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Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Religious Diversity in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with religious diversity in India. It covers various aspects, including the historical context, constitutional provisions, interfaith relations, and the role of religion in society.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion?

  1. Article 18

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 25


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.

What is the largest religious group in India?

  1. Hindus

  2. Muslims

  3. Christians

  4. Sikhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindus constitute the largest religious group in India, accounting for approximately 80% of the population.

Which city is known as the 'Golden Temple City' and is a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs?

  1. Amritsar

  2. Varanasi

  3. Haridwar

  4. Ajmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amritsar is known as the 'Golden Temple City' and is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, which is a central pilgrimage site for Sikhs.

What is the main challenge faced by religious minorities in India?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Economic Disparities

  3. Political Marginalization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religious minorities in India face various challenges, including discrimination, economic disparities, political marginalization, and communal violence.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Muslim population?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest percentage of Muslim population in India, with Muslims constituting over 68% of the state's population.

What is the name of the interfaith dialogue initiative launched by the Government of India in 2010?

  1. Sarva Dharma Sambhav

  2. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

  3. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas

  4. NITI Aayog


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarva Dharma Sambhav is an interfaith dialogue initiative launched by the Government of India in 2010 with the aim of promoting understanding and harmony among different religious communities.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Christian population?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Mizoram

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagaland has the highest percentage of Christian population in India, with Christians constituting over 90% of the state's population.

What is the name of the annual interfaith festival held in Ajmer, Rajasthan, that brings together people from different religions?

  1. Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

  2. Pushkar Mela

  3. Kumbh Mela

  4. Jagannath Rath Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is an annual interfaith festival held in Ajmer, Rajasthan, that brings together people from different religions to celebrate the life and teachings of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Sikh population?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab has the highest percentage of Sikh population in India, with Sikhs constituting over 57% of the state's population.

What is the name of the law that prohibits religious conversions by force, fraud, or allurement in India?

  1. The Freedom of Religion Act

  2. The Religious Conversion Act

  3. The Anti-Conversion Law

  4. The Religious Freedom Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Religious Conversion Act is a law that prohibits religious conversions by force, fraud, or allurement in India.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Jain population?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest percentage of Jain population in India, with Jains constituting over 1.5% of the state's population.

What is the name of the interfaith peace initiative launched by the Dalai Lama in 1986?

  1. The Temple of Understanding

  2. The Parliament of the World's Religions

  3. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

  4. The World Council of Churches


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Temple of Understanding is an interfaith peace initiative launched by the Dalai Lama in 1986 with the aim of promoting understanding and cooperation among different religions.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Buddhist population?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Sikkim

  3. Ladakh

  4. Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of Buddhist population in India, with Buddhists constituting over 30% of the state's population.

What is the name of the annual interfaith festival held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, that brings together people from different religions?

  1. Kumbh Mela

  2. Ganga Aarti

  3. Maha Shivaratri

  4. Holi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kumbh Mela is an annual interfaith festival held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, that brings together people from different religions to celebrate the sacred river Ganges.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Parsi population?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  4. Daman and Diu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest percentage of Parsi population in India, with Parsis constituting over 60% of the country's Parsi population.

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