COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- PAGE 3
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- MCQs
1. Which is a correct order?
(A) Polytheism, Naturalism, Monotheism
(B) Naturalism, Polytheism, Monotheism
(C) Monotheism, Naturalism, Polytheism
(D) None of these
Ans: B
2. Book “Elementary Forms of Religious Life” was written by
(A) Max Weber
(B) E.B. Tylor
(C) Emile Durkheim
(D) Mircea Eliade
Ans: C
3. Religions of Sematic tradition, believe in
(A) One God
(B) Many Gods
(C) Atman
(D) Brahma
Ans: A
4. Which is a correct match?
(A) Animism – E.B. Tylor, Magic – J.G. Frazen, Totem – E. Durkheim
(B) Animism – E.B. Tylor, Magic – E. Durkheim, Totem – J.G. Frazen
(C) Magic – E.B. Tylor, Animism – E. Durkheim, Totem – J.G. Frazen
(D) None of these
Ans: A
5. Substantial definitions of religion deal with
(A) Functions of religion
(B) Structure of religion
(C) Structure and functions of religion
(D) Essence of religion
Ans: D
6. Book “The Golden Bough” was written by
(A) E.B. Tylor
(B) Paul Tillich
(C) Sigmund Freud
(D) James George Frazen
Ans: D
7. The concept of ‘Sacred’ is first used by
(A) Emile Durkheim
(B) Mircea Eliade
(C) E.B. Tylor
(D) Paul Ricoeur
Ans: A
8. Find incorrect statement.
(A) Hermeneutics is an art of interpretation.
(B) Hermeneutics is a science of interpretation.
(C) Hermeneutics is a theory of interpretation.
(D) Hermeneutics is a branch of linguistic.
Ans: D
9. Tick the correct statement in respect of primitive society
(A) Musical Instruments and scriptures
(B) Monotheism and Pantheism
(C) Animation and Editing
(D) Animism and Manaism
Ans: D
10. Meaning of the concept of Trinity is
(A) Three roads of God.
(B) Father, Son and the Holy Sprit.
(C) Prophets of God.
(D) Cities of God.
Ans: B
11. Eight-fold path is related to
(A) Judaism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Christianity
(D) Islam
Ans: B
12. Transmigration of soul means
(A) Soul reaching the highest level.
(B) Soul taking birth as a human being.
(C) Soul roaming in the cycle of birth and death.
(D) Soul reaching in the heaven after death.
Ans: C
13. Which is a correct match?
List – I List – II
(a) Christianity (i) Guru Nanak
(b) Islam (ii) Jesus Christ
(c) Judaism (iii) Muhammad
(d) Sikhism (iv) Abraham
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: C
14. Phenomenology of religion deals with
(A) Evolution of religion
(B) Structure of religion
(C) Functions of religion
(D) Essence of religion
Ans: D
15. An interfaith dialogue does not create
(A) Religious peace
(B) Religious harmony
(C) Religious conflict
(D) Religious co-existence
Ans: C
16. The number of the Vedas is
(A) Four
(B) Three
(C) Six
(D) Eight
Ans: A
17. Following two Brahmana-Scriptures are related to Yajurveda Samhita :
(A) Satpatha Brahma a and Gopath Brahma a
(B) Aitariya Brahma a and Taitiriya Brahma
(C) Sankhayana Brahma a and Tandya Brahma a
(D) Satpatha Brahma a and Taitiriya Brahma a
Ans: D
18. The concept of ‘Satkaryavada’ is closely related to
(A) Sankhya
(B) Yoga
(C) Mimansa
(D) Vedanta
Ans: A
19. The theme of ~J nan, Karm, Bhakti to salvation, is very popular in
(A) Saktism
(B) Vai avism
(C) Saivism
(D) Buddhism
Ans: B
20. One of the following is correct, identify:
(A) Mahabharata is an epic scripture.
(B) Mahabharata is a poetry.
(C) Mahabharata is a Vedanga.
(D) Mahabharata is upani ad.
Ans: A
21. The author of the original Sanskrit Ramaya a is
(A) Valmiki
(B) Kalidasa
(C) Tulasidasa
(D) Bharavi
Ans: A
22. Following one is strong opponent of Idol worship.
(A) Mirabai
(B) Kabiradasa
(C) Tulasidasa
(D) Ballabhacharya
Ans: B
23. Ramanand, the preacher of equalism and liberal bhakti cult, was belonged to
(A) Saranatha
(B) Allahabada
(C) Vara asi
(D) Haridwar
Ans: C
24. Inspired by Vedas the widow’s re-marriage movement was started by
(A) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(B) Kesavachandra Sen
(C) Iswar Chandra Vidya Sagar
(D) Annie Besant
Ans: A
25. Raja Ram Mohan Rai was the first harbinger who abolished the evil custom of
(A) Sati Pratha
(B) Idol Worship
(C) Child Marriage
(D) Untouchability
Ans: A
26. The original language of the teachings of Lord Mahaveera is
(A) Pali
(B) Apabhramsa
(C) Ardhamagdhi Prakrit
(D) Sanskrit
Ans: C
27. The word ‘Jina’ in Jainism literally means
(A) Victor of Women
(B) Victor of Passions
(C) Victor of Games
(D) Victor of Countries
Ans: B
28. This sect of Jainism does not accepts the thought related to the salvation of women in the same birth
(A) Sthanakavasi
(B) Swetambar Murtipujak
(C) Digambar
(D) Terapanthi Swetambar
Ans: C
29. Acarya Kundakunda belongs to this period
(A) 3rd Century A.D.
(B) Sixth Century A.D.
(C) 1st Century A.D.
(D) 10th Century A.D.
Ans: C
30. The following text belongs to Acarya Kundakunda :
(A) Pravacanasara
(B) Acarangasutra
(C) Tattavarthasutra
(D) Bhagawati Aradhana
Ans: A
31. Supreme Knowledge is known in Jainism as
(A) Shruta
(B) Kevalaj~nana
(C) Veetaragi
(D) Syadavadi
Ans: B
32. The other name of ‘Syadvada’ is
(A) Panchayama
(B) Anekantavada
(C) Triratna
(D) Saptabhangi
Ans: D
33. The practice of giving four kinds of charity in Jainism is associated with
(A) Caste protection act
(B) Temple protection activity
(C) Political impact activity
(D) Social and religious service
Ans: D
34. The famous statute of Bahubali is situated at
(A) Khajuraho
(B) Mount Abu
(C) Ajanta
(D) Shravanabelagola
Ans: D
35. Match the items in List – I with those in the List – II and:
List – I List – II
(i) Mahavira (a) Samaraiccakaha
(ii) Sutrakritanga (b) Substance
(iii) Haribhadrasuri (c) Ardhamagdhi
(iv) Adharma (d) Trishila
Select the correct code answer:
(A) (iii) – (c)
(B) (iv) – (b)
(C) (i) – (a)
(D) (ii) – (d)
Ans: B
36. Prince Siddhatha’s father was
(A) Prasenajita
(B) Shre ika
(C) Bimbisara
(D) Suddhodana
Ans: D
37. The first sermon of the Buddha was delivered at
(A) Sarnath (Varanashi)
(B) Uruvela
(C) Lumbini
(D) Bodhgaya
Ans: A
38. The first Buddhist Council was held during the period of the king
(A) Ashoka
(B) Ajatashatru
(C) Bimbisara
(D) Kanishka
Ans: A
39. The text which is not included in the Tripitaka is
(A) The Dighanikaya
(B) The Majjhimanikaya
(C) The Visuddhimagga
(D) The Samyuttanikaya
Ans: C
40. What is the supreme aim of Buddhism?
(A) Attainment of Wisdom
(B) Practicing of Meditation
(C) Purification of Mind
(D) Attainment of Salvation
Ans: B
41. Identify the place of Buddhist Art.
(A) Mount Abu
(B) Saranath
(C) Delhi
(D) Ahmedabad
Ans: B
42. This is known as historical text of Buddhism.
(A) Jataka
(B) Suttapitaka
(C) Vi uddhimagga
(D) Mahavavamsa
Ans: D
43. This text is not included in the Tripitakas
(A) Dighanikaya
(B) Milindapa~nha
(C) Dhammasa gahi i
(D) Yamaka
Ans: B
44. Zen Buddhism is found in
(A) Tibet
(B) Japan
(C) Thailand
(D) Korea
Ans: B
45. Jataka tales are engraved in
(A) Vidisa
(B) Ajanta Caves
(C) Sanchi
(D) Bodha-Gaya
Ans: C
46. Total number of the Apostles of Jesus
(A) Ten
(B) Nine
(C) Twelve
(D) Eight
Ans: C
47. The first book of Bible
(A) Exodus
(B) Leviticus
(C) Numbers
(D) Genesis
Ans: D
48. Apostle of the Indian Church
(A) St. Jude
(B) St. Peter
(C) St. Thomas
(D) St. John
Ans: C
49. The parable of the Good Samaritan is in the Gospel of
(A) Matthew
(B) Mark
(C) Luke
(D) John
Ans: C
50. Contemporary Indian Christian Theology appreciates
(A) Religious Pluralism
(B) Religious Uniformity
(C) Religious Triumphalism
(D) Religious Fundamentalism
Ans: A
(A) Polytheism, Naturalism, Monotheism
(B) Naturalism, Polytheism, Monotheism
(C) Monotheism, Naturalism, Polytheism
(D) None of these
Ans: B
2. Book “Elementary Forms of Religious Life” was written by
(A) Max Weber
(B) E.B. Tylor
(C) Emile Durkheim
(D) Mircea Eliade
Ans: C
3. Religions of Sematic tradition, believe in
(A) One God
(B) Many Gods
(C) Atman
(D) Brahma
Ans: A
4. Which is a correct match?
(A) Animism – E.B. Tylor, Magic – J.G. Frazen, Totem – E. Durkheim
(B) Animism – E.B. Tylor, Magic – E. Durkheim, Totem – J.G. Frazen
(C) Magic – E.B. Tylor, Animism – E. Durkheim, Totem – J.G. Frazen
(D) None of these
Ans: A
5. Substantial definitions of religion deal with
(A) Functions of religion
(B) Structure of religion
(C) Structure and functions of religion
(D) Essence of religion
Ans: D
6. Book “The Golden Bough” was written by
(A) E.B. Tylor
(B) Paul Tillich
(C) Sigmund Freud
(D) James George Frazen
Ans: D
7. The concept of ‘Sacred’ is first used by
(A) Emile Durkheim
(B) Mircea Eliade
(C) E.B. Tylor
(D) Paul Ricoeur
Ans: A
8. Find incorrect statement.
(A) Hermeneutics is an art of interpretation.
(B) Hermeneutics is a science of interpretation.
(C) Hermeneutics is a theory of interpretation.
(D) Hermeneutics is a branch of linguistic.
Ans: D
9. Tick the correct statement in respect of primitive society
(A) Musical Instruments and scriptures
(B) Monotheism and Pantheism
(C) Animation and Editing
(D) Animism and Manaism
Ans: D
10. Meaning of the concept of Trinity is
(A) Three roads of God.
(B) Father, Son and the Holy Sprit.
(C) Prophets of God.
(D) Cities of God.
Ans: B
11. Eight-fold path is related to
(A) Judaism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Christianity
(D) Islam
Ans: B
12. Transmigration of soul means
(A) Soul reaching the highest level.
(B) Soul taking birth as a human being.
(C) Soul roaming in the cycle of birth and death.
(D) Soul reaching in the heaven after death.
Ans: C
13. Which is a correct match?
List – I List – II
(a) Christianity (i) Guru Nanak
(b) Islam (ii) Jesus Christ
(c) Judaism (iii) Muhammad
(d) Sikhism (iv) Abraham
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: C
14. Phenomenology of religion deals with
(A) Evolution of religion
(B) Structure of religion
(C) Functions of religion
(D) Essence of religion
Ans: D
15. An interfaith dialogue does not create
(A) Religious peace
(B) Religious harmony
(C) Religious conflict
(D) Religious co-existence
Ans: C
16. The number of the Vedas is
(A) Four
(B) Three
(C) Six
(D) Eight
Ans: A
17. Following two Brahmana-Scriptures are related to Yajurveda Samhita :
(A) Satpatha Brahma a and Gopath Brahma a
(B) Aitariya Brahma a and Taitiriya Brahma
(C) Sankhayana Brahma a and Tandya Brahma a
(D) Satpatha Brahma a and Taitiriya Brahma a
Ans: D
18. The concept of ‘Satkaryavada’ is closely related to
(A) Sankhya
(B) Yoga
(C) Mimansa
(D) Vedanta
Ans: A
19. The theme of ~J nan, Karm, Bhakti to salvation, is very popular in
(A) Saktism
(B) Vai avism
(C) Saivism
(D) Buddhism
Ans: B
20. One of the following is correct, identify:
(A) Mahabharata is an epic scripture.
(B) Mahabharata is a poetry.
(C) Mahabharata is a Vedanga.
(D) Mahabharata is upani ad.
Ans: A
21. The author of the original Sanskrit Ramaya a is
(A) Valmiki
(B) Kalidasa
(C) Tulasidasa
(D) Bharavi
Ans: A
22. Following one is strong opponent of Idol worship.
(A) Mirabai
(B) Kabiradasa
(C) Tulasidasa
(D) Ballabhacharya
Ans: B
23. Ramanand, the preacher of equalism and liberal bhakti cult, was belonged to
(A) Saranatha
(B) Allahabada
(C) Vara asi
(D) Haridwar
Ans: C
24. Inspired by Vedas the widow’s re-marriage movement was started by
(A) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(B) Kesavachandra Sen
(C) Iswar Chandra Vidya Sagar
(D) Annie Besant
Ans: A
25. Raja Ram Mohan Rai was the first harbinger who abolished the evil custom of
(A) Sati Pratha
(B) Idol Worship
(C) Child Marriage
(D) Untouchability
Ans: A
26. The original language of the teachings of Lord Mahaveera is
(A) Pali
(B) Apabhramsa
(C) Ardhamagdhi Prakrit
(D) Sanskrit
Ans: C
27. The word ‘Jina’ in Jainism literally means
(A) Victor of Women
(B) Victor of Passions
(C) Victor of Games
(D) Victor of Countries
Ans: B
28. This sect of Jainism does not accepts the thought related to the salvation of women in the same birth
(A) Sthanakavasi
(B) Swetambar Murtipujak
(C) Digambar
(D) Terapanthi Swetambar
Ans: C
29. Acarya Kundakunda belongs to this period
(A) 3rd Century A.D.
(B) Sixth Century A.D.
(C) 1st Century A.D.
(D) 10th Century A.D.
Ans: C
30. The following text belongs to Acarya Kundakunda :
(A) Pravacanasara
(B) Acarangasutra
(C) Tattavarthasutra
(D) Bhagawati Aradhana
Ans: A
31. Supreme Knowledge is known in Jainism as
(A) Shruta
(B) Kevalaj~nana
(C) Veetaragi
(D) Syadavadi
Ans: B
32. The other name of ‘Syadvada’ is
(A) Panchayama
(B) Anekantavada
(C) Triratna
(D) Saptabhangi
Ans: D
33. The practice of giving four kinds of charity in Jainism is associated with
(A) Caste protection act
(B) Temple protection activity
(C) Political impact activity
(D) Social and religious service
Ans: D
34. The famous statute of Bahubali is situated at
(A) Khajuraho
(B) Mount Abu
(C) Ajanta
(D) Shravanabelagola
Ans: D
35. Match the items in List – I with those in the List – II and:
List – I List – II
(i) Mahavira (a) Samaraiccakaha
(ii) Sutrakritanga (b) Substance
(iii) Haribhadrasuri (c) Ardhamagdhi
(iv) Adharma (d) Trishila
Select the correct code answer:
(A) (iii) – (c)
(B) (iv) – (b)
(C) (i) – (a)
(D) (ii) – (d)
Ans: B
36. Prince Siddhatha’s father was
(A) Prasenajita
(B) Shre ika
(C) Bimbisara
(D) Suddhodana
Ans: D
37. The first sermon of the Buddha was delivered at
(A) Sarnath (Varanashi)
(B) Uruvela
(C) Lumbini
(D) Bodhgaya
Ans: A
38. The first Buddhist Council was held during the period of the king
(A) Ashoka
(B) Ajatashatru
(C) Bimbisara
(D) Kanishka
Ans: A
39. The text which is not included in the Tripitaka is
(A) The Dighanikaya
(B) The Majjhimanikaya
(C) The Visuddhimagga
(D) The Samyuttanikaya
Ans: C
40. What is the supreme aim of Buddhism?
(A) Attainment of Wisdom
(B) Practicing of Meditation
(C) Purification of Mind
(D) Attainment of Salvation
Ans: B
41. Identify the place of Buddhist Art.
(A) Mount Abu
(B) Saranath
(C) Delhi
(D) Ahmedabad
Ans: B
42. This is known as historical text of Buddhism.
(A) Jataka
(B) Suttapitaka
(C) Vi uddhimagga
(D) Mahavavamsa
Ans: D
43. This text is not included in the Tripitakas
(A) Dighanikaya
(B) Milindapa~nha
(C) Dhammasa gahi i
(D) Yamaka
Ans: B
44. Zen Buddhism is found in
(A) Tibet
(B) Japan
(C) Thailand
(D) Korea
Ans: B
45. Jataka tales are engraved in
(A) Vidisa
(B) Ajanta Caves
(C) Sanchi
(D) Bodha-Gaya
Ans: C
46. Total number of the Apostles of Jesus
(A) Ten
(B) Nine
(C) Twelve
(D) Eight
Ans: C
47. The first book of Bible
(A) Exodus
(B) Leviticus
(C) Numbers
(D) Genesis
Ans: D
48. Apostle of the Indian Church
(A) St. Jude
(B) St. Peter
(C) St. Thomas
(D) St. John
Ans: C
49. The parable of the Good Samaritan is in the Gospel of
(A) Matthew
(B) Mark
(C) Luke
(D) John
Ans: C
50. Contemporary Indian Christian Theology appreciates
(A) Religious Pluralism
(B) Religious Uniformity
(C) Religious Triumphalism
(D) Religious Fundamentalism
Ans: A
51. Match the items of List-I and List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List - II
(a) Gospels (i) Fisherman
(b) Letter to the Corinthians (ii) Jordan
(c) St. Peter (iii) St.Paul
(d) Baptism of Jesus (iv) Four books of New Testament
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
52. Indian Christianity began with
(A) St. Francis Xavier
(B) John de Brito
(C) Apostle Thomas
(D) Mother Teresa
Ans: C
53. A famous protestant theologian is
(A) Karl Rahner
(B) Thomas Aquinas
(C) Martin Luther King
(D) Karl Barth
Ans: D
54. The ecumenical council of the church in the 20th century is
(A) Council of Nicaea
(B) II Vatican council
(C) Council of Constantinople
(D) Council of Chalcedon
Ans: B
55. One of the main concerns of Indian Christian theology is
(A) Inculteration
(B) Rationalism
(C) Centralization
(D) Empiricism
Ans: A
56. The first written constitution given by the Prophet Muhammad is known as
(A) Mithaq-e Mecca
(B) Mithaq-e Medina
(C) Mithaq-e Tabuk
(D) Mithaq-e Taif
Ans: B
57. Author of the book Al-Muwa a was
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) Malik Ibn anas
(C) Al-Khwarizmi
(D) Nasiruddin Tusi
Ans: B
58. Capital of the Abbasid rulers was
(A) Kufa
(B) Damascus
(C) Cordova
(D) Baghadad
Ans: D
59. The system of blood circulation in the human body was first discovered by
(A) Galen
(B) Al-Razi
(C) Ibn al-Nafis
(D) Ibn Zuhr
Ans: C
60. The pact of Hudaibiyah was exacted by the Prophet Muhammad with
(A) The Quraish
(B) The Ansar
(C) The Muhajirs
(D) The Jews
Ans: A
61. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Ibn Tufayl – Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
(B) Al-Razi – Al-Hawi fi al-Tibb
(C) Ashraf Ali Thanawi – Tafhimul Quran
(D) Nasiruddin Tusi – Kitabul Manazir
Ans: B
62. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Hadith – Sayings of Prophet Muhammad
(B) Tawhid – Polytheism
(C) Tasawwuf – Islamic mysticism
(D) Qiyas – Analogical reasoning
Ans: B
63. Author of the book Kitab al-Umm was
(A) Imam Muhammad Ibn Idris
(B) Imam Abu Hanifah
(C) Imam Malik Ibn Anas
(D) Imam Ahmad Ibn Hambal
Ans: A
64. Arrange the following Sufis in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I. Bahauddin Naqshbandi
II. Khwaja Abu Yaqub Yusuf al-Hamadani
III. Khwaja Baqi Billah
IV. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, III, IV
Ans: D
65. Author of the book Hujjat-Allah al-Balighah was
(A) Imam Ghazali
(B) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
(C) Shah Wali-Allah
(D) Ashraf Ali Thanawi
Ans: C
66. Who is the author of Kattik Ke Visakh?
(A) Prof. Teja Singh
(B) Bhai Kahn Singh
(C) Dr. Ganda Singh
(D) Karam Singh Historian
Ans: D
67. Who was the first translator of Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
(A) Maxmuller
(B) M.A. Macauliff
(C) G.S. Talib
(D) Ernest Trumpp
Ans: D
68. Who compiled and edited Puratan Janamsakhi first time?
(A) Bhai Vir Singh
(B) Shamsher Singh Ashok
(C) Dr. R.S. Jaggi
(D) Dr. Ganda Singh
Ans: A
69. Where is the Gurdwara Majnu ka Tilla situated and to whom it is associated with?
(A) Anandpur – Guru Gobind Singh
(B) Delhi – Guru Nanak
(C) Agra – Guru Teg Bahadur
(D) Lahore – Guru Arjan
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct order in which of the following appeared?
(A) Creation of Khalsa, Martyrdom of Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Martyrdom of Ajit Singh, Editing of Adi Granth.
(B) Birth of Guru Amardas, Birth of Sri Chand, Birth of Jai Ram, Death of Baba Kalu Mehta.
(C) Marriage of Mata Sulakhni, Marriage of Lakhmi Das, Marriage of Bibi Bhani, Foundation of Chak Ramdaspura.
(D) Editing of Guru Granth Sahib, Compilation of Dasam Granth, Delhi conquered by Sikhs, War of Bhangani.
Ans: C
71. Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(A) Sikhism believe in oneness of Human Beings.
(B) Sikhism is a revealed Religion.
(C) Sikhism believe in Deism.
(D) Sikhism believe in Theodicy.
Ans: C
72. Identify the Taboo of Sikhism.
(A) Visiting a Shrine of other religion.
(B) Reading a Book of Islam.
(C) Listening the preaching of other religion.
(D) Using Tobacco and Halal meat.
Ans: D
73. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List - II
(1) 1675 A.D. (a) Birth of Guru Amar Das
(2) 1479 A.D. (b) Martyrdom of Banda Singh
(3) 1716 A.D. (c) Martyrdom of Bhai Dayala
(4) 1552 A.D. (d) Guruship to Guru Angad
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (c) (a) (d) (b)
(B) (c) (a) (b) (d)
(C) (d) (c) (b) (a)
(D) (c) (b) (d) (a)
Ans: B
74. Women in Sikhism are
(A) Despised
(B) Honoured
(C) Worshipped
(D) Humiliated
Ans: B
75. Sikh Diaspora is very strong in
I. Canada
II. Pakistan
III. Thailand
IV. England
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) III and IV are correct.
(C) II and III are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.
Ans: D
76. Primitive people are known as:
(A) Atheists
(B) Aborigines
(C) Ascetics
(D) Essenes
Ans: B
77. Primitive people believed in:
(A) Pantheism
(B) Henotheism
(C) Monism
(D) Animism
Ans: D
78. Epic of Gilgamesh is included in:
(A) Egyptian Civilization
(B) Babylonian Civilization
(C) Chinese Civilization
(D) Greek Civilization
Ans: B
79. Which one of the following was not a part of Primitive religion?
(A) Ancestor Worship
(B) Witch Craft
(C) Monotheism
(D) Shamanism
Ans: C
80. Which one of the following is not a part of primitive religion?
(A) Fetishism
(B) Animism
(C) Shamanism
(D) Henotheism
Ans: D
81. The exponent of Totemism was:
(A) James Frazer
(B) Mircea Eliade
(C) Joseph Kitagama
(D) Emile Durkheim
Ans: A
82. The cult of Osiris was prevalent among:
(A) The Greeks
(B) The Hebrews
(C) The Europeans
(D) The Egyptians
Ans: D
83. Monotheism believes in:
(A) Oneness of God
(B) Multiplicity of gods
(C) God is nowhere
(D) Duality of God
Ans: A
84. Jesus suffered and died at
(A) Egypt
(B) Galilee
(C) Rome
(D) Jerusalem
Ans: D
85. Phenomenology of religion deals with:
(A) Origin of religion
(B) History of religion
(C) Manifestation of religion
(D) Philosophy of religion
Ans: C
86. Which of the following is a challenge to Inter-faith understanding?
(A) Multiculturalism
(B) Communalism
(C) Enlightenment
(D) Ritualism
Ans: B
87. The word ‘Religion’ has its roots in this language:
(A) Greek
(B) Hebrew
(C) Spanish
(D) Latin
Ans: D
88. Who was the author of ‘Systematic Theology’?
(A) Paul Tillich
(B) Max Muller
(C) Joachim Wach
(D) S. Radhakrishnan
Ans: A
89. Match the following and identify the correct match:
List – I List – II
(a) Zend Avesta (1) Muslims
(b) Old Testament (2) Buddhists
(c) Tripitaks (3) Jews
(d) Quran (4) Zoroastrians
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(D) (3) (4) (1) (2)
Ans: B
90. The ancient civilization of Peru is known as:
(A) civilization of Celts
(B) civilization of Mesopotamia
(C) civilization of Alps
(D) civilization of Incas
Ans: D
91. This is the correct order of Vedas:
(A) Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda
(B) Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Rigveda, Yajurveda
(C) Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Rigveda
(D) Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda
Ans: D
92. This is the sub-text of Samaveda
(A) Gandharva veda
(B) Āyur veda
(C) Dhanur veda
(D) Artha veda
Ans: A
93. The Shatapatha Brahmana and The Taittiriya-Brahmana are the commentary-texts of this veda -
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Sāmaveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Ans: B
94. Identify the correct author-group of sānkhya sutra and yoga-sutra-
(A) Kapila – Patanjali
(B) Gautama – Kanāda
(C) Vyāsa – Jaimini
(D) Jaimini – Kanāda
Ans: A
95. The dialogue held between Yamāchārya and Nachiketa is found in this text:
(A) Chhandogy Upanishad
(B) Kenopanishad
(C) Prashnopanishad
(D) Kathopanishad
Ans: D
96. The main statement of advait concept is
(A) Brahma Satyam Jaganmithya
(B) Jn ~ ānam Mokshsadhakam
(C) Avidya Nivritih Mokshah
(D) Satyameva Jayate
Ans: A
97. Nainam Chhindam Shastrani nainam Dahati Pāvakah.
Na chainam kledayantyāpo na shoshayati marutah: This following verse of Bhagavad Geeta deals mainly with
(A) Water
(B) Air
(C) Weapon
(D) Soul
Ans: D
98. Ramayan and Mahabharat are considered as:
(A) Spiritual scriptures
(B) Novels
(C) Poetry
(D) Epics
Ans: D
99. Kabirdas is related to
(A) Haridwar
(B) Chitrakut
(C) Ujjain
(D) Varanasi
Ans: D
100. The movement of Raja Ram Mohan Rāi was
(A) Widow marriage
(B) Propoganda of Vedanta
(C) Eradication of ‘Sati’ custom
(D) Eradication of child-marriage
Ans: C
List – I List - II
(a) Gospels (i) Fisherman
(b) Letter to the Corinthians (ii) Jordan
(c) St. Peter (iii) St.Paul
(d) Baptism of Jesus (iv) Four books of New Testament
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
52. Indian Christianity began with
(A) St. Francis Xavier
(B) John de Brito
(C) Apostle Thomas
(D) Mother Teresa
Ans: C
53. A famous protestant theologian is
(A) Karl Rahner
(B) Thomas Aquinas
(C) Martin Luther King
(D) Karl Barth
Ans: D
54. The ecumenical council of the church in the 20th century is
(A) Council of Nicaea
(B) II Vatican council
(C) Council of Constantinople
(D) Council of Chalcedon
Ans: B
55. One of the main concerns of Indian Christian theology is
(A) Inculteration
(B) Rationalism
(C) Centralization
(D) Empiricism
Ans: A
56. The first written constitution given by the Prophet Muhammad is known as
(A) Mithaq-e Mecca
(B) Mithaq-e Medina
(C) Mithaq-e Tabuk
(D) Mithaq-e Taif
Ans: B
57. Author of the book Al-Muwa a was
(A) Al-Mawardi
(B) Malik Ibn anas
(C) Al-Khwarizmi
(D) Nasiruddin Tusi
Ans: B
58. Capital of the Abbasid rulers was
(A) Kufa
(B) Damascus
(C) Cordova
(D) Baghadad
Ans: D
59. The system of blood circulation in the human body was first discovered by
(A) Galen
(B) Al-Razi
(C) Ibn al-Nafis
(D) Ibn Zuhr
Ans: C
60. The pact of Hudaibiyah was exacted by the Prophet Muhammad with
(A) The Quraish
(B) The Ansar
(C) The Muhajirs
(D) The Jews
Ans: A
61. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Ibn Tufayl – Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
(B) Al-Razi – Al-Hawi fi al-Tibb
(C) Ashraf Ali Thanawi – Tafhimul Quran
(D) Nasiruddin Tusi – Kitabul Manazir
Ans: B
62. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Hadith – Sayings of Prophet Muhammad
(B) Tawhid – Polytheism
(C) Tasawwuf – Islamic mysticism
(D) Qiyas – Analogical reasoning
Ans: B
63. Author of the book Kitab al-Umm was
(A) Imam Muhammad Ibn Idris
(B) Imam Abu Hanifah
(C) Imam Malik Ibn Anas
(D) Imam Ahmad Ibn Hambal
Ans: A
64. Arrange the following Sufis in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I. Bahauddin Naqshbandi
II. Khwaja Abu Yaqub Yusuf al-Hamadani
III. Khwaja Baqi Billah
IV. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) II, I, III, IV
Ans: D
65. Author of the book Hujjat-Allah al-Balighah was
(A) Imam Ghazali
(B) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
(C) Shah Wali-Allah
(D) Ashraf Ali Thanawi
Ans: C
66. Who is the author of Kattik Ke Visakh?
(A) Prof. Teja Singh
(B) Bhai Kahn Singh
(C) Dr. Ganda Singh
(D) Karam Singh Historian
Ans: D
67. Who was the first translator of Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
(A) Maxmuller
(B) M.A. Macauliff
(C) G.S. Talib
(D) Ernest Trumpp
Ans: D
68. Who compiled and edited Puratan Janamsakhi first time?
(A) Bhai Vir Singh
(B) Shamsher Singh Ashok
(C) Dr. R.S. Jaggi
(D) Dr. Ganda Singh
Ans: A
69. Where is the Gurdwara Majnu ka Tilla situated and to whom it is associated with?
(A) Anandpur – Guru Gobind Singh
(B) Delhi – Guru Nanak
(C) Agra – Guru Teg Bahadur
(D) Lahore – Guru Arjan
Ans: B
70. Identify the correct order in which of the following appeared?
(A) Creation of Khalsa, Martyrdom of Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Martyrdom of Ajit Singh, Editing of Adi Granth.
(B) Birth of Guru Amardas, Birth of Sri Chand, Birth of Jai Ram, Death of Baba Kalu Mehta.
(C) Marriage of Mata Sulakhni, Marriage of Lakhmi Das, Marriage of Bibi Bhani, Foundation of Chak Ramdaspura.
(D) Editing of Guru Granth Sahib, Compilation of Dasam Granth, Delhi conquered by Sikhs, War of Bhangani.
Ans: C
71. Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(A) Sikhism believe in oneness of Human Beings.
(B) Sikhism is a revealed Religion.
(C) Sikhism believe in Deism.
(D) Sikhism believe in Theodicy.
Ans: C
72. Identify the Taboo of Sikhism.
(A) Visiting a Shrine of other religion.
(B) Reading a Book of Islam.
(C) Listening the preaching of other religion.
(D) Using Tobacco and Halal meat.
Ans: D
73. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List - II
(1) 1675 A.D. (a) Birth of Guru Amar Das
(2) 1479 A.D. (b) Martyrdom of Banda Singh
(3) 1716 A.D. (c) Martyrdom of Bhai Dayala
(4) 1552 A.D. (d) Guruship to Guru Angad
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (c) (a) (d) (b)
(B) (c) (a) (b) (d)
(C) (d) (c) (b) (a)
(D) (c) (b) (d) (a)
Ans: B
74. Women in Sikhism are
(A) Despised
(B) Honoured
(C) Worshipped
(D) Humiliated
Ans: B
75. Sikh Diaspora is very strong in
I. Canada
II. Pakistan
III. Thailand
IV. England
Codes:
(A) I and II are correct.
(B) III and IV are correct.
(C) II and III are correct.
(D) I and IV are correct.
Ans: D
76. Primitive people are known as:
(A) Atheists
(B) Aborigines
(C) Ascetics
(D) Essenes
Ans: B
77. Primitive people believed in:
(A) Pantheism
(B) Henotheism
(C) Monism
(D) Animism
Ans: D
78. Epic of Gilgamesh is included in:
(A) Egyptian Civilization
(B) Babylonian Civilization
(C) Chinese Civilization
(D) Greek Civilization
Ans: B
79. Which one of the following was not a part of Primitive religion?
(A) Ancestor Worship
(B) Witch Craft
(C) Monotheism
(D) Shamanism
Ans: C
80. Which one of the following is not a part of primitive religion?
(A) Fetishism
(B) Animism
(C) Shamanism
(D) Henotheism
Ans: D
81. The exponent of Totemism was:
(A) James Frazer
(B) Mircea Eliade
(C) Joseph Kitagama
(D) Emile Durkheim
Ans: A
82. The cult of Osiris was prevalent among:
(A) The Greeks
(B) The Hebrews
(C) The Europeans
(D) The Egyptians
Ans: D
83. Monotheism believes in:
(A) Oneness of God
(B) Multiplicity of gods
(C) God is nowhere
(D) Duality of God
Ans: A
84. Jesus suffered and died at
(A) Egypt
(B) Galilee
(C) Rome
(D) Jerusalem
Ans: D
85. Phenomenology of religion deals with:
(A) Origin of religion
(B) History of religion
(C) Manifestation of religion
(D) Philosophy of religion
Ans: C
86. Which of the following is a challenge to Inter-faith understanding?
(A) Multiculturalism
(B) Communalism
(C) Enlightenment
(D) Ritualism
Ans: B
87. The word ‘Religion’ has its roots in this language:
(A) Greek
(B) Hebrew
(C) Spanish
(D) Latin
Ans: D
88. Who was the author of ‘Systematic Theology’?
(A) Paul Tillich
(B) Max Muller
(C) Joachim Wach
(D) S. Radhakrishnan
Ans: A
89. Match the following and identify the correct match:
List – I List – II
(a) Zend Avesta (1) Muslims
(b) Old Testament (2) Buddhists
(c) Tripitaks (3) Jews
(d) Quran (4) Zoroastrians
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(B) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(C) (1) (2) (3) (4)
(D) (3) (4) (1) (2)
Ans: B
90. The ancient civilization of Peru is known as:
(A) civilization of Celts
(B) civilization of Mesopotamia
(C) civilization of Alps
(D) civilization of Incas
Ans: D
91. This is the correct order of Vedas:
(A) Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda
(B) Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Rigveda, Yajurveda
(C) Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Rigveda
(D) Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda
Ans: D
92. This is the sub-text of Samaveda
(A) Gandharva veda
(B) Āyur veda
(C) Dhanur veda
(D) Artha veda
Ans: A
93. The Shatapatha Brahmana and The Taittiriya-Brahmana are the commentary-texts of this veda -
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Sāmaveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Ans: B
94. Identify the correct author-group of sānkhya sutra and yoga-sutra-
(A) Kapila – Patanjali
(B) Gautama – Kanāda
(C) Vyāsa – Jaimini
(D) Jaimini – Kanāda
Ans: A
95. The dialogue held between Yamāchārya and Nachiketa is found in this text:
(A) Chhandogy Upanishad
(B) Kenopanishad
(C) Prashnopanishad
(D) Kathopanishad
Ans: D
96. The main statement of advait concept is
(A) Brahma Satyam Jaganmithya
(B) Jn ~ ānam Mokshsadhakam
(C) Avidya Nivritih Mokshah
(D) Satyameva Jayate
Ans: A
97. Nainam Chhindam Shastrani nainam Dahati Pāvakah.
Na chainam kledayantyāpo na shoshayati marutah: This following verse of Bhagavad Geeta deals mainly with
(A) Water
(B) Air
(C) Weapon
(D) Soul
Ans: D
98. Ramayan and Mahabharat are considered as:
(A) Spiritual scriptures
(B) Novels
(C) Poetry
(D) Epics
Ans: D
99. Kabirdas is related to
(A) Haridwar
(B) Chitrakut
(C) Ujjain
(D) Varanasi
Ans: D
100. The movement of Raja Ram Mohan Rāi was
(A) Widow marriage
(B) Propoganda of Vedanta
(C) Eradication of ‘Sati’ custom
(D) Eradication of child-marriage
Ans: C