Mahabharata and Religion

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Which of the following is the central religious theme of the Mahabharata?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma, which encompasses righteousness, duty, and moral conduct, is the central religious theme of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the embodiment of Dharma?

  1. Krishna

  2. Arjuna

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Bhishma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers, is widely regarded as the embodiment of Dharma in the Mahabharata.

Which of the following religious texts is considered to be a part of the Mahabharata?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Ramayana

  4. Rigveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita, a philosophical and religious dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, is an integral part of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is a major religious festival associated with the Mahabharata?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dusshera

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dusshera, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, often associated with the Mahabharata.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of destruction?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of destruction and transformation.

Which of the following religious concepts is central to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Karma

  2. Moksha

  3. Bhakti

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma, the principle of action and its consequences, is a central religious concept explored in the Bhagavad Gita.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of preservation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of preservation and protection.

Which of the following religious texts is considered to be the oldest part of the Mahabharata?

  1. Adi Parva

  2. Sabha Parva

  3. Vana Parva

  4. Virata Parva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Parva, the first book of the Mahabharata, is considered to be the oldest part of the epic.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of creation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahma, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of creation.

Which of the following religious concepts is emphasized in the Mahabharata?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Materialism

  3. Hedonism

  4. Asceticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-violence (ahimsa) is a central religious concept emphasized in the Mahabharata.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indra, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of rain and thunder.

Which of the following religious concepts is central to the Mahabharata?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Eternalism

  3. Nihilism

  4. Solipsism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reincarnation (samsara) is a central religious concept explored in the Mahabharata.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of fire?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Agni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agni, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of fire.

Which of the following religious concepts is central to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti, the path of devotion, is a central religious concept explored in the Bhagavad Gita.

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of wind?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Vayu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vayu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of wind.

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