Hinduism

Description: Hinduism Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Oldest Living Religion
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What is the primary sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of four collections of hymns, prayers, and philosophical discussions.

Which deity is considered the supreme being in Hinduism?

  1. Brahman

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality and the source of all existence in Hinduism, often described as an impersonal, infinite, and transcendent consciousness.

What is the concept of reincarnation called in Hinduism?

  1. Samsara

  2. Moksha

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism, driven by the accumulation of karma and the desire for liberation.

Which of the following is not a major deity in the Hindu pantheon?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Zeus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zeus is a Greek god and not part of the Hindu pantheon.

What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's spiritual journey?

  1. Moksha

  2. Samsara

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's spiritual journey, representing liberation from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment.

Which of the following is not a sacred river in Hinduism?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Nile

  4. Saraswati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nile is a river in Africa, not considered sacred in Hinduism.

What is the name of the annual Hindu festival of lights?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is the annual Hindu festival of lights, celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya.

Which Hindu deity is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saraswati is the Hindu deity of knowledge, music, art, and wisdom, often depicted as a beautiful woman playing a veena (a string instrument).

What is the name of the Hindu epic that tells the story of Lord Rama's life?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana is a Hindu epic that narrates the life and adventures of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu.

Which Hindu deity is worshipped as the preserver of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is the Hindu deity associated with preservation and protection, often depicted as a blue-skinned god reclining on the serpent Ananta.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is the Hindu festival that marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Which Hindu deity is associated with destruction and transformation?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shiva is the Hindu deity associated with destruction, transformation, and regeneration, often depicted as a fierce and powerful god with a third eye on his forehead.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Janmashtami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Janmashtami is the Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu.

Which Hindu deity is worshipped as the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lakshmi is the Hindu deity associated with wealth, prosperity, and fortune, often depicted as a beautiful woman holding a lotus flower.

What is the name of the Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the new year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ugadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ugadi is the Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the new year, celebrated in various parts of India with different names and traditions.

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