Religions in India

1. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2001)

Arya samaj was founded in 1835.
Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya samaj to the authority of the Vedas in support of its social reform programme.

Under Keshab Chandra sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women’s education.
Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodaya Samaj to work among refugees.

Which of these statements are correct?

a) (i) and (ii)

b) (ii) and (iii)

c) (ii) and (iv)

d) (iii) and (iv)

2. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one ofthe following? (UPSC / IAS 2009)

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Sikhism

d) Vaishnavism

3. The ‘Dharma’ and ‘Rita’ depict a central idea of ancient Vediccivilization of India.

In this context, consider the following statements(UPSC / IAS 2011)

‘Dharma’ was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others.

‘Rita’ was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the Universe and all it contained.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Only (i)

b) Only (ii)

c) Both (i) and (ii)

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

4. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of thefollowing was/were

common to both Buddhism and Jainism? (UPSC / IAS 2012)

Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
Denial of efficacy of rituals.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) Only (i)

b) (ii) and (iii)

c) (i) and (iii)

d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Brahmo samaj? (UPSC / IAS 2012)

It opposed Idolatry
It denied the need of a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) Only (i)

b) (i) and (ii)

c) Only (iii)

d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

6. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? (UPSC / IAS 2014 )

1) Avanti

2) Gandhara

3) Kosala

4) Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 3 and 4 only

7. With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following

statements: (UPSC / IAS 2016 )

1) Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.

2) Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirthand rejected the caste

hierarchy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Questions are covered from Art & Culture Previous Year Questions from 1995 to 2021 (UPSC/ IAS)