Indian Literature and Religious Ceremonies

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest surviving literary work in the Sanskrit language?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Rigveda

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rigveda is a collection of hymns and prayers that is considered to be the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana.

Which religious text is considered to be the most important sacred text in Hinduism?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata.

What is the name of the collection of philosophical and spiritual texts that are considered to be the foundation of Hinduism?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of philosophical and spiritual texts that are considered to be the foundation of Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the birth of a child in Hinduism?

  1. Namakarana

  2. Upanayana

  3. Vivaha

  4. Antyeshti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Namakarana ceremony is performed to mark the birth of a child in Hinduism.

What is the name of the religious ceremony that is performed to mark the coming of age of a boy in Hinduism?

  1. Namakarana

  2. Upanayana

  3. Vivaha

  4. Antyeshti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanayana ceremony is performed to mark the coming of age of a boy in Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the marriage of a couple in Hinduism?

  1. Namakarana

  2. Upanayana

  3. Vivaha

  4. Antyeshti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vivaha ceremony is performed to mark the marriage of a couple in Hinduism.

What is the name of the religious ceremony that is performed to mark the death of a person in Hinduism?

  1. Namakarana

  2. Upanayana

  3. Vivaha

  4. Antyeshti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antyeshti ceremony is performed to mark the death of a person in Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the beginning of a new year in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Makar Sankranti festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of a new year in Hinduism.

What is the name of the religious ceremony that is performed to mark the festival of lights in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Diwali festival is celebrated to mark the festival of lights in Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the festival of colors in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Holi festival is celebrated to mark the festival of colors in Hinduism.

What is the name of the religious ceremony that is performed to mark the festival of victory in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dussehra festival is celebrated to mark the festival of victory in Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the festival of harvest in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Makar Sankranti festival is celebrated to mark the festival of harvest in Hinduism.

What is the name of the religious ceremony that is performed to mark the festival of spring in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Holi festival is celebrated to mark the festival of spring in Hinduism.

Which religious ceremony is performed to mark the festival of autumn in Hinduism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dussehra festival is celebrated to mark the festival of autumn in Hinduism.

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