What is the primary goal of integrating science, religion, and spirituality?

• a) To promote economic growth

• b) To achieve world peace

• c) To create advanced technologies

• d) To dominate the world

Answer: b) To achieve world peace

What does 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' emphasize?

• a) Division among nations

• b) Global unity as one family

• c) Competition between cultures

• d) Pursuit of wealth
Answer: b) Global unity as one family

What is the primary focus of science as described in the material?

• a) Exploring subjective experiences

• b) Understanding physical reality through evidence

• c) Seeking moral truths

• d) Interpreting religious doctrines

Answer: b) Understanding physical reality through evidence

What is spirituality primarily concerned with?

• a) Material wealth

• b) Physical fitness

• c) Inner self and existential questions

• d) Scientific experimentation
Answer: c) Inner self and existential questions

Which term refers to the belief that science alone can solve all human problems?

• a) Scientism

• b) Empiricism

• c) Reductionism
 • d) Spiritualism
Answer: a) Scientism

Which ancient Indian concept advocates treating the entire world as a single
family?

• a) Dharma

• b) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

• c) Karma

• d) Ahimsa
Answer: b) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

What does the concept of 'Value-Based Education' aim to promote?

• a) Wealth accumulation

• b) Materialism

• c) Ethics and social responsibility

• d) Religious dominance
Answer: c) Ethics and social responsibility

Which of the following is NOT a goal of value-based education?

• a) Academic success

• b) Social harmony

• c) Spiritual awareness

• d) Blind adherence to rules

Answer: d) Blind adherence to rules

Who is the founder of the World Peace Dome in Pune?

• a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• b) Dr. Vishwanath Karad

• c) Mahatma Gandhi

• d) Swami Vivekananda
Answer: b) Dr. Vishwanath Karad

What is the significance of the World Peace Dome?

• a) It symbolizes interfaith harmony

• b) It commemorates the Indian freedom struggle

 • c) It is a scientific research center

• d) It houses India's Constitution

Answer: a) It symbolizes interfaith harmony

Batch 2: Swami Vivekananda

11. In which year did Swami Vivekananda deliver his famous Chicago speech?

o a) 1890

o b) 1893

o c) 1902

o d) 1910
Answer: b) 1893

12. What was the primary message of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech?

o a) The superiority of Hinduism

o b) The unity of all religions

o c) The importance of scientific progress

o d) Rejection of Western culture

Answer: b) The unity of all religions

13. Who was Swami Vivekananda's spiritual teacher?

o a) Ramana Maharshi

o b) Sri Ramakrishna

o c) Adi Shankaracharya

o d) Paramahansa Yogananda
Answer: b) Sri Ramakrishna

14. What institution did Swami Vivekananda establish to spread his teachings?

o a) Arya Samaj

o b) Ramakrishna Mission

o c) Brahmo Samaj

o d) Theosophical Society
Answer: b) Ramakrishna Mission

15. What philosophy did Swami Vivekananda promote extensively?

 o a) Materialism

o b) Vedanta

o c) Scientism

o d) Atheism
Answer: b) Vedanta

16. What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize in education?

o a) Accumulation of wealth

o b) Unity of Eastern spirituality and Western progress

o c) Blind adherence to rituals

o d) Isolation from the global world

Answer: b) Unity of Eastern spirituality and Western progress

17. Which value did Swami Vivekananda stress for personal and national
development?

o a) Strength-giving and man-making religion

o b) Accumulation of power

o c) Political domination

o d) Industrialization
Answer: a) Strength-giving and man-making religion

18. What was Swami Vivekananda’s vision for India’s spiritual heritage?

o a) To abandon traditional practices

o b) To integrate it with the modern world

o c) To keep it isolated from external influences

o d) To limit it to religious communities

Answer: b) To integrate it with the modern world

19. Which spiritual text did Swami Vivekananda extensively interpret?

o a) Vedas

o b) Bhagavad Gita

o c) Bible

o d) Quran
Answer: b) Bhagavad Gita
20. What was Swami Vivekananda’s view on service?

o a) It is unnecessary in spirituality

o b) Service to man is service to God

o c) It should only be extended to the wealthy

o d) It contradicts self-realization
Answer: b) Service to man is service to God

21. Who is the author of the Mahabharata?

o a) Valmiki

o b) Vyasa

o c) Tulsidas

o d) Kalidasa
Answer: b) Vyasa

22. What is the Ramayana often referred to as?

o a) The first kavya (adi-kavya)

o b) The greatest drama

o c) The oldest scientific text

o d) The treatise on war

Answer: a) The first kavya (adi-kavya)

23. What does the Ramayana teach about?

o a) The pursuit of wealth

o b) The ideals of duty and morality

o c) Strategies for war

o d) Techniques of governance
Answer: b) The ideals of duty and morality

24. Which character in the Ramayana represents ideal devotion?

o a) Bharata

o b) Hanuman

o c) Lakshmana
 o d) Ravana
Answer: b) Hanuman

25. What is the primary theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

o a) Material success

o b) Detachment while performing one’s duties

o c) Complete renunciation of action

o d) Worship of deities
Answer: b) Detachment while performing one’s duties

26. Who is the charioteer and guide in the Bhagavad Gita?

o a) Dronacharya

o b) Krishna

o c) Bhishma

o d) Karna
Answer: b) Krishna

27. Which war forms the setting for the Mahabharata?

o a) Kurukshetra War

o b) Lanka War

o c) Trojan War

o d) Kalinga War
Answer: a) Kurukshetra War

28. Who is the central protagonist of the Ramayana?

o a) Krishna

o b) Rama

o c) Bhishma

o d) Arjuna
Answer: b) Rama

29. What lesson does Sita’s character teach in the Ramayana?

o a) Greed leads to downfall

o b) Devotion and steadfastness in adversity

 o c) Pursuit of power

o d) Manipulation of others
Answer: b) Devotion and steadfastness in adversity

30. Which sage is traditionally regarded as the author of the Ramayana?

o a) Vyasa

o b) Valmiki

o c) Vishwamitra

o d) Agastya
Answer: b) Valmiki

31. What is the meaning of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’?

o a) Non-violence is supreme

o b) The world is one family

o c) Unity in diversity

o d) Love is eternal
Answer: b) The world is one family

32. Who introduced the concept of universal brotherhood at the global stage?

o a) Rabindranath Tagore

o b) Swami Vivekananda

o c) Mahatma Gandhi

o d) Sri Ramakrishna
Answer: b) Swami Vivekananda

33. What does universal brotherhood emphasize?

o a) Acceptance of differences

o b) Enforcement of uniformity

o c) Rejection of diversity

o d) Supremacy of one culture

Answer: a) Acceptance of differences

34. What does the concept of universal brotherhood warn against?

 o a) Religious tolerance

o b) Egoism and selfishness

o c) Global collaboration

o d) Educational reforms
Answer: b) Egoism and selfishness

35. When is Universal Brotherhood Day celebrated?

o a) January 26

o b) September 11

o c) October 2

o d) December 25
Answer: b) September 11

36. Which ancient philosophy aligns closely with universal brotherhood?

o a) Advaita Vedanta

o b) Dvaita philosophy

o c) Charvaka philosophy

o d) Sankhya philosophy
Answer: a) Advaita Vedanta

37. What values are essential for achieving universal brotherhood?

o a) Tolerance and mutual respect

o b) Competition and dominance

o c) Isolation and self-interest

o d) Rejection of other cultures

Answer: a) Tolerance and mutual respect

38. Which religious leader’s teachings emphasize the fatherhood of God and
brotherhood of man?

o a) Swami Vivekananda

o b) Guru Nanak

o c) Mahatma Gandhi

o d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: b) Guru Nanak
39. What is the ultimate goal of universal brotherhood?

o a) To create a utopian society

o b) To build global unity and peace

o c) To establish cultural superiority

o d) To accumulate wealth collectively

Answer: b) To build global unity and peace

40. Which value is central to fostering universal brotherhood?

o a) Wealth accumulation

o b) Ethical conduct and compassion

o c) Technological advancement

o d) Strict religious adherence

Answer: b) Ethical conduct and compassion

41. What is Swami Vivekananda’s birth name?

o a) Narendra Nath Datta

o b) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

o c) Vishwanath Karad

o d) Tulsidas Sharma
Answer: a) Narendra Nath Datta

42. Where did Swami Vivekananda first meet his spiritual teacher, Sri
Ramakrishna?

o a) Belur Math

o b) Dakshineswar Kali Temple

o c) Kanyakumari

o d) Chicago
Answer: b) Dakshineswar Kali Temple

43. What was Swami Vivekananda’s main focus for societal development?

o a) Economic progress

o b) Political reforms
 o c) Spiritual awakening and education

o d) Technological advancements
Answer: c) Spiritual awakening and education

44. What inspired Swami Vivekananda to attend the World Parliament of

Religions?

o a) His desire for fame

o b) His vision to spread Indian spirituality worldwide

o c) A request from his disciples

o d) An invitation from Western scholars

Answer: b) His vision to spread Indian spirituality worldwide

45. Which institution did Swami Vivekananda establish in 1897?

o a) Arya Samaj

o b) Ramakrishna Mission

o c) World Peace Center

o d) Brahmo Samaj
Answer: b) Ramakrishna Mission

46. What was the key philosophy of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings?

o a) Individualism

o b) Service to humanity as worship to God

o c) Ritualism

o d) Wealth accumulation
Answer: b) Service to humanity as worship to God

47. How did Swami Vivekananda describe religion?

o a) As a set of dogmas

o b) As the realization of divinity within

o c) As a tool for social control

o d) As rituals and ceremonies

Answer: b) As the realization of divinity within

48. Which text did Swami Vivekananda extensively explain in the West?

o a) The Bible
 o b) The Quran

o c) The Bhagavad Gita

o d) The Vedas
Answer: c) The Bhagavad Gita

49. What was Swami Vivekananda’s role in reviving Hinduism?

o a) Advocating its superiority over other religions

o b) Promoting its spiritual and universal values

o c) Rejecting modern influences

o d) Isolating it from the world

Answer: b) Promoting its spiritual and universal values

50. What does Swami Vivekananda’s quote, “Arise, awake and stop not till the
goal is reached,” emphasize?

o a) Perseverance and self-improvement

o b) Immediate success without effort

o c) Material accumulation

o d) Avoidance of challenges
Answer: a) Perseverance and self-improvement

Batch 6: Bhagavad Gita Teachings

51. Who is the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita?

o a) Arjuna

o b) Krishna

o c) Bhishma

o d) Vyasa
Answer: b) Krishna

52. What is the setting of the Bhagavad Gita?

o a) Ayodhya

o b) Kurukshetra battlefield

o c) Lanka
 o d) Mathura
Answer: b) Kurukshetra battlefield

54. What is the core message of the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) Detachment from worldly things

• b) Service to humanity

• c) Detachment while performing one’s duties

• d) Ritualistic worship
Answer: c) Detachment while performing one’s duties

55. What does the Bhagavad Gita emphasize about the soul?

• a) The soul is impermanent

• b) The soul is eternal and cannot be destroyed

• c) The soul is the source of all material wealth

• d) The soul is bound by karma

Answer: b) The soul is eternal and cannot be destroyed

56. Which of the following is NOT one of the yogas described in the Bhagavad
Gita?

• a) Bhakti Yoga

• b) Karma Yoga

• c) Jnana Yoga

• d) Sadhana Yoga
Answer: d) Sadhana Yoga

57. Which path in the Bhagavad Gita emphasizes devotion to a personal deity?

• a) Karma Yoga

• b) Jnana Yoga

• c) Bhakti Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: c) Bhakti Yoga

58. What does ‘Karma Yoga’ advocate?

• a) Detachment from work

• b) Selfless action without attachment to results

• c) Exclusive devotion to God

• d) Knowledge of the self

Answer: b) Selfless action without attachment to results

59. In the Bhagavad Gita, who advises Arjuna to perform his duty?

• a) Vyasa

• b) Krishna

• c) Bhishma

• d) Dronacharya
Answer: b) Krishna

60. Which of the following is a central concept in the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings?

• a) Renunciation of all work

• b) Importance of material success

• c) Performing one’s duties without attachment to outcomes

• d) Superiority of one’s religion over others

Answer: c) Performing one’s duties without attachment to outcomes

61. Which yoga emphasizes the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom?

• a) Karma Yoga

• b) Bhakti Yoga

• c) Jnana Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: c) Jnana Yoga

62. What did Lord Krishna advise Arjuna about his fears regarding the war?

• a) To avoid the battle altogether

• b) To seek forgiveness from the enemy

• c) To recognize that his soul is immortal

• d) To fight only for his personal gain

Answer: c) To recognize that his soul is immortal

63. What does 'AUM' symbolize in Hindu philosophy?

• a) Material wealth

• b) The sound of the universe

• c) Ultimate reality and creation

• d) The eternal soul

Answer: c) Ultimate reality and creation

64. According to Hinduism, who is the ultimate reality?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahman

• d) Krishna
Answer: c) Brahman

65. What is the essence of the concept of 'Atman' in Hinduism?

• a) The physical body

• b) The eternal soul

• c) The material world

• d) The duties in life

Answer: b) The eternal soul

66. What does 'Advaita Vedanta' teach?

• a) There are multiple gods controlling the universe

• b) The belief in a creator god who controls everything

• c) The ultimate truth is the oneness of the individual soul and Brahman

• d) The soul is subject to eternal reincarnation

Answer: c) The ultimate truth is the oneness of the individual soul and Brahman

67. Which of the following does not align with the teachings of Vedanta?

• a) The soul is eternal and unchanging

• b) God is a separate entity from creation

• c) The ultimate reality is non-dual

• d) The physical world is an illusion

Answer: b) God is a separate entity from creation
68. What is the primary focus of Bhakti Yoga?

• a) Knowledge and self-realization

• b) Selfless action

• c) Meditation and concentration

• d) Love and devotion to God

Answer: d) Love and devotion to God

69. Which of the following is the best description of 'Jnana Yoga'?

• a) Path of knowledge and wisdom

• b) Path of physical discipline and strength

• c) Path of devotion and surrender

• d) Path of renunciation and withdrawal from the world

Answer: a) Path of knowledge and wisdom

70. What does 'Karma' refer to in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The practice of meditation

• b) Rituals for prosperity

• c) Actions and their consequences

• d) The path to liberation

Answer: c) Actions and their consequences

71. What is the purpose of meditation in Hinduism?

• a) To escape from society

• b) To achieve material wealth

• c) To attain self-realization and union with the divine

• d) To control the physical world

Answer: c) To attain self-realization and union with the divine

72. What is 'Moksha' in Hinduism?

• a) The accumulation of wealth

• b) The state of liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• c) The performance of rituals

• d) The enjoyment of worldly pleasures
Answer: b) The state of liberation from the cycle of rebirth

73. Who founded MIT World Peace University?

• a) Dr. Vishwanath Karad

• b) Swami Vivekananda

• c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: a) Dr. Vishwanath Karad

74. What is the World Peace Dome dedicated to?

• a) Scientific advancements

• b) World peace and interfaith harmony

• c) Hindu philosophy

• d) Educational reform
Answer: b) World peace and interfaith harmony

75. Where is the World Peace Dome located?

• a) Delhi

• b) Mumbai

• c) Pune

• d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Pune

76. Which of the following is a key feature of the MIT World Peace University
campus?

• a) It is an industrial hub

• b) It integrates modern education with traditional values

• c) It focuses solely on technology

• d) It specializes in medical research

Answer: b) It integrates modern education with traditional values

77. What is the philosophy behind Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Karad’s educational
initiatives?

• a) Materialism and consumerism

• b) Spirituality and scientific knowledge

• c) Isolation of cultures

• d) Political and economic domination

Answer: b) Spirituality and scientific knowledge

78. Which monument symbolizes interfaith harmony in India, built by Prof.

Karad?

• a) Ramakrishna Mission

• b) World Peace Dome

• c) Belur Math

• d) Lotus Temple
Answer: b) World Peace Dome

79. What is the objective of the World Peace Dome?

• a) To promote technological advancements

• b) To foster interfaith dialogue and unity

• c) To honor historical figures

• d) To create religious conflict

Answer: b) To foster interfaith dialogue and unity

80. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Vishwaraj Baug?

• a) A center for spiritual learning

• b) A place for interfaith dialogue

• c) A commercial marketplace

• d) A tranquil environment for meditation

Answer: c) A commercial marketplace

81. Which style of architecture does the Bhagwan Gautam Buddha Vihar follow?

• a) Gothic style

• b) Japanese Pagoda style

• c) Victorian style

• d) Romanesque style
Answer: b) Japanese Pagoda style
82. What message does the Vishwadharmi Shriram-Rahim Manavta Setu
convey?

• a) Political unity

• b) Unity between different faiths

• c) Economic progress

• d) Social class distinctions

Answer: b) Unity between different faiths

83. What is 'Dhyana Yoga'?

• a) The path of devotion

• b) The path of knowledge

• c) The path of meditation

• d) The path of selfless action

Answer: c) The path of meditation

84. What does 'Jnana Yoga' focus on?

• a) Devotion to a deity

• b) Selfless service

• c) Knowledge and wisdom

• d) Physical fitness
Answer: c) Knowledge and wisdom

85. In Hindu philosophy, which concept represents the ultimate reality?

• a) Atman

• b) Brahman

• c) Karma

• d) Moksha
Answer: b) Brahman

86. What is the goal of 'Karma Yoga'?

• a) Achieving material success

• b) Performing actions selflessly without attachment to outcomes

• c) Complete renunciation of work

• d) Attaining mystical powers

Answer: b) Performing actions selflessly without attachment to outcomes

87. Which type of yoga involves selfless action without expectation of rewards?

• a) Bhakti Yoga

• b) Karma Yoga

• c) Jnana Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: b) Karma Yoga

88. What does ‘Nishkama Karma’ refer to?

• a) Action performed with selfish desires

• b) Action performed without attachment to results

• c) Renunciation of all worldly actions

• d) Inaction in the face of challenges

Answer: b) Action performed without attachment to results

89. Which of the following is a central tenet of the 'Bhakti Yoga' philosophy?

• a) Knowledge through study

• b) Physical strength and discipline

• c) Devotion and surrender to a personal god

• d) Self-discipline and control over emotions

Answer: c) Devotion and surrender to a personal god

90. What is the ultimate goal of 'Moksha' in Hinduism?

• a) Acquisition of wealth

• b) Attaining liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• c) Ascension to heaven

• d) Dominating the material world

Answer: b) Attaining liberation from the cycle of rebirth

91. What is the practice of ‘Dhyana’ aimed at?

• a) Material gain
• b) Physical relaxation

• c) Spiritual awakening and concentration

• d) Intellectual achievement
Answer: c) Spiritual awakening and concentration

92. What is the Bhagavad Gita’s view on attachment?

• a) Attachment is the ultimate goal of life

• b) Attachment should be completely avoided

• c) Attachment to duty without selfish desires is acceptable

• d) Attachment is not discussed

Answer: c) Attachment to duty without selfish desires is acceptable

93. Which of the following is the primary text for the philosophy of Advaita
Vedanta?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Upanishads

• c) Ramayana

• d) Mahabharata
Answer: b) Upanishads

94. Which concept in Hindu philosophy teaches that the self (Atman) is identical
with the supreme reality (Brahman)?

• a) Sankhya

• b) Advaita Vedanta

• c) Yoga

• d) Bhakti
Answer: b) Advaita Vedanta

95. What does the term ‘Maya’ refer to in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The ultimate reality

• b) The illusion of the material world

• c) The eternal soul

• d) The process of meditation

Answer: b) The illusion of the material world
96. What role does meditation play in Hinduism?

• a) It is a method for seeking wealth

• b) It is a path to spiritual liberation

• c) It is used for improving physical health

• d) It helps in material success

Answer: b) It is a path to spiritual liberation

97. Which of the following best describes 'Moksha' in Hinduism?

• a) Reincarnation

• b) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• c) Achievement of wealth

• d) Victory in war
Answer: b) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

98. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main goals of life
(Purusharthas) in Hinduism?

• a) Dharma (righteousness)

• b) Artha (prosperity)

• c) Moksha (liberation)

• d) Shakti (power)
Answer: d) Shakti (power)

99. What is the central message of the Upanishads?

• a) The pursuit of wealth

• b) The nature of reality and self-realization

• c) The importance of rituals

• d) The practice of meditation alone

Answer: b) The nature of reality and self-realization

100. What concept does the term 'Dharma' primarily refer to in Hinduism?

• a) Fate

• b) Duty and righteousness

• c) Religious rituals
• d) Physical strength
Answer: b) Duty and righteousness

101. What is the significance of ‘Aarti’ in Hinduism?

• a) It is a method of meditation

• b) It is a form of prayer and worship using light

• c) It is a dietary practice

• d) It is a form of yoga
Answer: b) It is a form of prayer and worship using light

102. Which of the following is a primary Hindu practice for attaining

spiritual knowledge?

• a) Physical exercise

• b) Chanting mantras

• c) Trading

• d) Avoiding social contact

Answer: b) Chanting mantras

103. In which of the following Hindu temples is the worship of Goddess

Durga primarily observed?

• a) Kashi Vishwanath

• b) Kamakhya Temple

• c) Somnath Temple

• d) Golden Temple
Answer: b) Kamakhya Temple

104. What is the purpose of performing ‘Yajnas’ in Hinduism?

• a) To gain material wealth

• b) To maintain the cosmic order through rituals

• c) To engage in meditation

• d) To attain political power

Answer: b) To maintain the cosmic order through rituals

105. What does ‘Puja’ refer to in Hindu religious practices?

• a) A religious pilgrimage

• b) A form of ritual worship

• c) A type of philosophical study

• d) A public lecture
Answer: b) A form of ritual worship

106. Which of the following practices is commonly associated with the

festival of Diwali?

• a) Fasting

• b) Lighting oil lamps (diyas)

• c) Pilgrimages to sacred rivers

• d) Asceticism
Answer: b) Lighting oil lamps (diyas)

107. Which Hindu text is often read aloud during important rituals such as
weddings?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Ramayana

• c) Vedas

• d) Upanishads
Answer: a) Bhagavad Gita

108. What is the role of a Guru in Hinduism?

• a) To provide material wealth

• b) To guide spiritual growth and knowledge

• c) To organize festivals

• d) To engage in political activities

Answer: b) To guide spiritual growth and knowledge

109. What does ‘Satsang’ mean in Hinduism?

• a) Community service

• b) Gathering for spiritual discourse

• c) Fasting for spiritual purification

• d) Performing religious rituals
Answer: b) Gathering for spiritual discourse

110. What is ‘Vrata’ in Hinduism?

• a) A ritual offering to the deities

• b) A period of fasting or religious observance

• c) A philosophical text

• d) A type of yoga posture

Answer: b) A period of fasting or religious observance

111. Which of the following is the Hindu god of destruction and

regeneration?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Shiva

112. Which Hindu god is known as the preserver of the universe?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Indra
Answer: b) Vishnu

113. What is the vehicle (Vahana) of Lord Ganesha?

• a) Elephant

• b) Mouse

• c) Peacock

• d) Tiger
Answer: b) Mouse

114. Which Hindu deity is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

• a) Lakshmi
• b) Saraswati

• c) Parvati

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Saraswati

115. Which of the following is the consort of Lord Vishnu?

• a) Parvati

• b) Durga

• c) Lakshmi

• d) Radha
Answer: c) Lakshmi

116. Who is considered the father of Lord Ganesha?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Indra
Answer: a) Shiva

117. Which of the following is associated with the destruction of evil in

Hindu mythology?

• a) Vishnu’s incarnations

• b) Shiva’s tandava

• c) Lakshmi’s blessings

• d) Brahma’s creation of the world

Answer: b) Shiva’s tandava

118. Who is the supreme deity in the concept of the Trimurti in Hinduism?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) All are equal

Answer: d) All are equal

119. Who is the goddess of wealth in Hinduism?

• a) Saraswati

• b) Lakshmi

• c) Durga

• d) Parvati
Answer: b) Lakshmi

120. Which Hindu god is depicted with multiple arms and is known as the
remover of obstacles?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Ganesha

• d) Brahma
Answer: c) Ganesha

121. Who is considered the first teacher of humanity according to Hindu

tradition?

• a) Krishna

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Adi Shankaracharya
Answer: c) Brahma

122. Which demon did Lord Rama defeat in the Ramayana?

• a) Ravana

• b) Kumbhakarna

• c) Vibhishana

• d) Surpanakha
Answer: a) Ravana

123. What does the term 'Yuga' refer to in Hinduism?

• a) The soul's journey after death

• b) A period or era in the cosmic cycle

• c) A specific Hindu festival

• d) The creation of the universe
Answer: b) A period or era in the cosmic cycle

124. Who was the mother of Pandavas in the Mahabharata?

• a) Draupadi

• b) Kunti

• c) Gandhari

• d) Satyavati
Answer: b) Kunti

125. What role did Hanuman play in the Ramayana?

• a) A king of Lanka

• b) The son of Lord Shiva

• c) A loyal devotee and servant of Lord Rama

• d) A great sage who guided Lord Rama

Answer: c) A loyal devotee and servant of Lord Rama

126. Which of the following is the primary sacred text in Hinduism?

• a) Quran

• b) Bible

• c) Vedas

• d) Torah
Answer: c) Vedas

127. What is the name of the demon that Lord Vishnu defeated in his
incarnation as Narasimha?

• a) Ravana

• b) Hiranyakashipu

• c) Kamsa

• d) Banasura
Answer: b) Hiranyakashipu

128. Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism and is worshipped as a

goddess?

• a) Ganges
• b) Yamuna

• c) Saraswati

• d) Godavari
Answer: a) Ganges

129. Who are the Pandavas in the Mahabharata?

• a) The children of Lord Krishna

• b) The cousins of Lord Rama

• c) The five sons of King Pandu

• d) The brothers of Lord Vishnu

Answer: c) The five sons of King Pandu

130. What is the name of the demon who was defeated by Lord Vishnu in
his incarnation as Vamana?

• a) Ravana

• b) Bali

• c) Kamsa

• d) Banasura
Answer: b) Bali

131. Which Hindu festival is known as the festival of lights?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Raksha Bandhan

• d) Navratri
Answer: b) Diwali

132. Which of the following Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of good
over evil?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Makar Sankranti
• d) Maha Shivaratri
Answer: b) Diwali

133. Which festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is observed with fasting
and prayer by his devotees?

• a) Diwali

• b) Maha Shivaratri

• c) Navratri

• d) Raksha Bandhan
Answer: b) Maha Shivaratri

134. What is the primary significance of the festival of Holi?

• a) The harvest season

• b) The beginning of the new year

• c) The celebration of the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil

• d) The worship of Lord Vishnu

Answer: c) The celebration of the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over
evil

135. Which festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna?

• a) Holi

• b) Raksha Bandhan

• c) Janmashtami

• d) Karva Chauth
Answer: c) Janmashtami

136. Which of the following is the major ritual in the festival of Navratri?

• a) Fasting

• b) Lighting oil lamps

• c) Reciting mantras

• d) Dancing and singing

Answer: d) Dancing and singing

137. What does the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrate?

• a) The birth of Lord Ganesha

• b) The victory of Lord Rama

• c) The marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati

• d) The creation of the world

Answer: a) The birth of Lord Ganesha

138. During which festival do Hindus traditionally fast and observe prayers
for the well-being of their husbands?

• a) Diwali

• b) Karva Chauth

• c) Holi

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Karva Chauth

139. Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of Durga over the buffalo
demon Mahishasura?

• a) Diwali

• b) Navratri

• c) Durga Puja

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: c) Durga Puja

140. What is traditionally done during the ritual of 'Kundalini Yoga'?

• a) Lighting oil lamps

• b) Chanting mantras for spiritual awakening

• c) Dancing in a group

• d) Practicing self-restraint and fasting

Answer: b) Chanting mantras for spiritual awakening

141. What does 'Karma' refer to in Hindu philosophy?

• a) Reincarnation

• b) Good and bad actions and their consequences

• c) The supreme god

• d) The law of attraction
Answer: b) Good and bad actions and their consequences

142. Which of the following is considered a major text of Hindu

philosophy?

• a) Quran

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Bible

• d) Torah
Answer: b) Bhagavad Gita

143. What is the goal of the practice of ‘Dharma’ in Hinduism?

• a) Achieving material wealth

• b) Fulfilling one’s ethical duties

• c) Attaining spiritual enlightenment

• d) Building a political empire

Answer: b) Fulfilling one’s ethical duties

144. Which Hindu deity is associated with the practice of meditation and
yoga?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Brahma

• c) Shiva

• d) Lakshmi
Answer: c) Shiva

145. What does the term 'Atman' represent in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The Supreme God

• b) The soul or self

• c) The material world

• d) A celestial body
Answer: b) The soul or self

146. Which sacred river is central to Hinduism and regarded as purifying?

• a) Yamuna
• b) Ganges

• c) Godavari

• d) Brahmaputra
Answer: b) Ganges

147. What is the concept of ‘Samsara’ in Hinduism?

• a) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• b) The final liberation

• c) The physical world

• d) The journey of the soul

Answer: a) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

148. What does the Hindu concept of ‘Ahimsa’ mean?

• a) Knowledge of self

• b) Non-violence

• c) The ultimate goal of life

• d) Devotion to God
Answer: b) Non-violence

149. Which practice in Hinduism is believed to lead to 'Moksha'?

• a) Performing rituals

• b) Attaining wealth

• c) Devotion, meditation, and selfless action

• d) Rebirth
Answer: c) Devotion, meditation, and selfless action

150. Which Hindu philosophy emphasizes that the soul is one with the
universe?

• a) Advaita Vedanta

• b) Shaktism

• c) Samkhya

• d) Vaishnavism
Answer: a) Advaita Vedanta
151. Which Hindu philosophy advocates that the ultimate reality is beyond
human comprehension?

• a) Advaita Vedanta

• b) Samkhya

• c) Yoga

• d) Vishishtadvaita
Answer: a) Advaita Vedanta

152. Which of the following Hindu practices involves the offering of light to
deities during worship?

• a) Puja

• b) Yajna

• c) Aarti

• d) Bhajan
Answer: c) Aarti

153. Which ancient text in Hinduism discusses the three gunas (qualities)
of nature?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Vedas

• c) Upanishads

• d) Yoga Sutras
Answer: a) Bhagavad Gita

154. Which Hindu god is known as the protector of the universe in the
Puranas?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Vishnu

155. What concept in Hinduism describes the eternal cycle of birth, life,
death, and rebirth?

• a) Dharma
• b) Moksha

• c) Karma

• d) Samsara
Answer: d) Samsara

156. Which spiritual discipline is primarily concerned with controlling the

mind and senses?

• a) Bhakti Yoga

• b) Jnana Yoga

• c) Karma Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: d) Raja Yoga

157. Who is the mother of Lord Ganesha in Hindu mythology?

• a) Lakshmi

• b) Parvati

• c) Saraswati

• d) Durga
Answer: b) Parvati

158. Which ancient text is considered the most authoritative in Vedantic

philosophy?

• a) Yoga Sutras

• b) Vedas

• c) Upanishads

• d) Bhagavad Gita
Answer: c) Upanishads

159. Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Navratri

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Diwali
 160. Which Hindu epic contains the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna?

• a) Ramayana

• b) Mahabharata

• c) Bhagavad Gita

• d) Puranas
Answer: b) Mahabharata

Batch 18: Philosophy and Teachings of Hinduism

161. Which one of the following is a key principle of the Hindu practice of
meditation?

• a) Fast-paced action

• b) Self-realization through stillness

• c) Striving for fame

• d) Accumulating knowledge through reading

Answer: b) Self-realization through stillness

162. In Hinduism, which deity is known for his role in the destruction of the
universe at the end of each cosmic cycle?

• a) Brahma

• b) Vishnu

• c) Shiva

• d) Indra
Answer: c) Shiva

163. Which of the following is the Hindu term for "the ultimate truth" or
"absolute reality"?

• a) Karma

• b) Atman

• c) Brahman

• d) Dharma
Answer: c) Brahman
164. Which of the following practices is associated with reaching spiritual
liberation in Hinduism?

• a) Fasting and self-denial

• b) Meditation and self-awareness

• c) Performing physical rituals

• d) Acquiring material wealth

Answer: b) Meditation and self-awareness

165. What is the central theme of the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) Ultimate renunciation of the world

• b) The importance of knowledge and self-realization

• c) The rejection of all religions

• d) Selfless action and detachment from results

Answer: d) Selfless action and detachment from results

166. What term describes the Hindu belief in the divine presence in all
living beings?

• a) Atman

• b) Bhagwan

• c) Dharma

• d) Krishna
Answer: a) Atman

167. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Karma’?

• a) The power to manifest reality

• b) Actions and their consequences

• c) Meditative enlightenment

• d) The path to liberation

Answer: b) Actions and their consequences

168. What is the importance of the Vedas in Hinduism?

• a) They are the stories of gods

• b) They are the divine hymns and prayers

• c) They explain the physical creation of the world

 • d) They are the laws governing society
Answer: b) They are the divine hymns and prayers

169. Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source of spiritual

knowledge in Hinduism?

• a) The Vedas

• b) The Upanishads

• c) The Puranas

• d) Scientific texts
Answer: d) Scientific texts

170. What does the term 'Dharma' represent in Hinduism?

• a) The physical body

• b) The spiritual goal of life

• c) The righteous duty and ethical law

• d) The power of meditation

Answer: c) The righteous duty and ethical law

Batch 19: Key Hindu Figures and Historical Events

171. Who is regarded as the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission?

• a) Sri Ramakrishna

• b) Swami Vivekananda

• c) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

• d) Swami Sivananda
Answer: b) Swami Vivekananda

172. Which of the following was the first significant reformist movement in
Hinduism?

• a) Brahmo Samaj

• b) Arya Samaj

• c) Theosophical Society

• d) Ramakrishna Mission
Answer: a) Brahmo Samaj
173. Which Hindu leader is known for his advocacy of non-violence and
truth?

• a) Subhas Chandra Bose

• b) Jawaharlal Nehru

• c) Mahatma Gandhi

• d) Sardar Patel
Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi

174. What was the primary aim of the Arya Samaj?

• a) To encourage caste discrimination

• b) To promote equality and reformation of Hindu society

• c) To spread Buddhism

• d) To expand military strength

Answer: b) To promote equality and reformation of Hindu society

175. Which of the following is a significant teaching of Swami

Vivekananda?

• a) The unity of all religions

• b) The superiority of one religion over others

• c) Material progress over spiritual well-being

• d) The rejection of all traditions

Answer: a) The unity of all religions

176. What does the concept of ‘Shakti’ refer to in Hinduism?

• a) The supreme god

• b) The divine energy or power of the goddess

• c) The physical world

• d) The eternal soul

Answer: b) The divine energy or power of the goddess

177. Which Hindu tradition believes in the worship of the goddess as the
supreme force?

• a) Vaishnavism

• b) Shaktism
 • c) Shaivism

• d) Buddhism
Answer: b) Shaktism

178. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Sadhana’?

• a) A ritual sacrifice

• b) A spiritual practice aimed at self-realization

• c) A form of social service

• d) A pilgrimage
Answer: b) A spiritual practice aimed at self-realization

179. What is the central goal of yoga in Hinduism?

• a) Physical fitness

• b) Mental peace

• c) Union with the divine

• d) Social harmony
Answer: c) Union with the divine

180. What is ‘Pranayama’ in Hindu practice?

• a) A type of meditation

• b) The practice of controlling the breath

• c) A form of physical exercise

• d) A sacred mantra
Answer: b) The practice of controlling the breath

Batch 20: Hinduism and Society

181. What does the Hindu caste system primarily categorize?

• a) Spiritual practice

• b) Occupations and social duties

• c) Political beliefs

• d) Philosophical schools
Answer: b) Occupations and social duties
182. Which of the following is NOT a component of Hindu worship?

• a) Offerings of food

• b) Chanting of sacred mantras

• c) Gathering of money for charity

• d) Physical gestures like bowing and prostration

Answer: c) Gathering of money for charity

183. Which practice in Hinduism is associated with spiritual purification

through fasting?

• a) Dhyana

• b) Sadhana

• c) Vrata

• d) Yajna
Answer: c) Vrata

184. Which of the following Hindu practices focuses on the study of sacred
texts and intellectual discussions?

• a) Bhakti Yoga

• b) Karma Yoga

• c) Jnana Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: c) Jnana Yoga

185. Which of the following is an essential aspect of Hindu marriage

ceremonies?

• a) Fasting for a specific period

• b) Rituals to sanctify the bond between husband and wife

• c) Going on pilgrimage

• d) Wearing sacred clothing

Answer: b) Rituals to sanctify the bond between husband and wife

186. Which of the following best describes the role of women in early
Hindu society?

• a) Equal to men in all respects

• b) Predominantly domestic and supportive

• c) Focused on religious leadership

• d) Excluded from spiritual practices

Answer: b) Predominantly domestic and supportive

187. What is ‘Guru-Purnima’?

• a) A day of fasting

• b) A day to celebrate teachers and spiritual leaders

• c) A day to honor ancient texts

• d) A festival to celebrate wealth

Answer: b) A day to celebrate teachers and spiritual leaders

188. What does the practice of ‘Samskaras’ in Hinduism refer to?

• a) Rituals performed at birth, marriage, and death

• b) The meditation techniques

• c) The study of scriptures

• d) The seasonal festivals

Answer: a) Rituals performed at birth, marriage, and death

189. Which of the following is the primary objective of Hindu rituals?

• a) To increase material wealth

• b) To achieve spiritual growth and liberation

• c) To display public status

• d) To compete with other religions

Answer: b) To achieve spiritual growth and liberation

190. What does the practice of ‘Havan’ involve?

• a) Pilgrimage to a sacred river

• b) The offering of materials to a sacred fire

• c) Fasting for spiritual purification

• d) Chanting mantras
Answer: b) The offering of materials to a sacred fire

191. Which of the following is the primary goal of 'Karma Yoga' in

Hinduism?
• a) Material success

• b) Performing actions without attachment to the results

• c) Attaining wealth

• d) Developing physical strength

Answer: b) Performing actions without attachment to the results

192. What is the role of the Guru in the practice of yoga?

• a) To teach the spiritual path and guide the disciple

• b) To perform rituals for the disciple

• c) To offer material wealth to the disciple

• d) To lead the disciple in a battle

Answer: a) To teach the spiritual path and guide the disciple

193. What does the 'Kundalini' represent in Hindu spiritual practices?

• a) The eternal soul

• b) The divine energy coiled at the base of the spine

• c) The supreme godhead

• d) The material world

Answer: b) The divine energy coiled at the base of the spine

194. Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘Maya’?

• a) The path to spiritual liberation

• b) The illusion of the material world

• c) The absolute truth

• d) The soul’s journey through rebirth

Answer: b) The illusion of the material world

195. In Hinduism, what is the ‘Veda’ considered to be?

• a) A collection of hymns and prayers

• b) A book of historical events

• c) A guide to political leadership

• d) A collection of philosophical texts

Answer: a) A collection of hymns and prayers
196. Which of the following is NOT a Vedic text?

• a) Rigveda

• b) Yajurveda

• c) Bhagavad Gita

• d) Atharvaveda
Answer: c) Bhagavad Gita

197. What is ‘Satsang’ in Hinduism?

• a) The practice of self-realization

• b) A gathering for spiritual discourse

• c) A physical exercise for purification

• d) A type of Hindu pilgrimage

Answer: b) A gathering for spiritual discourse

198. Which of the following is a central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) The importance of wealth

• b) The practice of meditation only

• c) Performing one's duties selflessly

• d) The rejection of family bonds

Answer: c) Performing one's duties selflessly

199. Which Hindu god is most commonly associated with the destruction
of evil?

• a) Brahma

• b) Shiva

• c) Vishnu

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Shiva

200. Which of the following texts is considered a key philosophical

scripture of Hinduism?

• a) Ramayana

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Upanishads
 • d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Batch 22: Hindu Cosmology and Time

201. In Hindu cosmology, which deity is responsible for the creation of the
universe?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Brahma

202. What is the concept of ‘Kalpa’ in Hindu cosmology?

• a) A period of spiritual enlightenment

• b) A cosmic cycle of creation and destruction

• c) A sacred text

• d) A type of ritual practice

Answer: b) A cosmic cycle of creation and destruction

203. Which of the following is a key feature of the Hindu view of time?

• a) Time is linear and finite

• b) Time is cyclical, with creation and destruction repeating

• c) Time is controlled by the gods alone

• d) Time is an illusion with no real significance

Answer: b) Time is cyclical, with creation and destruction repeating

204. In Hindu cosmology, what is the term for the current age or ‘era’?

• a) Satya Yuga

• b) Kali Yuga

• c) Treta Yuga

• d) Dwapara Yuga
Answer: b) Kali Yuga
205. Which of the following describes the nature of the universe according
to Hindu thought?

• a) The universe is created once and remains unchanged

• b) The universe is cyclical and continually undergoes cycles of creation and

dissolution

• c) The universe is a single, unchanging entity

• d) The universe is only a product of human perception

Answer: b) The universe is cyclical and continually undergoes cycles of creation
and dissolution

206. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Hindu understanding of

time?

• a) The concept of yugas

• b) The endless repetition of the cosmic cycle

• c) A linear, unidirectional timeline from creation to end

• d) The division of time into four main epochs

Answer: c) A linear, unidirectional timeline from creation to end

207. In Hindu mythology, what is ‘Pralaya’?

• a) The creation of the universe

• b) The cosmic dissolution or destruction

• c) The path to enlightenment

• d) The divine presence in all beings

Answer: b) The cosmic dissolution or destruction

208. What is the purpose of the ‘Yugas’ in Hindu cosmology?

• a) To measure human lifespan

• b) To describe the cyclical nature of time

• c) To mark the beginning of the universe

• d) To define the creation of individual gods

Answer: b) To describe the cyclical nature of time

209. How does the Hindu tradition view the end of the world?

• a) As a final destruction that leads to nothingness

• b) As a cyclical event that marks the end of one cycle and the beginning of
another

• c) As the end of human existence

• d) As a complete cessation of time

Answer: b) As a cyclical event that marks the end of one cycle and the beginning
of another

210. Which Hindu deity is associated with the preservation and

maintenance of the universe?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Brahma

• c) Shiva

• d) Ganesh
Answer: a) Vishnu

211. What does the Hindu wedding ceremony primarily symbolize?

• a) Union of two families

• b) Spiritual union of two souls

• c) Material prosperity

• d) The continuation of family traditions

Answer: b) Spiritual union of two souls

212. What is the significance of ‘Havan’ or ‘Yajna’ in Hinduism?

• a) To celebrate the harvest

• b) To purify the mind and body

• c) To offer prayers and sacrifices to the gods

• d) To perform meditation and chant mantras

Answer: c) To offer prayers and sacrifices to the gods

213. In Hinduism, what is the significance of ‘Tithi’?

• a) The cycle of physical purification

• b) The phases of the moon used to determine auspicious times

• c) The sacred food offerings

• d) The performance of fire rituals
Answer: b) The phases of the moon used to determine auspicious times

214. Which Hindu festival is primarily associated with the worship of Lord
Vishnu?

• a) Diwali

• b) Holi

• c) Janmashtami

• d) Navratri
Answer: c) Janmashtami

215. What is the main aim of ‘Upanayana’ in Hinduism?

• a) To mark the beginning of the study of Vedas for a young boy

• b) To offer sacrifices to the gods

• c) To celebrate the harvest

• d) To acknowledge the birth of a child

Answer: a) To mark the beginning of the study of Vedas for a young boy

216. Which of the following is the central idea behind the ‘Shraddha’
ceremony?

• a) To honor ancestors and offer them food

• b) To celebrate the birth of a child

• c) To purify the mind through chanting

• d) To celebrate a wedding
Answer: a) To honor ancestors and offer them food

217. What is the ‘Arti’ ceremony in Hinduism?

• a) The offering of food to the deities

• b) The singing of sacred songs and hymns

• c) The lighting of lamps and the offering of prayers

• d) The fasting for a specific purpose

Answer: c) The lighting of lamps and the offering of prayers

218. Which of the following is a key feature of the ‘Vrat’ practice in

Hinduism?
• a) Fasting and prayer

• b) Ritual sacrifices

• c) Attending a pilgrimage

• d) Reciting scriptures
Answer: a) Fasting and prayer

219. What is ‘Puja’ typically performed for in Hinduism?

• a) To gain material wealth

• b) To honor deities and seek blessings

• c) To celebrate the harvest

• d) To purify the body

Answer: b) To honor deities and seek blessings

220. Who is the preserver of the universe according to Hinduism?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Vishnu

221. What does the Hindu god Ganesha symbolize?

• a) Destruction

• b) Knowledge and wisdom

• c) Wealth and prosperity

• d) Success and new beginnings

Answer: d) Success and new beginnings

222. Which god is known for his ten avatars, including the famous
incarnations of Rama and Krishna?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Indra
Answer: a) Vishnu
223. Which of the following is considered the primary consort of Lord
Shiva?

• a) Saraswati

• b) Lakshmi

• c) Durga

• d) Parvati
Answer: d) Parvati

224. Which god in Hinduism is regarded as the creator of the universe?

• a) Shiva

• b) Brahma

• c) Vishnu

• d) Surya
Answer: b) Brahma

225. What is the vehicle (Vahana) of Lord Vishnu?

• a) Elephant

• b) Lion

• c) Garuda (eagle)

• d) Bull
Answer: c) Garuda (eagle)

226. Who is regarded as the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom in

Hinduism?

• a) Lakshmi

• b) Saraswati

• c) Parvati

• d) Durga
Answer: b) Saraswati

227. Which of the following is the vehicle (Vahana) of Lord Shiva?

• a) Horse

• b) Elephant

• c) Bull
• d) Mouse
Answer: c) Bull

228. Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism?

• a) Durga

• b) Lakshmi

• c) Parvati

• d) Sita
Answer: b) Lakshmi

229. Which Hindu god is known for his association with dance and
destruction?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Krishna
Answer: b) Shiva

230. Which of the following Hindu deities is considered the god of war?

• a) Shiva

• b) Krishna

• c) Kartikeya

• d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Kartikeya

231. Which of the following is NOT a part of a typical Hindu marriage

ceremony?

• a) Saptapadi (seven steps)

• b) Kanyadaan (giving away the bride)

• c) Garbhadhana (conception ritual)

• d) Homa (fire sacrifice)

Answer: c) Garbhadhana (conception ritual)

232. What is the 'Rudra Puja' dedicated to in Hinduism?

• a) Goddess Lakshmi
• b) Lord Vishnu

• c) Lord Shiva

• d) Lord Ganesha
Answer: c) Lord Shiva

233. What is the primary goal of 'Kundalini Yoga'?

• a) Spiritual enlightenment through meditation

• b) Physical fitness

• c) Accumulating material wealth

• d) Achieving political power

Answer: a) Spiritual enlightenment through meditation

234. Which Hindu ceremony is performed for the deceased in order to

ensure their peaceful afterlife?

• a) Pujas

• b) Shraddha

• c) Satsang

• d) Aarti
Answer: b) Shraddha

235. What is the significance of the 'Kumkum' in Hindu rituals?

• a) It is a sacred offering to the gods

• b) It is used for decorating the temples

• c) It is applied on the forehead during worship

• d) It is used for marking auspicious events

Answer: c) It is applied on the forehead during worship

236. In Hindu rituals, what is the purpose of the 'Agni' or fire?

• a) To purify the body

• b) To symbolize the presence of gods

• c) To bring good health

• d) To perform sacrifices
Answer: b) To symbolize the presence of gods
237. Which of the following rituals is performed by Hindus for purification
and spiritual growth?

• a) Fasting

• b) Yajna

• c) Pilgrimages

• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

238. What is the purpose of the ‘Tilak’ in Hindu traditions?

• a) To ward off evil

• b) To honor the gods

• c) To mark auspicious occasions

• d) To purify the body

Answer: c) To mark auspicious occasions

239. Which festival involves fasting and prayer by women for the well-
being of their husbands?

• a) Holi

• b) Karva Chauth

• c) Diwali

• d) Navratri
Answer: b) Karva Chauth

240. What does the 'Sankalp' mean in Hindu rituals?

• a) The ceremonial fire

• b) The spiritual prayer

• c) The vow or intention taken during rituals

• d) The offering of food to the gods

Answer: c) The vow or intention taken during rituals

241. What is the concept of 'Maya' in Hinduism?

• a) The law of karma

• b) The illusion of the material world

• c) The eternal truth

• d) The concept of liberation
Answer: b) The illusion of the material world

242. What is ‘Dharma’ in Hinduism?

• a) The supreme god

• b) The universal law of right conduct

• c) The cycle of birth and rebirth

• d) The ultimate goal of life

Answer: b) The universal law of right conduct

243. What does 'Atman' represent in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The universe

• b) The self or soul

• c) The creator of the world

• d) The laws of nature

Answer: b) The self or soul

244. Which of the following texts describes the nature of reality and the
self in Hindu philosophy?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Vedas

• c) Upanishads

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Upanishads

245. Which Hindu text describes the nature of the soul and the purpose of
life?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Mahabharata

• c) Ramayana

• d) Manusmriti
Answer: a) Bhagavad Gita

246. What does 'Moksha' signify in Hinduism?

• a) Eternal rebirth
• b) Liberation from the cycle of birth and death

• c) Fulfillment of worldly desires

• d) The completion of rituals

Answer: b) Liberation from the cycle of birth and death

247. What is the ‘Yoga Sutras’ primarily focused on?

• a) Performing religious rituals

• b) Meditation and spiritual practices

• c) The study of the Vedas

• d) The creation of the universe

Answer: b) Meditation and spiritual practices

248. Which Hindu god is known for his incarnation as Lord Rama in the
Ramayana?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Vishnu

249. What does the term ‘Bhakti’ mean in Hinduism?

• a) Knowledge and wisdom

• b) Devotion to God

• c) The study of scriptures

• d) Renunciation of worldly possessions

Answer: b) Devotion to God

250. What is the main purpose of ‘Jnana Yoga’?

• a) Physical health

• b) Knowledge and wisdom for self-realization

• c) Material success

• d) Devotion to the supreme deity

Answer: b) Knowledge and wisdom for self-realization

251. Which of the following is the Hindu concept of the cosmic order?
• a) Dharma

• b) Karma

• c) Moksha

• d) Samsara
Answer: a) Dharma

252. In Hindu cosmology, which Yuga is considered the current era?

• a) Satya Yuga

• b) Treta Yuga

• c) Kali Yuga

• d) Dwapara Yuga
Answer: c) Kali Yuga

253. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Brahman’?

• a) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic power

• b) The deity of creation

• c) The individual soul

• d) The cycle of reincarnation

Answer: a) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic power

254. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Samsara’?

• a) The material world

• b) The eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• c) Liberation from the material world

• d) The divine law of the universe

Answer: b) The eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

255. Which Hindu god is considered the god of knowledge and wisdom?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: d) Ganesha
256. What does ‘AUM’ represent in Hinduism?

• a) The soul

• b) The universe and the ultimate reality

• c) The cycle of birth and death

• d) The earth
Answer: b) The universe and the ultimate reality

257. Which Yuga is characterized by the presence of truth, righteousness,

and spiritual purity?

• a) Satya Yuga

• b) Treta Yuga

• c) Dwapara Yuga

• d) Kali Yuga
Answer: a) Satya Yuga

258. What is the significance of the ‘Saptapadi’ in Hindu marriage rituals?

• a) The exchange of vows between the couple

• b) The couple taking seven steps together, symbolizing their unity

• c) The lighting of the sacred fire

• d) The offering of food to the gods

Answer: b) The couple taking seven steps together, symbolizing their unity

259. What does ‘Karma’ in Hinduism primarily refer to?

• a) Actions and their consequences

• b) The law of the universe

• c) The power of meditation

• d) The path to liberation

Answer: a) Actions and their consequences

260. In Hindu philosophy, what is the nature of ‘Atman’?

• a) The universe

• b) The soul or individual self

• c) The deity of creation

• d) The law of nature
Answer: b) The soul or individual self

261. Which of the following festivals marks the birth of Lord Krishna?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Janmashtami

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: c) Janmashtami

262. What is celebrated during the festival of Holi in Hinduism?

• a) The triumph of good over evil

• b) The arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil

• c) The victory of Lord Krishna

• d) The beginning of the new year

Answer: b) The arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil

263. What is the significance of lighting diyas during Diwali?

• a) To symbolize the destruction of evil

• b) To honor the moon

• c) To offer prayers to the gods

• d) To celebrate the harvest

Answer: a) To symbolize the destruction of evil

264. Which festival is celebrated to honor the goddess Durga?

• a) Ganesh Chaturthi

• b) Navratri

• c) Diwali

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Navratri

265. Which of the following is a primary feature of the festival of Raksha

Bandhan?

• a) The worship of Lord Ganesha

• b) The celebration of brother-sister relationships

• c) The honoring of ancestors

• d) The lighting of lamps

Answer: b) The celebration of brother-sister relationships

266. Which festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?

• a) Diwali

• b) Dussehra

• c) Holi

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Dussehra

267. Which Hindu festival celebrates the harvesting season and the
worship of the Sun god?

• a) Makar Sankranti

• b) Diwali

• c) Karva Chauth

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: a) Makar Sankranti

268. What is the central focus of the festival of Karva Chauth?

• a) Fasting for the prosperity of the family

• b) Devotion to Lord Vishnu

• c) Fasting for the long life of husbands

• d) The start of the monsoon season

Answer: c) Fasting for the long life of husbands

269. What does the 'Baisakhi' festival signify in Hinduism?

• a) The birth of Lord Krishna

• b) The harvest season and the beginning of the new year

• c) The triumph of good over evil

• d) The celebration of Lord Shiva’s victory

Answer: b) The harvest season and the beginning of the new year

270. Which Hindu festival is celebrated by offering prayers and fasting to

Lord Shiva?
• a) Diwali

• b) Maha Shivaratri

• c) Holi

• d) Karva Chauth
Answer: b) Maha Shivaratri

271. Which of the following is the significance of 'Tilak' in Hindu rituals?

• a) A symbol of protection and auspiciousness

• b) The marking of sacred ground

• c) The offering of food to deities

• d) The chanting of sacred mantras

Answer: a) A symbol of protection and auspiciousness

272. What is the purpose of the ‘Puja’ ceremony in Hinduism?

• a) To give thanks and offer prayers to deities

• b) To gather wealth

• c) To celebrate the birth of a child

• d) To recite philosophical texts

Answer: a) To give thanks and offer prayers to deities

273. Which of the following is NOT typically part of the Hindu ritual known
as ‘Havan’?

• a) Offering ghee and other materials into a sacred fire

• b) Chanting mantras

• c) Worshiping idols in temples

• d) Offering food to the gods

Answer: c) Worshiping idols in temples

274. What is the significance of the ‘Saptapadi’ during a Hindu wedding?

• a) The couple takes seven vows

• b) The couple exchanges wedding rings

• c) The bride receives her wedding gift

• d) The couple recites sacred hymns

Answer: a) The couple takes seven vows
275. What is the purpose of the 'Chaupadi' tradition in certain Hindu
communities?

• a) Celebrating harvest

• b) A form of fasting during certain periods of the year

• c) The ritualistic singing of hymns

• d) A ritual purification process

Answer: b) A form of fasting during certain periods of the year

276. What is ‘Karma Yoga’ in Hinduism?

• a) The path of devotion to a god

• b) The path of selfless action

• c) The practice of meditation

• d) The study of sacred texts

Answer: b) The path of selfless action

277. What is the ultimate goal of 'Moksha' in Hinduism?

• a) Reincarnation

• b) Accumulating wealth

• c) Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

• d) Achieving political power

Answer: c) Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

278. What is the practice of ‘Bhakti Yoga’ focused on?

• a) Knowledge and wisdom

• b) Devotion and love for God

• c) Physical fitness

• d) The study of scriptures

Answer: b) Devotion and love for God

279. What does ‘Atman’ signify in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The eternal soul or self

• b) The material world

• c) The law of karma

• d) The cycle of reincarnation
Answer: a) The eternal soul or self

280. What is the meaning of ‘Dhyana’ in Hinduism?

• a) The practice of fasting

• b) The practice of meditation

• c) The performance of rituals

• d) The worship of deities

Answer: b) The practice of meditation

281. Which of the following is an essential part of the Hindu practice of

‘Seva’?

• a) Wealth accumulation

• b) Service to others and selfless work

• c) Meditating for long hours

• d) Engaging in political activities

Answer: b) Service to others and selfless work

282. Which of the following best describes the role of 'Karma' in Hinduism?

• a) The path of knowledge

• b) The actions and consequences of one’s actions

• c) The practice of devotion to a deity

• d) The cycle of reincarnation

Answer: b) The actions and consequences of one’s actions

283. Which of the following is considered the first step in the spiritual
journey of a Hindu?

• a) Knowledge (Jnana)

• b) Devotion (Bhakti)

• c) Meditation (Dhyana)

• d) Selfless action (Karma)

Answer: d) Selfless action (Karma)

284. What is the Hindu practice of ‘Vrata’?

• a) A pilgrimage to a sacred site

• b) Fasting and religious observance

• c) Offering prayers to the gods

• d) Reciting sacred mantras

Answer: b) Fasting and religious observance

285. Which Hindu deity is known for his association with knowledge,
wisdom, and writing?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Ganesha

• d) Brahma
Answer: c) Ganesha

286. What does the term ‘Samsara’ mean in Hinduism?

• a) The path of knowledge

• b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• c) The divine presence in all beings

• d) The ultimate goal of liberation

Answer: b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

287. In Hinduism, what is the primary purpose of the practice of

meditation?

• a) To achieve physical health

• b) To accumulate wealth

• c) To attain spiritual knowledge and self-realization

• d) To gain material power

Answer: c) To attain spiritual knowledge and self-realization

288. Which of the following is a key aspect of ‘Kundalini Yoga’?

• a) The practice of physical postures and breathing

• b) The worship of a deity

• c) The activation of spiritual energy through meditation

• d) The study of sacred texts

Answer: c) The activation of spiritual energy through meditation
289. Which of the following practices is associated with the concept of
‘Bhakti Yoga’?

• a) Physical postures and meditation

• b) Knowledge through scriptures

• c) Devotion and love for God

• d) Rituals for prosperity

Answer: c) Devotion and love for God

290. What does the practice of ‘Satsang’ typically involve?

• a) Offering food to the gods

• b) Listening to spiritual discourses

• c) Fasting for purification

• d) Dancing and singing

Answer: b) Listening to spiritual discourses

291. What is the Hindu understanding of ‘Maya’?

• a) The ultimate reality

• b) The illusion of the material world

• c) The knowledge of the self

• d) The deity of destruction

Answer: b) The illusion of the material world

292. Which Hindu text elaborates the philosophy of ‘Advaita Vedanta’?

• a) Yoga Sutras

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Upanishads

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Upanishads

293. Which of the following is a concept found in both Advaita Vedanta and
the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) The world is an illusion

• b) The soul is identical with Brahman

• c) The body is the ultimate reality

• d) Material wealth is the highest goal
Answer: b) The soul is identical with Brahman

294. Which Hindu text presents a vision of the ideal man as one who
combines knowledge, devotion, and selfless action?

• a) Vedas

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Ramayana

• d) Manusmriti
Answer: b) Bhagavad Gita

295. Which Hindu god represents the principle of preservation and

protection of the universe?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Indra
Answer: b) Vishnu

296. Which of the following describes the Hindu belief in 'Karma'?

• a) Good actions will lead to liberation

• b) Every action has consequences, either in this life or the next

• c) It is the ultimate truth

• d) It is a law of nature
Answer: b) Every action has consequences, either in this life or the next

297. Which of the following concepts refers to the Hindu belief that the
soul is eternal?

• a) Dharma

• b) Karma

• c) Atman

• d) Moksha
Answer: c) Atman

298. What does the term 'Brahman' refer to in Hindu philosophy?

• a) The creator god

• b) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic power

• c) The material world

• d) The law of karma

Answer: b) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic power

299. In Hinduism, what does the concept of ‘Moksha’ represent?

• a) Reincarnation

• b) Spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• c) The pursuit of wealth

• d) The duty to society

Answer: b) Spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth

300. Which Hindu god is known for his multiple incarnations, including
those as Rama and Krishna?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Vishnu

301. What is the purpose of the 'Saptapadi' in Hindu weddings?

• a) The couple takes seven vows together

• b) The bride and groom exchange wedding rings

• c) The couple performs a sacred fire ritual

• d) The groom offers food to the bride’s family

Answer: a) The couple takes seven vows together

302. What is the Hindu practice of ‘Vrata’?

• a) A form of meditation

• b) A ritual fasting or vow

• c) A pilgrimage to sacred sites

• d) A practice of chanting mantras

Answer: b) A ritual fasting or vow
303. What is the primary ritual performed during the festival of Diwali?

• a) Lighting oil lamps (diyas)

• b) Offering sacrifices to the gods

• c) Fasting and penance

• d) Chanting mantras for prosperity

Answer: a) Lighting oil lamps (diyas)

304. Which of the following Hindu practices is associated with the worship
of the goddess Durga?

• a) Ganesh Chaturthi

• b) Durga Puja

• c) Holi

• d) Karva Chauth
Answer: b) Durga Puja

305. Which Hindu practice involves the offering of water to the Sun during
sunrise?

• a) Arti

• b) Surya Namaskar

• c) Sadhana

• d) Ganga Aarti
Answer: b) Surya Namaskar

306. What is the term used for the sacred fire ritual performed during
various Hindu ceremonies?

• a) Yajna

• b) Puja

• c) Homa

• d) Arti
Answer: a) Yajna

307. What is the practice of ‘Yajna’ designed to accomplish in Hindu

rituals?

• a) Spiritual purification
 • b) Material wealth

• c) Physical health

• d) Political power
Answer: a) Spiritual purification

308. Which Hindu god is worshipped during the festival of Ganesh

Chaturthi?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: d) Ganesha

309. What is the main significance of ‘Maha Shivaratri’ in Hinduism?

• a) Celebration of the birth of Lord Vishnu

• b) The worship of Lord Shiva through fasting and prayers

• c) The beginning of the harvest season

• d) The day of Lord Krishna’s victory over Kamsa

Answer: b) The worship of Lord Shiva through fasting and prayers

310. What is the term ‘Puja’ used for in Hindu rituals?

• a) A type of meditation

• b) A sacred fire

• c) A form of worship and prayer to deities

• d) A religious festival
Answer: c) A form of worship and prayer to deities

Batch 34: Hindu Culture and Society

311. What is the term ‘Samskara’ used for in Hinduism?

• a) The belief in reincarnation

• b) The sacred rites of passage

• c) The rituals for prosperity

• d) The study of scriptures
Answer: b) The sacred rites of passage

312. Which Hindu practice involves offering prayers and gifts to ancestors?

• a) Shraddha

• b) Puja

• c) Aarti

• d) Satsang
Answer: a) Shraddha

313. What is the significance of the ‘Kundalini’ in spiritual practices?

• a) The path of selfless action

• b) The ultimate goal of liberation

• c) The dormant spiritual energy within

• d) The study of scriptures

Answer: c) The dormant spiritual energy within

314. Which of the following is a central feature of the Hindu concept of

‘Ahimsa’?

• a) Non-violence

• b) Seeking wealth

• c) Material success

• d) Political power
Answer: a) Non-violence

315. Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the Hindu caste
system?

• a) It divides society into hierarchical groups

• b) It determines one's social status and occupation

• c) It has no basis in spiritual practice

• d) It promotes equality among all people

Answer: d) It promotes equality among all people

316. What is the primary goal of ‘Jnana Yoga’?

• a) Meditation for self-realization

• b) Devotion to a deity

• c) Knowledge and wisdom for liberation

• d) Performing rituals for prosperity

Answer: c) Knowledge and wisdom for liberation

317. What is ‘Satya’ in Hinduism?

• a) The cycle of reincarnation

• b) Truth and righteousness

• c) Devotion to God

• d) The illusion of the material world

Answer: b) Truth and righteousness

318. Which of the following practices is associated with the Hindu festival
of Navratri?

• a) Fasting and worshiping Durga

• b) Lighting lamps during Diwali

• c) Offering prayers to the Sun god

• d) Performing the Arti ceremony

Answer: a) Fasting and worshiping Durga

319. Which of the following best describes the Hindu concept of ‘Dharma’?

• a) The ultimate goal of liberation

• b) The righteous duty and moral law

• c) The law of karma

• d) The eternal soul

Answer: b) The righteous duty and moral law

320. Which Hindu god is known for his association with wisdom, music,
and arts?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Saraswati
Answer: d) Saraswati
321. Which of the following is the Hindu law of cause and effect?

• a) Karma

• b) Dharma

• c) Moksha

• d) Samsara
Answer: a) Karma

322. What is ‘Samsara’ in Hinduism?

• a) The ultimate liberation

• b) The eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• c) The law of karma

• d) The supreme god

Answer: b) The eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

323. Which of the following is considered one of the primary goals in Hindu
life?

• a) Wealth (Artha)

• b) Devotion (Bhakti)

• c) Liberation (Moksha)

• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

324. What does ‘Sankirtan’ refer to in Hindu traditions?

• a) Meditation

• b) Chanting the name of God in a group

• c) Fasting for spiritual purification

• d) Offering sacrifices to deities

Answer: b) Chanting the name of God in a group

325. Which of the following best describes the practice of ‘Yoga’ in

Hinduism?

• a) A series of physical exercises

• b) The unification of the mind, body, and spirit

• c) Chanting sacred mantras

• d) Offering food to the gods
Answer: b) The unification of the mind, body, and spirit

326. Which Hindu god is primarily associated with the concept of time and
destruction?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Shiva

327. What is the primary teaching of the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) Devotion is the only way to liberation

• b) Knowledge is the highest form of yoga

• c) Perform one's duties selflessly without attachment to outcomes

• d) Rejection of material possessions leads to peace

Answer: c) Perform one's duties selflessly without attachment to outcomes

328. What is the term for the sacred thread ceremony in Hinduism?

• a) Upanayana

• b) Satsang

• c) Yajna

• d) Puja
Answer: a) Upanayana

329. Which of the following describes the path of ‘Bhakti Yoga’?

• a) The path of devotion to a deity

• b) The path of knowledge and wisdom

• c) The path of selfless action

• d) The path of physical discipline

Answer: a) The path of devotion to a deity

330. Which of the following Hindu texts contains the teachings of Lord
Krishna?

• a) Ramayana
• b) Mahabharata

• c) Bhagavad Gita

• d) Vedas
Answer: c) Bhagavad Gita

331. Which Hindu scripture discusses the creation of the universe and the
laws of nature?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Upanishads

• c) Vedas

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Vedas

332. What does the term ‘Upanishad’ mean in Hinduism?

• a) The ultimate goal of life

• b) The sacred rituals

• c) The ancient wisdom and philosophy

• d) The laws of karma

Answer: c) The ancient wisdom and philosophy

333. What is the ‘Bhagavata Purana’ known for?

• a) Describing the divine power of Lord Vishnu

• b) Teaching the art of meditation

• c) The genealogies of kings and gods

• d) Providing philosophical teachings on morality

Answer: a) Describing the divine power of Lord Vishnu

334. Which Hindu scripture discusses the story of Lord Rama and his
quest to rescue his wife Sita?

• a) Mahabharata

• b) Ramayana

• c) Bhagavad Gita

• d) Vedas
Answer: b) Ramayana
335. Which of the following texts is a part of the Hindu scriptures but is
focused on the philosophy of Vedanta?

• a) Mahabharata

• b) Ramayana

• c) Upanishads

• d) Puranas
Answer: c) Upanishads

336. What does ‘Vedanta’ teach about the relationship between the soul
and the supreme reality?

• a) The soul is different from the supreme reality

• b) The soul is identical with the supreme reality

• c) The soul is superior to the supreme reality

• d) The supreme reality does not exist

Answer: b) The soul is identical with the supreme reality

337. Which Hindu text is primarily concerned with the philosophy of

devotion and surrender to God?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Yoga Sutras

• c) Mahabharata

• d) Vedas
Answer: a) Bhagavad Gita

338. What is the primary focus of the ‘Vedic’ hymns?

• a) Religious philosophy

• b) History of Hindu kings

• c) Rituals and sacrifices to gods

• d) The cycle of rebirth

Answer: c) Rituals and sacrifices to gods

339. What is the central theme of the ‘Ramayana’?

• a) The creation of the universe

• b) The importance of moral values and duty

 • c) The teachings of the Vedas

• d) The spiritual practice of yoga

Answer: b) The importance of moral values and duty

Batch 38: Hindu Rituals and Practices

340. What is the Hindu ceremony known as ‘Havan’?

• a) The offering of food to the gods

• b) The sacred fire ritual performed with mantras

• c) The fasting ritual for purification

• d) The pilgrimage to holy rivers

Answer: b) The sacred fire ritual performed with mantras

341. Which of the following is a sacred river in Hinduism considered to be

purifying?

• a) Yamuna

• b) Ganges

• c) Godavari

• d) Saraswati
Answer: b) Ganges

342. What is the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual in a Hindu wedding?

• a) The exchange of vows between the couple

• b) The lighting of the sacred fire

• c) The offering of gifts to the gods

• d) The couple taking seven steps together, symbolizing their unity

Answer: d) The couple taking seven steps together, symbolizing their unity

343. What is the primary purpose of ‘Vrat’ in Hinduism?

• a) To achieve material wealth

• b) To purify the body and soul through fasting

• c) To serve the community

• d) To complete religious studies

Answer: b) To purify the body and soul through fasting
344. What is ‘Karma Yoga’ in Hinduism?

• a) The path of selfless action

• b) The practice of devotion to God

• c) The pursuit of knowledge

• d) The path of physical exercise

Answer: a) The path of selfless action

345. What is the Hindu practice of ‘Pranayama’?

• a) The study of scriptures

• b) The control of breath to increase life energy

• c) A form of meditation

• d) The recitation of mantras

Answer: b) The control of breath to increase life energy

346. Which of the following is the term for a Hindu ceremonial offering of
food to the deities?

• a) Yajna

• b) Puja

• c) Prasad

• d) Homa
Answer: c) Prasad

347. What does the ‘Tilak’ symbolize in Hinduism?

• a) Purity and auspiciousness

• b) Power and political authority

• c) A symbol of wealth

• d) The cycle of life and death

Answer: a) Purity and auspiciousness

348. Which deity is associated with the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Ganesha

• c) Shiva
• d) Lakshmi
Answer: b) Ganesha

349. Which Hindu text provides a philosophical explanation of the universe

and the soul?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Ramayana

• c) Upanishads

• d) Puranas
Answer: c) Upanishads

350. What is the ultimate aim of ‘Jnana Yoga’ in Hinduism?

• a) To obtain material wealth

• b) To develop physical strength

• c) To gain spiritual knowledge and self-realization

• d) To practice devotion to God

Answer: c) To gain spiritual knowledge and self-realization

351. What is the 'Arati' ceremony in Hinduism?

• a) The recitation of holy scriptures

• b) The lighting of lamps and singing of praises

• c) The fasting for purification

• d) The offering of gifts to the gods

Answer: b) The lighting of lamps and singing of praises

352. In Hindu philosophy, what does 'Maya' represent?

• a) The concept of truth

• b) The cosmic illusion of the material world

• c) The path to liberation

• d) The Supreme Being

Answer: b) The cosmic illusion of the material world

353. Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Purusharthas in

Hinduism?

• a) Dharma
• b) Artha

• c) Moksha

• d) Moksha
Answer: d) Moksha (mentioned twice, incorrect in this context)

354. Which practice is most closely associated with achieving ‘Moksha’?

• a) Selfless action and devotion

• b) Political leadership

• c) Acquiring wealth

• d) Renunciation of the material world

Answer: a) Selfless action and devotion

355. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Atman’?

• a) The individual soul or self

• b) The physical body

• c) The external reality

• d) The cycle of reincarnation

Answer: a) The individual soul or self

356. Which Hindu deity is primarily associated with the power of

destruction and transformation?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Shiva

357. Which is the central concept of ‘Advaita Vedanta’?

• a) The soul is separate from the universe

• b) The ultimate truth is non-dual; the soul is one with the universe

• c) The material world is an illusion

• d) The universe is cyclical

Answer: b) The ultimate truth is non-dual; the soul is one with the universe

358. What does the term ‘Moksha’ refer to in Hinduism?

• a) Spiritual enlightenment

• b) The path of knowledge

• c) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• d) The pursuit of wealth

Answer: c) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

359. Which Hindu festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of
good over evil?

• a) Diwali

• b) Holi

• c) Navratri

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: b) Holi

360. Which of the following is a key element of Hinduism's view of the soul
and universe?

• a) The soul is eternal, and the universe is cyclical

• b) The soul is mortal, and the universe is static

• c) The universe is created and destroyed in a single moment

• d) The soul is purely material and finite

Answer: a) The soul is eternal, and the universe is cyclical

361. What is ‘Aarti’ in Hinduism?

• a) A form of meditation

• b) A ceremony where light is offered to deities

• c) A form of prayer for prosperity

• d) The recitation of mantras

Answer: b) A ceremony where light is offered to deities

362. Which is the sacred syllable often used in Hindu meditation and
prayer to represent the divine sound?

• a) Om

• b) Namah

• c) Hare
• d) Sat
Answer: a) Om

363. Which of the following is the Hindu practice of bathing in a sacred

river for spiritual purification?

• a) Shraddha

• b) Snana

• c) Karma

• d) Satsang
Answer: b) Snana

365. What is the purpose of the ‘Shraddha’ ceremony in Hinduism?

• a) To purify the body

• b) To honor ancestors and offer them food

• c) To celebrate the harvest

• d) To mark the beginning of a new year

Answer: b) To honor ancestors and offer them food

366. Which Hindu god is primarily associated with wisdom and learning?

• a) Ganesha

• b) Vishnu

• c) Shiva

• d) Brahma
Answer: a) Ganesha

367. Which of the following is a major theme in the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) The nature of the soul and the universe

• b) The importance of wealth accumulation

• c) The victory of Rama over Ravana

• d) The rejection of meditation and prayer

Answer: a) The nature of the soul and the universe

368. Which of the following is the purpose of ‘Sadhana’ in Hindu spiritual

practice?

• a) To learn political science

• b) To achieve spiritual goals through consistent practice

• c) To earn material wealth

• d) To control the physical world

Answer: b) To achieve spiritual goals through consistent practice

369. What is ‘Brahman’ in Hinduism?

• a) The physical world

• b) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic force

• c) The soul of individual beings

• d) The deity of destruction

Answer: b) The ultimate reality or supreme cosmic force

370. Which of the following Hindu practices involves reciting sacred

prayers and mantras for peace and blessings?

• a) Yajna

• b) Puja

• c) Satsang

• d) Pranayama
Answer: b) Puja

371. Which of the following is a core value taught in the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) Devotion to God and detachment from the fruits of action

• b) Seeking fame and fortune

• c) Renouncing all worldly pleasures

• d) Ignoring the cycle of birth and death

Answer: a) Devotion to God and detachment from the fruits of action

372. What does ‘Veda’ refer to in Hinduism?

• a) A series of philosophical texts

• b) A system of belief

• c) A collection of hymns, prayers, and rituals

• d) A method of meditation
Answer: c) A collection of hymns, prayers, and rituals
373. What is the term for the sacred thread worn by a Hindu male during
the ‘Upanayana’ ceremony?

• a) Tilak

• b) Japa

• c) Yajnopavita

• d) Mala
Answer: c) Yajnopavita

374. Which of the following is NOT a Hindu text?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Ramayana

• c) Bible

• d) Upanishads
Answer: c) Bible

375. What is the focus of the ‘Yoga Sutras’ by Patanjali?

• a) The path of devotion

• b) The philosophy of the cosmos

• c) The practical teachings of yoga and meditation

• d) The stories of gods and goddesses

Answer: c) The practical teachings of yoga and meditation

376. Which of the following is considered the earliest Hindu scripture?

• a) Upanishads

• b) Vedas

• c) Ramayana

• d) Mahabharata
Answer: b) Vedas

377. What is ‘Karma’ in Hinduism?

• a) The eternal soul

• b) The law of actions and their consequences

• c) The practice of devotion to a god

• d) The divine cosmic principle
Answer: b) The law of actions and their consequences

378. In Hinduism, what does the term ‘Samsara’ refer to?

• a) The ultimate goal of life

• b) The material world

• c) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• d) The path to enlightenment

Answer: c) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

379. Which of the following deities is associated with the destruction of

the universe?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Brahma

• c) Shiva

• d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Shiva

380. Which text is part of the Mahabharata and presents the teachings of
Krishna to Arjuna?

• a) Ramayana

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Vedas

• d) Upanishads
Answer: b) Bhagavad Gita

381. What is the term for the Hindu festival that celebrates the return of
Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Ganesh Chaturthi

• d) Navratri
Answer: b) Diwali

382. Which of the following is a primary principle of 'Advaita Vedanta'?

• a) The soul is separate from the supreme reality

• b) The soul and the supreme reality are one

• c) The supreme reality is impersonal

• d) Material wealth is the path to liberation

Answer: b) The soul and the supreme reality are one

383. Which Hindu practice involves the offering of light to the deities
during worship?

• a) Puja

• b) Havan

• c) Aarti

• d) Satsang
Answer: c) Aarti

384. What is ‘Maya’ in Hinduism?

• a) The path to liberation

• b) The goddess of wealth

• c) The illusion of the material world

• d) The eternal truth

Answer: c) The illusion of the material world

385. Which of the following texts is primarily concerned with philosophical

discussions on the nature of the self and the universe?

• a) Mahabharata

• b) Upanishads

• c) Vedas

• d) Ramayana
Answer: b) Upanishads

386. What does ‘Moksha’ represent in Hinduism?

• a) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• b) The pursuit of wealth

• c) The worship of the deities

• d) Knowledge of the self
Answer: a) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

387. What is the significance of ‘Yoga’ in Hinduism?

• a) It is a method for acquiring wealth

• b) It is a practice for physical health and mental peace

• c) It is a tool for gaining political power

• d) It is a form of spiritual liberation and self-realization

Answer: d) It is a form of spiritual liberation and self-realization

388. Which deity is the primary figure in the Hindu festival of Holi?

• a) Krishna

• b) Shiva

• c) Vishnu

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Krishna

389. What is the main idea presented in the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) The soul is eternal and beyond birth and death

• b) The soul is mortal and subject to reincarnation

• c) The universe is created through rituals

• d) Material wealth is the ultimate goal of life

Answer: a) The soul is eternal and beyond birth and death

390. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Hindu wedding ceremony?

• a) Saptapadi

• b) Kanyadaan

• c) Pujan

• d) Bhakti
Answer: d) Bhakti

391. Which of the following is the Hindu concept of righteous living and
moral duty?

• a) Karma

• b) Dharma
• c) Moksha

• d) Samsara
Answer: b) Dharma

392. What is the role of a ‘Guru’ in Hinduism?

• a) To provide material wealth

• b) To teach the path to spiritual enlightenment

• c) To lead political affairs

• d) To organize religious ceremonies

Answer: b) To teach the path to spiritual enlightenment

393. Which of the following Hindu concepts emphasizes the importance of

non-violence?

• a) Karma

• b) Dharma

• c) Ahimsa

• d) Bhakti
Answer: c) Ahimsa

394. Which of the following Hindu texts provides a philosophical and

spiritual explanation of the nature of the soul and reality?

• a) Ramayana

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Puranas

• d) Yoga Sutras
Answer: b) Bhagavad Gita

395. In Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of practicing ‘Jnana Yoga’?

• a) Gaining knowledge for material wealth

• b) Achieving liberation and self-realization

• c) The pursuit of political power

• d) Attaining physical strength

Answer: b) Achieving liberation and self-realization
396. Which of the following is associated with the Hindu practice of
devotion to a personal deity?

• a) Karma Yoga

• b) Jnana Yoga

• c) Bhakti Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: c) Bhakti Yoga

397. Which Hindu god is considered the god of creation?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Brahma

398. What is the meaning of the Hindu word ‘Om’?

• a) The soul

• b) The beginning and end of all things

• c) The name of the Supreme God

• d) A sacred mantra for prosperity

Answer: b) The beginning and end of all things

399. Which Hindu deity is associated with the destruction of ignorance and
the creation of new knowledge?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Ganesha

• d) Lakshmi
Answer: c) Ganesha

400. What is the ultimate goal of life according to Hinduism?

• a) Wealth and prosperity

• b) Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

• c) Political power
• d) Fame and recognition
Answer: b) Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

401. Which concept in Hinduism refers to the eternal soul or self?

• a) Brahman

• b) Atman

• c) Karma

• d) Dharma
Answer: b) Atman

402. Which Hindu god is primarily worshipped during the festival of

Ganesh Chaturthi?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Ganesha

• c) Shiva

• d) Krishna
Answer: b) Ganesha

403. Which of the following is considered one of the four main goals of life
(Purusharthas) in Hinduism?

• a) Dharma (righteousness)

• b) Moksha (liberation)

• c) Artha (prosperity)

• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

404. Which Hindu scripture is dedicated to explaining the philosophy of

Vedanta?

• a) Vedas

• b) Upanishads

• c) Bhagavad Gita

• d) Ramayana
Answer: b) Upanishads

405. Which Yuga is said to be the most spiritually advanced in Hindu

cosmology?
• a) Kali Yuga

• b) Dwapara Yuga

• c) Treta Yuga

• d) Satya Yuga
Answer: d) Satya Yuga

406. What does the term ‘Yajna’ refer to in Hindu rituals?

• a) Fasting for spiritual purification

• b) Offering of sacrifices and offerings to deities

• c) Reciting the Vedas

• d) Visiting sacred temples

Answer: b) Offering of sacrifices and offerings to deities

407. What is the meaning of the term ‘Samsara’ in Hinduism?

• a) The path to liberation

• b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• c) The study of sacred texts

• d) The creation of the universe

Answer: b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

408. Which Hindu deity is known as the god of protection and the preserver
of the universe?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Indra
Answer: b) Vishnu

409. Which of the following is the central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

• a) Devotion to God

• b) Renunciation of all worldly goods

• c) The importance of performing one’s duty selflessly

• d) The destruction of evil forces

Answer: c) The importance of performing one’s duty selflessly
410. What is the name of the Hindu practice that involves chanting sacred
sounds or mantras?

• a) Yoga

• b) Meditation

• c) Japa

• d) Havan
Answer: c) Japa

411. What is the Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the harvest
season?

• a) Diwali

• b) Holi

• c) Makar Sankranti

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: c) Makar Sankranti

412. What does the festival of Diwali celebrate in Hinduism?

• a) The victory of Lord Krishna over Kamsa

• b) The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his exile

• c) The birth of Lord Ganesha

• d) The harvest of crops

Answer: b) The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his exile

413. Which Hindu god is associated with the festival of Holi?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Ganesha

• c) Krishna

• d) Brahma
Answer: c) Krishna

414. What is the primary focus of the Hindu festival of Navratri?

• a) The worship of Lord Vishnu

• b) The worship of Goddess Durga

• c) The celebration of harvest

• d) The honoring of ancestors
Answer: b) The worship of Goddess Durga

415. Which of the following is a key tradition during the Hindu festival of
Raksha Bandhan?

• a) Fasting for spiritual growth

• b) Exchanging gifts and tying a protective thread between siblings

• c) Offering sacrifices to the gods

• d) Lighting oil lamps

Answer: b) Exchanging gifts and tying a protective thread between siblings

416. What is the main purpose of fasting during the Hindu festival of Karva
Chauth?

• a) To cleanse the body

• b) To celebrate the harvest

• c) For the well-being and long life of one’s husband

• d) To honor Lord Ganesha

Answer: c) For the well-being and long life of one’s husband

417. Which of the following is celebrated to honor the goddess Saraswati?

• a) Navratri

• b) Makar Sankranti

• c) Vasant Panchami

• d) Diwali
Answer: c) Vasant Panchami

418. What is the focus of the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi?

• a) The worship of Lord Shiva

• b) The worship of Lord Ganesha

• c) The honoring of Lord Vishnu

• d) The celebration of Krishna's birth

Answer: b) The worship of Lord Ganesha

419. Which festival marks the victory of good over evil, celebrated with
fireworks and lighting lamps?
 • a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Navratri

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: b) Diwali

420. What is the significance of ‘Kumbh Mela’ in Hinduism?

• a) Celebrating the harvest

• b) Fasting and meditation to cleanse the mind

• c) The pilgrimage to bathe in sacred rivers

• d) Offering food to the poor

Answer: c) The pilgrimage to bathe in sacred rivers

Batch 47: Hindu Teachings and Rituals

421. Which of the following practices is central to ‘Raja Yoga’?

• a) Knowledge of the scriptures

• b) Physical postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama)

• c) Devotion to a deity

• d) Meditation and self-discipline

Answer: d) Meditation and self-discipline

422. Which Hindu god is associated with the power of creation?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Brahma

• c) Shiva

• d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Brahma

423. What does the term ‘Prasad’ mean in Hinduism?

• a) The sacred text

• b) The food offering to the gods, later distributed to devotees

• c) The festival of lights

• d) The path to liberation
Answer: b) The food offering to the gods, later distributed to devotees

424. Which of the following is considered an important aspect of Hindu

ethical teachings?

• a) Dharma

• b) Moksha

• c) Karma

• d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

425. What does the Hindu festival of 'Holi' symbolize?

• a) The victory of good over evil

• b) The creation of the universe

• c) The harvest season

• d) The birth of Lord Rama

Answer: a) The victory of good over evil

426. Which of the following texts provides instructions on how to practice

Yoga?

• a) Vedas

• b) Bhagavad Gita

• c) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

427. What is ‘Karma’ in Hindu philosophy?

• a) Actions and their consequences

• b) The supreme god

• c) The cycle of birth and rebirth

• d) A type of meditation
Answer: a) Actions and their consequences

428. Which of the following is associated with the ‘Nishkama Karma’

principle in the Bhagavad Gita?
• a) Acting without attachment to the results

• b) Accumulating wealth for oneself

• c) Devotion to a personal deity

• d) Rejecting all material possessions

Answer: a) Acting without attachment to the results

429. In Hinduism, what is the meaning of ‘Ahimsa’?

• a) Non-violence

• b) Righteousness

• c) Knowledge

• d) Spiritual power
Answer: a) Non-violence

430. Which of the following Hindu practices is associated with seeking

liberation from the cycle of rebirth?

• a) Yoga

• b) Karma

• c) Moksha

• d) Dharma
Answer: c) Moksha

431. What is the central practice of ‘Kundalini Yoga’?

• a) Deep breathing and meditation to awaken spiritual energy

• b) Chanting mantras for peace

• c) Physical postures (asanas) for relaxation

• d) Offering sacrifices to deities

Answer: a) Deep breathing and meditation to awaken spiritual energy

432. Which of the following describes ‘Bhakti Yoga’?

• a) The path of devotion and love for God

• b) The path of physical fitness

• c) The path of meditation and silence

• d) The study of sacred texts

Answer: a) The path of devotion and love for God
433. What is the meaning of the term ‘Dhyana’ in Hinduism?

• a) The practice of meditation for self-realization

• b) Offering food to deities

• c) A sacred fire ritual

• d) The chanting of mantras

Answer: a) The practice of meditation for self-realization

434. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of ‘Jnana Yoga’?

• a) Knowledge of worldly affairs

• b) Liberation through knowledge and wisdom

• c) Accumulation of wealth

• d) Physical discipline
Answer: b) Liberation through knowledge and wisdom

435. Which Hindu festival involves fasting and prayer for the well-being of
husbands?

• a) Diwali

• b) Holi

• c) Karva Chauth

• d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: c) Karva Chauth

436. Which of the following Hindu practices involves devotion to a

particular deity, such as Vishnu or Shiva?

• a) Karma Yoga

• b) Jnana Yoga

• c) Bhakti Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: c) Bhakti Yoga

437. Which of the following is a central theme in the ‘Bhagavad Gita’?

• a) Attaining material wealth

• b) Performing one's duties without attachment to the results

• c) The destruction of the universe

• d) Political power and leadership
Answer: b) Performing one's duties without attachment to the results

438. What is the significance of the ‘Vedic’ hymns?

• a) To honor deities and offer prayers

• b) To record the history of India

• c) To provide guidance on political matters

• d) To promote scientific knowledge

Answer: a) To honor deities and offer prayers

439. In Hinduism, what is ‘Satya’ associated with?

• a) The pursuit of wealth

• b) The pursuit of truth and righteousness

• c) The pursuit of power

• d) The cycle of reincarnation

Answer: b) The pursuit of truth and righteousness

440. Which Hindu god is associated with the protection and preservation
of the universe?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: a) Vishnu

441. Which of the following terms refers to the Hindu law of cause and
effect?

• a) Karma

• b) Dharma

• c) Moksha

• d) Samsara
Answer: a) Karma

442. Which concept in Hinduism refers to the rebirth of the soul in a new
body?
• a) Karma

• b) Moksha

• c) Samsara

• d) Dharma
Answer: c) Samsara

443. What does the practice of ‘Pranayama’ involve in Hinduism?

• a) Breathing exercises to control the flow of life energy

• b) Reciting sacred mantras

• c) Meditating on the divine

• d) Worshipping deities in temples

Answer: a) Breathing exercises to control the flow of life energy

444. What is ‘Dharma’ in Hinduism?

• a) The pursuit of wealth

• b) The pursuit of truth and righteousness

• c) The supreme god

• d) The cycle of reincarnation

Answer: b) The pursuit of truth and righteousness

445. Which of the following is a core principle in the philosophy of ‘Advaita

Vedanta’?

• a) The soul is separate from the supreme reality

• b) The soul and the supreme reality are one

• c) The material world is an illusion

• d) Reincarnation is the ultimate goal

Answer: b) The soul and the supreme reality are one

446. Which of the following is an essential concept of the ‘Yoga Sutras’?

• a) The unity of body and mind through physical postures

• b) The practice of rituals to honor deities

• c) The understanding of the philosophy of reincarnation

• d) The devotion to a personal deity

Answer: a) The unity of body and mind through physical postures
447. What is the role of ‘Guru’ in Hinduism?

• a) To teach political values

• b) To provide material wealth

• c) To guide individuals on their spiritual journey

• d) To lead the community in social matters

Answer: c) To guide individuals on their spiritual journey

448. Which of the following Hindu deities is known for creating the world?

• a) Shiva

• b) Vishnu

• c) Brahma

• d) Ganesha
Answer: c) Brahma

449. Which Hindu text contains the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna
during the battle of Kurukshetra?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Ramayana

• c) Upanishads

• d) Vedas
Answer: a) Bhagavad Gita

450. What is the central theme of the ‘Ramayana’?

• a) The duties and responsibilities of a king

• b) The moral journey of Lord Rama and his devotion to duty

• c) The wisdom of the sages

• d) The creation of the universe

Answer: b) The moral journey of Lord Rama and his devotion to duty

451. What is the main focus of the festival of ‘Navratri’?

• a) The worship of Lord Vishnu

• b) The worship of Goddess Durga

• c) The celebration of harvest

• d) The victory of Lord Rama
Answer: b) The worship of Goddess Durga

452. Which festival marks the victory of good over evil, celebrated by
lighting diyas (oil lamps)?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Ganesh Chaturthi

• d) Navratri
Answer: b) Diwali

453. What is the significance of fasting during the Hindu festival of Karva
Chauth?

• a) To honor ancestors

• b) To celebrate the harvest season

• c) For the well-being and long life of one's husband

• d) To offer food to the poor

Answer: c) For the well-being and long life of one's husband

454. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Hindu festival of
Holi?

• a) To honor Lord Shiva

• b) To celebrate the victory of Lord Rama

• c) To mark the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil

• d) To offer prayers for wealth

Answer: c) To mark the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil

455. Which festival involves the worship of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated
with grand processions?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Ganesh Chaturthi

• d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: c) Ganesh Chaturthi

456. What does the festival of Makar Sankranti celebrate in Hinduism?

• a) The victory of good over evil

• b) The harvest season and the movement of the sun into Capricorn

• c) The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya

• d) The creation of the universe

Answer: b) The harvest season and the movement of the sun into Capricorn

457. Which of the following is a key practice during the festival of

‘Janmashtami’?

• a) Fasting and offering prayers to Lord Krishna

• b) Lighting oil lamps

• c) Celebrating the harvest

• d) Singing devotional songs to Lord Vishnu

Answer: a) Fasting and offering prayers to Lord Krishna

458. Which Hindu god is honored during the festival of ‘Dussehra’?

• a) Vishnu

• b) Shiva

• c) Krishna

• d) Rama
Answer: d) Rama

459. What is the main focus of the festival of ‘Baisakhi’?

• a) The worship of Lord Krishna

• b) The harvest and the beginning of the new agricultural season

• c) The defeat of evil forces

• d) The worship of Lord Ganesha

Answer: b) The harvest and the beginning of the new agricultural season

460. Which of the following is a practice associated with the festival of

‘Raksha Bandhan’?

• a) Fasting for spiritual purity

• b) Tying a protective thread by sisters for their brothers

• c) Lighting of diyas to worship Lord Vishnu

• d) Offering gifts to the poor
Answer: b) Tying a protective thread by sisters for their brothers

461. Which concept in Hinduism refers to selfless action without

attachment to the results?

• a) Karma Yoga

• b) Bhakti Yoga

• c) Jnana Yoga

• d) Raja Yoga
Answer: a) Karma Yoga

462. What is the practice of ‘Havan’ in Hindu rituals?

• a) A form of prayer and meditation

• b) Offering food to the gods

• c) A fire ritual to invoke divine blessings

• d) The recitation of mantras

Answer: c) A fire ritual to invoke divine blessings

463. Which of the following is a principle associated with ‘Jnana Yoga’?

• a) Devotion to a personal deity

• b) The study of sacred texts and gaining knowledge

• c) Physical discipline through postures

• d) Fasting for self-purification

Answer: b) The study of sacred texts and gaining knowledge

464. What is the primary goal of the practice of ‘Raja Yoga’?

• a) Selfless service to humanity

• b) To meditate and control the mind

• c) To perform rituals for the gods

• d) To accumulate material wealth

Answer: b) To meditate and control the mind

465. Which of the following texts is important in the practice of ‘Yoga’?

• a) Vedas

• b) Bhagavad Gita
• c) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

466. Which of the following is an essential part of the Hindu concept of

‘Dharma’?

• a) Performing rituals for prosperity

• b) Pursuing personal happiness

• c) Fulfilling one’s moral and ethical duties

• d) Accumulating wealth
Answer: c) Fulfilling one’s moral and ethical duties

467. What does the Hindu term ‘Prasad’ refer to?

• a) The food offering to deities

• b) The cycle of rebirth

• c) The path to liberation

• d) A sacred dance
Answer: a) The food offering to deities

468. What is the concept of ‘Samsara’ in Hinduism?

• a) The eternal soul

• b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

• c) The ultimate goal of liberation

• d) The worship of deities

Answer: b) The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

469. Which of the following is the Hindu practice of devotion through

chanting and singing praises?

• a) Puja

• b) Satsang

• c) Japa

• d) Meditation
Answer: b) Satsang

470. What is the ultimate purpose of practicing ‘Moksha’ in Hinduism?

• a) To gain wealth and prosperity

• b) To achieve liberation and union with the divine

• c) To renounce all material possessions

• d) To attain fame and recognition

Answer: b) To achieve liberation and union with the divine

1. Who was the demon king defeated by Lord Rama in the Ramayana?

o a) Hiranyakashipu

o b) Ravana

o c) Kumbhakarna

o d) Banasura
Answer: b) Ravana

2. Who is the divine monkey god who helped Lord Rama in the Ramayana?

o a) Bhima

o b) Hanuman

o c) Lakshmana

o d) Indra
Answer: b) Hanuman

3. Which Hindu deity is associated with the churning of the ocean (Samudra
Manthan)?

o a) Vishnu

o b) Shiva

o c) Lakshmi

o d) Indra
Answer: a) Vishnu

4. What was the primary purpose of Lord Krishna’s incarnation on Earth?

o a) To destroy the evil demon

o b) To guide Arjuna in the Mahabharata

o c) To bring peace to the world

o d) To restore the sun god’s power

Answer: b) To guide Arjuna in the Mahabharata
5. Who was Lord Ganesha’s mother?

o a) Saraswati

o b) Durga

o c) Parvati

o d) Lakshmi
Answer: c) Parvati

6. Which demon did Lord Vishnu defeat in his Narasimha avatar?

o a) Ravana

o b) Kamsa

o c) Hiranyakashipu

o d) Mahishasura
Answer: c) Hiranyakashipu

7. What was the name of the bird that Lord Vishnu used to rescue the Vedas?

o a) Garuda

o b) Jatayu

o c) Vultures

o d) Eagle
Answer: a) Garuda

8. In Hindu mythology, who turned into a golden deer to distract Sita?

o a) Ravana

o b) Surpanakha

o c) Maricha

o d) Indra
Answer: c) Maricha

9. Who is credited with composing the Shiva Tandava Stotra?

o a) Lord Rama

o b) Ravana

o c) Vishnu
 o d) Hanuman
Answer: b) Ravana

10. Who are the parents of Lord Rama?

• a) Vishnu and Lakshmi

• b) Dasharatha and Kaushalya

• c) Shiva and Parvati

• d) Brahma and Saraswati

Answer: b) Dasharatha and Kaushalya

11. What is the Hindu caste system based on?

• a) Birth and occupation

• b) Age and wisdom

• c) Gender and power

• d) Wealth and land

Answer: a) Birth and occupation

12. Which is the highest caste in the traditional Hindu caste system?

• a) Shudra

• b) Vaishya

• c) Kshatriya

• d) Brahmin
Answer: d) Brahmin

13. What is the role of the Kshatriya caste?

• a) Teaching and religious duties

• b) Farming and trade

• c) Ruling and protecting the land

• d) Performing rituals for the gods

Answer: c) Ruling and protecting the land

14. Which of the following was considered the lowest caste in traditional Hindu
society?

• a) Vaishya

• b) Brahmin
• c) Shudra

• d) Dalit
Answer: d) Dalit

15. What is the role of the Vaishya caste in Hindu society?

• a) Religious practices

• b) Trading and business

• c) Farming

• d) Military service
Answer: b) Trading and business

16. In Hinduism, what is the concept of ‘Untouchability’ historically linked to?

• a) Caste and purity

• b) Social status and wealth

• c) Knowledge and wisdom

• d) Physical strength
Answer: a) Caste and purity

17. Which Hindu scripture is said to contain the laws of caste duties?

• a) Ramayana

• b) Vedas

• c) Manusmriti

• d) Upanishads
Answer: c) Manusmriti

18. What is the term for the spiritual teacher in the Hindu caste system?

• a) Guru

• b) Brahmin

• c) Swami

• d) Acharya
Answer: a) Guru

19. Which caste traditionally performed the work of teaching in Hindu society?

• a) Brahmin
• b) Kshatriya

• c) Vaishya

• d) Shudra
Answer: a) Brahmin

20. What is the purpose of the caste system in Hindu society, according to
traditional belief?

• a) To maintain order and harmony

• b) To distinguish between rulers and workers

• c) To segregate wealth

• d) To promote different religious practices

Answer: a) To maintain order and harmony

21. What is the first stage of life in the Four Ashramas in Hinduism?

• a) Grihastha

• b) Brahmacharya

• c) Sannyasa

• d) Vanaprastha
Answer: b) Brahmacharya

22. Which of the following best describes the ‘Grihastha’ stage of life in
Hinduism?

• a) Renouncing worldly life

• b) Pursuing education and discipline

• c) Focusing on family and material responsibilities

• d) Seeking enlightenment through meditation

Answer: c) Focusing on family and material responsibilities

23. Which stage in the Four Ashramas is focused on retirement and spiritual
contemplation?

• a) Grihastha

• b) Brahmacharya

• c) Vanaprastha
• d) Sannyasa
Answer: c) Vanaprastha

24. Which of the Four Ashramas represents the stage of renunciation and
seeking liberation?

• a) Sannyasa

• b) Brahmacharya

• c) Grihastha

• d) Vanaprastha
Answer: a) Sannyasa

25. What is the ideal goal of the ‘Brahmacharya’ stage in Hinduism?

• a) Marriage and family life

• b) Retirement and contemplation

• c) Seeking material wealth

• d) Education and self-discipline

Answer: d) Education and self-discipline

26. In the Four Ashramas, what is the ultimate goal of the ‘Sannyasa’ stage?

• a) Service to the community

• b) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

• c) Raising children

• d) Accumulating wealth
Answer: b) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

27. Which stage of the Four Ashramas involves the pursuit of worldly pleasures
and responsibilities?

• a) Brahmacharya

• b) Grihastha

• c) Sannyasa

• d) Vanaprastha
Answer: b) Grihastha

28. Which of the Four Ashramas represents a life devoted entirely to meditation
and renunciation of worldly attachments?
• a) Brahmacharya

• b) Vanaprastha

• c) Sannyasa

• d) Grihastha
Answer: c) Sannyasa

29. At what stage of life should a person ideally retire from family life and live in
a forest according to Hinduism?

• a) Brahmacharya

• b) Sannyasa

• c) Vanaprastha

• d) Grihastha
Answer: c) Vanaprastha

30. Which stage in the Four Ashramas is considered a period of study, learning,
and spiritual discipline?

• a) Brahmacharya

• b) Grihastha

• c) Sannyasa

• d) Vanaprastha
Answer: a) Brahmacharya

31. Which Hindu text lays out the duties and ethical guidelines for daily life?

• a) Bhagavad Gita

• b) Vedas

• c) Manusmriti

• d) Ramayana
Answer: c) Manusmriti

32. What does ‘Ahimsa’ mean in Hindu ethics?

• a) Compassion for all living beings

• b) Non-violence

• c) Truthfulness
• d) Selflessness
Answer: b) Non-violence

33. Which Hindu text provides guidelines for rulers and kings in terms of ethical
and moral conduct?

• a) Manusmriti

• b) Mahabharata

• c) Yoga Sutras

• d) Ramayana
Answer: a) Manusmriti

34. Which of the following is considered an ethical duty in Hinduism?

• a) To earn wealth

• b) To live in complete isolation

• c) To fulfill one's duties based on caste

• d) To ignore social responsibilities

Answer: c) To fulfill one's duties based on caste

35. In Hinduism, which ethical value is emphasized for achieving spiritual

liberation?

• a) Material wealth

• b) Detachment and non-attachment

• c) Political success

• d) Religious rituals
Answer: b) Detachment and non-attachment

36. What is the Hindu concept of ‘Karma’ primarily focused on?

• a) Knowledge of the self

• b) Actions and their consequences

• c) Physical fitness

• d) The attainment of wealth

Answer: b) Actions and their consequences

37. Which of the following ethical principles emphasizes living truthfully in

Hinduism?
• a) Ahimsa

• b) Satya

• c) Tapas

• d) Dana
Answer: b) Satya

38. In Hinduism, what is the term for spiritual discipline and self-control over
the senses?

• a) Karma

• b) Jnana

• c) Tapas

• d) Bhakti
Answer: c) Tapas

39. Which Hindu concept advocates for kindness and not causing harm to any
living being?

• a) Satyagraha

• b) Ahimsa

• c) Moksha

• d) Dharma
Answer: b) Ahimsa

40. Which of the following Hindu practices is linked to the moral value of ‘Dana’?

• a) Fasting for purification

• b) Donating to those in need

• c) Worshipping at temples

• d) Seeking knowledge through scriptures

Answer: b) Donating to those in need

41. Who founded the Brahmo Samaj, a reform movement in Hinduism?

• a) Swami Vivekananda

• b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• c) Dayananda Saraswati
• d) Aurobindo Ghose
Answer: b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

42. Which Hindu reform movement emphasized the return to Vedic teachings
and opposed idol worship?

• a) Arya Samaj

• b) Ramakrishna Mission

• c) Brahmo Samaj

• d) Theosophical Society
Answer: a) Arya Samaj

43. Who is known for his teachings on the unity of all religions and promoting the
idea of self-realization?

• a) Swami Vivekananda

• b) Mahatma Gandhi

• c) Aurobindo Ghose

• d) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Answer: a) Swami Vivekananda

44. Which Hindu reformer was known for his contribution to the revival of
Hinduism through the reform of religious practices?

• a) Swami Vivekananda

• b) Dayananda Saraswati

• c) Aurobindo Ghose

• d) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Answer: b) Dayananda Saraswati

45. Which of the following Hindu reformers believed in the equality of all people
and opposed the caste system?

• a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• b) Swami Vivekananda

• c) Mahatma Gandhi

• d) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: d) B.R. Ambedkar
46. Which reform movement in Hinduism was led by Swami Vivekananda in the
late 19th century?

• a) Arya Samaj

• b) Brahmo Samaj

• c) Ramakrishna Mission

• d) Theosophical Society
Answer: c) Ramakrishna Mission

47. What was the main teaching of the Arya Samaj founded by Dayananda
Saraswati?

• a) Reformation of caste

• b) Revival of Vedic values

• c) Establishment of temples

• d) Acceptance of Buddhism
Answer: b) Revival of Vedic values

48. Which Hindu philosopher advocated for the need for scientific
understanding in religious teachings?

• a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• b) Swami Vivekananda

• c) Dayananda Saraswati

• d) Aurobindo Ghose
Answer: c) Dayananda Saraswati

49. Which movement focused on uplifting the untouchables and promoting

social justice in Hinduism?

• a) Arya Samaj

• b) Bhakti Movement

• c) Dalit Movement

• d) Ramakrishna Mission
Answer: c) Dalit Movement

50. Which Hindu reformer was instrumental in promoting the idea of a universal
religion that transcended sectarian boundaries?

• a) Swami Vivekananda
• b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• c) Mahatma Gandhi

• d) Aurobindo Ghose
Answer: a) Swami Vivekananda