Hinduism

Q. The word 'Hindu' is derived from?

1. The word 'Himalayas'
2. The word 'Sindhu'
3. The word 'Ahimsa'
4. The word 'Ashrama'

Q. Which of the following statements is(are) correct about James Mill?

1. Mill thought that all Asian societies were at a lower level of civilisation than Europe.
2. All of the above
3. Mill argued that religious intolerance, caste taboos, and superstitious practices dominated the Indian society.
4. Mill felt that the British rule could civilise India.

Q. Which of the following statements are true about Hinduism?

1. Hinduism is said to be a collective belief comprising a number of religious practices from the Indian subcontinent.
2. The word 'Hindu' began to be used only after 1, 000 CE.
3. Hinduism is a singular belief.
4. Hinduism comprises only local religions.

Q. Select the sacred texts of the Hindus from the following list.

1. The Vedas
2. The Bhagavat Gita
3. The Upanishads
4. The Iliad

Q. What is the collective name given to the early Jain gurus?

1. Tirthankaras
2. Vishnus
3. Vijayas
4. Parasurams

Q.

Harappan cities were found in which places?

1. Rajasthan in India

2. All of the above

3. Punjab in Pakistan

4. Sind in Pakistan

Q. What does 'Lokakshema' mean?

1. It is the Sanskrit term for earthly desires
2. It is a term used to refer to the Goddess of the Earth
3. It is a term used to refer to humans on Earth
4. It is the Sanskrit term for global well-being

Q. In the Hindu religion, when did the practice of worshipping a Supreme God begin?

1. About 1, 000 years ago
2. About 15, 000 years ago
3. About 2, 000 years ago
4. About 3, 000 years ago

Q. What was the name given to the assembly halls where Sramanas meditated and held religious discussions?

1. Domes
2. Chaityas
3. Tukpas
4. Churches

Q. What happened due to the intermixing of Hindu beliefs with Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Idol worship found its way into Buddhism and Jainism
2. People started deifying Buddha and Mahavira
3. People started performing yagnas
4. People started believing in indulging in worldly pleasures to attain salvation

Q. Which of the following are popular Sramana places of worship?

1. Amaravati
2. Nagarjunakonda
3. Jaggayyapeta
4. Chennai

Q.

Ashtapradhan adorned the court of ___________

1. Baji Rao

2. Akbar

3. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

4. Shivaji

Q. is not a monotheistic religion.

1. Christianity
2. Buddhism
3. Hinduism
4. Islam

Q. When did the term 'Hindu' come into use?

1. 500 CE
2. 700 CE
3. 1, 000 CE
4. 1, 500 CE

Q. What was the name given to the assembly halls where Sramanas meditated and held religious discussions?

1. Churches
2. Domes
3. Chaityas
4. Tukpas

Q. What is the name given to mound-like hemishpherical structures which also serve as spaces for meditation for Buddhists and Jains?

1. Steeples
2. Gopuras
3. Stupas
4. Mandalams

Q. India was referred to as the "land beyond the Sindhu".

1. False
2. True

Q. what kind of a dome is Taj Mahal?

Q. Select the sacred texts of the Hindus from the following list.

1. The Vedas
2. The Bhagavat Gita
3. The Upanishads
4. The Iliad

Q. Which of the following are popular Sramana places of worship?

1. Amaravati
2. Nagarjunakonda
3. Jaggayyapeta
4. Chennai