Dome located?

A. Kolkata
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
Answer: B. Pune
18. What is the significance of the Vishwaraj Baug?
A. Industrial hub
B. Center for spiritual learning
C. Technological museum
D. Political convention center
Answer: B. Center for spiritual learning
19. Who is regarded as the founder of the World Peace Dome?
A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B. Dr. Vishwanath Karad
C. Swami Vivekananda
 D. Sri Ramakrishna
Answer: B. Dr. Vishwanath Karad
20. What is the architectural style of Vishwashanti Bhavan?
A. Mughal
B. Japanese Pagoda
C. Gothic
D. Modernist
Answer: B. Japanese Pagoda

7. Pilgrimage Centers as Divine Knowledge Centers

21. What is a key characteristic of pilgrimage centers?

A. Commercial activities
B. Centers of divine knowledge
C. Historical monuments
D. Military hubs
Answer: B. Centers of divine knowledge

8. Ultimate Truth: AUM = E=MC²

22. What does the concept "AUM = E=MC²" symbolize?

A. The union of physics and spirituality
B. The dominance of science
C. The decline of religion
D. The separation of science and spirituality
Answer: A. The union of physics and spirituality

9-10. Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy

23. What is the aim of the Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy?
A. Promoting material wealth
B. Establishing global harmony
C. Enforcing one religion
D. Encouraging scientific supremacy
Answer: B. Establishing global harmony
24. Who inspired the MIT-WPU Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy?
A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Dr. Vishwanath Karad
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: C. Dr. Vishwanath Karad
11. Value-Based Education System

25. What is the goal of value-based education?

A. Wealth accumulation
B. Holistic development
C. Technological dominance
D. Political influence
Answer: B. Holistic development
26. What traditional method is associated with ancient Indian education?
A. Materialism
B. Meditation and introspection
C. Political strategies
D. Technological innovation
Answer: B. Meditation and introspection

12. Peace Lessons from Ramayana and Mahabharata

27. Who composed the Ramayana?

A. Vyasa
B. Valmiki
C. Tulsidas
D. Bharata
Answer: B. Valmiki
28. What is the Bhagavad Gita part of?
A. Ramayana
B. Mahabharata
C. Vedas
D. Upanishads
Answer: B. Mahabharata

13-16. Learnings from Bhagavad Gita

29. What does Bhakti Yoga emphasize?

A. Knowledge acquisition
B. Devotion and surrender
C. Scientific inquiry
D. Ritualistic sacrifices
Answer: B. Devotion and surrender
30. What is the core of Nishkama Karma?
A. Performing actions with attachment to results
B. Inaction in times of crisis
C. Selfless action without attachment to outcomes
 D. Complete withdrawal from society
Answer: C. Selfless action without attachment to outcomes

17-19. Peace Philosophers

31. What is a core teaching of Saint Tukaram?

A. Material wealth leads to peace
B. Spiritual surrender to God
C. Ritualistic supremacy
D. Social isolation
Answer: B. Spiritual surrender to God
32. What was Sant Dnyaneshwar’s contribution to Indian philosophy?
A. Development of scientific methods
B. Commentary on Bhagavad Gita in Marathi
C. Promotion of atheism
D. Introduction of Western education
Answer: B. Commentary on Bhagavad Gita in Marathi

20-25. Meditation and Spiritual Practices

33. Which tradition of meditation focuses on introspection?

A. Japa
B. Vipassana
C. Bhakti
D. Tantra
Answer: B. Vipassana
34. What is the primary goal of meditation?
A. Wealth accumulation
B. Inner peace and realization
C. Social recognition
D. Physical strength
Answer: B. Inner peace and realization