Knowledge Check-Religion and Society
Knowledge Check-Social Organisation and Inequities
Religions in India – Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism
Q1: Which religion developed from the ancient Vedic tradition?
A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Hinduism
D) Sikhism
Q2: Who is known as the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?
A) Gautama Buddha
B) Mahavira
C) Guru Nanak
D) Ashoka
Q3: In Indian historical and social context, the word “Dharma” mainly refers to:
A) A religious place
B) Moral duty and righteous conduct
C) A type of ritual
D) A sacred river
Q4: The Tripitaka is the sacred text of which religion?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Buddhism
D) Sikhism
Q5: The Vedas are ancient sacred texts mainly associated with which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Hinduism
D) Sikhism
Q6: The Quran is the holy book of which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Jainism
Q7: Guru Nanak preached the message of equality and devotion in which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Sikhism
D) Hinduism
Q8: The concept of Karma is mainly associated with which religions?
A) Islam and Christianity
B) Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
C) Only Islam
D) Only Sikhism
Q9: Which place is associated with the enlightenment of Gautama Buddha?
A) Sarnath
B) Bodh Gaya
C) Kushinagar
D) Ajmer
Q10: What is the main place of worship for Sikhs?
A) Mosque
B) Pagoda
C) Church
D) Gurudwara
Unity in Diversity – Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Q1: The Bhakti movement mainly stressed which idea?
A) Military expansion
B) Personal devotion to God
C) Ruler worship
D) Foreign trade growth
Q2: The Sufi movement aimed to achieve closeness to God mainly through:
A) War and conquest
B) Meditation, love and service
C) Political power
D) Architecture
Q3: Bhakti and Sufi movements helped to promote which value in Indian society?
A) Social separation
B) Religious rigidity
C) Social harmony
D) Economic inequality
Q4: Which Bhakti saint spread messages of devotion in simple local language?
A) Kabir
B) Akbar
C) Babur
D) Babar Khan
Q5: The Sufi centre where saints and disciples lived together is called:
A) Matha
B) Khanqah
C) Ashram
D) Stupa
Q6: Which Bhakti saint belongs to South India and inspired devotional poetry?
A) Mirabai
B) Alvars
C) Khusro
D) Nanak
Q7: Which idea was common to both Bhakti and Sufi movements?
A) Rigid rituals and ceremonies
B) Importance of personal devotion
C) Military strength
D) Political dominance
Q8: Dargah refers to:
A) A Buddhist university
B) A Hindu pilgrimage site
C) A Sufi saint’s shrine
D) A Jain monastery
Q9: Which method did Bhakti saints use to spread their teachings?
A) Royal decrees
B) Foreign missions
C) Songs and poems in local languages
D) Military action
Q10: The main result of Bhakti and Sufi movements was:
A) Increased population
B) Spread of industrialization
C) Strengthening of unity in diversity
D) Decline of trade
Gender, Religion and Caste in Society
Q1: What does the term “gender equality” mainly focus on?
A) Giving more power to one group
B) Treating men and women equally in opportunities and rights
C) Supporting only religious practices
D) Promoting one culture over another
Q2: Which of the following best describes “social discrimination”?
A) Celebrating cultural festivals together
B) Treating people unfairly based on identity or background
C) Sharing food with everyone
D) Respecting all traditions
Q3: Which value is promoted when people respect all religions and cultures?
A) Division
B) Superiority
C) Secularism
D) Competition
Q4: Which of the following is an example of caste-based discrimination?
A) Equal education for all children
B) Denying someone access to public places due to their caste
C) Celebrating national festivals
D) Teaching moral science in schools
Q5: Why is education important in reducing gender and caste inequalities?
A) It creates more competition
B) It spreads misinformation
C) It provides equal awareness and opportunities
D) It increases social divisions
Q6: Which constitutional value supports equality among all citizens?
A) Privilege
B) Justice
C) Partiality
D) Discrimination
Q7: Why should religious diversity be respected in a country like India?
A) It weakens national unity
B) It reduces cultural exchange
C) It strengthens social harmony and unity
D) It creates conflicts
Q8: Which factor mainly helps in reducing social inequality?
A) Ignoring social problems
B) Promoting awareness about rights and equality
C) Supporting discrimination
D) Limiting education
Q9: Which of the following reflects a fair practice in society?
A) Choosing leaders based on caste
B) Allowing equal opportunities for all
C) Supporting only one group
D) Segregating communities
Q10: Which idea helps in building a just and inclusive society?
A) Promoting inequality
B) Encouraging discrimination
C) Respecting diversity and equality
D) Ignoring social problems