Time and Samsara in Hinduism

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What is the Sanskrit term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Samsara

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samsara is the Sanskrit term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that is central to Hindu beliefs.

What is the goal of a Hindu's life?

  1. To achieve Moksha

  2. To become a god

  3. To accumulate wealth

  4. To live a long and happy life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of a Hindu's life is to achieve Moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of Samsara and union with Brahman.

What is the nature of time in Hinduism?

  1. Linear

  2. Cyclic

  3. Both linear and cyclic

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Time in Hinduism is generally considered to be cyclic, meaning that it moves in a repeating pattern of creation, destruction, and renewal.

What are the four Yugas, or ages, of Hinduism?

  1. Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, Kali Yuga

  2. Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Kali Yuga, Dwapara Yuga

  3. Treta Yuga, Satya Yuga, Kali Yuga, Dwapara Yuga

  4. Kali Yuga, Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four Yugas, or ages, of Hinduism are Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga.

Which Yuga is considered to be the golden age of Hinduism?

  1. Satya Yuga

  2. Treta Yuga

  3. Dwapara Yuga

  4. Kali Yuga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satya Yuga is considered to be the golden age of Hinduism, a time of peace, prosperity, and righteousness.

Which Yuga is considered to be the current age of Hinduism?

  1. Satya Yuga

  2. Treta Yuga

  3. Dwapara Yuga

  4. Kali Yuga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kali Yuga is considered to be the current age of Hinduism, a time of darkness, strife, and ignorance.

What is the role of karma in Hinduism?

  1. It determines a person's fate in this life and in future lives.

  2. It is the law of cause and effect.

  3. It is the way to achieve Moksha.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, and it determines a person's fate in this life and in future lives. It is also the way to achieve Moksha.

What is the role of dharma in Hinduism?

  1. It is the moral code of Hinduism.

  2. It is the way to achieve Moksha.

  3. It is the duty of a Hindu to follow dharma.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma is the moral code of Hinduism, and it is the duty of a Hindu to follow dharma. It is also the way to achieve Moksha.

What is the role of reincarnation in Hinduism?

  1. It is the process of being born again and again.

  2. It is the way to achieve Moksha.

  3. It is the way to pay off one's karmic debts.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reincarnation is the process of being born again and again, and it is the way to pay off one's karmic debts. It is also the way to achieve Moksha.

What is the role of Moksha in Hinduism?

  1. It is the goal of a Hindu's life.

  2. It is the state of liberation from Samsara.

  3. It is the state of union with Brahman.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha is the goal of a Hindu's life, and it is the state of liberation from Samsara and union with Brahman.

What are the three main paths to Moksha in Hinduism?

  1. Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga

  2. Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Karma Yoga

  3. Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, Karma Yoga

  4. Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Dhyana Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main paths to Moksha in Hinduism are Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Karma Yoga.

What is the role of the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism?

  1. It is a sacred text of Hinduism.

  2. It is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

  3. It is a guide to achieving Moksha.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text of Hinduism, a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, and a guide to achieving Moksha.

What is the role of the Upanishads in Hinduism?

  1. They are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism.

  2. They are a guide to achieving Moksha.

  3. They are a source of philosophical insights.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism, a guide to achieving Moksha, and a source of philosophical insights.

What is the role of the Vedas in Hinduism?

  1. They are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism.

  2. They are a source of religious and philosophical knowledge.

  3. They are a guide to achieving Moksha.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism, a source of religious and philosophical knowledge, and a guide to achieving Moksha.

What is the role of the Puranas in Hinduism?

  1. They are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism.

  2. They are a source of mythological stories.

  3. They are a guide to achieving Moksha.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Puranas are a collection of sacred texts of Hinduism, a source of mythological stories, and a guide to achieving Moksha.

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