Indian Literature and Religious Ethics

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Which of the following is considered as the oldest Indian literature?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Ramayana

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. It is a collection of hymns and prayers dedicated to various gods and goddesses.

Who is considered as the author of the Mahabharata?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Valmiki

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Tulsidas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyasa is the traditional author of the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

Which of the following is not a character from the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravana is a character from the Ramayana, but he is not a character from the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is considered as the fifth Veda?

  1. Atharvaveda

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atharvaveda is considered as the fifth Veda, and it is a collection of hymns, spells, and charms.

Who is considered as the founder of Jainism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Krishna

  4. Rama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira is considered as the founder of Jainism, and he is also known as Vardhamana.

Which of the following is not a principle of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Non-stealing

  4. Caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste system is not a principle of Jainism, as Jainism rejects the idea of caste distinctions.

Who is considered as the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Krishna

  4. Rama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddha is considered as the founder of Buddhism, and he is also known as Siddhartha Gautama.

Which of the following is not a principle of Buddhism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Right speech

  3. Right action

  4. Caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste system is not a principle of Buddhism, as Buddhism rejects the idea of caste distinctions.

Which of the following is not a sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Dasam Granth

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Adi Granth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text of Hinduism, not Sikhism.

Who is considered as the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Gobind Singh

  3. Guru Tegh Bahadur

  4. Guru Arjan Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Nanak is considered as the founder of Sikhism, and he is also known as the first Guru.

Which of the following is not a principle of Sikhism?

  1. Unity of God

  2. Equality of all human beings

  3. Caste system

  4. Service to humanity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Caste system is not a principle of Sikhism, as Sikhism rejects the idea of caste distinctions.

Which of the following is not a sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. Vedas

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Quran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quran is a sacred text of Islam, not Hinduism.

Who is considered as the founder of Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Krishna


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hinduism does not have a single founder, as it is a collection of diverse beliefs and practices.

Which of the following is not a principle of Hinduism?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Samsara

  4. Caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caste system is not a principle of Hinduism, as Hinduism rejects the idea of caste distinctions.

Which of the following is not a sacred text of Islam?

  1. Quran

  2. Hadith

  3. Sunnah

  4. Vedas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vedas are sacred texts of Hinduism, not Islam.

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