Philosophy and Religion in Ancient India

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Which of the following is not one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atharvaveda is not one of the four Vedas, but rather a collection of hymns, spells, and charms.

The Upanishads are a collection of philosophical texts that are part of which of the Vedas?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads are part of the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas.

Which of the following is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, and Yoga are all schools of Hindu philosophy.

The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text of Hinduism that is part of which epic poem?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Ramayana

  3. Bhagavata Purana

  4. Vishnu Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata, one of the two major epic poems of Hinduism.

Which of the following is one of the three main deities of Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the three main deities of Hinduism.

The concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, is central to which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ahimsa is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which of the following is one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?

  1. Life is suffering

  2. The cause of suffering is desire

  3. The end of suffering is nirvana

  4. The path to nirvana is the eightfold path


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The four noble truths of Buddhism are: life is suffering, the cause of suffering is desire, the end of suffering is nirvana, and the path to nirvana is the eightfold path.

The founder of Buddhism is known as the Buddha, which means "the enlightened one". What was his given name?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Nanak Dev

  4. Guru Gobind Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The founder of Buddhism was Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal.

Which of the following is one of the three jewels of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha

  2. Dharma

  3. Sangha

  4. Nirvana


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The three jewels of Buddhism are Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

The concept of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is central to which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Moksha is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which of the following is one of the five vows of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Non-stealing

  4. Non-possession

  5. Celibacy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The five vows of Jainism are non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possession, and celibacy.

The founder of Jainism is known as Mahavira, which means "the great hero". What was his given name?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Nanak Dev

  4. Guru Gobind Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The founder of Jainism was Mahavira, who was born in Kundagrama, Bihar.

Which of the following is one of the three jewels of Jainism?

  1. Jina

  2. Dharma

  3. Sangha

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The three jewels of Jainism are Jina, Dharma, and Sangha.

The concept of chardi kala, or "rising spirit", is central to which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chardi kala is a central concept in Sikhism, which emphasizes the importance of always striving for higher spiritual and moral ground.

Which of the following is one of the five Ks of Sikhism?

  1. Kesh

  2. Kangha

  3. Kara

  4. Kirpan

  5. Kachera


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The five Ks of Sikhism are kesh (uncut hair), kangha (comb), kara (steel bracelet), kirpan (dagger), and kachera (short breeches).

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