Question

Which of the following statements are true about Hinduism?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Hinduism is said to be a collective belief comprising a number of religious practices from the Indian subcontinent.
B The word 'Hindu' began to be used only after 1,000 CE.

Hinduism is not a singular belief or religion. A lot of local beliefs and a collection of a number of supreme deities constitute the collective belief. Over time, it assimilated religious traditions and teachings of saints.