C-03 — Characteristics of Hindu Religion

What is the foundation of all beliefs in Hindu religion?

Which of the following best describes God in Hinduism?

According to Hindu religion, how many supreme Gods are there?

The belief that God is one and unique is called —

In which scriptures is it said that Brahma or God is one and unique?

The Rigveda praises gods such as —

The Rigveda statement 'Ekang sad bipra bahudha badanti' means —

The Katha Upanishad statement 'Neha Nanasti Kinchan' (2/1/11) means —

According to the Bhagavad Gita verse 'Prabhavah Pralayah Sthanam Nidhanam Bijamvyayam' (9/18), the world —

In Thakur Sri Ramakrishna's view, goddess Kali is —

The followers of Hindu religion are called monotheists because —

The gods and goddesses of Hindu religion represent —

The word 'avatar' literally means —

The bodily shape or incarnation of God is called —

The philosophical interpretations of anything related to avatar are known as —

The Sanskrit phrase 'dhormo rakkhati rokkhito' means —

The mission of the avatars is to —

From which yuge is the inception of avatarism marked?

When an avatar appears in this world, his spiritual power —

Although an avatar appears in bodily shape, what is his relation with the world?

God or Ishwar is essentially —

The bodily shape of Brahma is described as —

Janmantorbad means —

According to Hinduism, what is immortal?

At the death of the body —

The Bhagavad Gita verse 'Vasangsi jirnani jatha vihay...' compares the soul's leaving of a body to —

The body continues to revolve in the cycle of birth and death according to —

When the results of a soul's actions are over, the soul —

Hinduism's attitude towards other religions is —

Thakur Ramakrishna's saying about religious tolerance is —

The Yajurveda verse 'Sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarve santu niramayah' wishes that —

Hindus can embrace everyone as their own because they know —

Hinduism allows freedom of —

Which of the following is NOT one of the six Shad Darshan?

How many philosophies are called Shad Darshan?

Which of the following is NOT included in the Shad Darshan?

According to Hinduism, the three paths to attain salvation are —

In the Bhagavad Gita, the word 'Yoga' means —

Which scripture has harmonised the three paths of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti Yoga?

Consider the following philosophical doctrines developed in India:

What is called karma?

Karma is of how many types?

Work done with a view to gaining some particular benefit is called —

The doer of sakama karma typically —

Work done without any expectations is called —

Sakama karma leads to —

Nishkama karma leads to —

In the Vedic era the result of sakama karma was considered the means of —

The Bhagavad Gita verse 'kheene punnye nortolokong bishonti' means —

According to the Upanishadic sages, to escape the cycle of birth and death one should —

Karmafal means —

During which era did Lord Shree Krishna change the opinion of the sanyash and tell not to give up work for salvation?

The Gita verse 'Karmonyobadhikaraste ma falesku kodachan' (2/47) means —

Which of the following is NOT a teaching of karma yoga stated in the chapter?

Work done with the proper feelings of karma yoga results in —

Consider the following teachings of karma yoga:

Gyan Yoga is a process through which we can —

According to scriptures, knowledge means —

The devoted practice of knowing God through knowledge is called —

A wise person realises that the spirit prevailing within him is —

The individual soul present in all creatures is called —

The supreme soul that pervades the whole universe is called —

What prevents common people from realising the knowledge of self and the spiritual world?

The fourth chapter of the Srimadbhagavad Gita mentions how many qualities of a wise man?

According to the Gyanyoga chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, the three things regarding karmatatwa are —

Work prescribed by the scriptures are called —

Work forbidden by the scriptures are called —

Akarma means —

According to Gita 7/17 —

According to the Gita verse 'Srodhabam lovotay Ganyang totpor songitendro...' (4/39), a person who is respectful, sincere, devoted and self-restrained —

Consider the following results of Gyan Yoga:

Bhakti Yoga is —

According to Naradiya Bhakti philosophy, Bhakti is —

According to Shandilliya philosophy, Bhakti is —

Which chapter of the Srimadbhagavad Gita is Bhakti Yoga?

At the beginning of the 12th chapter, Arjuna's confusion is whether to worship God —

According to Bhagaban Shree Krishna, which is easier?

A follower of Bhakti Yoga is called —

According to the Gita, the person who seeks shelter in God, free from passion, fear and anger —

The main teaching of Bhakti Yoga is —

The Gita verse 'je jotha mang propodyante tangstothoibo vojamyaham' (4/11) means —

Consider the following beliefs that guide devotion (Bhakti):

According to Hinduism, the worldly activities ultimately aim at —

The normal human life expectancy stated in the chapter is —

Human life is divided into how many phases in Hinduism?

Each phase of human life lasts, on average, for how many years?

The four asramas in proper order are —

At what age does a child traditionally begin Brahmacharya?

In Brahmacharya Asrama, one studies under the tutelage of —

The disciple in Brahmacharya is expected to practise —

After completing Brahmacharya, as per the Guru's instructions, the disciple —

In Garhasthya Ashrama, it is part of religion to —

How many types of Yajna are practised in Garhasthya Ashrama?

Showing respect and devotion to parents and taking care of them is called —

Offering back to nature and God what we use from natural gifts is called —

Offering food and care to birds and other animals is called —

Service towards guests is called —

Gaining knowledge and morality by reading holy books including the Veda is called —

The pre-condition of Garhasthya Ashrama is —

Consider the following yajnas practised in Garhasthya Ashrama:

In Banoprashta Ashrama, people lead a life of —

In Banoprashta, husband and wife can —

Which of the following is NOT a means of Banoprashta Ashrama mentioned in the chapter?

The word 'Sannyasha' means —

The scriptural direction is to live the age of Sannyasha between —

A sannyashi meditates on God only after leaving —

The scriptural saying 'Dandagrahanamatren naro Narayano vabeton' means —

The Gita verse 'Onashritoh karmofalong karjong karmo karoti jho... sa sannyashi cha jogi cha' (6/1) means —

According to the chapter, in the present Kali Yuga which ashramas are almost absent?

In the era of Kali, which Ashrama is considered best to live in?

Which ashram does the life of renunciation fall under?

Garhasthya ashram is good for the Kali Yuga because —

Govinda Babu is an ordinary householder who does not lie, does not behave badly with anyone, and does not hurt any living being. Which characteristic of yoga can be observed in his behaviour?

Shila Rani entrusts all responsibilities of raising children and household chores to God and wants to surrender herself at His feet. The essence of her realisation includes:

Dwijendranath Babu is 75, very restrained even in worldly affairs, hands family responsibilities to his son, meditates on God in temples, and decides to leave home for the ultimate attainment of life. Which stage of life is he entering?

'Liberation in devotion' is best explained by which statement?

'Dharmo rakshati rakshitah' means —

The highest level of yoga practice leads a devotee to —

The relationship between the soul (jibatma) and the Supreme Soul (Paramatma) is best described as —

The Srimad Bhagavad Gita's instruction on Karma Yoga is —