1. The correct statement is

Religion is the basic essence of life.

Religion is against the nature of life.

Religion is a modern concept.

Religion is an ancient concept and not relevant today.

2. Who among the following prophets is known as the son of God

Jesus Christ

Muhammad

Mahatma Buddha

Mahavira

3. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched

Guru Nanak India

Muhammad Arabia

Christ China

Zarthustra Iran

4. One of the following religion does not believe in God as ultimate reality.

Buddhism

Islam

Sikhism

Judaism

5. This religion includes keeping hairs as code of conduct

Islam

Sikhism

Hinduism

Judaism

6. The Book "The Cultural Heritage of India" is about

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

7. The following Sukta of the Vedas describes the theme of equalism

Samanjasya Sukta

Brahmcharya Sukta

Pavaman Sukta

Yam-Yami Sukta

8. "Ishavasyamidam Sarvam Yatkinch Jagatyam Jagat" is mentioned in

Chhandogya Upnishad

Kenopanishad

Mundakopanishad

Ishopanishad

9. The concept of "Ashtang Yoga" is related to

Sankhya Philosophy

Yoga Philosophy

Meemansa Philosophy

Nyaya Philosophy

10. The number of scriptures of Puranic literature is

Ten

Eight

Fifteen

Eighteen

11. The main presiding deity of worshipable of shaivism is related to

Brihaspati

Vishnu

Shiva

Shakti



12. Read the following lists
List I List II
Kabir Dohavali Kabir Das
Valmiki Ramayan Valmiki
Rigveda-dibhashyabhumika Sur Das
Sura Sagar Dayanand
Identify the correct combination

and

and

and

and


13. The founder of Brahma Samaj is

Raja Rammohan Rai

Swami Vivekanand

Swami Ramtirth

Iswar Chandra Vidhya Sagar



14. The real meaning of the word in Jainism is

Victor of countries

Victor of competitions

Victor of women folk

Victor of passions



15. Match the items in List-I with those in the List-II
List I List II
R. abhadeva Shravanabelagola
Bhadrabahu wetambara Sect
Sthanakavasi Padarthas
Samkvara Marudevi
Select the correct code answer.










16. The is included in this group according to Jainism

Seven fundamentals

Four Danas

Twelve vows of Householders

Six substances



17. The famous Jaina Khajuraho Temples belong to the

11th Century A.D.

8th Century A.D.

13th Century A.D.

7th Century A.D.



18. The actual meaning of 'Syadavada' term in Jainism is

Doubtfulness

Explanation of matter through its seven aspects

Multiple sidedness of the reality

Final judgement about reality



19. The practice of giving four kinds of charity (Dana) in Jainism is mainly associated with

Political impact activity

Caste protection act

Social and religious service

Temple protection activity



20. The main demand of the followers of Jaina religion today in India is

To be recognised as the only true religion.

To be recognised as a minority community.

To be recognised as a sect of Hinduism.

To be recognised as Universal religion.



21. The 'Ahimsa yatra was performed by the famous Jaina Saint in present time

Acharya Vidyananda

Acharya Padmasagar

Acharya Mahapragya

Acharya Nanesh



22. According to the Theravada Tradition, the Buddha delivered his discourses in

Sankrit

Pali

Vedic Dailects

Prakrit



23. According to the Simhalese tradition, the Khuddaka Nikaya comprises

15 Texts

16 Texts

17 Texts

18 Texts



24. The first convention of the MAHASANGHIKA-S was held at

Kosamb

Vesali

Pataliputta

Rajagaha



25. The author of the Buddhist text known as the 'Visuddhimagga' is

Anuruddhacariya

Buddhaghosa

Dhammapala

Buddhadatta



26. This Indian scholar had worked for the propagation of Buddhism in Tibet

Vimalkirti

Dharmakirti

Santataksita

Buddhadatta



27. The first split in the Buddhist order occurred in the form of these two sects

VIBHAJJAVADA and SARVASTIVADA

HINAYANA and MAHAYANA

THERAVADA and MAHAYANA

THERAVADA and MAHASANGHIKA




28. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in this year

1960

1955

1950

1956



29. Jesus instituted the Eucharist

At Bethania

At the Last Supper

At Galilee

At Bethlehem



30. Jesus died on the cross at

Nazareth

Bethlehem

Jerusalem

Galilee



31. The main churches of Christianity are in this group

Angliean church, World council of churches and Roman catholic church

Roman catholic church, Orthodox churches and Angliean church

Orthodox churches, Anglieanchurch and American churches

Roman catholic church, Jewish church, and Angliean church



32. Identify and Old Testament Prophet from among the following

David

Solomon

Isaac

Isaiah



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

II, III, IV

III, II, IV

III, II, IV

III, IV, II



34. Christians believe in one of the following

Pantheism

Rebirth of the soul

Resurrection of the dead

Body as devil's creation



35. The most ancient Christian group of India is

St. Thomas Christians of India

Christians of Goa in India

Angliean Christians of India

Orthodox Christians of India



36. Name of the Prophet Muhammad's father was

Abdullah

Abdul Muttalib

Khalid

Mahmud



37. The Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina in the year

610 AD

615 AD

622 AD

628 AD



38. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched

Hud Banu Issrael

Salih Thamud

Baitul Maqdis Cairo

The Prophetic Mosque Mecca



39. Sahih Bukhari is

Collection of pre-islamic Arabic poetry.

Collection of historical events.

Collection of sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Collection of Juridical decisions.



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

II, IV, III

II, III, IV

III, II, IV

II, III, IV, I



41. Author of the book Al-Madinatul-Fadilah was

Ibn Bajjah

Ibn Rushad

Abu Nasr al-Farabi

None of the above




42. The tomb of Abdul Qadir Jilani is situated in

Damascus

Herat

Baghdad

Cairo



43. 'Char Dhunas' is associated with the sect

Udasis

Nirmalas

Suthrashahi

Sewapanth



44. Bhai Lalo lived in

Talwandi

Chuharkana

Saidpur

Tulamba



45. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination
List I List II
Janamsakhi Guru Arjan
Jaitsari Di Var Guru Gobind Singh
Bhatt 11 (Eleven)
Zafarnama B-40
Identify the correct combination

Codes













46. 'Kuchajee' is

Sister of Kalyug.

A pious lady.

A composition of Dasam Granth.

A composition of Guru Granth.



47. Match the following List-I with List-II and identify the correct combination
List I List II
Kabir Guru Nanak
Majh di Var Begampura
Shabdarth Pothian (3) Bavan Akhree
Ravidas Gur Sewak Sabha
Identify the correct combination

Codes












48. Choose the correct route of first journey of Guru Nanak

Talwandi, Multan, Mecca, Kabul.

Sultanpur, Saidpur, Tulamba, Kurukshetra.

Talwandi, Haridwar, Achal, Sumer.

Sultanpur, Laddakh, Tibet, Haridwar.



49. Which one of the following is not correct

Nam Japo Kirt Karo Vand Chhako.

Tej Bhan was father of Guru Amardas.

Nanaki was mother of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Number of Bhagats whose Bani is incorporated in Guru Granth Sahib is eleven.



50. Which one of the following is not the composition of Guru Nanak

Patti

Barahmah

Var Ramkali

Japji