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Use of Languages in Religious and Cultural Practices in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the use of languages in religious and cultural practices in India. It covers various aspects, including the languages used in religious texts, rituals, and cultural events, as well as the significance of these languages in shaping the cultural identity of different communities.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which language is primarily used in the Hindu religious texts, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in Hindu religious texts, holding a sacred and revered position in Hinduism.

In which language is the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, written?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Gurmukhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious text of Sikhism, is written in Gurmukhi, a script derived from the Punjabi language.

Which language is predominantly used in Islamic religious practices and texts in India?

  1. Arabic

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. Persian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arabic is the primary language used in Islamic religious practices and texts, as it is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

In which language are the Jain religious texts, such as the Agamas and Sutras, primarily written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Hindi

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jain religious texts, including the Agamas and Sutras, are predominantly written in Prakrit, a group of ancient Indian languages.

Which language is commonly used in Buddhist religious texts and practices in India?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pali is the primary language used in Buddhist religious texts and practices in India, particularly in the Theravada tradition.

In which language are the religious texts and rituals of the Parsi community primarily conducted?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Avestan

  4. Persian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Parsi community primarily uses Avestan, an ancient Iranian language, in their religious texts and rituals.

Which language is commonly used in the religious practices and texts of the Bahai Faith in India?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Hindi

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persian is the primary language used in the religious practices and texts of the Bahai Faith, as it was the language of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the faith.

In which language are the religious texts and rituals of the Jewish community in India primarily conducted?

  1. Hebrew

  2. Yiddish

  3. Hindi

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hebrew is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Jewish community in India, holding a sacred and historical significance.

Which language is predominantly used in the religious practices and texts of the Christian community in India?

  1. Latin

  2. Greek

  3. English

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is the widely used language in the religious practices and texts of the Christian community in India, due to historical and colonial influences.

In which language are the religious texts and rituals of the Zoroastrian community in India primarily conducted?

  1. Avestan

  2. Gujarati

  3. Hindi

  4. Persian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avestan, an ancient Iranian language, is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Zoroastrian community in India.

Which language is commonly used in the religious practices and texts of the Jain community in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Hindi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prakrit, a group of ancient Indian languages, is the primary language used in the religious practices and texts of the Jain community in India.

In which language are the religious texts and rituals of the Sikh community in India primarily conducted?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Gurmukhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gurmukhi, a script derived from the Punjabi language, is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Sikh community in India.

Which language is predominantly used in the religious practices and texts of the Buddhist community in India?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pali, an ancient Indian language, is the primary language used in the religious practices and texts of the Buddhist community in India, particularly in the Theravada tradition.

In which language are the religious texts and rituals of the Parsi community in India primarily conducted?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Avestan

  4. Persian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avestan, an ancient Iranian language, is the primary language used in the religious texts and rituals of the Parsi community in India.

Which language is commonly used in the religious practices and texts of the Bahai Faith in India?

  1. Persian

  2. Arabic

  3. Hindi

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persian is the primary language used in the religious practices and texts of the Bahai Faith, as it was the language of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the faith.

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