Indian Mythology and Religion

Description: Indian Mythology and Religion Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: indian mythology hinduism buddhism jainism sikhism
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Which of the following is the supreme deity in Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Shakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism, responsible for the creation of the universe and all living beings.

What is the name of the sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. Vedas

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Ramayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.

Which of the following is the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Guru Nanak

  4. Kabir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the sacred text of Buddhism?

  1. Tripitaka

  2. Vedas

  3. Upanishads

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tripitaka is the sacred text of Buddhism, consisting of three parts: the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Which of the following is the founder of Jainism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Guru Nanak

  4. Kabir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahavira is the founder of Jainism.

What is the name of the sacred text of Jainism?

  1. Tripitaka

  2. Vedas

  3. Upanishads

  4. Agamas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agamas are the sacred texts of Jainism.

Which of the following is the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Siddhartha Gautama

  2. Mahavira

  3. Guru Nanak

  4. Kabir


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism.

What is the name of the sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Tripitaka

  3. Vedas

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism.

Which of the following is the oldest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is the oldest religion in India, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following 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, with over 80% of the population following it.

Which of the following is the second largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Islam is the second largest religion in India, with over 14% of the population following it.

Which of the following is the third largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Christianity is the third largest religion in India, with over 2% of the population following it.

Which of the following is the fourth largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sikhism is the fourth largest religion in India, with over 1% of the population following it.

Which of the following is the fifth largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jainism is the fifth largest religion in India, with over 0.5% of the population following it.

Which of the following is the sixth largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Buddhism is the sixth largest religion in India, with over 0.5% of the population following it.

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