General Awareness

World Religions and Beliefs

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World religions and beliefs encompass core theological principles, religious art, and the influence of spirituality on decision making. This topic is essential for general awareness and civics. Practice this set to master comparative religion facts.

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World Religions and Beliefs Questions

Multiple choice geography position of rajasthan in indian economy physical features of rajasthan rajasthan - a general introduction physical features of india and rajasthan

Majority of followers in Rajasthan is seen for which of the following religion?

  1. Christianity

  2. Muslim population

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism
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Explanation

Rajasthan is a state of India located in North western India bordering Pakistan. It is a place with people of many religions with major religious tourist centers. Mostly Hindu, Muslim and Jain religions are seen in Rajasthan. Out of all the religious present Hinduism contributes to a major section of population.

Multiple choice civics diversity diverse democracy national integration unity and diversity in india community and community development national symbols our national symbols

What do you mean by "Unity in Diversity"?

  1. People of different religions are united

  2. People of different regions are united

  3. People speaking different languages are united

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Unity in diversity means oneness in the varieties. India is the best country proving this concept for many years. India is a country where it is very clear to see unity in diversity because people of many religions, race, cultures and traditions live together. They celebrate festivals together, have trade relations with each other, etc. 

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

The religion which is practiced by 7 percent of Sri lankan population is ___________________ .

  1. Hinduism .

  2. Buddhism .

  3. Christianity .

  4. Islam .
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Explanation

The Christian population in Sri Lanka has declined from 10% in 1891 to 7.6%  at the latest census. Christianity is a minority religion in Sri Lanka. Thus, the religion which is practiced by approximately 7% of the Sri Lankan population is Christianity. The composition of other religions are:

Hindu- 12.6%
Buddhism- 70.1%
Muslim- 9.7%
Other/ None- 1.4% 

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

The people who take up journeys to holy places to offer worship are called _____.

  1. Monks

  2. Pilgrims

  3. Artisans

  4. Teachers
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Explanation

Pilgrims were the people who took up journeys to holy places to offer worship. Buddhist holy places of learning had attracted the pilgrims from other countries. Chinese pilgrims Fa-hi-an, Itsing and Hu-en-Tsang came to visit places associated with the life of the Buddha as well as famous monasteries.

Multiple choice history the age of industrialisation contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Syncretism was a combination of

  1. Buddhism and Confucianism

  2. Confucianism and local beliefs

  3. Buddhism and Christianity

  4. Buddhism and local beliefs
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Explanation

Syncretism, a combination of Buddhism and local beliefs in Vietnam, aimed at bringing together different beliefs and practices,  thus emphasizing on their essential unity.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

An example of crosscutting differences is

  1. Religion

  2. Caste

  3. Political conditions

  4. Views
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Explanation

Crosscutting differences occur when social groups share some interests but differ on others, preventing a single, rigid divide. Views or opinions are classic examples of crosscutting differences because they do not align perfectly with fixed identities like caste or religion.

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

Which among the following religious traditions are listed in the correct chronological order?


  1. Islam; Judaism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Christianity

  2. Judaism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Christianity; Islam

  3. Hinduism; Judaism; Islam; Buddhism; Christianity

  4. Christianity; Judaism; Buddhism; Hinduism; Islam

  5. Buddhism; Hinduism; Judaism; Christianity; Islam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Judaism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Christianity; Islam

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

In Islamic doctrine, the term "Greater Jihad" means ________.

  1. Against impurities in one's own soul and practice

  2. To spread Islam by discussion and debate

  3. To achieve a unified Islamic state in the Middle East

  4. Against unorthodox practice of Islam

  5. For conversion of non-Muslims by any means
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Explanation

Greater inner jihad (al-jihad al-akbar); the struggle of personal self-improvement against the self's base desiresThey claim this "inner Jihad" essentially refers to all the struggles that a Muslim may go through, in adhering to the religion.

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

Which of the following would not be an example of religious toleration under Muslim rule?

  1. Granting non-Muslims status as protected people

  2. The millet communities in the Ottoman empire

  3. The jizya tax imposed by Aurangzeb

  4. The syncretic "divine faith" of Akbar
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Explanation

The jizya was a tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects in Islamic states. While it allowed them to practice their religion, its imposition by Aurangzeb is often cited as a move away from the religious tolerance practiced by earlier Mughal rulers like Akbar.

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

In which month of the year are the followers of Islam required to observe fasting?

  1. Rabilaval

  2. Rajab

  3. Shugan

  4. Ramzan
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Explanation

Ramzan (also spelled Ramadan) is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims observe fasting as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Multiple choice history rise and spread of islam rise and expansion of islamic world the rise and expansion of islam the rise of islam the rise of nation-states in europe

Christianity and Islam are called _______________ religions.

  1. Semitic

  2. Crismatic

  3. Conteic

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Christianity and Islam, along with Judaism, are categorized as Semitic religions because they originated among Semitic-speaking peoples in the Middle East.