Gender and Religion in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the intricate relationship between gender and religion in India. Questions delve into the historical, cultural, and social aspects that shape gender roles, norms, and practices within various religious communities in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a major religion practiced in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Buddhism

  5. Jainism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

While Jainism is a significant religion in India, it is not among the major religions with the largest number of adherents.

In Hinduism, the concept of 'dharma' primarily refers to:

  1. Religious rituals

  2. Moral obligations

  3. Social hierarchy

  4. Reincarnation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Hinduism, 'dharma' encompasses a wide range of moral and ethical duties, emphasizing righteous conduct and fulfilling one's responsibilities.

Which of these is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

In Islam, the holy book that guides the lives of Muslims is known as:

  1. Vedas

  2. Quran

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Tripitaka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, containing divine revelations and guidance for Muslims.

Which of these is a key Islamic practice that involves fasting during daylight hours?

  1. Hajj

  2. Umrah

  3. Ramadan

  4. Eid al-Fitr


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramadan is an annual observance in Islam where Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and other desires from dawn to sunset.

In Christianity, the central figure is:

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Prophet Muhammad

  3. Jesus Christ

  4. Guru Nanak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Christianity revolves around the life, teachings, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is considered the Son of God.

The Christian festival that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ is known as:

  1. Diwali

  2. Christmas

  3. Easter

  4. Hanukkah


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Christmas is a widely celebrated Christian holiday that marks the birth of Jesus Christ.

Which of these is a significant Sikh festival that honors the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Guru Nanak Jayanti

  4. Lohri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Nanak Jayanti is an important festival in Sikhism that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru.

In Sikhism, the holy book that guides the lives of Sikhs is known as:

  1. Vedas

  2. Quran

  3. Guru Granth Sahib

  4. Tripitaka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious text of Sikhism, containing the teachings and writings of the Sikh Gurus.

Which of these is a key Sikh practice that involves reciting the Guru Granth Sahib in a congregational setting?

  1. Kirtan

  2. Ardas

  3. Amrit Sanchar

  4. Langar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kirtan is a devotional practice in Sikhism where hymns and verses from the Guru Granth Sahib are sung in a group.

In Buddhism, the concept of 'nirvana' refers to:

  1. Enlightenment

  2. Reincarnation

  3. Karma

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, 'nirvana' represents the ultimate goal of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Which of these is a significant Buddhist festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Buddha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Buddha Purnima

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Buddha Purnima is an important festival in Buddhism that commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha.

In Jainism, the concept of 'ahimsa' primarily emphasizes:

  1. Non-violence

  2. Meditation

  3. Asceticism

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Jainism, 'ahimsa' is a fundamental principle that promotes non-violence and respect for all living beings.

Which of these is a significant Jain festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the last Tirthankara?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Mahavir Jayanti

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahavir Jayanti is an important festival in Jainism that commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavira.

In India, the concept of 'sati' historically referred to:

  1. Widow remarriage

  2. Female infanticide

  3. Polygamy

  4. Self-immolation of widows


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the past, 'sati' was a practice where a widow would immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

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