Indian Literature and Religious Thought

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Which of the following is NOT a major religious text of Hinduism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramayana is an epic poem, not a religious text.

What is the central theme of the Upanishads?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The meaning of life

  3. The path to salvation

  4. The importance of ritual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads are philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the relationship between the individual and the universe.

Which of the following is NOT a major character in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Krishna

  2. Arjuna

  3. Draupadi

  4. Yudhishthira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Draupadi is a character in the Mahabharata, not the Bhagavad Gita.

What is the central message of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. The importance of duty

  2. The futility of attachment

  3. The nature of the soul

  4. The path to liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna in which Krishna teaches Arjuna about the importance of duty and the futility of attachment.

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Indian literature?

  1. Love

  2. Loss

  3. Duty

  4. Revenge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Revenge is not a major theme in Indian literature.

What is the relationship between Indian literature and religious thought?

  1. They are closely intertwined.

  2. They are completely separate.

  3. They have no relationship at all.

  4. They are sometimes related.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian literature and religious thought are closely intertwined. Many works of Indian literature are based on religious themes, and many religious texts contain literary elements.

Which of the following is NOT a major genre of Indian literature?

  1. Epic poetry

  2. Drama

  3. Novel

  4. Short story


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The novel is a relatively new genre in Indian literature.

What is the most popular form of Indian drama?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a form of classical Indian dance-drama that originated in Kerala.

Which of the following is NOT a major Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is not an Indian language.

What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India.

Which of the following is NOT a major Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christianity is not a major Indian religion.

What is the largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is the largest religion in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major Indian philosopher?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Plato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plato is not an Indian philosopher.

What is the central theme of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The unity of all reality

  2. The existence of multiple gods

  3. The importance of ritual

  4. The path to liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy that teaches the unity of all reality.

Which of the following is NOT a major Indian literary figure?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. William Shakespeare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

William Shakespeare is not an Indian literary figure.

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