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The Use of North Indian Languages in Religion

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the use of North Indian languages in religion. Questions will cover various aspects of the topic, including the use of these languages in religious texts, rituals, and ceremonies.
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Which North Indian language is primarily used in the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism, is written primarily in the Punjabi language.

In Hinduism, which North Indian language is commonly used for chanting mantras and performing rituals?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Bengali

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit, an ancient North Indian language, is widely used in Hinduism for religious ceremonies, chanting mantras, and performing rituals.

Which North Indian language is predominantly used in the Jain scriptures, including the Agamas and Upangas?

  1. Hindi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Prakrit, a group of ancient North Indian languages, is primarily used in Jain scriptures, such as the Agamas and Upangas.

In Buddhism, which North Indian language is commonly found in the Tripitaka, the collection of sacred texts?

  1. Pali

  2. Hindi

  3. Nepali

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pali, a Middle Indo-Aryan language, is widely used in Buddhist scriptures, particularly in the Tripitaka, which contains the teachings of the Buddha.

Which North Indian language is primarily employed in the religious texts and rituals of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

In Sikhism, which North Indian language is commonly used for reciting the daily prayers and performing kirtans (devotional songs)?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is the primary language used in Sikhism for reciting daily prayers and performing kirtans, which are devotional songs expressing love and devotion to God.

Which North Indian language is predominantly found in the religious texts and rituals of the Brahmo Samaj, a Hindu reform movement?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Brahmo Samaj, a Hindu reform movement founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

In Hinduism, which North Indian language is often used for chanting the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of the religion?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used for chanting the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, which contain hymns, prayers, and philosophical teachings.

Which North Indian language is commonly employed in the religious texts and rituals of the Kabir Panth, a syncretic religious movement?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Nepali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Kabir Panth, a syncretic religious movement founded by the 15th-century poet-saint Kabir.

In Sikhism, which North Indian language is predominantly used for reciting the Japji Sahib, a morning prayer composed by Guru Nanak?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is the primary language used for reciting the Japji Sahib, a morning prayer composed by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Which North Indian language is commonly found in the religious texts and rituals of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, a spiritual movement?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, a spiritual movement founded by Baba Jaimal Singh in the late 19th century.

In Hinduism, which North Indian language is often used for performing aarti, a ritual of worship involving the waving of lights?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is commonly used for performing aarti, a ritual of worship involving the waving of lights, in various regions of North India.

Which North Indian language is predominantly employed in the religious texts and rituals of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Punjabi

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

In Sikhism, which North Indian language is commonly used for reciting the Anand Karaj, the Sikh marriage ceremony?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is the primary language used for reciting the Anand Karaj, the Sikh marriage ceremony, which involves the recitation of sacred hymns and prayers.

Which North Indian language is predominantly found in the religious texts and rituals of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, a Hindu Vaishnava sect?

  1. Hindi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarati is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, a Hindu Vaishnava sect founded by Sahajanand Swami in the early 19th century.

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