PEACE MCQS
Introduction to Religion, Spirituality, and Science
1. What is the central concept addressed by the union of religion, spirituality, and science?
a) Material prosperity
b) Peace
c) Technological advancement
d) Religious dominance
Answer: b) Peace
2. What is the primary focus of the material provided?
a) Exploring ancient civilizations
b) Studying the evolution of human biology
c) Uniting religion, spirituality, and science for peace and harmony
d) Establishing scientific dominance
Answer: c) Uniting religion, spirituality, and science for peace and harmony
Science
3. What is the primary focus of science?
a) Observing subjective experiences
b) Exploring existential questions
c) Understanding and explaining the physical world
d) Following prescribed rituals
Answer: c) Understanding and explaining the physical world
4. What method does science primarily rely on?
a) Meditation
b) Prescribed doctrines
c) Systematic observation and experimentation
d) Faith-based practices
Answer: c) Systematic observation and experimentation
5. Which of the following statements is true about different sciences?
a) Physics dominates over biology.
b) All sciences claim supremacy in solving existential questions.
c) Every field of science is unique in its approach and subject matter.
d) Biology uses the principles of physics to explain life.
Answer: c) Every field of science is unique in its approach and subject matter.
6. What is the belief that science can solve all human problems called?
a) Spirituality
b) Empiricism
c) Scientism d) Materialism
Answer: c) Scientism
Spirituality
7. What question does spirituality primarily address?
a) How do atoms combine to form molecules?
b) Who am I?
c) What are the laws of thermodynamics?
d) How does the brain process information?
Answer: b) Who am I?
8. Spirituality encourages individuals to seek answers by:
a) Observing the universe through telescopes
b) Studying ancient texts
c) Looking within themselves
d) Following religious rituals
Answer: c) Looking within themselves
9. What is a primary goal of spirituality?
a) Material success
b) Scientific discovery
c) Self-knowledge and self-realization
d) Ritualistic devotion
Answer: c) Self-knowledge and self-realization
Intersection of Science, Spirituality, and Religion
10. How does science differ from spirituality?
a) Science is subjective; spirituality is objective.
b) Science deals with the external world; spirituality explores the inner self.
c) Science focuses on rituals; spirituality focuses on experimentation.
d) Science relies on faith; spirituality relies on facts.
Answer: b) Science deals with the external world; spirituality explores the inner self.
11. What do science and spirituality both seek?
a) Wealth and power
b) Truth and understanding
c) Religious conformity
d) Empirical data
Answer: b) Truth and understanding
12. What does the integration of science, spirituality, and religion aim to address in modern
society?
a) The rise of materialism and conflict
b) Technological stagnation
c) Lack of religious rituals
d) Decline in scientific education
Answer: a) The rise of materialism and conflict
13. Which philosopher-saint emphasized the pursuit of "Ultimate Truth"?
a) Albert Einstein
b) Shri Dnyaneshwara
c) Swami Vivekananda
d) Buddha
Answer: b) Shri Dnyaneshwara
Value-Based Education
14. What does a value-based education system combine?
a) Scientific inquiry and spiritual practices
b) Religious doctrines and economic principles
c) Materialistic goals and existential questions
d) Faith-based methods and objective analysis
Answer: a) Scientific inquiry and spiritual practices
15. What is a key benefit of value-based education as highlighted in the material?
a) Greater material wealth
b) Development of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions
c) Advancement in technology
d) Increased political power
Answer: b) Development of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions
Here is a list of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on Swami Vivekananda's views on
education and his life, as described in the provided material:
Swami Vivekananda's Views on Education
1. What was Swami Vivekananda's central idea of education?
a) Memorizing facts and figures
b) Imparting religious doctrines
c) Developing self-confidence and moral strength
d) Promoting Western philosophy exclusively
Answer: c) Developing self-confidence and moral strength
2. Which principle did Swami Vivekananda find most important for uplifting the masses?
a) Worship of deities
b) Knowledge of agriculture techniques
c) The doctrine of the potential divinity of the soul
d) Acceptance of Western education
Answer: c) The doctrine of the potential divinity of the soul
3. Swami Vivekananda believed in the integration of which two types of knowledge?
a) Scientific and artistic knowledge
b) Secular and spiritual knowledge
c) Historical and technological knowledge
d) Modern and ancient education
Answer: b) Secular and spiritual knowledge
4. According to Swami Vivekananda, what was essential to revive India’s national
consciousness?
a) Industrialization
b) Strength-giving and man-making religion
c) Adoption of Western materialism
d) Technological innovations
Answer: b) Strength-giving and man-making religion
5. What did Swami Vivekananda identify as the cause of India’s downfall?
a) Lack of advanced technology
b) Neglect of the masses
c) Over-reliance on spiritualism
d) Political instability
Answer: b) Neglect of the masses
Swami Vivekananda’s Life
6. What name was Swami Vivekananda born with?
a) Vishwanath Datta
b) Ram Chandra Datta
c) Narendra Nath Datta
d) Ramakrishna
Answer: c) Narendra Nath Datta
7. What was Swami Vivekananda’s first question to Sri Ramakrishna?
a) “What is the meaning of life?”
b) “Have you seen God?”
c) “What is your mission?”
d) “How can we achieve peace?”
Answer: b) “Have you seen God?”
8. Which organization did Swami Vivekananda establish in 1897?
a) Brahmo Samaj
b) Arya Samaj
c) Ramakrishna Mission
d) Indian National Congress
Answer: c) Ramakrishna Mission
9. At which event did Swami Vivekananda gain international recognition?
a) International Vedanta Conference
b) World’s Parliament of Religions, Chicago
c) Indian National Congress Session
d) Global Peace Summit
Answer: b) World’s Parliament of Religions, Chicago
10. What inspired Swami Vivekananda to travel across India?
a) His desire for political reform
b) His compassion for the poor and underprivileged
c) His interest in learning regional cultures
d) His quest for Western alliances
Answer: b) His compassion for the poor and underprivileged
MCQs on Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy
11. What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize for the youth of India?
a) Focus on ancient rituals
b) Complete adoption of Western culture
c) Service to humanity and self-discipline
d) Renunciation of material progress
Answer: c) Service to humanity and self-discipline
12. Which philosophy did Swami Vivekananda promote during his visits to the West?
a) Advaita Vedanta
b) Sankhya philosophy
c) Nyaya philosophy
d) Mimamsa philosophy
Answer: a) Advaita Vedanta
13. What was the unique feature of Swami Vivekananda's teaching in the West?
a) Worship of Kali
b) Rational and humanistic teachings of Vedanta
c) Exclusive focus on yoga practices
d) Criticism of Western materialism
Answer: b) Rational and humanistic teachings of Vedanta
14. Which aspect of Hinduism did Swami Vivekananda stress the most?
a) Ritualistic worship
b) Mythological stories
c) The universal and humanistic side of the Vedas
d) Polytheistic practices
Answer: c) The universal and humanistic side of the Vedas
15. What was Swami Vivekananda’s view on the relationship between religion and science?
a) Religion and science are incompatible
b) Religion should dominate over science
c) Religion and science should complement each other
d) Science negates the existence of spirituality
Answer: c) Religion and science should complement each other
Decision to Attend the Parliament of Religions
1. When and where was the World’s Parliament of Religions held?
a) 1889, Boston
b) 1893, Chicago
c) 1901, New York
d) 1897, London
Answer: b) 1893, Chicago
2. Why did Swami Vivekananda decide to attend the Parliament of Religions?
a) To gain political support for India
b) To spread Vedanta philosophy and seek financial aid for his mission
c) To promote Western cultural values in India
d) To meet disciples in America
Answer: b) To spread Vedanta philosophy and seek financial aid for his mission
3. Where did Swami Vivekananda meditate before deciding on his mission?
a) Belur Math
b) Himalayas
c) Rock Island, Kanyakumari
d) Ganga Ghat
Answer: c) Rock Island, Kanyakumari
4. Who partly funded Swami Vivekananda's trip to America?
a) Raja of Mysore
b) Raja of Khetri
c) His Kolkata disciples
d) Government of India
Answer: b) Raja of Khetri
Impact of Swami Vivekananda at the Parliament
5. Which newspaper described Swami Vivekananda as “an orator by divine right”?
a) Chicago Tribune
b) New York Times
c) The Hindu
d) Indian Express
Answer: a) Chicago Tribune
6. What was Swami Vivekananda's primary mission in America?
a) Promoting Indian politics
b) Spreading India’s spiritual culture and Vedanta philosophy
c) Learning about Western science
d) Establishing trade relations
Answer: b) Spreading India’s spiritual culture and Vedanta philosophy
7. How long did Swami Vivekananda stay in the West after the Chicago Parliament?
a) One year
b) Two years
c) Three years
d) Four years
Answer: c) Three years
8. What synthesis did Swami Vivekananda advocate for?
a) Unity of all religions
b) Science and spirituality, East and West
c) Western philosophy with Indian nationalism
d) Education and industrial development
Answer: b) Science and spirituality, East and West
Swami Vivekananda's Contributions and Legacy
9. What was one of Swami Vivekananda’s goals upon returning to India in 1897?
a) Starting a political party
b) Awakening religious consciousness and unifying Hinduism
c) Establishing Vedanta centers in Europe
d) Writing an autobiography
Answer: b) Awakening religious consciousness and unifying Hinduism
10. Which of the following was NOT one of Swami Vivekananda’s contributions to India?
a) Fostering pride in India’s spiritual heritage
b) Promoting cultural unification of Hindu sects
c) Seeking military alliances for independence
d) Highlighting the plight of downtrodden masses
Answer: c) Seeking military alliances for independence
11. What did Swami Vivekananda's lectures inspire in Indians?
a) A rejection of ancient traditions
b) A sense of unity, pride, and global mission
c) A preference for Western culture
d) An interest in political rebellion
Answer: b) A sense of unity, pride, and global mission
Ramakrishna Mission and Universal Brotherhood
12. What is one of the primary goals of the Ramakrishna Mission?
a) Promoting Western education in India
b) Propagating Practical Vedanta and social service
c) Encouraging Indian independence movements
d) Running only religious institutions
Answer: b) Propagating Practical Vedanta and social service
13. What ancient Indian philosophy did Swami Vivekananda use to promote Universal
Brotherhood?
a) Karma Yoga
b) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
c) Advaita Vedanta
d) Samkhya
Answer: b) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
14. Which key teaching is emphasized in Sikhism, according to the passage?
a) Universal Brotherhood through fatherhood of God
b) Non-violence as a way of life
c) Ritual worship of idols
d) Emphasis on renunciation
Answer: a) Universal Brotherhood through fatherhood of God
15. What does Universal Brotherhood promote?
a) Uniformity of religion
b) Tolerance, diversity, and interconnectedness
c) Economic equality
d) Suppression of individualism
Answer: b) Tolerance, diversity, and interconnectedness
16. When is Universal Brotherhood Day observed?
a) August 15
b) September 11
c) October 2
d) January 26
Answer: b) September 11
Final Years and Mahasamadhi
17. In which year did Swami Vivekananda pass away?
a) 1900
b) 1902
c) 1905
d) 1910
Answer: b) 1902
18. What was Swami Vivekananda’s last written message?
a) A call for India’s political freedom
b) His determination to inspire humanity beyond his physical life
c) A farewell to his disciples
d) Criticism of materialism in India
Answer: b) His determination to inspire humanity beyond his physical life
19. How did Swami Vivekananda describe casting off his body?
a) As a tragic event
b) Like discarding a worn-out garment
c) A final victory over life
d) A failure to achieve his mission
Answer: b) Like discarding a worn-out garment
20. What key values underpin Swami Vivekananda's idea of Universal Brotherhood?
a) Love, cooperation, and respect for diversity
b) Economic equality and political power
c) Complete uniformity in thought and action
d) Rejection of all Western influence
Answer: a) Love, cooperation, and respect for diversity
MCQs on Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Karad’s Contributions
1. Where is the World Peace Dome located?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Pune
d) Bengaluru
Answer: c) Pune
2. What is the architectural style of the Bhagwan Gautam Buddha Vihar and Bharat Ratna Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Smriti Vishwashanti Bhavan?
a) Gothic
b) Japanese Pagoda
c) Mughal
d) Modern
Answer: b) Japanese Pagoda
3. What is the seating capacity of the Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace
Prayer Hall?
a) 2000
b) 3000
c) 5000
d) 1000
Answer: b) 3000
4. What is the primary purpose of the World Peace Dome?
a) A place for scientific experiments
b) A symbol of unity and interfaith harmony
c) A tourist attraction
d) A government administrative building
Answer: b) A symbol of unity and interfaith harmony
5. What is the unique feature inside the Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara World Peace
Dome?
a) A replica of the Taj Mahal
b) A sunrise etched across its vastness
c) A statue of only Indian philosophers
d) An artificial waterfall
Answer: b) A sunrise etched across its vastness
6. What is the Vishwadharmi Shriram-Rahim Manavta Setu?
a) A temple in memory of ancient kings
b) A structure to celebrate communal harmony
c) A memorial for freedom fighters
d) A dam built for irrigation
Answer: b) A structure to celebrate communal harmony
7. Which river is the Vishwaraj Bandhara Dam built across?
a) Ganga
b) Mula-Mutha
c) Yamuna
d) Godavari
Answer: b) Mula-Mutha
8. What is the core ideology projected by the Geeta Bhawan within the World Peace Dome?
a) Scientific innovation
b) Equality of all religions
c) Nationalism
d) Cultural heritage of India
Answer: b) Equality of all religions
9. Which significant figures are represented by statues inside the World Peace Dome?
a) Politicians only
b) Scientists and religious leaders
c) Military generals
d) Mythological characters
Answer: b) Scientists and religious leaders
10. What initiative did Hindus and Muslims jointly undertake in Rui village in 2011?
a) Conducting a religious festival
b) Building schools
c) Rebuilding the destroyed mosque and temple
d) Organizing an interfaith seminar
Answer: c) Rebuilding the destroyed mosque and temple
11. Which educational philosophy does the MIT World Peace University emphasize?
a) Solely technical education
b) Modern education with traditional values
c) Only religious studies
d) Exclusive focus on management studies
Answer: b) Modern education with traditional values
12. What is the key message of the Vishwadharmi Shriram-Rahim Manavta Setu?
a) Science and spirituality are separate.
b) Communal harmony is essential for peace.
c) Economic growth is more important than unity.
d) Only one religion leads to salvation.
Answer: b) Communal harmony is essential for peace
13. What does the World Peace Prayer Hall and Library promote?
a) Scientific exploration
b) Teachings and scriptures of various religions
c) Military strategies
d) Business entrepreneurship
Answer: b) Teachings and scriptures of various religions
14. Who are commemorated in the Vishwaraj Baug Ashram?
a) Local leaders only
b) Leaders and saints of various religions
c) National freedom fighters exclusively
d) Wildlife conservationists
Answer: b) Leaders and saints of various religions
15. Which Indian philosopher’s name is associated with the World Peace Dome?
a) Swami Vivekananda
b) Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: b) Philosopher Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara
Parliament of Science, Religion, and Philosophy
1. What is the primary goal of the World Parliament at MIT-WPU?
a) To advance scientific innovation
b) To promote global peace and harmony
c) To encourage economic development
d) To organize cultural events
Answer: b) To promote global peace and harmony
2. What historic event inspired the World Parliament at MIT-WPU?
a) United Nations General Assembly
b) Chicago World Parliament, 1893
c) Establishment of the World Peace Centre
d) Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary
Answer: b) Chicago World Parliament, 1893
3. Who founded the World Peace Centre at MIT-WPU?
a) Swami Vivekananda
b) Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: b) Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad
4. What does MIT-WPU's World Peace Dome symbolize?
a) Technological advancement
b) A blend of spiritual and scientific knowledge
c) Global economic development
d) Universal access to education
Answer: b) A blend of spiritual and scientific knowledge
Value-Based Education System
5. What is the focus of value-based education as per the text?
a) Developing scientific knowledge
b) Building character, ethics, and social responsibility
c) Imparting technological skills
d) Increasing competitive academic performance
Answer: b) Building character, ethics, and social responsibility
6. What ancient practice forms the foundation of value-based education?
a) Sravana, Manana, and Nididhyasana
b) Experimental learning
c) Logical reasoning and debate
d) Vocational training
Answer: a) Sravana, Manana, and Nididhyasana
7. Which modern policy reflects value-based education principles?
a) Artificial Intelligence Policy
b) New Education Policy (NEP) 2020
c) National Health Policy
d) Digital India Policy
Answer: b) New Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Spiritual and Cultural Heritage for Peace
8. What unique feature does the World Peace Dome possess?
a) Largest library in the world
b) World’s largest dome housing a peace prayer hall
c) Tallest building in India
d) An artificial intelligence research center
Answer: b) World’s largest dome housing a peace prayer hall
9. What is housed below the World Peace Dome?
a) A meditation center
b) A World Peace Library
c) A science exhibition
d) A historical museum
Answer: b) A World Peace Library
10. Which vision is the World Peace Dome aligned with?
a) Environmental conservation
b) Industrial development
c) Non-duality of physical and spiritual life
d) Technological singularity
Answer: c) Non-duality of physical and spiritual life
Indian Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata
11. Who authored the Ramayana?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Tulsidas
d) Kalidasa
Answer: b) Valmiki
12. What led to Sita's abduction in the Ramayana?
a) A divine prophecy
b) Her desire for a golden deer
c) A war between gods and demons
d) A misunderstanding with Rama
Answer: b) Her desire for a golden deer
13. What does the Ramayana primarily symbolize?
a) Scientific discoveries
b) Ethical and moral values
c) Technological innovations
d) Political strategies
Answer: b) Ethical and moral values
14. Who was responsible for burning Lanka in the Ramayana?
a) Rama
b) Lakshmana
c) Hanuman
d) Sugriva
Answer: c) Hanuman
15. What lesson is highlighted through the story of Rama and Sita?
a) The importance of technological progress
b) The value of upholding duty and moral conduct
c) Strategies for warfare
d) Principles of economic development
Answer: b) The value of upholding duty and moral conduct
Ramayana
Who is traditionally credited with writing the Ramayana?
A) Vyasa
B) Valmiki
C) Tulsidas
D) Kamban
Answer: B) Valmiki
What is the literary value of the Ramayana compared to other epics?
A) It is more artistic, ornate, and refined.
B) It is simpler and less emotional.
C) It is more philosophical than poetic.
D) It lacks poetic merit compared to Mahabharata.
Answer: A) It is more artistic, ornate, and refined.
Who was Ratnakara before he became Valmiki?
A) A king
B) A sage
C) A brigand a person who attacks people and robs them, especially in mountains - forests.
D) A teacher
Answer: C) A brigand
What is the meaning of the term 'Adikavya'?
A) The first epic
B) The first poetical work
C) The first moral literature
D) The first philosophical text
Answer: B) The first poetical work
Which of the following characters is depicted as an ideal woman in the Ramayana?
A) Sita
B) Kaikeyi
C) Mandodari
D) Surpanakha
Answer: A) Sita
What is the significance of 'Ramrajya' in the Ramayana?
A) A time of conflict
B) An ideal state of governance
C) A period of exile
D) A battle of supremacy
Answer: B) An ideal state of governance
Which character in the Ramayana is known for his devotion to Rama and for traveling to
Lanka?
A) Lakshmana
B) Hanuman
C) Bharata
D) Ravana
Answer: B) Hanuman
In the Ramayana, who is the ideal brother who goes into exile with Rama?
A) Bharata
B) Lakshmana
C) Shatrughna
D) Vibhishana
Answer: B) Lakshmana
What is the primary moral theme conveyed through the Ramayana?
A) The importance of wealth
B) The power of kingship
C) The ideal qualities of virtue, duty, and honor
D) The need for personal power
Answer: C) The ideal qualities of virtue, duty, and honor
Which of the following versions of the Ramayana was written in Bengali?
A) Krttivasi Ramayana
B) Tulsidas' Ramcaritmanas
C) Bhanubhakta Ramayana
D) Kamban's Ramayana
Answer: A) Krttivasi Ramayana
Mahabharata
Who is traditionally credited with composing the Mahabharata?
A) Vyasa
B) Valmiki
C) Tulsidas
D) Kamban
Answer: A) Vyasa
Which of the following is NOT one of the 18 parvas of the Mahabharata?
A) Adi Parva
B) Sabha Parva
C) Virata Parva
D) Kaurava Parva
Answer: D) Kaurava Parva
What is the main theme of the Mahabharata?
A) The adventures of Rama
B) The story of a family feud leading to war
C) The quest for immortality
D) The love between a king and his queen
Answer: B) The story of a family feud leading to war
Which character from the Mahabharata is known for his sacrifice and noble death at the hands
of his enemies?
A) Yudhishthira
B) Arjuna
C) Abhimanyu
D) Karna
Answer: C) Abhimanyu
Which of the following is the supplement of the Mahabharata?
A) Harivamsa
B) Adiparva
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Upanishads
Answer: A) Harivamsa
In the Mahabharata, who was the eldest Kaurava?
A) Duryodhana
B) Yudhishthira
C) Bhima
D) Karna
Answer: A) Duryodhana
What moral principle does the Mahabharata emphasize?
A) The importance of wealth and power
B) The value of sacrifice, truth, and dharma
C) The need for personal freedom and independence
D) The power of warfare and conquest
Answer: B) The value of sacrifice, truth, and dharma
Who helped Yudhishthira regain his throne after the battle of Kurukshetra?
A) Krishna
B) Bhima
C) Arjuna
D) Karna
Answer: A) Krishna
Which of the following is the most famous dialogue in the Mahabharata?
A) Krishna’s Bhagavad Gita
B) Karna’s plea to Arjuna
C) Draupadi’s curse to Duryodhana
D) Yudhishthira’s victory speech
Answer: A) Krishna’s Bhagavad Gita
What was the cause of the great battle at Kurukshetra?
A) A war for the throne between the Pandavas and the Kauravas
B) A divine prophecy
C) A betrayal by Krishna
D) A love affair between Arjuna and Draupadi
Answer: A) A war for the throne between the Pandavas and the Kauravas
General Knowledge of Bhagavad Gita
What is the primary focus of the Bhagavad Gita?
a) Moral dilemmas in war
b) Philosophical teachings on spirituality and ethics
c) Historical events of the Mahabharata
d) Political strategy for ruling kingdoms
Answer: b) Philosophical teachings on spirituality and ethics
Who is Arjuna’s charioteer and guide in the Bhagavad Gita?
a) Vishnu
b) Krishna
c) Brahma
d) Shiva
Answer: b) Krishna
What dilemma does Arjuna face in the Bhagavad Gita?
a) Choosing between two kingdoms
b) Whether to fight against his relatives and teachers in the war
c) Deciding whether to accept the throne
d) Choosing between knowledge and devotion
Answer: b) Whether to fight against his relatives and teachers in the war
What concept does Lord Krishna emphasize to Arjuna regarding his duties?
a) Dharma
b) Karma
c) Moksha
d) Bhakti
Answer: a) Dharma
Which of the following paths is emphasized in the Bhagavad Gita as a way to attain spiritual
liberation (moksha)?
a) Karma Yoga
b) Bhakti Yoga
c) Jnana Yoga
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action)
What is the central idea of Karma Yoga?
a) Renouncing all actions
b) Performing duties without attachment to results
c) Seeking only personal benefits
d) Devotion to a deity
Answer: b) Performing duties without attachment to results
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Nishkama Karma in Karma Yoga?
a) Desire for the fruits of actions
b) Selfless actions without attachment to outcomes
c) Focusing only on physical actions
d) Renunciation of all duties
Answer: b) Selfless actions without attachment to outcomes
What does "Nishkama Karma" encourage?
a) Acting with selfish desires
b) Fulfilling duties with sincerity and detachment from results
c) Focusing only on personal success
d) Avoiding any action
Answer: b) Fulfilling duties with sincerity and detachment from results
Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion)
Which is a key aspect of Bhakti Yoga?
a) Focusing on intellectual knowledge
b) Developing a deep relationship with a personal god
c) Performing physical postures
d) Discarding material attachments completely
Answer: b) Developing a deep relationship with a personal god
In Bhakti Yoga, what does the practitioner do with their ego?
a) Cultivate it
b) Surrender it to the divine
c) Strengthen it
d) Ignore it completely
Answer: b) Surrender it to the divine
What is the ultimate goal of Bhakti Yoga?
a) Wealth and prosperity
b) Union with the Supreme Soul (Brahman)
c) Physical strength
d) Personal fame
Answer: b) Union with the Supreme Soul (Brahman)
Dhyana Yoga (The Yoga of Meditation)
Which practice is central to Dhyana Yoga?
a) Meditation and concentration
b) Chanting mantras
c) Performing physical postures
d) Giving charity
Answer: a) Meditation and concentration
Dhyana Yoga helps to achieve which state?
a) Intellectual knowledge
b) Inner peace and clarity
c) Material prosperity
d) External success
Answer: b) Inner peace and clarity
Dhyana Yoga is often integrated with which other paths?
a) Karma Yoga
b) Bhakti Yoga
c) Jnana Yoga
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
What is the central practice of Jnana Yoga?
a) Selfless action
b) Meditation on divine names
c) Intellectual inquiry and contemplation
d) Physical postures
Answer: c) Intellectual inquiry and contemplation
Which concept is central to Jnana Yoga?
a) Discrimination between the real and the unreal
b) Devotion to a personal deity
c) Action without attachment
d) Physical purification
Answer: a) Discrimination between the real and the unreal
Jnana Yoga encourages the study of which texts?
a) Vedas
b) Upanishads
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Practical Applications of Bhagavad Gita Teachings
How can the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita help with stress management?
a) By focusing only on the outcome
b) By maintaining balance and equanimity
c) By avoiding all responsibilities
d) By focusing on material gains
Answer: b) By maintaining balance and equanimity
According to the Bhagavad Gita, how should one approach daily tasks?
a) Perform them with attachment to results
b) View work as worship and offer it to the divine
c) Neglect duties if they are not pleasurable
d) Focus on achieving personal success
Answer: b) View work as worship and offer it to the divine
What principle from the Bhagavad Gita is beneficial for ethical leadership?
a) Duty over personal gain
b) Seeking personal fame
c) Focus on wealth accumulation
d) Ignoring social responsibilities
Answer: a) Duty over personal gain
General Information
Where was Saint Dnyaneshwar born?
A) Alandi
B) Paithan
C) Apegaon
D) Pandharpur
Answer: C) Apegaon
What is the main philosophy followed by Saint Dnyaneshwar?
A) Dvaita (Dualism)
B) Advaita (Non-dualism)
C) Samkhya
D) Yoga
Answer: B) Advaita (Non-dualism)
Which language did Dnyaneshwar choose for his spiritual writings?
A) Sanskrit
B) Prakrit
C) Marathi
D) Hindi
Answer: C) Marathi
Which of the following works is written by Saint Dnyaneshwar?
A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Dnyaneshwari
C) Ramayana
D) Upanishads
Answer: B) Dnyaneshwari
Saint Dnyaneshwar's father was known as a:
A) Brahmin priest
B) Kulkarni (village accountant)
C) Warrior
D) Merchant
Answer: B) Kulkarni (village accountant)
Early Life and Family
Who initiated Dnyaneshwar into the Nath Yogi tradition?
A) Nivruttinath
B) Gorakshanath
C) Gahaninath
D) Changdev
Answer: A) Nivruttinath
What was the name of Dnyaneshwar's mother?
A) Rakhumabai
B) Muktabai
C) Saraswati
D) Anusaya
Answer: A) Rakhumabai
Where did Dnyaneshwar attain his Sanjeevan Samadhi?
A) Pandharpur
B) Alandi
C) Paithan
D) Nashik
Answer: B) Alandi
Key Works and Contributions
Dnyaneshwar’s commentary on the Bhagavad Gita is known as:
A) Amrutanubhav
B) Dnyaneshwari
C) Changdev Pasasthi
D) Haripath
Answer: B) Dnyaneshwari
Which saint did Dnyaneshwar meet during his pilgrimage and become close friends with?
A) Namdev
B) Tukaram
C) Eknath
D) Sant Kabir
Answer: A) Namdev
What was Dnyaneshwar's role in the Varkari sect?
A) Founder
B) Chief disciple of Namdev
C) First philosopher and leader
D) Teacher of Vedic scriptures
Answer: C) First philosopher and leader
Dnyaneshwar composed which work while traveling to Pandharpur?
A) Haripath
B) Dnyaneshwari
C) Abhangas
D) Amrutanubhav
Answer: C) Abhangas
Teachings and Philosophy
Dnyaneshwar's philosophy emphasizes the unity of:
A) Vishnu and Shiva
B) Shiva and Parvati
C) Earth and Sky
D) Man and Woman
Answer: A) Vishnu and Shiva
Which of the following is NOT a virtue emphasized by Dnyaneshwar in his ethical philosophy?
A) Humility
B) Non-injury
C) Forbearance
D) Greed
Answer: D) Greed
What did Dnyaneshwar say about the Vedas?
A) They should be exclusively recited by Brahmins
B) They hold all life to be sacred
C) They are irrelevant in spiritual life
D) They should only be read in Sanskrit
Answer: B) They hold all life to be sacred
In Dnyaneshwar's view, reality is:
A) An illusion
B) Self-evident
C) An unchanging object
D) Only perceptible through physical senses
Answer: B) Self-evident
What is Dnyaneshwar's take on the caste system?
A) Supports caste discrimination
B) Advocates spiritual egalitarianism
C) Calls for the abolition of caste
D) Focuses on the higher caste only
Answer: B) Advocates spiritual egalitarianism
Miracles and Stories
Which miracle did Dnyaneshwar perform to prove the sanctity of his teachings?
A) Making a buffalo recite the Vedas
B) Walking on water
C) Bringing back a dead person to life
D) Making a stone dance
Answer: A) Making a buffalo recite the Vedas
What was Dnyaneshwar's advice to the yogi Changdev?
A) To meditate more
B) To ride on a wall
C) To abandon his magical powers
D) To read the Bhagavad Gita
Answer: B) To ride on a wall
What did Dnyaneshwar do when his sister Muktabai couldn't find a pan to bake “Mande”?
A) Went to the market to buy one
B) Used his yogic powers to heat his back to bake it
C) Asked a neighbor to lend one
D) Suggested using a different utensil
Answer: B) Used his yogic powers to heat his back to bake it
Legacy and Impact
What is Dnyaneshwar's contribution to the development of Marathi literature?
A) Composing in Sanskrit
B) Writing the first epic poem in Marathi
C) Translating Sanskrit texts into Marathi
D) Rewriting the Ramayana
Answer: C) Translating Sanskrit texts into Marathi
What is the primary purpose of Dnyaneshwar's life as per his teachings?
A) To perform miracles
B) To fight against caste discrimination and make spiritual knowledge accessible to all
C) To become a king
D) To accumulate followers
Answer: B) To fight against caste discrimination and make spiritual knowledge accessible
to all
cosmic energy at Alandi, Saint Dnyaneshwar, Samadhi, and Saint Tukaram Maharaj:
1. What did Dr. Raghunath Narayan Shukla use to detect cosmic energy at the Samadhi in Alandi?
A) Telescopes and magnetometers
B) Scintillation and Bolometer
C) Radar and infrared cameras
D) Radio receivers and particle detectors
Answer: B) Scintillation and Bolometer
2. What did Dr. Shukla observe when he used gold, silver, and zinc filters over the Samadhi?
A) The frequencies increased with each cover
B) The frequencies decreased from gold to silver and silver to zinc
C) There were no significant frequency changes
D) The frequency remained the same regardless of the cover
Answer: B) The frequencies decreased from gold to silver and silver to zinc
3. Who confirmed the existence of cosmic energy at Alandi during an international symposium?
A) Dr. Shukla himself
B) Saint Dnyaneshwar
C) Klice Nobel and other Nobel laureates
D) Swami Muktibodhananda
Answer: C) Klice Nobel and other Nobel laureates
4. At what age did Saint Dnyaneshwar achieve enlightenment and take Sanjeevan Samadhi?
A) 16 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: A) 16 years
5. What concept did Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasize in his works like Dnyaneshwari and
Amrutanubhav?
A) The duality of body and soul
B) The oneness of body and soul (Advaita)
C) The concept of reincarnation
D) The importance of worldly pleasures
Answer: B) The oneness of body and soul (Advaita)
6. According to Swami Muktibodhananda in Swara Yoga, what is the correlation between
electromagnetic radiations and consciousness?
A) They are unrelated
B) They are both forms of divine energy
C) Electromagnetic radiation directly influences consciousness
D) Consciousness only exists through electromagnetic radiations
Answer: C) Electromagnetic radiation directly influences consciousness
7. Why did Saint Dnyaneshwar take a Sanjeevan (alive) Samadhi at a young age?
A) To gain popularity and fame
B) To prove his power to others
C) To dissolve into the absolute, freeing himself from worldly pleasures
D) Because of his physical illness
Answer: C) To dissolve into the absolute, freeing himself from worldly pleasures
8. What is the meaning of Samadhi in the context of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and
yogic schools?
A) A religious practice for social unity
B) A state of deep meditative consciousness or trance
C) A form of physical worship and offering
D) A traditional family ceremony
Answer: B) A state of deep meditative consciousness or trance
9. Saint Tukaram Maharaj is best known for his devotional poetry, which is called?
A) Bhajan
B) Abhanga
C) Kirtan
D) Shloka
Answer: B) Abhanga
10. Saint Tukaram Maharaj’s devotion was primarily directed towards which deity?
A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Lord Vithoba
D) Lord Ganesha
Answer: C) Lord Vithoba
11. Tukaram Maharaj belonged to which caste in society?
A) Brahmin
B) Kshatriya
C) Vaishya
D) Shudra
Answer: D) Shudra
12. What social and political situation did Tukaram Maharaj face in his time?
A) A peaceful and prosperous kingdom
B) Constant warfare and religious persecution
C) A Muslim reign, forced conversions, and widespread famine
D) A period of stability and growth
Answer: C) A Muslim reign, forced conversions, and widespread famine
13. What tragedy struck Tukaram Maharaj at the age of 21?
A) The loss of his first wife and son during a famine
B) His pilgrimage journey
C) His financial downfall
D) The death of his spiritual mentor
Answer: A) The loss of his first wife and son during a famine
14. How did Tukaram Maharaj respond during the famine?
A) He demanded repayment of debts
B) He helped the famine-hit population generously
C) He left his family and went into seclusion
D) He focused solely on religious practices
Answer: B) He helped the famine-hit population generously
15. What is the family background of Tukaram Maharaj?
A) His family was part of the Brahmin priestly class
B) His family was wealthy and involved in farming and money-lending
C) His family was involved in military service
D) His family followed a different religious tradition
Answer: B) His family was wealthy and involved in farming and money-lending
life and teachings of Tukaram Maharaj:
Who was Tukaram Maharaj's spiritual mentor?
A) Rameshwar Bhat
B) Bolhoba
C) Kanhoba
D) Vithoba
Answer: B) Bolhoba
Which language did Tukaram Maharaj use to compose his devotional poetry (Abhangs)?
A) Sanskrit
B) Marathi
C) Hindi
D) Prakrit
Answer: B) Marathi
What significant act did Tukaram Maharaj perform with the promissory notes from his moneylending business?
A) He burned them.
B) He handed them back to the borrowers.
C) He threw them in the Indrayani River.
D) He kept them for future use.
Answer: C) He threw them in the Indrayani River.
What did Tukaram Maharaj do with his Abhang books after they were ordered to be sunk in
the river?
A) He burned them.
B) He donated them to the temple.
C) He consigned them to the Indrayani River.
D) He buried them underground.
Answer: C) He consigned them to the Indrayani River.
Who confirmed the divine intervention regarding the safety of Tukaram Maharaj's Abhang
books?
A) Rameshwar Bhat
B) Vithoba
C) Kanhoba
D) The Lord Himself, in a child’s form
Answer: D) The Lord Himself, in a child’s form
Which deity was Tukaram Maharaj devoted to?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Vithoba
D) Brahma
Answer: C) Vithoba
What was Tukaram Maharaj’s response when Rameshwar Bhat criticized his Abhangs?
A) He stopped writing the Abhangs.
B) He continued writing them as a divine command.
C) He apologized for his actions.
D) He abandoned his spiritual practices.
Answer: B) He continued writing them as a divine command.
Where did Tukaram Maharaj attain the height of his spiritual practices and deliver his
discourses?
A) Bhandara Mountain
B) Pandharpur
C) Dehu
D) Alandi
Answer: A) Bhandara Mountain
What major event did Tukaram Maharaj experience at the age of 21?
A) He wrote his first Abhang.
B) He lost his parents and faced a devastating famine.
C) He moved to Dehu.
D) He became a saint.
Answer: B) He lost his parents and faced a devastating famine.
Which family member of Tukaram Maharaj was a prominent disciple and accompanist in his
keertan?
A) Kanhoba (his brother)
B) Malji Gade (his son-in-law)
C) Mahadjipant Kulkarni (village Kulkarni)
D) Gangadhar Mawal (neighbor)
Answer: A) Kanhoba (his brother)
What is the significance of the Indrayani River in Tukaram Maharaj's life?
A) It was the place where Tukaram Maharaj attained enlightenment.
B) It was the place where his Abhang books were miraculously saved.
C) It was the place of his final resting place.
D) It was the location where he met Vithoba.
Answer: B) It was the place where his Abhang books were miraculously saved.
What was Tukaram Maharaj's attitude towards worldly possessions and his business?
A) He was extremely attached to his wealth.
B) He renounced his business after the calamities.
C) He used his wealth to build a large temple.
D) He hoarded wealth for future generations.
Answer: B) He renounced his business after the calamities.
What type of teachings did Tukaram Maharaj emphasize?
A) Strict adherence to rituals and traditions
B) The importance of worldly success
C) Love, devotion to God, and equality among people
D) The rejection of all worldly pleasures
Answer: C) Love, devotion to God, and equality among people
What is the significance of Tukaram Maharaj's "Vaikunth" in his final moments?
A) It refers to his pilgrimage to Vaikunth.
B) It refers to his union with the divine and attaining spiritual liberation.
C) It is a term used for his burial place.
D) It refers to his formal retirement from spiritual work.
Answer: B) It refers to his union with the divine and attaining spiritual liberation.
What was Tukaram Maharaj's major contribution to the Bhakti movement?
A) He founded the Varkari sect.
B) He wrote the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi.
C) He composed devotional poetry (Abhangs) and led community worship.
D) He reformed the Brahminical priesthood.
Answer: C) He composed devotional poetry (Abhangs) and led community worship.
How did Tukaram Maharaj describe the essence of devotion?
A) It is a path of physical discipline and austerity.
B) Devotion is achieved through rituals and ceremonies.
C) Devotion is the love of God and the connection with saints.
D) Devotion is about material success and prosperity.
Answer: C) Devotion is the love of God and the connection with saints.
life and teachings of Shree Samartha Ramdas:
General Information
1. What was the birth name of Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Narayan Suryaji Thosar
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B) Suryaji Pant
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C) Gangadhar Swami
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D) Ramdas Thosar
Answer: A) Narayan Suryaji Thosar
2. On which day was Shree Samartha Ramdas born?
o
A) Diwali
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B) Gudi Padwa
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C) Ramnavami
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D) Maha Shivaratri
Answer: C) Ramnavami
3. Where was Shree Samartha Ramdas born?
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A) Pune
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B) Jamb village, Jalna district
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C) Nashik
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D) Satara
Answer: B) Jamb village, Jalna district
4. Who was the Guru of Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Bhagwan Ram
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B) Lord Hanuman
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C) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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D) Dnyaneshwar Maharaj
Answer: A) Bhagwan Ram
5. What is the name of the famous text written by Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Bhagavad Gita
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B) Dasbodh
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C) Shree Manache Shlok
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D) Ramayan
Answer: B) Dasbodh
Early Life and Spiritual Journey
6. At what age did Shree Samartha Ramdas attain enlightenment?
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A) 15
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B) 20
o
C) 11
o
D) 25
Answer: C) 11
7. What was the name given to Narayan Suryaji Thosar after he became a disciple of Lord
Ram?
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A) Ramdas
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B) Samartha
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C) Hanuman
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D) Shankar
Answer: A) Ramdas
8. What was the name of the mantra that Lord Ram advised Shree Samartha Ramdas to
chant?
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A) Gayatri Mantra
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B) Om Namah Shivaya
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C) Shriram Jairam Jai Jai Ram
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D) Hail Lord Hanuman
Answer: C) Shriram Jairam Jai Jai Ram
Religious and Social Contributions
9. What was the primary goal of the Shree Samarth religious sect established by Samartha
Ramdas?
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A) To achieve worldly power
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B) To work for India's liberation and renew true spirituality
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C) To establish a new political regime
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D) To collect wealth and resources
Answer: B) To work for India's liberation and renew true spirituality
10. Which warrior did Shree Samartha Ramdas support in his fight against the Muslim rulers?
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A) Rana Pratap
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B) Shivaji Maharaj
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C) Hemu
o
D) Sher Shah Suri
Answer: B) Shivaji Maharaj
11. What did Shree Samartha Ramdas emphasize about saints?
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A) Saints should be wealthy and famous
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B) Saints who sit quietly amidst suffering are unfit to be saints
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C) Saints should remain neutral in all matters
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D) Saints should avoid physical work
Answer: B) Saints who sit quietly amidst suffering are unfit to be saints
12. Where did Shree Samartha Ramdas establish the first Math (holy place)?
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A) Pune
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B) Chafal
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C) Sajjangad
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D) Nashik
Answer: B) Chafal
13. Which deity did Shree Samartha Ramdas particularly promote as a role model for strength
and courage?
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A) Lord Shiva
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B) Lord Vishnu
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C) Lord Hanuman
o
D) Lord Krishna
Answer: C) Lord Hanuman
14. What type of temples did Shree Samartha Ramdas establish in towns and villages?
o
A) Vishnu Temples
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B) Shiva Temples
o
C) Hanuman Temples
o
D) Durga Temples
Answer: C) Hanuman Temples
Literature and Philosophy
15. What was the main message of the text "Dasbodh" written by Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Advice on spiritual and practical topics for living a meaningful life
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B) Stories of Lord Ram
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C) Legal guidelines for society
o
D) Philosophical discussions on the nature of the universe
Answer: A) Advice on spiritual and practical topics for living a meaningful life
16. What is "Shree Manache Shlok" mainly about?
o
A) War and strategy
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B) Ethical behavior and devotion to God
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C) Stories of saints
o
D) Hymns for Lord Shiva
Answer: B) Ethical behavior and devotion to God
17. Which of the following is one of the works written by Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Bhagavad Gita
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B) Sunderkand
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C) Mahabharat
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D) Tulsidas' Ramayana
Answer: B) Sunderkand
18. Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Encourage people to follow the path of righteousness
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B) Encourage women to participate in religious work
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C) Abolish distinctions based on caste and creed
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D) Encourage slavery as a form of social order
Answer: D) Encourage slavery as a form of social order
Life Skills and Principles
19. Which of the following is a principle of life taught by Shree Samartha Ramdas?
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A) Physical strength is more important than spiritual well-being
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B) Spiritual practice should be done only by saints, not by common people
o
C) Spirituality and physical fitness should go hand-in-hand
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D) Family needs are secondary to societal demands
Answer: C) Spirituality and physical fitness should go hand-in-hand
20. What is emphasized in the teachings of Shree Samartha Ramdas regarding caste and
creed?
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A) People of higher castes should be served first
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B) Only Brahmins should be allowed to practice spirituality
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C) All human beings are equal, regardless of caste and creed
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D) People of different castes should not mix socially
Answer: C) All human beings are equal, regardless of caste and creed
Adi Shankaracharya:
1. Who is known as the "Jagad Guru"?
a) Vyasa
b) Lord Krishna
c) Adi Shankaracharya
d) Buddha
Answer: c) Adi Shankaracharya
2. At what age did Adi Shankaracharya write commentaries on the principal Upanishads,
Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 12
d) 8
Answer: a) 16
3. Adi Shankaracharya was born in which region of India?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: b) Kerala
4. What was the name of Adi Shankaracharya's mother?
a) Aryamba
b) Ubhaya Bharati
c) Sureshwara
d) Padmapada
Answer: a) Aryamba
5. At what age did Adi Shankaracharya decide to become a monk?
a) 12
b) 8
c) 16
d) 24
Answer: b) 8
6. Who was Adi Shankaracharya's spiritual Guru?
a) Padmapada
b) Vyasa
c) Govinda Bhagavadpada
d) Mandana Mishra
Answer: c) Govinda Bhagavadpada
7. Adi Shankaracharya's philosophy is known as:
a) Vishishtadvaita
b) Advaita Vedanta
c) Dvaita Vedanta
d) Samkhya
Answer: b) Advaita Vedanta
8. What was the primary aim of Adi Shankaracharya’s life mission?
a) To revive Buddhism
b) To spread the concept of non-duality through Advaita Vedanta
c) To write commentaries on the Ramayana
d) To defeat all religious philosophers
Answer: b) To spread the concept of non-duality through Advaita Vedanta
9. Where did Adi Shankaracharya establish his first Mutt (monastery)?
a) Badrinath
b) Varanasi
c) Shringeri
d) Puri
Answer: c) Shringeri
10. Which of the following schools of thought did Adi Shankaracharya defeat in his famous
debate?
a) Jainism
b) Mimamsa
c) Both a and b
d) Vaishnavism
Answer: c) Both a and b
11. What was the name of the Tantric scholar defeated by Adi Shankaracharya at the Siddha
Peeths?
a) Mandana Mishra
b) Ubhaya Bharati
c) Aadi Vidhyadhar
d) None of the above
Answer: d) None of the above (Tantric scholars were not named specifically)
12. What did Ubhaya Bharati, Mandana Mishra's wife, do in the famous debate with Adi
Shankaracharya?
a) She defeated Shankaracharya
b) She granted Shankaracharya knowledge of Kamasutra
c) She wrote a commentary on Advaita Vedanta
d) None of the above
Answer: b) She granted Shankaracharya knowledge of Kamasutra
13. What was the name given to Mandana Mishra after his defeat?
a) Padmapada
b) Sureshwaracharya
c) Totakacharya
d) Hastamalaka
Answer: b) Sureshwaracharya
14. What significant event occurred when Adi Shankaracharya reached Kalady to visit his ailing
mother?
a) He performed the last rites of his mother despite opposition
b) His mother had already passed away before he arrived
c) He was able to cure his mother with his spiritual powers
d) His mother blessed him to become the head of all Mutts
Answer: a) He performed the last rites of his mother despite opposition
15. Which of the following Mutts did Adi Shankaracharya NOT establish?
a) Shringeri Mutt
b) Dwaraka Mutt
c) Govardhana Mutt
d) Rishikesh Mutt
Answer: d) Rishikesh Mutt
16. What is the core concept of Advaita Vedanta, as taught by Adi Shankaracharya?
a) Dualism between Atman and Brahman
b) Non-duality (the Atman and Brahman are one)
c) Knowledge through rituals
d) The pursuit of worldly pleasures
Answer: b) Non-duality (the Atman and Brahman are one)
17. How did Adi Shankaracharya obtain knowledge of Kamasutra for his debate with Ubhaya
Bharati?
a) He meditated and received divine knowledge
b) He read a book on the subject
c) He entered the body of a dead king through Yogic powers
d) He learned from his disciple
Answer: c) He entered the body of a dead king through Yogic powers
18. Where did Adi Shankaracharya merge with Lord Shiva according to some traditions?
a) Badrinath
b) Kedarnath
c) Varanasi
d) Kailash
Answer: b) Kedarnath
19. What is the famous verse that summarizes Adi Shankaracharya's philosophy of Advaita
Vedanta?
a) "Tat Tvam Asi"
b) "Brahma Sathyam Jagan Mithya, Jeevo Brahmaiva Na Aparaha"
c) "Aham Brahmasmi"
d) "Satyam Jnanam Anantam Brahma"
Answer: b) "Brahma Sathyam Jagan Mithya, Jeevo Brahmaiva Na Aparaha"
20. Which of the following is true about the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta?
a) The world is real and independent of the Supreme Reality
b) The Atman (individual soul) is separate from Brahman (Supreme Reality)
c) Everything in the universe is ultimately one with the Supreme Reality
d) Knowledge of the world leads to liberation
Answer: c) Everything in the universe is ultimately one with the Supreme Reality
1. What does AUM symbolize in Vedic traditions?
a) Creation only
b) Preservation only
c) Destruction only
d) The entire cycle of existence (Creation, Preservation, and Destruction)
Answer: d) The entire cycle of existence (Creation, Preservation, and Destruction)
2. Who was Saint Dnyaneshwar?
a) A 13th-century Marathi poet and saint
b) A 20th-century physicist
c) A famous Vedic scholar
d) A scientist who formulated the theory of relativity
Answer: a) A 13th-century Marathi poet and saint
3. Saint Dnyaneshwar's teachings prefigured which of the following scientific concepts?
a) Theory of evolution
b) Heliocentric model of the solar system
c) Theory of quantum mechanics
d) Laws of motion
Answer: b) Heliocentric model of the solar system
4. What does Saint Dnyaneshwar describe in his verses about the water cycle?
a) The process of evaporation and rainfall
b) The movement of the tides
c) The solar winds
d) The formation of clouds
Answer: a) The process of evaporation and rainfall
5. Which physicist is associated with the equation E = MC²?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Albert Einstein
c) Galileo Galilei
d) Nikola Tesla
Answer: b) Albert Einstein
6. The concept of oneness in Einstein’s work relates to which spiritual idea?
a) The cycle of reincarnation
b) The interconnectedness of all things
c) The differentiation of matter and energy
d) The illusion of the material world
Answer: b) The interconnectedness of all things
7. What is the main focus of Transcendental Meditation (TM)?
a) Focusing on bodily sensations
b) Silent repetition of a mantra
c) Deep breathing exercises
d) Observing thoughts without judgment
Answer: b) Silent repetition of a mantra
8. What is the goal of Zen Meditation (Zazen)?
a) To achieve enlightenment through chanting
b) To cultivate a state of "no mind" or inner stillness
c) To visualize energy centers in the body
d) To focus on an object without blinking
Answer: b) To cultivate a state of "no mind" or inner stillness
9. In Chakra Meditation, what is the purpose of concentrating on chakras?
a) To increase mental clarity
b) To balance and align energy centers in the body
c) To achieve relaxation through breath exercises
d) To focus on the breath and still the mind
Answer: b) To balance and align energy centers in the body
10. What is the purpose of Muraqabah in Sufi Meditation?
a) To achieve mental clarity through breath control
b) To deepen one's connection with the divine
c) To visualize the universe’s cycles
d) To focus on the present moment
Answer: b) To deepen one's connection with the divine
11. What technique is commonly used in Taoist Meditation?
a) Silent mantra repetition
b) Microcosmic Orbit energy circulation
c) Gazing at a candle flame
d) Rhythmic chanting of dhikr
Answer: b) Microcosmic Orbit energy circulation
12. Trataka, an Indian meditation technique, focuses on:
a) Repetitive prayer
b) Focusing on a single point or object
c) Balancing the body’s energy centers
d) Achieving deep sleep
Answer: b) Focusing on a single point or object
13. What is Yoga Nidra commonly known as?
a) Silent meditation
b) Yogic sleep
c) Mantra chanting
d) Energy alignment practice
Answer: b) Yogic sleep
14. Which of the following is an element of Sound Meditation (Nada Yoga)?
a) Visualization of energy centers
b) Focus on external and internal sound vibrations
c) Observation of thoughts without attachment
d) Breathing exercises and body scans
Answer: b) Focus on external and internal sound vibrations
15. What is the central theme of the teachings of both Saint Dnyaneshwar and Albert Einstein?
a) The interconnectedness of all things
b) The cyclical nature of time
c) The scientific exploration of the cosmos
d) The nature of human consciousness
Answer: a) The interconnectedness of all things
16. According to the lecture, how are AUM and E = MC² related?
a) Both are expressions of the same ultimate truth
b) AUM represents energy, while E = MC² represents mass
c) AUM is a sound, while E = MC² is a visual representation
d) Both express the scientific concept of light
Answer: a) Both are expressions of the same ultimate truth
17. In the context of meditation, what is often a common goal across various practices?
a) To develop scientific theories
b) To achieve mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual growth
c) To deepen one's physical endurance
d) To reach a state of heightened awareness of the material world
Answer: b) To achieve mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual growth
18. Which of the following meditation practices is most associated with observing thoughts
without judgment?
a) Zen Meditation
b) Mindfulness Meditation
c) Transcendental Meditation
d) Chakra Meditation
Answer: b) Mindfulness Meditation
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Zen Meditation (Zazen) technique?
a) Repetitive chanting
b) Observing thoughts without attachment
c) Deep visualization of energy flow
d) Engaging in physical postures and movements
Answer: b) Observing thoughts without attachment
20. How does integrating spiritual and scientific perspectives help in understanding reality?
a) It leads to a split view of the universe
b) It creates confusion between material and spiritual truths
c) It allows for a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of all things
d) It emphasizes only one approach over the other
Answer: c) It allows for a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of all things
Sahaja Yoga Meditation and Heartfulness practices:
Sahaja Yoga Meditation MCQs:
Who founded Sahaja Yoga Meditation?
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) H.H. Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi
C) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
D) Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Answer: B) H.H. Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi
What is the primary spiritual energy awakened in Sahaja Yoga?
A) Prana
B) Kundalini
C) Mantra
D) Aura
Answer: B) Kundalini
Sahaja Yoga involves the awakening of energy that is located in which part of the body?
A) Forehead
B) Heart
C) Sacrum bone
D) Crown of the head
Answer: C) Sacrum bone
What is the main purpose of Sahaja Yoga meditation?
A) To increase physical strength
B) To transform human beings into spiritual beings
C) To achieve material success
D) To improve mental health
Answer: B) To transform human beings into spiritual beings
What does the term ‘Dweeja’ mean in Sanskrit?
A) Enlightened
B) Reincarnated
C) Twice-born
D) Pure heart
Answer: C) Twice-born
Which of the following is a benefit of practicing Sahaja Yoga Meditation?
A) Increases wealth
B) Protects from illness
C) Improves intellectual capacity
D) Enhances social status
Answer: B) Protects from illness
Which of the following schools and colleges in Pune practice Sahaja Yoga Meditation regularly?
A) MIT World Peace University
B) Bharati Vidyapeeth
C) PDEA School
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
What is the focus of Sahaja Yoga meditation?
A) Physical exercise
B) Awakening the inner spiritual energy
C) Mental concentration
D) Group discussions
Answer: B) Awakening the inner spiritual energy
Heartfulness MCQs:
What is the main goal of Heartfulness practices?
A) To expand consciousness
B) To increase physical strength
C) To improve intellectual knowledge
D) To achieve financial success
Answer: A) To expand consciousness
How many core practices are there in Heartfulness?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 3
Answer: B) 4
Which of the following is NOT one of the core practices of Heartfulness?
A) Relaxation
B) Meditation
C) Cleaning
D) Breathing exercises
Answer: D) Breathing exercises
What is the first core practice of Heartfulness?
A) Meditation
B) Relaxation
C) Cleaning
D) Inner Connect
Answer: B) Relaxation
Heartfulness meditation involves shifting from thinking to which of the following?
A) Feeling
B) Talking
C) Sleeping
D) Breathing
Answer: A) Feeling
What is the main purpose of the Heartfulness practice of 'Cleaning'?
A) To enhance memory
B) To cleanse the energy system
C) To improve concentration
D) To relax the body
Answer: B) To cleanse the energy system
What is Transmission in Heartfulness meditation?
A) A physical exercise technique
B) The act of sending divine energy from the guide to the seeker
C) A form of breathing control
D) A mental visualization technique
Answer: B) The act of sending divine energy from the guide to the seeker
Who can learn the core practices of Heartfulness?
A) Only adults
B) Only students
C) Anyone above the age of 15
D) Only advanced spiritual practitioners
Answer: C) Anyone above the age of 15
What is the goal of the Heartfulness practice of Relaxation?
A) To improve mental focus
B) To relax the body and mind completely
C) To visualize spiritual energy
D) To meditate on thoughts
Answer: B) To relax the body and mind completely
Which of the following is a method used in Heartfulness meditation?
A) Pranayama (Breathing exercises)
B) Transmission (Pranahuti)
C) Chanting mantras
D) Physical postures
Answer: B) Transmission (Pranahuti)
Here are some possible multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the information you
provided about Brahma Kumaris:
1. What is the official name of Brahma Kumaris?
a) Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya
b) Prajapita Ishwariya Brahma Kumaris
c) Brahma Vidya Society
d) Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Answer: a) Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya
2. Where was the Brahma Kumaris movement founded?
a) Rajasthan, India
b) Mumbai, India
c) Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan)
d) London, UK
Answer: c) Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan)
3. In which year was the Brahma Kumaris founded?
a) 1930
b) 1935
c) 1937
d) 1945
Answer: c) 1937
4. Who was the first Administrative Head of Brahma Kumaris?
a) Prajapita Brahma
b) Dadi Prakashmani
c) Mateshwari Jagdamba
d) Dadi Janki
Answer: c) Mateshwari Jagdamba
5. Where is the spiritual headquarters of Brahma Kumaris located?
a) Gyan Sarovar
b) Shantivan
c) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
d) Pandav Bhawan
Answer: c) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
6. What is Rajyoga Meditation?
a) A form of physical exercise
b) A step-by-step process to develop inner strength
c) A prayer ceremony performed in groups
d) A practice to enhance physical health
Answer: b) A step-by-step process to develop inner strength
7. Which of the following is a key objective of the Brahma Kumaris?
a) To promote political awareness
b) To encourage the practice of Rajyoga meditation
c) To conduct scientific research in space exploration
d) To promote only material success
Answer: b) To encourage the practice of Rajyoga meditation
8. Which of the following is a core value promoted by Brahma Kumaris?
a) Violence
b) Spiritual materialism
c) Non-violence and peace
d) Competition
Answer: c) Non-violence and peace
9. Which of the following is NOT a complex of Brahma Kumaris?
a) Madhuban
b) Gyan Sarovar
c) Shantivan
d) Shiva Bhawan
Answer: d) Shiva Bhawan
10. What is the main purpose of Rajyoga Meditation according to Brahma Kumaris?
a) To improve financial success
b) To transform life experiences and achieve peace
c) To develop physical strength
d) To enhance academic performance
Answer: b) To transform life experiences and achieve peace
11. Which Brahma Kumaris complex holds major international programs and has
accommodation for 20,000 people?
a) Madhuban
b) Gyan Sarovar
c) Shantivan
d) Pandav Bhawan
Answer: c) Shantivan
12. Who is the current Chief Administrative Head of Brahma Kumaris as of 2024?
a) Dadi Prakashmani
b) Dadi Janki
c) Dadi Hridaymohini
d) Dadi Ratanmohini
Answer: d) Dadi Ratanmohini
13. Which of the following is a major benefit of Rajyoga Meditation?
a) Increased stress
b) Enhanced memory and concentration
c) Reduced self-confidence
d) Decreased physical health
Answer: b) Enhanced memory and concentration
14. In which year did Dadi Janki become the Chief Administrative Head of Brahma Kumaris?
a) 1965
b) 1971
c) 2007
d) 2020
Answer: c) 2007
15. Which one of the following is a facility available at Gyan Sarovar?
a) Mega Solar Kitchen serving 38,500 meals per day
b) Tower of Peace
c) History Hall
d) Universal Peace Hall
Answer: a) Mega Solar Kitchen serving 38,500 meals per day
16. Which organization does Brahma Kumaris have consultative status with?
a) UNESCO
b) UNICEF
c) World Health Organization
d) International Red Cross
Answer: b) UNICEF
17. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in Rajyoga Meditation?
a) Concentration, Relaxation, Meditation, Realisation, Contemplation
b) Relaxation, Concentration, Contemplation, Realisation, Meditation
c) Meditation, Realisation, Contemplation, Relaxation, Concentration
d) Realisation, Meditation, Concentration, Relaxation, Contemplation
Answer: b) Relaxation, Concentration, Contemplation, Realisation, Meditation
18. Brahma Kumaris are associated with which United Nations body for public relations?
a) United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
b) Department of Public Information (DPI)
c) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
d) UNICEF
Answer: b) Department of Public Information (DPI)
19. Which of the following does Rajyoga Meditation help in overcoming?
a) Financial problems
b) Negative habits
c) External conflicts
d) Government policies
Answer: b) Negative habits
20. Where can one practice Rajyoga Meditation?
a) Only at Brahma Kumaris centres
b) Only at home
c) Anywhere, at any time
d) Only during group sessions
Answer: c) Anywhere, at any time