Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 7

Question 1

What does the word 'Veda' mean in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge

Answer

Wisdom

Answer

Power

Answer

Wealth

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Vedas?

Accepted Answer

Brahma Veda

Answer

Ṛig Veda

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Yajur Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 3

What is the primary focus of the Upaniṣhads?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy and spirituality

Answer

Rituals and sacrifices

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Ethics and morality

Answer

Political governance

Question 4

Which clan is mentioned in the Ṛig Veda?

Accepted Answer

Bharatas

Answer

Mughals

Answer

Mauryas

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Guptas

Question 5

What does 'ahimsa' mean in the teachings of the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Non-violence

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Truthfulness

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Wisdom

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Generosity

Question 6

Which of the following teachings is associated with Jainism?

Accepted Answer

Aparigraha

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Karma

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Moksha

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Samsara

Question 7

Who is known as the 'Buddha'?

Accepted Answer

Siddhārtha Gautama

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Mahāvīra

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Confucius

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Zarathustra

Question 8

What does 'karma' refer to in Indian philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Action and its consequences

Answer

Rituals

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Destiny

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Divine intervention

Question 9

What is the significance of the phrase 'aham brahmāsmi'?

Accepted Answer

I am divine

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I am the universe

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I am a teacher

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I am lost

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a branch of Indian culture?

Accepted Answer

Engineering

Answer

Art

Answer

Martial Arts

Answer

Medicine

Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 7

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