COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- PAGE 1
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- MCQs
1. The study of religion is not related to
(A) Historical Approach
(B) Anthropological Approach
(C) Sociological Approach
(D) Mechanical Approach
Ans: D
2. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Vedas – Sanskrit
(B) Jain Agams – Prakrit
(C) Quran – Pali
(D) Guru Granth Sahib – Gurmukhi
Ans: C
3. Which of the following ideas has never been the part of Primitive society?
(A) Manaism
(B) Totenism
(C) Animism
(D) Capitalism
Ans: D
4. What does Animism stand for?
(A) Animal Kingdom
(B) Love for animals
(C) Making of a film involving animals
(D) All things in nature consist of life
Ans: D
5. The correct meaning of interfaith dialogue is
(A) Different people not having mutual understanding
(B) Two persons having mutual conversation on their faiths
(C) People fighting for their rituals
(D) People fighting for their nation
Ans: B
6. Which of the following is the correct meaning of Totemism?
(A) An old man is worshipped as God.
(B) An animal is worshipped as family God.
(C) An old enemy is killed for clan.
(D) An independent inquiry of religious facts.
Ans: B
7. Which one of the following scriptures is written in Arabic Language?
(A) Bible
(B) Avesta
(C) Quran
(D) Guru Granth Sahib
Ans: C
8. Which one of the following scriptures has 1430 pages?
(A) Guru Granth Sahib
(B) Quran
(C) Bible
(D) Avesta
Ans: A
9. The correct meaning of Atheism is
(A) No faith in Motherhood
(B) No faith in Society
(C) No faith in God
(D) No faith in Science
Ans: C
10. This religion believes in the transmigration of soul
(A) Islam
(B) Judaism
(C) Sikhism
(D) Christianity
Ans: C
11. Revelation is not the source of this religion
(A) Buddhism
(B) Islam
(C) Christianity
(D) Sikhism
Ans: A
12. This cannot be included in the beliefs of religion
(A) Violence
(B) Non-violence
(C) Truth
(D) Harmony
Ans: A
13. The odd one in the following is:
(A) God, prayer, meditation
(B) Non-violence, Peace, Harmony
(C) Mecca, Hinduism, Tirthankara
(D) Revelation, Scripture, Recitation
Ans: C
14. This is not known as the science of religion
(A) Comparative study of religion
(B) Phenomenological study of religion
(C) Hermeneutical study of religion
(D) Fanatic study of religion
Ans: D
15. One of the prophets among the following has said that the way to salvation is only through him
(A) Guru Nanak
(B) Moses
(C) Mahavir
(D) Jesus Christ
Ans: D
16. The term ‘Rahit Nama’ is associated with this religion
(A) Islam
(B) Buddhism
(C) Sikhism
(D) Jainism
Ans: C
17. ‘Ratnatraya’ is the fundamental principle of this religion
(A) Judaism
(B) Christianity
(C) Islam
(D) Jainism
Ans: D
18. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Fasting and the month of Ramadan
(B) Guru-Parb and Bhagavan Mahavir
(C) Crucifixion and Jainism
(D) Tipitaka and Christianity
Ans: A
19. The Vedas were revealed to
(A) Muni-s
(B) Rishi-s
(C) Acharya-s
(D) Sadhu-s
Ans: B
20. The following two Brahmana-Scriptures are related to Rigveda:
(A) Aitareya and Shankhayana
(B) Śatpatha and Gopatha
(C) Taittiriya and Gopatha
(D) Jaiminiya and Tandya
Ans: A
21. According to Shankhya philosophy Pramanas are
(A) Four
(B) Six
(C) Eight
(D) Three
Ans: D
22. Ramanujacharya is the profounder of
(A) Traitavad
(B) Vishishtadwaita
(C) Karya-Karanavada
(D) Brahmaikyavada
Ans: B
23. “Mā Nishada Pratishtham Tvamagamah Shashwatih Samah” uttered firstly by
(A) Valmiki
(B) Vyasa
(C) Kabirdas
(D) Mirabai
Ans: A
24. Idol worship was strongly opposed in his social reform and Bhakti movement by
(A) Raidas
(B) Tulasidas
(C) Surdas
(D) Kabirdas
Ans: D
25. Inspired by the Vedic knowledge the widow remarriage movement was started by
(A) Keshava Chandra Sen
(B) Swami Ramteerth
(C) Sir Saiyad Ahmad Khan
(D) Dayanand Saraswati
Ans: D
26. The oldest name of ‘Jaina Dharma’was
(A) Muni Dharma
(B) Nirgrantha Dharma
(C) Sthānakavāsi Dharma
(D) Yāpanīya Dharma
Ans: B
27. The birthplace of Lord Pārśvanātha is
(A) Champā
(B) Sammedashikhara
(C) Koshāmbi
(D) Kāshi
Ans: D
28. Identify the text which belongs to the Ardhamagdhi Āgama literature
(A) Samarādityakathā
(B) Līlāvaikathā
(C) Jňātādharmakatha
(D) Nāgakumaracharit
Ans: C
29. The main subject matter of the Tattvārthasūtra is
(A) Jaina Narratives and Purāna
(B) Description of the path of liberation
(C) Biography of Jaina Ācāryas
(D) Description of the Jaina sects
Ans: B
30. Shravanabelagola is famous as a place of penance of
(A) Ācārya Śivārya
(B) Ācārya Hemachandra
(C) Ācārya Samantabhadra
(D) Ācārya Bhadrabhāhu
Ans: D
31. The Jaina text ‘Bhagavati Ārādhanā’ mainly deals with
(A) Jaina Logic
(B) Jaina Mathematics
(C) Description of heavens and hells
(D) Samādhimarana
Ans: D
32. The religion which proclaimed ‘Ratnatraya’ as the path of liberation is
(A) Christianity
(B) Hinduism
(C) Jainism
(D) Buddhism
Ans: C
33. According to Jainism the dispenser of the fruits of actions is
(A) Disciplined person
(B) Earlier virtuous acts
(C) Parmātmā
(D) Dharmācārya
Ans: A
34. The Jaina Monuments of Devagarha are especially famous for
(A) Iconography
(B) Paintings
(C) Stupas
(D) Illustrated Manuscripts
Ans: A
35. Contemporary development of Jainism is represented by introduction of
(A) Creation of the group of Samanasand Samanis in between householders and monks.
(B) Increasing worship of Hindu Gods in Jaina community
(C) Attraction towards performing non-attachment
(D) Attraction towards religious activities in youth
Ans: A
36. Gautama Buddha was among his six contemporary religious profounder
(A) The eldest
(B) The youngest
(C) Equal to all
(D) Elder to the first two
Ans: B
37. The Buddha’s teachings were introduced to Sri Lanka for the first time during the period
(A) 6th Century B.C.
(B) 5th Century B.C.
(C) 4th Century B.C.
(D) 3rd Century B.C.
Ans: D
38. The KATHĀVATTHU was authored by
(A) Buddhaghosa
(B) Buddhadatta
(C) Nāgasena
(D) Moggaliputta Tissa
Ans: D
39. The place where Siddhartha (Buddha) was born, is known as
(A) Uruvela
(B) Shrāvasttī
(C) Lumbini
(D) Kapilavasttu
Ans: C
40. The doctrines of Śūnyvāda were started and propagated by the one known as
(A) Asa ga
(B) Vasubandhu
(C) Nāgārjuna
(D) Nāgasena
Ans: C
41. The Sanchi Buddhist Stupa was primarily constructed by
(A) Bimbisāra
(B) Prasenajit
(C) Kālāsoka
(D) King Ashoka
Ans: D
42. The famous Buddhist text related with Nāgasena is known as
(A) Visuddhimaggo
(B) Abhidhammttha-Sa gaho
(C) Mahāva so
(D) Milindapañho
Ans: D
43. The Buddhism prevalent in Sri Lanka is known as
(A) Theravāda
(B) Sabbatthivāda
(C) Mahāyāna
(D) Mahāsańghika
Ans: A
44. The Buddha’s teaching on the four Noble Truths compiled in the Tripitaka is available under thediscourse known as
(A) Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
(B) Dhaniya Sutta
(C) Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
(D) Mūlapariyāya Sutta
Ans: C
45. Ajanta, the main centre of the Buddhist Art is located in the state
(A) Karnataka
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Orissa
Ans: B
46. This is a book of the Old Testament Bible
(A) Book of Revelation
(B) Book of Isaiah
(C) Confessions
(D) Letter to the Romans
Ans: B
47. This is a famous Old Testament city
(A) Rome
(B) Corinth
(C) Goa
(D) Jericho
Ans: D
48. The Sermon on the Mount is found in
(A) Book of Wisdom
(B) Gospel of St. John
(C) Gospel of St. Matthew
(D) Letter to the Ephesians
Ans: C
49. The head of the Apostles of Jesus was
(A) St. Thomas
(B) St. Paul
(C) St. Andrew
(D) St. Peter
Ans: D
50. Jesus was born at
(A) Bethlehem
(B) Nazareth
(C) Jerusalem
(D) Jericho
Ans: A
(A) Historical Approach
(B) Anthropological Approach
(C) Sociological Approach
(D) Mechanical Approach
Ans: D
2. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Vedas – Sanskrit
(B) Jain Agams – Prakrit
(C) Quran – Pali
(D) Guru Granth Sahib – Gurmukhi
Ans: C
3. Which of the following ideas has never been the part of Primitive society?
(A) Manaism
(B) Totenism
(C) Animism
(D) Capitalism
Ans: D
4. What does Animism stand for?
(A) Animal Kingdom
(B) Love for animals
(C) Making of a film involving animals
(D) All things in nature consist of life
Ans: D
5. The correct meaning of interfaith dialogue is
(A) Different people not having mutual understanding
(B) Two persons having mutual conversation on their faiths
(C) People fighting for their rituals
(D) People fighting for their nation
Ans: B
6. Which of the following is the correct meaning of Totemism?
(A) An old man is worshipped as God.
(B) An animal is worshipped as family God.
(C) An old enemy is killed for clan.
(D) An independent inquiry of religious facts.
Ans: B
7. Which one of the following scriptures is written in Arabic Language?
(A) Bible
(B) Avesta
(C) Quran
(D) Guru Granth Sahib
Ans: C
8. Which one of the following scriptures has 1430 pages?
(A) Guru Granth Sahib
(B) Quran
(C) Bible
(D) Avesta
Ans: A
9. The correct meaning of Atheism is
(A) No faith in Motherhood
(B) No faith in Society
(C) No faith in God
(D) No faith in Science
Ans: C
10. This religion believes in the transmigration of soul
(A) Islam
(B) Judaism
(C) Sikhism
(D) Christianity
Ans: C
11. Revelation is not the source of this religion
(A) Buddhism
(B) Islam
(C) Christianity
(D) Sikhism
Ans: A
12. This cannot be included in the beliefs of religion
(A) Violence
(B) Non-violence
(C) Truth
(D) Harmony
Ans: A
13. The odd one in the following is:
(A) God, prayer, meditation
(B) Non-violence, Peace, Harmony
(C) Mecca, Hinduism, Tirthankara
(D) Revelation, Scripture, Recitation
Ans: C
14. This is not known as the science of religion
(A) Comparative study of religion
(B) Phenomenological study of religion
(C) Hermeneutical study of religion
(D) Fanatic study of religion
Ans: D
15. One of the prophets among the following has said that the way to salvation is only through him
(A) Guru Nanak
(B) Moses
(C) Mahavir
(D) Jesus Christ
Ans: D
16. The term ‘Rahit Nama’ is associated with this religion
(A) Islam
(B) Buddhism
(C) Sikhism
(D) Jainism
Ans: C
17. ‘Ratnatraya’ is the fundamental principle of this religion
(A) Judaism
(B) Christianity
(C) Islam
(D) Jainism
Ans: D
18. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Fasting and the month of Ramadan
(B) Guru-Parb and Bhagavan Mahavir
(C) Crucifixion and Jainism
(D) Tipitaka and Christianity
Ans: A
19. The Vedas were revealed to
(A) Muni-s
(B) Rishi-s
(C) Acharya-s
(D) Sadhu-s
Ans: B
20. The following two Brahmana-Scriptures are related to Rigveda:
(A) Aitareya and Shankhayana
(B) Śatpatha and Gopatha
(C) Taittiriya and Gopatha
(D) Jaiminiya and Tandya
Ans: A
21. According to Shankhya philosophy Pramanas are
(A) Four
(B) Six
(C) Eight
(D) Three
Ans: D
22. Ramanujacharya is the profounder of
(A) Traitavad
(B) Vishishtadwaita
(C) Karya-Karanavada
(D) Brahmaikyavada
Ans: B
23. “Mā Nishada Pratishtham Tvamagamah Shashwatih Samah” uttered firstly by
(A) Valmiki
(B) Vyasa
(C) Kabirdas
(D) Mirabai
Ans: A
24. Idol worship was strongly opposed in his social reform and Bhakti movement by
(A) Raidas
(B) Tulasidas
(C) Surdas
(D) Kabirdas
Ans: D
25. Inspired by the Vedic knowledge the widow remarriage movement was started by
(A) Keshava Chandra Sen
(B) Swami Ramteerth
(C) Sir Saiyad Ahmad Khan
(D) Dayanand Saraswati
Ans: D
26. The oldest name of ‘Jaina Dharma’was
(A) Muni Dharma
(B) Nirgrantha Dharma
(C) Sthānakavāsi Dharma
(D) Yāpanīya Dharma
Ans: B
27. The birthplace of Lord Pārśvanātha is
(A) Champā
(B) Sammedashikhara
(C) Koshāmbi
(D) Kāshi
Ans: D
28. Identify the text which belongs to the Ardhamagdhi Āgama literature
(A) Samarādityakathā
(B) Līlāvaikathā
(C) Jňātādharmakatha
(D) Nāgakumaracharit
Ans: C
29. The main subject matter of the Tattvārthasūtra is
(A) Jaina Narratives and Purāna
(B) Description of the path of liberation
(C) Biography of Jaina Ācāryas
(D) Description of the Jaina sects
Ans: B
30. Shravanabelagola is famous as a place of penance of
(A) Ācārya Śivārya
(B) Ācārya Hemachandra
(C) Ācārya Samantabhadra
(D) Ācārya Bhadrabhāhu
Ans: D
31. The Jaina text ‘Bhagavati Ārādhanā’ mainly deals with
(A) Jaina Logic
(B) Jaina Mathematics
(C) Description of heavens and hells
(D) Samādhimarana
Ans: D
32. The religion which proclaimed ‘Ratnatraya’ as the path of liberation is
(A) Christianity
(B) Hinduism
(C) Jainism
(D) Buddhism
Ans: C
33. According to Jainism the dispenser of the fruits of actions is
(A) Disciplined person
(B) Earlier virtuous acts
(C) Parmātmā
(D) Dharmācārya
Ans: A
34. The Jaina Monuments of Devagarha are especially famous for
(A) Iconography
(B) Paintings
(C) Stupas
(D) Illustrated Manuscripts
Ans: A
35. Contemporary development of Jainism is represented by introduction of
(A) Creation of the group of Samanasand Samanis in between householders and monks.
(B) Increasing worship of Hindu Gods in Jaina community
(C) Attraction towards performing non-attachment
(D) Attraction towards religious activities in youth
Ans: A
36. Gautama Buddha was among his six contemporary religious profounder
(A) The eldest
(B) The youngest
(C) Equal to all
(D) Elder to the first two
Ans: B
37. The Buddha’s teachings were introduced to Sri Lanka for the first time during the period
(A) 6th Century B.C.
(B) 5th Century B.C.
(C) 4th Century B.C.
(D) 3rd Century B.C.
Ans: D
38. The KATHĀVATTHU was authored by
(A) Buddhaghosa
(B) Buddhadatta
(C) Nāgasena
(D) Moggaliputta Tissa
Ans: D
39. The place where Siddhartha (Buddha) was born, is known as
(A) Uruvela
(B) Shrāvasttī
(C) Lumbini
(D) Kapilavasttu
Ans: C
40. The doctrines of Śūnyvāda were started and propagated by the one known as
(A) Asa ga
(B) Vasubandhu
(C) Nāgārjuna
(D) Nāgasena
Ans: C
41. The Sanchi Buddhist Stupa was primarily constructed by
(A) Bimbisāra
(B) Prasenajit
(C) Kālāsoka
(D) King Ashoka
Ans: D
42. The famous Buddhist text related with Nāgasena is known as
(A) Visuddhimaggo
(B) Abhidhammttha-Sa gaho
(C) Mahāva so
(D) Milindapañho
Ans: D
43. The Buddhism prevalent in Sri Lanka is known as
(A) Theravāda
(B) Sabbatthivāda
(C) Mahāyāna
(D) Mahāsańghika
Ans: A
44. The Buddha’s teaching on the four Noble Truths compiled in the Tripitaka is available under thediscourse known as
(A) Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
(B) Dhaniya Sutta
(C) Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
(D) Mūlapariyāya Sutta
Ans: C
45. Ajanta, the main centre of the Buddhist Art is located in the state
(A) Karnataka
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Orissa
Ans: B
46. This is a book of the Old Testament Bible
(A) Book of Revelation
(B) Book of Isaiah
(C) Confessions
(D) Letter to the Romans
Ans: B
47. This is a famous Old Testament city
(A) Rome
(B) Corinth
(C) Goa
(D) Jericho
Ans: D
48. The Sermon on the Mount is found in
(A) Book of Wisdom
(B) Gospel of St. John
(C) Gospel of St. Matthew
(D) Letter to the Ephesians
Ans: C
49. The head of the Apostles of Jesus was
(A) St. Thomas
(B) St. Paul
(C) St. Andrew
(D) St. Peter
Ans: D
50. Jesus was born at
(A) Bethlehem
(B) Nazareth
(C) Jerusalem
(D) Jericho
Ans: A
51. Match the items of List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
a. Exodus i. Liberator of Israel
b. King David ii. Wise King
c. Solomon iii. Ideal King
d. Moses iv. Liberation from Egypt
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: A
52. Protestant Reformation was started by
(A) Karl Barth
(B) Martin Luther
(C) St. Ambrose
(D) St. Augustine
Ans: B
53. Indian Christianity began in
(A) First Century A.D.
(B) 4th Century A.D.
(C) 16th Century A.D.
(D) 19th Century A.D.
Ans: A
54. The ancient centre of Orthodox Christianity is
(A) Constantinople
(B) Moscow
(C) Rome
(D) Jerusalem
Ans: A
55. This is a branch of Christian theology with reference to environment
(A) Reformation Theology
(B) Liberation Theology
(C) Natural Theology
(D) Eco-Theology
Ans: D
56. The Abbasid rule lasted during the period
(A) 661 A.D. – 750 A.D.
(B) 665 A.D. – 1150 A.D.
(C) 670 A.D. – 1250 A.D.
(D) 750 A.D. – 1258 A.D.
Ans: D
57. Arrange the following caliphs in order in which they appeared. Use the codes given below:
I. Mamun
II. Harun Rashid
III. Mutawakkil
IV. Mutasim
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) II, I, IV, III
(C) I, II, III, IV
(D) IV, I, II, III
Ans: B
58. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Al- Khwarizmi – The Father of Historiography
(B) Jabir Ibn Hayyan – The Father of Chemistry
(C) Ibn Sina – The Father of Algebra
(D) Al-Razi – The discoverer of blood circulation
Ans: B
59. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Al-Zahrawi – Surgery
(B) Ibnul Muqaffa – Kalilah Wa Dimnah
(C) Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi – Fathur Rahman
(D) Ibnul Haytham – Kitabul Manazir
Ans: C
60. Author of the book Tarjumanul Quran was
(A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(B) Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi
(C) Maulana Mahmud Hasan
(D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Ans: D
61. Author of the book Al-Ahkam al- Sultaniyah was
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) Ibn Khaldun
(C) Ibn Jarir
(D) Ibn Kathir
Ans: A
62. The number of Surahs in the Quran is
(A) 100
(B) 110
(C) 114
(D) 120
Ans: C
63. Author of the book Kashful Mahjub was
(A) Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
(B) Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
(C) Syed Ali Bin Uthman Al- Hujwiri
(D) Shaikh Baba Farid
Ans: C
64. The Aligarh Movement is associated with
(A) Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan
(B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(C) Maulana Azad
(D) Maulana Abdul Majid Daryabadi
Ans: B
65. Arrange the following Sufis in chronological order in which they appeared. Use the codes given below:
I. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
II. Fariduddin Ganjshakar
III. Muinuddin Chishti
IV. Nizamuddin Auliya
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, III, IV
Ans: C
66. Adi Sakhian was edited by
(A) Dr. Piar Singh
(B) Dr. McLeod
(C) Bhai Vir Singh
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
67. Who sponsored Ernest Trumpp to translate Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
(A) German Govt.
(B) India Office Library
(C) Asiatic Society
(D) Methodist Church
Ans: B
68. Match the following List-I and List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(1) Hukam (a) Six Schools of Indian Philosophy
(2) Karam (b) Grace
(3) Chhe Ghar (c) Divine Will
(4) Maya (d) Illusion
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (a) (c) (d) (b)
(B) (c) (a) (b) (d)
(C) (c) (b) (a) (d)
(D) (d) (a) (c) (b)
Ans: C
69. Which place in Karnataka is associated with the Guru?
(A) Bangalore – Guru Gobind Singh
(B) Bidar – Guru Nanak
(C) Mysore – Guru Gobind Singh
(D) Dharwar – Guru Har Rai
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct order in which the following appeared:
(A) Marriage of Nanaki, Marriage of Guru Nanak, Birth of Mardana, Birth of Bhagat Ravidas
(B) Bhagat Ramanand, Bhagat Ravidas, Bhagat Surdas, Samarth Ram Das
(C) Patti, Sukhmani Sahib, Anand Sahib, Jap Sahib
(D) The Adi Granth, Faridkoti Teeka, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Darpan, Hum Hindu Nahin
Ans: B
71. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(A) Gurdwaras are not only the place of worship but also the community centre.
(B) Role of Takhat Sahib and Gurdwara is different.
(C) Any one can preach Sikhism in Gurdwara.
(D) There can be no idol worship in Gurdwara.
Ans: C
72. Identify the most essential requirement for a Sikh
(A) Sikh parents
(B) Married life
(C) Faith in one God
(D) Daily attendance in Gurdwara
Ans: C
73. The main reason for Sikhs to migrate from India to Canada is(A) to preach Punjabi culture.
(B) to propagate their religion.
(C) to enjoy life.
(D) to get employment.
Ans: D
74. According to the ‘Sikh code of conduct’ the remains of a dead body after the cremation are
(A) To be left in the cremation ground.
(B) To be left for animals.
(C) To be immersed in the water of any stream.
(D) To be dispersed on the mountains.
Ans: C
75. Identify the correct match:
(A) Guru Nanak – Shah Jahan
(B) Guru Amar Das – Akbar, the Great
(C) Guru Hargobind – Babar
(D) Guru Har Rai – Jahangir
Ans: B
76. The correct statement is
(A) Religion is the basic essence of life.
(B) Religion is against the nature of life.
(C) Religion is a modern concept.
(D) Religion is an ancient concept and not relevant today.
Ans: A
77. Who among the following prophets is known as the son of God?
(A) Jesus Christ
(B) Muhammad
(C) Mahatma Buddha
(D) Mahavira
Ans: A
78. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Guru Nanak – India
(B) Muhammad – Arabia
(C) Christ – China
(D) Zarthustra – Iran
Ans: C
79. One of the following religion does not believe in God as ultimate reality.
(A) Buddhism
(B) Islam
(C) Sikhism
(D) Judaism
Ans: A
80. This religion includes keeping hairs as code of conduct
(A) Islam
(B) Sikhism
(C) Hinduism
(D) Judaism
Ans: B
81. The Book “The Cultural Heritage of India” is about
(A) Judaism
(B) Christianity
(C) Islam
(D) Hinduism
Ans: D
82. The following Sukta of the Vedas describes the theme of equalism
(A) Samanjasya Sukta
(B) Brahmcharya Sukta
(C) Pavaman Sukta
(D) Yam-Yami Sukta
Ans: A
83. “Ishavasyamidam Sarvam Yatkinch Jagatyam Jagat” is mentioned in
(A) Chhandogya Upnishad
(B) Kenopanishad
(C) Mundakopanishad
(D) Ishopanishad
Ans: D
84. The concept of “Ashtang Yoga” is related to
(A) Sankhya Philosophy
(B) Yoga Philosophy
(C) Meemansa Philosophy
(D) Nyaya Philosophy
Ans: B
85. The number of scriptures of Puranic literature is
(A) Ten
(B) Eight
(C) Fifteen
(D) Eighteen
Ans: D
86. The main presiding deity of worshipable of shaivism is related to
(A) Brihaspati
(B) Vishnu
(C) Shiva
(D) Shakti
Ans: C
87. Read the following lists:
List – I List – II
(a) Kabir Dohavali (i) Kabir Das
(b) Valmiki Ramayan (ii) Valmiki
(c) Rigveda-dibhashyabhumika (iii) Sur Das
(d) Sura Sagar (iv) Dayanand
Identify the correct combination
(A) (a) and (iv)
(B) (b) and (i)
(C) (c) and (ii)
(D) (d) and (iii)
Ans: D
88. The founder of Brahma Samaj is
(A) Raja Rammohan Rai
(B) Swami Vivekanand
(C) Swami Ramtirth
(D) Iswar Chandra Vidhya Sagar
Ans: A
89. The real meaning of the word ‘Jina’ in Jainism is
(A) Victor of countries
(B) Victor of competitions
(C) Victor of women folk
(D) Victor of passions
Ans: D
90. Match the items in List-I with those in the List-II:
List – I List – II
(i) R. abhadeva (a) Shravanabelagola
(ii) Bhadrabahū (b) wetambara Sect
(iii) Sthānakavasi (c) Padarthas
(iv) Sa vara (d) Marudevi
Select the correct code answer.
(A) (ii) + (a)
(B) (i) + (b)
(C) (iii) + (c)
(D) (iv) + (d)
Ans: A
91. The ‘Kāla’ is included in this group according to Jainism
(A) Seven fundamentals
(B) Four Dānas
(C) Twelve vows of Householders
(D) Six substances
Ans: D
92. The famous Jaina Khajuraho Temples belong to the
(A) 11th Century A.D.
(B) 8th Century A.D.
(C) 13th Century A.D.
(D) 7th Century A.D.
Ans: A
93. The actual meaning of ‘Syādavāda’ term in Jainism is
(A) Doubtfulness
(B) Explanation of matter through its seven aspects
(C) Multiple sidedness of the reality
(D) Final judgement about reality
Ans: B
94. The practice of giving four kinds of charity (Dāna) in Jainism is mainly associated with
(A) Political impact activity
(B) Caste protection act
(C) Social and religious service
(D) Temple protection activity
Ans: C
95. The main demand of the followers of Jaina religion today in India is
(A) To be recognised as the only true religion.
(B) To be recognised as a minority community.
(C) To be recognised as a sect of Hinduism.
(D) To be recognised as Universal religion.
Ans: B
96. The ‘Ahi sā yātrā was performed by the famous Jaina Saint in present time
(A) Achārya Vidyananda
(B) Achārya Padmasāgar
(C) Achārya Mahāpragya
(D) Achārya Nānesh
Ans: C
97. According to the Theravada Tradition, the Buddha delivered his discourses in
(A) Sankrit
(B) Pali
(C) Vedic Dailects
(D) Prakrit
Ans: B
98. According to the Simhalese tradition, the Khuddaka Nikāya comprises
(A) 15 Texts
(B) 16 Texts
(C) 17 Texts
(D) 18 Texts
Ans: A
99. The first convention of the MAHĀSĀ GHIKA-S was held at
(A) Kosamb
(B) Vesali
(C) Pātaliputta
(D) Rajagaha
Ans: A
100. The author of the Buddhist text known as the ‘Visuddhimagga’ is
(A) Anuruddhācariya
(B) Buddhaghosa
(C) Dhammapāla
(D) Buddhadatta
Ans: B
List – I List – II
a. Exodus i. Liberator of Israel
b. King David ii. Wise King
c. Solomon iii. Ideal King
d. Moses iv. Liberation from Egypt
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: A
52. Protestant Reformation was started by
(A) Karl Barth
(B) Martin Luther
(C) St. Ambrose
(D) St. Augustine
Ans: B
53. Indian Christianity began in
(A) First Century A.D.
(B) 4th Century A.D.
(C) 16th Century A.D.
(D) 19th Century A.D.
Ans: A
54. The ancient centre of Orthodox Christianity is
(A) Constantinople
(B) Moscow
(C) Rome
(D) Jerusalem
Ans: A
55. This is a branch of Christian theology with reference to environment
(A) Reformation Theology
(B) Liberation Theology
(C) Natural Theology
(D) Eco-Theology
Ans: D
56. The Abbasid rule lasted during the period
(A) 661 A.D. – 750 A.D.
(B) 665 A.D. – 1150 A.D.
(C) 670 A.D. – 1250 A.D.
(D) 750 A.D. – 1258 A.D.
Ans: D
57. Arrange the following caliphs in order in which they appeared. Use the codes given below:
I. Mamun
II. Harun Rashid
III. Mutawakkil
IV. Mutasim
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) II, I, IV, III
(C) I, II, III, IV
(D) IV, I, II, III
Ans: B
58. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Al- Khwarizmi – The Father of Historiography
(B) Jabir Ibn Hayyan – The Father of Chemistry
(C) Ibn Sina – The Father of Algebra
(D) Al-Razi – The discoverer of blood circulation
Ans: B
59. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Al-Zahrawi – Surgery
(B) Ibnul Muqaffa – Kalilah Wa Dimnah
(C) Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi – Fathur Rahman
(D) Ibnul Haytham – Kitabul Manazir
Ans: C
60. Author of the book Tarjumanul Quran was
(A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(B) Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanawi
(C) Maulana Mahmud Hasan
(D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Ans: D
61. Author of the book Al-Ahkam al- Sultaniyah was
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) Ibn Khaldun
(C) Ibn Jarir
(D) Ibn Kathir
Ans: A
62. The number of Surahs in the Quran is
(A) 100
(B) 110
(C) 114
(D) 120
Ans: C
63. Author of the book Kashful Mahjub was
(A) Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
(B) Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
(C) Syed Ali Bin Uthman Al- Hujwiri
(D) Shaikh Baba Farid
Ans: C
64. The Aligarh Movement is associated with
(A) Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan
(B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(C) Maulana Azad
(D) Maulana Abdul Majid Daryabadi
Ans: B
65. Arrange the following Sufis in chronological order in which they appeared. Use the codes given below:
I. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
II. Fariduddin Ganjshakar
III. Muinuddin Chishti
IV. Nizamuddin Auliya
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, III, IV
Ans: C
66. Adi Sakhian was edited by
(A) Dr. Piar Singh
(B) Dr. McLeod
(C) Bhai Vir Singh
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
67. Who sponsored Ernest Trumpp to translate Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
(A) German Govt.
(B) India Office Library
(C) Asiatic Society
(D) Methodist Church
Ans: B
68. Match the following List-I and List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(1) Hukam (a) Six Schools of Indian Philosophy
(2) Karam (b) Grace
(3) Chhe Ghar (c) Divine Will
(4) Maya (d) Illusion
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (a) (c) (d) (b)
(B) (c) (a) (b) (d)
(C) (c) (b) (a) (d)
(D) (d) (a) (c) (b)
Ans: C
69. Which place in Karnataka is associated with the Guru?
(A) Bangalore – Guru Gobind Singh
(B) Bidar – Guru Nanak
(C) Mysore – Guru Gobind Singh
(D) Dharwar – Guru Har Rai
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct order in which the following appeared:
(A) Marriage of Nanaki, Marriage of Guru Nanak, Birth of Mardana, Birth of Bhagat Ravidas
(B) Bhagat Ramanand, Bhagat Ravidas, Bhagat Surdas, Samarth Ram Das
(C) Patti, Sukhmani Sahib, Anand Sahib, Jap Sahib
(D) The Adi Granth, Faridkoti Teeka, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Darpan, Hum Hindu Nahin
Ans: B
71. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(A) Gurdwaras are not only the place of worship but also the community centre.
(B) Role of Takhat Sahib and Gurdwara is different.
(C) Any one can preach Sikhism in Gurdwara.
(D) There can be no idol worship in Gurdwara.
Ans: C
72. Identify the most essential requirement for a Sikh
(A) Sikh parents
(B) Married life
(C) Faith in one God
(D) Daily attendance in Gurdwara
Ans: C
73. The main reason for Sikhs to migrate from India to Canada is(A) to preach Punjabi culture.
(B) to propagate their religion.
(C) to enjoy life.
(D) to get employment.
Ans: D
74. According to the ‘Sikh code of conduct’ the remains of a dead body after the cremation are
(A) To be left in the cremation ground.
(B) To be left for animals.
(C) To be immersed in the water of any stream.
(D) To be dispersed on the mountains.
Ans: C
75. Identify the correct match:
(A) Guru Nanak – Shah Jahan
(B) Guru Amar Das – Akbar, the Great
(C) Guru Hargobind – Babar
(D) Guru Har Rai – Jahangir
Ans: B
76. The correct statement is
(A) Religion is the basic essence of life.
(B) Religion is against the nature of life.
(C) Religion is a modern concept.
(D) Religion is an ancient concept and not relevant today.
Ans: A
77. Who among the following prophets is known as the son of God?
(A) Jesus Christ
(B) Muhammad
(C) Mahatma Buddha
(D) Mahavira
Ans: A
78. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Guru Nanak – India
(B) Muhammad – Arabia
(C) Christ – China
(D) Zarthustra – Iran
Ans: C
79. One of the following religion does not believe in God as ultimate reality.
(A) Buddhism
(B) Islam
(C) Sikhism
(D) Judaism
Ans: A
80. This religion includes keeping hairs as code of conduct
(A) Islam
(B) Sikhism
(C) Hinduism
(D) Judaism
Ans: B
81. The Book “The Cultural Heritage of India” is about
(A) Judaism
(B) Christianity
(C) Islam
(D) Hinduism
Ans: D
82. The following Sukta of the Vedas describes the theme of equalism
(A) Samanjasya Sukta
(B) Brahmcharya Sukta
(C) Pavaman Sukta
(D) Yam-Yami Sukta
Ans: A
83. “Ishavasyamidam Sarvam Yatkinch Jagatyam Jagat” is mentioned in
(A) Chhandogya Upnishad
(B) Kenopanishad
(C) Mundakopanishad
(D) Ishopanishad
Ans: D
84. The concept of “Ashtang Yoga” is related to
(A) Sankhya Philosophy
(B) Yoga Philosophy
(C) Meemansa Philosophy
(D) Nyaya Philosophy
Ans: B
85. The number of scriptures of Puranic literature is
(A) Ten
(B) Eight
(C) Fifteen
(D) Eighteen
Ans: D
86. The main presiding deity of worshipable of shaivism is related to
(A) Brihaspati
(B) Vishnu
(C) Shiva
(D) Shakti
Ans: C
87. Read the following lists:
List – I List – II
(a) Kabir Dohavali (i) Kabir Das
(b) Valmiki Ramayan (ii) Valmiki
(c) Rigveda-dibhashyabhumika (iii) Sur Das
(d) Sura Sagar (iv) Dayanand
Identify the correct combination
(A) (a) and (iv)
(B) (b) and (i)
(C) (c) and (ii)
(D) (d) and (iii)
Ans: D
88. The founder of Brahma Samaj is
(A) Raja Rammohan Rai
(B) Swami Vivekanand
(C) Swami Ramtirth
(D) Iswar Chandra Vidhya Sagar
Ans: A
89. The real meaning of the word ‘Jina’ in Jainism is
(A) Victor of countries
(B) Victor of competitions
(C) Victor of women folk
(D) Victor of passions
Ans: D
90. Match the items in List-I with those in the List-II:
List – I List – II
(i) R. abhadeva (a) Shravanabelagola
(ii) Bhadrabahū (b) wetambara Sect
(iii) Sthānakavasi (c) Padarthas
(iv) Sa vara (d) Marudevi
Select the correct code answer.
(A) (ii) + (a)
(B) (i) + (b)
(C) (iii) + (c)
(D) (iv) + (d)
Ans: A
91. The ‘Kāla’ is included in this group according to Jainism
(A) Seven fundamentals
(B) Four Dānas
(C) Twelve vows of Householders
(D) Six substances
Ans: D
92. The famous Jaina Khajuraho Temples belong to the
(A) 11th Century A.D.
(B) 8th Century A.D.
(C) 13th Century A.D.
(D) 7th Century A.D.
Ans: A
93. The actual meaning of ‘Syādavāda’ term in Jainism is
(A) Doubtfulness
(B) Explanation of matter through its seven aspects
(C) Multiple sidedness of the reality
(D) Final judgement about reality
Ans: B
94. The practice of giving four kinds of charity (Dāna) in Jainism is mainly associated with
(A) Political impact activity
(B) Caste protection act
(C) Social and religious service
(D) Temple protection activity
Ans: C
95. The main demand of the followers of Jaina religion today in India is
(A) To be recognised as the only true religion.
(B) To be recognised as a minority community.
(C) To be recognised as a sect of Hinduism.
(D) To be recognised as Universal religion.
Ans: B
96. The ‘Ahi sā yātrā was performed by the famous Jaina Saint in present time
(A) Achārya Vidyananda
(B) Achārya Padmasāgar
(C) Achārya Mahāpragya
(D) Achārya Nānesh
Ans: C
97. According to the Theravada Tradition, the Buddha delivered his discourses in
(A) Sankrit
(B) Pali
(C) Vedic Dailects
(D) Prakrit
Ans: B
98. According to the Simhalese tradition, the Khuddaka Nikāya comprises
(A) 15 Texts
(B) 16 Texts
(C) 17 Texts
(D) 18 Texts
Ans: A
99. The first convention of the MAHĀSĀ GHIKA-S was held at
(A) Kosamb
(B) Vesali
(C) Pātaliputta
(D) Rajagaha
Ans: A
100. The author of the Buddhist text known as the ‘Visuddhimagga’ is
(A) Anuruddhācariya
(B) Buddhaghosa
(C) Dhammapāla
(D) Buddhadatta
Ans: B