COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- PAGE 5
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS- MCQs
1. It cannot be included in the study of religion
(A) Sociological approach
(B) Philosophical approach
(C) Fanatic approach
(D) Phenomenological approach
Ans: C
2. Which of the following statements in relation to religion is incorrectly?
(A) It is a path to live a better life.
(B) It is a helpful source for social harmony.
(C) It is a set of beliefs and practices.
(D) It is very harmful for economy.
Ans: D
3. The incorrect combination amongst the following is
(A) Guru Nanak – Sikhism
(B) Jesus Christ – Christianity
(C) Hazrat Muhammad – Hinduism
(D) Mahavir – Jainism
Ans: C
4. Which of the following is a great challenge to religions harmony?
(A) Religions understanding
(B) Religions tolerance
(C) Religions politicization
(D) Religions indifference
Ans: C
5. Identify the correct statement:
(A) Primitive mass believed in magic for solution of his problems.
(B) Rationalism was the way of life of the primitive man.
(C) Adivasi people believed in scientific understanding of religion.
(D) Primitive man did not have any animal for worship.
Ans: A
6. The following is the combination of old and New testaments.
(A) Tripitaka
(B) Quran
(C) Avesta
(D) Bible
Ans: D
7. Arrange the following scriptures in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I Bible
II Guru Granth Sahib
III Quran
IV Vedas
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) III, II, IV, I
(C) I, III, II, IV
(D) IV, I, III, II
Ans: D
8. In today’s life-style religion is facing challenge from
(A) Materialism
(B) Rationalism
(C) Agnosticism
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
9. The Mahāsā ghika Buddhism was divided into these many subsects during the period of king A oka
(A) Eight
(B) Five
(C) Four
(D) Six
Ans: D
10. Identify the correct order of the following Khandha-s which have come down traditionally in Buddhism?
(i) Vedanā
(ii) Sa khāra
(iii) Viññā a
(iv) Rūpa
(v) Saññā
(A) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii), (v)
(B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
(C) (iv), (i), (v), (ii), (iii)
(D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii), (v)
Ans: C
11. The number of Discourses of Buddha compiled under the Dighanikāya, is
(A) Thirty
(B) Nineteen
(C) Eighteen
(D) Thirty four
Ans: D
12. MahāBodhi Society was established in India by
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Dalai Lama
(C) Anagarik Dharmapal
(D) Mahasthavir Kripasaran
Ans: C
13. The book, “The Idea of the Holy” is authored by
(A) E.B. Taylor
(B) Paul Tillich
(C) William James
(D) Rudolf Otto
Ans: D
14. “The man who knows one religion knows none”, is said by
(A) Max Muller
(B) E.B. Taylor
(C) Mircea Eliade
(D) Max Weber
Ans: A
15. Upanishads expound
(A) Spiritualism
(B) History
(C) Literature
(D) Geography
Ans: A
16. The scripture revealed to prophet Muhammad is
(A) Bible
(B) Guru Granth Sahib
(C) Quran
(D) Avesta
Ans: C
17. This religion does not believe in God as creator of this universe
(A) Jainism
(B) Sikhism
(C) Islam
(D) Christianity
Ans: A
18. Theology is
(A) Logical understanding of God.
(B) Study of natural forces.
(C) Analysis of Human Actions.
(D) Social context of Human Relations.
Ans: A
19. Identify the correct order of Vedas
(A) Rigveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Yajurveda.
(B) Yajurveda, Samaveda, Rigveda, Atharvaveda.
(C) Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Rigveda.
(D) Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda.
Ans: D
20. Gopatha Brāhma a follows:
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samaveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Ans: D
21. “Yogashchittavratti-Nirodhah” is the definition of
(A) Brahma
(B) Satkaryavada
(C) Existence of Purusha
(D) Yoga
Ans: D
22. Valmiki Ramaya a is recognized as
(A) Epic
(B) Narrative
(C) Prose literature
(D) Drama
Ans: A
23. Bhagvat text is counted as
(A) A Upanishad
(B) A Brahmana Grantha
(C) A Purana
(D) An Epic
Ans: C
24. The Prominent Preacher of Vaishnava Bhakti in Assam religion is
(A) Ravi Das
(B) Kabir Das
(C) Ramanand
(D) Śankardeva
Ans: D
25. The movement to abolish the custom of ‘Sati’ was started by
(A) Satyavrat Samshrami
(B) Raja Rammohan Roy
(C) Keshava Chandra Sen
(D) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ans: B
26. Rājakumāra Varadhamāna was the son of
(A) King Viśvasena
(B) King Nābhi
(C) King Siddhārtha
(D) King Samudradatta
Ans: C
27. Trtha kara R. abhadeva attained Nirvāna at
(A) Rājagraha
(B) Girnar
(C) A tāpada (Kailāśa)
(D) Sumeru Parvata
Ans: C
28. The Earlier representative Text of Jainism is
(A) Dravyasangraha
(B) Vasunandi Śrāvakācāra
(C) Prāmāna Mimānsā
(D) Tattvārthasūtra
Ans: D
29. According to Śrama a tradition the first Jaina council was held at
(A) Valabhi
(B) Pātaliputra
(C) Mathura
(D) Śrāvasth
Ans: C
30. The commentary of the Jaina text Satkhandāgama is
(A) Dhavalā
(B) Tatvabodhin
(C) Sarvārthasiddhi
(D) Vijayodaya
Ans: A
31. The main churches of Christianity are in this group
(A) Angliean church, World council of churches and Roman catholic church
(B) Roman catholic church, Orthodox churches and Angliean church
(C) Orthodox churches, Angliean church and American churches
(D) Roman catholic church, Jewish church, and Angliean church
Ans: B
32. Identify and Old Testament Prophet from among the following:
(A) David
(B) Solomon
(C) Isaac
(D) Isaiah
Ans: D
33. Find out the chronological order of the following personalities using the codes:
I St. Francis of Assissi
II St. Augustine
III St. Paul
IV Martin Luther
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) I, III, IV, II
Ans: C
34. Christians believe in one of the following:
(A) Pantheism
(B) Rebirth of the soul
(C) Resurrection of the dead
(D) Body as devil’s creation
Ans: C
35. The most ancient Christian group of India is
(A) St. Thomas Christians of India
(B) Christians of Goa in India
(C) Angliean Christians of India
(D) Orthodox Christians of India
Ans: A
36. Name of the Prophet Muhammad’s father was
(A) Abdullah
(B) Abdul Muttalib
(C) Khalid
(D) Mahmud
Ans: A
37. The Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina in the year
(A) 610 AD
(B) 615 AD
(C) 622 AD
(D) 628 AD
Ans: C
38. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Hud – Banu Issrael
(B) Salih – Thamud
(C) Baitul Maqdis – Cairo
(D) The Prophetic Mosque – Mecca
Ans: B
39. Sahih Bukhari is
(A) Collection of pre-islamic Arabic poetry.
(B) Collection of historical events.
(C) Collection of sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
(D) Collection of Juridical decisions.
Ans: C
40. Arrange the following thinkers in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal
II. Imam Abu Hanifah
III. Imam Malik Ibn Anas
IV. Imam Muhammad Ibn Idris
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) II, III, IV, I
Ans: D
41. Author of the book Al-Madinatul-Fadilah was
(A) Ibn Bajjah
(B) Ibn Rushad
(C) Abu Nasr al-Farabi
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
42. The tomb of Abdul Qadir Jilani is situated in
(A) Damascus
(B) Herat
(C) Baghdad
(D) Cairo
Ans: C
43. ‘Char Dhunas’ is associated with the sect
(A) Udasis
(B) Nirmalas
(C) Suthrashahi
(D) Sewapanth
Ans: A
44. Bhai Lalo lived in
(A) Talwandi
(B) Chuharkana
(C) Saidpur
(D) Tulamba
Ans: C
45. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(1) Janamsakhi (a) Guru Arjan
(2) Jaitsari Di Var (b) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Bhatt (c) 11 (Eleven)
(4) Zafarnama (d) B-40
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (d) (a) (c) (b)
(B) (d) (a) (b) (c)
(C) (a) (d) (c) (b)
(D) (a) (b) (d) (c)
Ans: A
46. ‘Kuchajee’ is
(A) Sister of Kalyug.
(B) A pious lady.
(C) A composition of Dasam Granth.
(D) A composition of Guru Granth.
Ans: D
47. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(a) Kabir (1) Guru Nanak
(b) Majh di Var (2) Begampura
(c) Shabdarth Pothian (3) Bavan Akhree
(d) Ravidas (4) Gur Sewak Sabha
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(B) (3) (1) (2) (4)
(C) (3) (1) (4) (2)
(D) (4) (2) (3) (1)
Ans: C
48. Choose the correct route of first Journey of Guru Nanak:
(A) Talwandi, Multan, Mecca, Kabul.
(B) Sultanpur, Saidpur, Tulamba, Kurukshetra.
(C) Talwandi, Haridwar, Achal, Sumer.
(D) Sultanpur, Laddakh, Tibet, Haridwar.
Ans: B
49. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Nam Japo – Kirt Karo – Vand Chhako.
(B) Tej Bhan was father of Guru Amardas.
(C) Nanaki was mother of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
(D) Number of Bhagats whose Bani is incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib is eleven.
Ans: D
50. Which one of the following is not the composition of Guru Nanak?
(A) Patti
(B) Barahmah
(C) Var Ramkali
(D) Japji
Ans: C
(A) Sociological approach
(B) Philosophical approach
(C) Fanatic approach
(D) Phenomenological approach
Ans: C
2. Which of the following statements in relation to religion is incorrectly?
(A) It is a path to live a better life.
(B) It is a helpful source for social harmony.
(C) It is a set of beliefs and practices.
(D) It is very harmful for economy.
Ans: D
3. The incorrect combination amongst the following is
(A) Guru Nanak – Sikhism
(B) Jesus Christ – Christianity
(C) Hazrat Muhammad – Hinduism
(D) Mahavir – Jainism
Ans: C
4. Which of the following is a great challenge to religions harmony?
(A) Religions understanding
(B) Religions tolerance
(C) Religions politicization
(D) Religions indifference
Ans: C
5. Identify the correct statement:
(A) Primitive mass believed in magic for solution of his problems.
(B) Rationalism was the way of life of the primitive man.
(C) Adivasi people believed in scientific understanding of religion.
(D) Primitive man did not have any animal for worship.
Ans: A
6. The following is the combination of old and New testaments.
(A) Tripitaka
(B) Quran
(C) Avesta
(D) Bible
Ans: D
7. Arrange the following scriptures in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I Bible
II Guru Granth Sahib
III Quran
IV Vedas
Codes:
(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) III, II, IV, I
(C) I, III, II, IV
(D) IV, I, III, II
Ans: D
8. In today’s life-style religion is facing challenge from
(A) Materialism
(B) Rationalism
(C) Agnosticism
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
9. The Mahāsā ghika Buddhism was divided into these many subsects during the period of king A oka
(A) Eight
(B) Five
(C) Four
(D) Six
Ans: D
10. Identify the correct order of the following Khandha-s which have come down traditionally in Buddhism?
(i) Vedanā
(ii) Sa khāra
(iii) Viññā a
(iv) Rūpa
(v) Saññā
(A) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii), (v)
(B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
(C) (iv), (i), (v), (ii), (iii)
(D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii), (v)
Ans: C
11. The number of Discourses of Buddha compiled under the Dighanikāya, is
(A) Thirty
(B) Nineteen
(C) Eighteen
(D) Thirty four
Ans: D
12. MahāBodhi Society was established in India by
(A) B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Dalai Lama
(C) Anagarik Dharmapal
(D) Mahasthavir Kripasaran
Ans: C
13. The book, “The Idea of the Holy” is authored by
(A) E.B. Taylor
(B) Paul Tillich
(C) William James
(D) Rudolf Otto
Ans: D
14. “The man who knows one religion knows none”, is said by
(A) Max Muller
(B) E.B. Taylor
(C) Mircea Eliade
(D) Max Weber
Ans: A
15. Upanishads expound
(A) Spiritualism
(B) History
(C) Literature
(D) Geography
Ans: A
16. The scripture revealed to prophet Muhammad is
(A) Bible
(B) Guru Granth Sahib
(C) Quran
(D) Avesta
Ans: C
17. This religion does not believe in God as creator of this universe
(A) Jainism
(B) Sikhism
(C) Islam
(D) Christianity
Ans: A
18. Theology is
(A) Logical understanding of God.
(B) Study of natural forces.
(C) Analysis of Human Actions.
(D) Social context of Human Relations.
Ans: A
19. Identify the correct order of Vedas
(A) Rigveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Yajurveda.
(B) Yajurveda, Samaveda, Rigveda, Atharvaveda.
(C) Atharvaveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Rigveda.
(D) Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda.
Ans: D
20. Gopatha Brāhma a follows:
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samaveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Ans: D
21. “Yogashchittavratti-Nirodhah” is the definition of
(A) Brahma
(B) Satkaryavada
(C) Existence of Purusha
(D) Yoga
Ans: D
22. Valmiki Ramaya a is recognized as
(A) Epic
(B) Narrative
(C) Prose literature
(D) Drama
Ans: A
23. Bhagvat text is counted as
(A) A Upanishad
(B) A Brahmana Grantha
(C) A Purana
(D) An Epic
Ans: C
24. The Prominent Preacher of Vaishnava Bhakti in Assam religion is
(A) Ravi Das
(B) Kabir Das
(C) Ramanand
(D) Śankardeva
Ans: D
25. The movement to abolish the custom of ‘Sati’ was started by
(A) Satyavrat Samshrami
(B) Raja Rammohan Roy
(C) Keshava Chandra Sen
(D) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ans: B
26. Rājakumāra Varadhamāna was the son of
(A) King Viśvasena
(B) King Nābhi
(C) King Siddhārtha
(D) King Samudradatta
Ans: C
27. Trtha kara R. abhadeva attained Nirvāna at
(A) Rājagraha
(B) Girnar
(C) A tāpada (Kailāśa)
(D) Sumeru Parvata
Ans: C
28. The Earlier representative Text of Jainism is
(A) Dravyasangraha
(B) Vasunandi Śrāvakācāra
(C) Prāmāna Mimānsā
(D) Tattvārthasūtra
Ans: D
29. According to Śrama a tradition the first Jaina council was held at
(A) Valabhi
(B) Pātaliputra
(C) Mathura
(D) Śrāvasth
Ans: C
30. The commentary of the Jaina text Satkhandāgama is
(A) Dhavalā
(B) Tatvabodhin
(C) Sarvārthasiddhi
(D) Vijayodaya
Ans: A
31. The main churches of Christianity are in this group
(A) Angliean church, World council of churches and Roman catholic church
(B) Roman catholic church, Orthodox churches and Angliean church
(C) Orthodox churches, Angliean church and American churches
(D) Roman catholic church, Jewish church, and Angliean church
Ans: B
32. Identify and Old Testament Prophet from among the following:
(A) David
(B) Solomon
(C) Isaac
(D) Isaiah
Ans: D
33. Find out the chronological order of the following personalities using the codes:
I St. Francis of Assissi
II St. Augustine
III St. Paul
IV Martin Luther
Codes:
(A) II, III, I, IV
(B) III, I, II, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) I, III, IV, II
Ans: C
34. Christians believe in one of the following:
(A) Pantheism
(B) Rebirth of the soul
(C) Resurrection of the dead
(D) Body as devil’s creation
Ans: C
35. The most ancient Christian group of India is
(A) St. Thomas Christians of India
(B) Christians of Goa in India
(C) Angliean Christians of India
(D) Orthodox Christians of India
Ans: A
36. Name of the Prophet Muhammad’s father was
(A) Abdullah
(B) Abdul Muttalib
(C) Khalid
(D) Mahmud
Ans: A
37. The Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina in the year
(A) 610 AD
(B) 615 AD
(C) 622 AD
(D) 628 AD
Ans: C
38. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Hud – Banu Issrael
(B) Salih – Thamud
(C) Baitul Maqdis – Cairo
(D) The Prophetic Mosque – Mecca
Ans: B
39. Sahih Bukhari is
(A) Collection of pre-islamic Arabic poetry.
(B) Collection of historical events.
(C) Collection of sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.
(D) Collection of Juridical decisions.
Ans: C
40. Arrange the following thinkers in chronological order. Use the codes given below:
I. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal
II. Imam Abu Hanifah
III. Imam Malik Ibn Anas
IV. Imam Muhammad Ibn Idris
Codes:
(A) I, II, IV, III
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) III, II, I, IV
(D) II, III, IV, I
Ans: D
41. Author of the book Al-Madinatul-Fadilah was
(A) Ibn Bajjah
(B) Ibn Rushad
(C) Abu Nasr al-Farabi
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
42. The tomb of Abdul Qadir Jilani is situated in
(A) Damascus
(B) Herat
(C) Baghdad
(D) Cairo
Ans: C
43. ‘Char Dhunas’ is associated with the sect
(A) Udasis
(B) Nirmalas
(C) Suthrashahi
(D) Sewapanth
Ans: A
44. Bhai Lalo lived in
(A) Talwandi
(B) Chuharkana
(C) Saidpur
(D) Tulamba
Ans: C
45. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(1) Janamsakhi (a) Guru Arjan
(2) Jaitsari Di Var (b) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Bhatt (c) 11 (Eleven)
(4) Zafarnama (d) B-40
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A) (d) (a) (c) (b)
(B) (d) (a) (b) (c)
(C) (a) (d) (c) (b)
(D) (a) (b) (d) (c)
Ans: A
46. ‘Kuchajee’ is
(A) Sister of Kalyug.
(B) A pious lady.
(C) A composition of Dasam Granth.
(D) A composition of Guru Granth.
Ans: D
47. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
(a) Kabir (1) Guru Nanak
(b) Majh di Var (2) Begampura
(c) Shabdarth Pothian (3) Bavan Akhree
(d) Ravidas (4) Gur Sewak Sabha
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (2) (1) (4) (3)
(B) (3) (1) (2) (4)
(C) (3) (1) (4) (2)
(D) (4) (2) (3) (1)
Ans: C
48. Choose the correct route of first Journey of Guru Nanak:
(A) Talwandi, Multan, Mecca, Kabul.
(B) Sultanpur, Saidpur, Tulamba, Kurukshetra.
(C) Talwandi, Haridwar, Achal, Sumer.
(D) Sultanpur, Laddakh, Tibet, Haridwar.
Ans: B
49. Which one of the following is not correct?
(A) Nam Japo – Kirt Karo – Vand Chhako.
(B) Tej Bhan was father of Guru Amardas.
(C) Nanaki was mother of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
(D) Number of Bhagats whose Bani is incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib is eleven.
Ans: D
50. Which one of the following is not the composition of Guru Nanak?
(A) Patti
(B) Barahmah
(C) Var Ramkali
(D) Japji
Ans: C
51. The concept of multi sidedness of reality in Jainism is known as
(A) Syādvāda
(B) Pramā avāda
(C) Anekāntavāda
(D) Niyativāda
Ans: C
52. ‘Bandha’ term is included in the group of this principle of Jainism
(A) Seven Fundamentals
(B) Six substances
(C) Three jewels
(D) Five vows
Ans: A
53. The example of practical application of non-violent principle of Jainism in present age is
(A) Mahavira Sthali, Delhi.
(B) running of bird Hospital in the campus of Jaina Temple, Delhi.
(C) Ahi sāsthala, Delhi.
(D) Jaina Balashram, Delhi.
Ans: B
54. The earliest research institution of Prakrit and Jainology at present is in this place
(A) Alipur, Delhi
(B) Malviyanagar, Jaipur
(C) Shravanabelagola
(D) Vasokunda, Vaishali
Ans: D
55. The famous scholar of Karnataka, engaged in the editing work of Prakrit and Jaina texts was
(A) Dr. Nemichandra Shastri
(B) Pt. Dalsukh Bhai
(C) Dr. A.N. Upadhye
(D) Muni Jinvijay
Ans: C
56. The authentic and sacred versions of the Buddha’s words are available today in:
(A) Six languages/dialects
(B) Five languages/dialects
(C) Four languages/dialects
(D) Three languages/dialects
Ans: C
57. The VAIPULYA SŪTRA-S belong to
(A) The Theravāda
(B) The Sarvāstivāda
(C) Mahāyāna
(D) Mahāsā ghika
Ans: C
58. Buddhism split into two sects immediately after the Sa g ti known as
(A) Rājagaha Sa g ti
(B) Vesāli Sa g ti
(C) Pa aliputta Sa g ti
(D) Va agāmi Abhaya Sa g ti
Ans: B
59. New Testament contains the books of
(A) Gospels
(B) Prophets
(C) Genesis
(D) Psalms
Ans: A
60. Twelve Apostles of Christ were from amongst
(A) Romans
(B) Egyptians
(C) Jewish people
(D) Greeks
Ans: C
61. Abraham of Old Testament is a father of
(A) Egyptians
(B) Romans
(C) Persians
(D) Jews, Christians and Muslims
Ans: D
62. Scriptures of Christians are collectively known as
(A) Gospels
(B) Prophets
(C) Bible
(D) New Testament
Ans: C
63. The number of Buddhist sects prevalent during the third century B.C. was
(A) Eighteen
(B) Twenty
(C) Seventeen
(D) Nineteen
Ans: A
64. The Buddha’s statues were initiated for the first time with the particular Buddhist Art known as
(A) Ajanta-Ellora Art
(B) Mathura Art
(C) Gandhar Art
(D) Nalanda Art
Ans: C
65. The number of Vaipulya Sūtra-s in Buddhism, is
(A) Seven
(B) Ten
(C) Nine
(D) Eight
Ans: C
66. This is an old testament personality
(A) St. Paul
(B) St. Peter
(C) Moses
(D) King Herod
Ans: C
67. This is a famous old testament event
(A) Transfiguration of Christ
(B) Baptism of John the Baptist
(C) Exodus
(D) Flight of Holy Family to Egypt
Ans: C
68. Parable of the prodigal son is found in the Gospel of
(A) Matthew
(B) Mark
(C) Luke
(D) John
Ans: C
69. Who wrote the letter to the Romans?
(A) St. Thomas
(B) St. Paul
(C) St. Peter
(D) St. John
Ans: B
70. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Al-Ghazali – Ihya Ulum al- Din
(B) Shah Wali- Allah – Hujjatullah al-Balighah
(C) Maulana Maududi – Fathul Bayan
(D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad – Tarjumanul Quran
Ans: C
71. Author of the book Al-Muwatta was
(A) Malik bin Anas
(B) Ibn Arabi
(C) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
(D) Abdul Qadir Jilani
Ans: A
72. With whom Rai Bullar was associated
(A) Bhai Nand Lal
(B) Bhai Gurdas
(C) Guru Nanak Dev
(D) Guru Arjan DevIII
Ans: C
73. Name the place where Guru Nanak- Dev received first revelation ?
(A) Talwandi
(B) Kartarpur
(C) Nanakana Sahib
(D) Sultanpur
Ans: D
74. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination :
List – I List – II
(a) Udasi (i) Pandit Tara Singh Narotam
(b) Nirmala (ii) Baba Jagtaji
(c) Sewa Panthi (iii) Baba Gurditaji
(d) Nirankari (iv) Baba Dayalji Identify the correct choice
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: C
75. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination :
List – I List – II
(a) Baba Ram Rai (i) Kartarpur
(b) Baba Atal (ii) Dehradun
(c) Baba Dhirmal (iii) Bhaini
(d) Baba Ram Singh (iv) Guru Hargobind Identify the correct choice
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Ans: A
76. Who was the first president of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee ?
(A) Master Tara Singh
(B) Baba Kharak Singh
(C) Prof. Gurmukh Singh
(D) S. Sunder Singh Majithia
Ans: D
77. Identify the correct chronological order of the following :
(A) Talwandi, Anandpur, Khadoor, Kartarpur
(B) Rai Bular, Guru Amardas, Bhai Lehna, Bhai Bidhi Chand
(C) Gurbani, Janamsakhi, Dasam Granth, Gur-pratap Suraj
(D) Sukhmani, Asa di Var, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahib
Ans: C
78. Sikhism does not believe in
(A) God
(B) Caste system
(C) Law of Karma
(D) Transmigration of Soul
Ans: B
79. ‘Shaman’ is a person who is supposed to
(A) Control the supernatural powers
(B) Heal the diseases
(C) (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
80. ‘Arunta’ is a
(A) Tribe of Australia
(B) Name of God in Africa
(C) Roman Goddess
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
81. This is the supreme aim of Jainism:
(A) Purification of mind
(B) Attainment of salvation
(C) Practicing of meditation
(D) Attainment of wisdom
Ans: B
82. The doctrine of ‘syādavāda’ is mainly related to the religious tradition of -
(A) Buddhism
(B) Sikhism
(C) Jainism
(D) Christianity
Ans: C
83. The famous Mount Abu Jaina temples are built with the support of
(A) Vastupāla-Tejapāla
(B) Samprati King
(C) Chamundarai
(D) Mahārāna Kumbha
Ans: A
84. The book of the Old Testament is generally common to the following:
(A) Jews and Hindus
(B) Jews and Christians
(C) Christians and Jains
(D) Christians and Zoroastrians
Ans: B
85. The present Roman Pontiff is
(A) Pope John Paul II
(B) Pope Francis
(C) Pope Benedict XVI
(D) Pope Paul VI
Ans: B
86. Arrange the following in chronological order selecting from the codes given below:
I. Arrival of Thomas of Cana in India.
II. Arrival of Apostle Thomas in India.
III. Arrival of Vasco de Gama in India.
IV. Arrival of St. Francis Xavier in India.
Codes:
(A) I, III, IV, II
(B) II, IV, I, III
(C) II, I, III, IV
(D) I, II, IV, III
Ans: C
87. The Indian born saint among the following is:
(A) St. Francis Xavier
(B) St. Alphonsa
(C) St. Augustine
(D) St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ans: B
88. According to tradition Apostle Thomas suffered martyrdom at
(A) Goa
(B) Kerala
(C) Mumbai
(D) Mylapore
Ans: D
89. The Prophet Muhammad was born in
(A) Mecca
(B) Medina
(C) Taif
(D) Jeddah
Ans: A
90. Yathrib was the old name of
(A) Mecca
(B) Cairo
(C) Jerusalem
(D) None of the above
Ans: D
91. The Prophet Muhammad was injured in the battle of
(A) Badr
(B) Uhud
(C) Khandaq
(D) Tabuk
Ans: B
92. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Ibne Tufayl – Hayy Bin Yaqazan
(B) Maulana Maududi – Kitabul Hind
(C) Imam Ghazali – Ihya Ulum al- Din
(D) Shah Wali- Allah – Hujjatullah al-Balighah
Ans: B
93. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
1. Gur-bilas a. Bhai Kahn Singh
2. Kabitt Swayyas b. Sarup Das
3. Mahima Prakash c. Bhai Gurdas
4. Hum Hindu Nahin d. Bhai Sukha Singh
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) c b a d
(B) b c d a
(C) d c b a
(D) d b a c
Ans: C
94. Identify the correct chronological order of the following:
(A) Guru Nanak, Japji, Mehta Kalu, Rai Bular
(B) Sukhmani Sahib, Gur-Sobha, Garab-Ganjni, Bhai Vir Singh
(C) Bhai Lehna, Baba Atal, Bhai Santokh Singh, Kavi Senapati
(D) Bhai Gurdas, Anandghan, Baba Buddha, Prin-Teja Singh
Ans: B
95. Which statement is incorrect?
(A) Sikhism is a universal religion.
(B) Sikhism is a monotheistic religion.
(C) Sikhism is an idolatrous religion.
(D) Sikhism does not favour theocracy.
Ans: C
96. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
1. Suchajee a. Suhi
2. Sidh-Goshati b. Tukhari
3. Bavan-Akhree c. Ramkali
4. Barah-Maha d. Gauri
Identify the correct choice:
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) a c d b
(B) b d a c
(C) b a d c
(D) b c d a
Ans: A
97. Who is not the contemporary of Guru Nanak?
(A) Bahlol Lodhi
(B) Guru Amar Das
(C) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
(D) Baba Handaal
Ans: D
98. ‘Janamsakhi’ is a literature
(A) Sacred as Guru Granth Sahib
(B) Written by Bhai Chaupa Singh
(C) Produced by Namdhari
(D) Deals with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak
Ans: D
99. The purpose of Gurdwara Reform Movement was
(A) To build new Gurdwaras of Gold.
(B) To check the corruption and misuse of Gurdwaras by Mahants.
(C) To implement old traditions.
(D) To liberate the country from the British.
Ans: B
100. The author of Dabistan-i-Mazahib
(A) Akbar
(B) Mohsin Fani
(C) Bhai Nand Lal
(D) Farishta
Ans: B
(A) Syādvāda
(B) Pramā avāda
(C) Anekāntavāda
(D) Niyativāda
Ans: C
52. ‘Bandha’ term is included in the group of this principle of Jainism
(A) Seven Fundamentals
(B) Six substances
(C) Three jewels
(D) Five vows
Ans: A
53. The example of practical application of non-violent principle of Jainism in present age is
(A) Mahavira Sthali, Delhi.
(B) running of bird Hospital in the campus of Jaina Temple, Delhi.
(C) Ahi sāsthala, Delhi.
(D) Jaina Balashram, Delhi.
Ans: B
54. The earliest research institution of Prakrit and Jainology at present is in this place
(A) Alipur, Delhi
(B) Malviyanagar, Jaipur
(C) Shravanabelagola
(D) Vasokunda, Vaishali
Ans: D
55. The famous scholar of Karnataka, engaged in the editing work of Prakrit and Jaina texts was
(A) Dr. Nemichandra Shastri
(B) Pt. Dalsukh Bhai
(C) Dr. A.N. Upadhye
(D) Muni Jinvijay
Ans: C
56. The authentic and sacred versions of the Buddha’s words are available today in:
(A) Six languages/dialects
(B) Five languages/dialects
(C) Four languages/dialects
(D) Three languages/dialects
Ans: C
57. The VAIPULYA SŪTRA-S belong to
(A) The Theravāda
(B) The Sarvāstivāda
(C) Mahāyāna
(D) Mahāsā ghika
Ans: C
58. Buddhism split into two sects immediately after the Sa g ti known as
(A) Rājagaha Sa g ti
(B) Vesāli Sa g ti
(C) Pa aliputta Sa g ti
(D) Va agāmi Abhaya Sa g ti
Ans: B
59. New Testament contains the books of
(A) Gospels
(B) Prophets
(C) Genesis
(D) Psalms
Ans: A
60. Twelve Apostles of Christ were from amongst
(A) Romans
(B) Egyptians
(C) Jewish people
(D) Greeks
Ans: C
61. Abraham of Old Testament is a father of
(A) Egyptians
(B) Romans
(C) Persians
(D) Jews, Christians and Muslims
Ans: D
62. Scriptures of Christians are collectively known as
(A) Gospels
(B) Prophets
(C) Bible
(D) New Testament
Ans: C
63. The number of Buddhist sects prevalent during the third century B.C. was
(A) Eighteen
(B) Twenty
(C) Seventeen
(D) Nineteen
Ans: A
64. The Buddha’s statues were initiated for the first time with the particular Buddhist Art known as
(A) Ajanta-Ellora Art
(B) Mathura Art
(C) Gandhar Art
(D) Nalanda Art
Ans: C
65. The number of Vaipulya Sūtra-s in Buddhism, is
(A) Seven
(B) Ten
(C) Nine
(D) Eight
Ans: C
66. This is an old testament personality
(A) St. Paul
(B) St. Peter
(C) Moses
(D) King Herod
Ans: C
67. This is a famous old testament event
(A) Transfiguration of Christ
(B) Baptism of John the Baptist
(C) Exodus
(D) Flight of Holy Family to Egypt
Ans: C
68. Parable of the prodigal son is found in the Gospel of
(A) Matthew
(B) Mark
(C) Luke
(D) John
Ans: C
69. Who wrote the letter to the Romans?
(A) St. Thomas
(B) St. Paul
(C) St. Peter
(D) St. John
Ans: B
70. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Al-Ghazali – Ihya Ulum al- Din
(B) Shah Wali- Allah – Hujjatullah al-Balighah
(C) Maulana Maududi – Fathul Bayan
(D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad – Tarjumanul Quran
Ans: C
71. Author of the book Al-Muwatta was
(A) Malik bin Anas
(B) Ibn Arabi
(C) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
(D) Abdul Qadir Jilani
Ans: A
72. With whom Rai Bullar was associated
(A) Bhai Nand Lal
(B) Bhai Gurdas
(C) Guru Nanak Dev
(D) Guru Arjan DevIII
Ans: C
73. Name the place where Guru Nanak- Dev received first revelation ?
(A) Talwandi
(B) Kartarpur
(C) Nanakana Sahib
(D) Sultanpur
Ans: D
74. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination :
List – I List – II
(a) Udasi (i) Pandit Tara Singh Narotam
(b) Nirmala (ii) Baba Jagtaji
(c) Sewa Panthi (iii) Baba Gurditaji
(d) Nirankari (iv) Baba Dayalji Identify the correct choice
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: C
75. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination :
List – I List – II
(a) Baba Ram Rai (i) Kartarpur
(b) Baba Atal (ii) Dehradun
(c) Baba Dhirmal (iii) Bhaini
(d) Baba Ram Singh (iv) Guru Hargobind Identify the correct choice
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Ans: A
76. Who was the first president of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee ?
(A) Master Tara Singh
(B) Baba Kharak Singh
(C) Prof. Gurmukh Singh
(D) S. Sunder Singh Majithia
Ans: D
77. Identify the correct chronological order of the following :
(A) Talwandi, Anandpur, Khadoor, Kartarpur
(B) Rai Bular, Guru Amardas, Bhai Lehna, Bhai Bidhi Chand
(C) Gurbani, Janamsakhi, Dasam Granth, Gur-pratap Suraj
(D) Sukhmani, Asa di Var, Jaap Sahib, Anand Sahib
Ans: C
78. Sikhism does not believe in
(A) God
(B) Caste system
(C) Law of Karma
(D) Transmigration of Soul
Ans: B
79. ‘Shaman’ is a person who is supposed to
(A) Control the supernatural powers
(B) Heal the diseases
(C) (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
80. ‘Arunta’ is a
(A) Tribe of Australia
(B) Name of God in Africa
(C) Roman Goddess
(D) None of the above
Ans: A
81. This is the supreme aim of Jainism:
(A) Purification of mind
(B) Attainment of salvation
(C) Practicing of meditation
(D) Attainment of wisdom
Ans: B
82. The doctrine of ‘syādavāda’ is mainly related to the religious tradition of -
(A) Buddhism
(B) Sikhism
(C) Jainism
(D) Christianity
Ans: C
83. The famous Mount Abu Jaina temples are built with the support of
(A) Vastupāla-Tejapāla
(B) Samprati King
(C) Chamundarai
(D) Mahārāna Kumbha
Ans: A
84. The book of the Old Testament is generally common to the following:
(A) Jews and Hindus
(B) Jews and Christians
(C) Christians and Jains
(D) Christians and Zoroastrians
Ans: B
85. The present Roman Pontiff is
(A) Pope John Paul II
(B) Pope Francis
(C) Pope Benedict XVI
(D) Pope Paul VI
Ans: B
86. Arrange the following in chronological order selecting from the codes given below:
I. Arrival of Thomas of Cana in India.
II. Arrival of Apostle Thomas in India.
III. Arrival of Vasco de Gama in India.
IV. Arrival of St. Francis Xavier in India.
Codes:
(A) I, III, IV, II
(B) II, IV, I, III
(C) II, I, III, IV
(D) I, II, IV, III
Ans: C
87. The Indian born saint among the following is:
(A) St. Francis Xavier
(B) St. Alphonsa
(C) St. Augustine
(D) St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ans: B
88. According to tradition Apostle Thomas suffered martyrdom at
(A) Goa
(B) Kerala
(C) Mumbai
(D) Mylapore
Ans: D
89. The Prophet Muhammad was born in
(A) Mecca
(B) Medina
(C) Taif
(D) Jeddah
Ans: A
90. Yathrib was the old name of
(A) Mecca
(B) Cairo
(C) Jerusalem
(D) None of the above
Ans: D
91. The Prophet Muhammad was injured in the battle of
(A) Badr
(B) Uhud
(C) Khandaq
(D) Tabuk
Ans: B
92. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Ibne Tufayl – Hayy Bin Yaqazan
(B) Maulana Maududi – Kitabul Hind
(C) Imam Ghazali – Ihya Ulum al- Din
(D) Shah Wali- Allah – Hujjatullah al-Balighah
Ans: B
93. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
1. Gur-bilas a. Bhai Kahn Singh
2. Kabitt Swayyas b. Sarup Das
3. Mahima Prakash c. Bhai Gurdas
4. Hum Hindu Nahin d. Bhai Sukha Singh
Identify the correct combination:
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) c b a d
(B) b c d a
(C) d c b a
(D) d b a c
Ans: C
94. Identify the correct chronological order of the following:
(A) Guru Nanak, Japji, Mehta Kalu, Rai Bular
(B) Sukhmani Sahib, Gur-Sobha, Garab-Ganjni, Bhai Vir Singh
(C) Bhai Lehna, Baba Atal, Bhai Santokh Singh, Kavi Senapati
(D) Bhai Gurdas, Anandghan, Baba Buddha, Prin-Teja Singh
Ans: B
95. Which statement is incorrect?
(A) Sikhism is a universal religion.
(B) Sikhism is a monotheistic religion.
(C) Sikhism is an idolatrous religion.
(D) Sikhism does not favour theocracy.
Ans: C
96. Match the following List – I and List – II and identify the correct combination:
List – I List – II
1. Suchajee a. Suhi
2. Sidh-Goshati b. Tukhari
3. Bavan-Akhree c. Ramkali
4. Barah-Maha d. Gauri
Identify the correct choice:
Codes:
1 2 3 4
(A) a c d b
(B) b d a c
(C) b a d c
(D) b c d a
Ans: A
97. Who is not the contemporary of Guru Nanak?
(A) Bahlol Lodhi
(B) Guru Amar Das
(C) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
(D) Baba Handaal
Ans: D
98. ‘Janamsakhi’ is a literature
(A) Sacred as Guru Granth Sahib
(B) Written by Bhai Chaupa Singh
(C) Produced by Namdhari
(D) Deals with the life and teachings of Guru Nanak
Ans: D
99. The purpose of Gurdwara Reform Movement was
(A) To build new Gurdwaras of Gold.
(B) To check the corruption and misuse of Gurdwaras by Mahants.
(C) To implement old traditions.
(D) To liberate the country from the British.
Ans: B
100. The author of Dabistan-i-Mazahib
(A) Akbar
(B) Mohsin Fani
(C) Bhai Nand Lal
(D) Farishta
Ans: B