The Role of Religion in Society

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Which of the following is NOT a major religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhism is not a major religion in India, although it has a significant presence in the country.

What is the largest religion in India?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Christianity

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is the largest religion in India, with over 80% of the population identifying as Hindu.

Which of the following is a sacred text of Hinduism?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita are all sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the name of the Muslim holy book?

  1. The Quran

  2. The Bible

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quran is the Muslim holy book.

Which of the following is a Christian holy book?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bible is the Christian holy book.

What is the name of the Jewish holy book?

  1. The Bible

  2. The Quran

  3. The Torah

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Torah is the Jewish holy book.

Which of the following is a Sikh holy book?

  1. The Guru Granth Sahib

  2. The Bible

  3. The Quran

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the Sikh holy book.

What is the name of the Buddhist holy book?

  1. The Tripitaka

  2. The Bible

  3. The Quran

  4. The Vedas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tripitaka is the Buddhist holy book.

Which of the following is a major Hindu festival?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navratri

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diwali, Holi, and Navratri are all major Hindu festivals.

What is the name of the Muslim festival of sacrifice?

  1. Eid-ul-Adha

  2. Eid-ul-Fitr

  3. Muharram

  4. Ramadan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eid-ul-Adha is the Muslim festival of sacrifice.

Which of the following is a Christian festival?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Pentecost

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost are all Christian festivals.

What is the name of the Jewish festival of lights?

  1. Hanukkah

  2. Rosh Hashanah

  3. Yom Kippur

  4. Passover


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights.

Which of the following is a Sikh festival?

  1. Vaisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival.

What is the name of the Buddhist festival of enlightenment?

  1. Buddha Purnima

  2. Dhammachakra Pravartan Day

  3. Sangha Day

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddha Purnima, Dhammachakra Pravartan Day, and Sangha Day are all Buddhist festivals of enlightenment.

Which of the following is a major role of religion in society?

  1. Providing a sense of community

  2. Offering moral guidance

  3. Promoting social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion can play a major role in providing a sense of community, offering moral guidance, and promoting social justice.

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