MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) The __________ is considered the earthly form of goddess Lakshmi.

b) Mount __________ is treated as an ancestor by the Māori people of New Zealand.

c) In Jainism, pilgrimage sites are associated with the lives of the __________.

d) A __________ is a journey taken for spiritual growth or devotion.

e) The Akal Takht is located within the __________ Temple in Amritsar.

Question No. 2

True or False

Answer :

a) The Peepal tree is considered sacred in only one religion.

b) Pilgrimages have connected people across India for thousands of years.

c) All sacred places in India are man-made structures.

d) The story of the Shakti Pīṭhas explains how divine energy became part of the land.

e) Sacred rivers are called by respectful names like ‘Ganga ji’ and ‘Yamuna ji’.

Question No. 3

Answer the following questions.

Answer :

a) What is meant by sacred geography?

d) Why are rivers considered sacred in India?

e) Mention any two sacred sites associated with Jain Tirthankaras?

b) Name any two Takhts important in Sikhism.

c) What is a sacred grove?

Question No. 4

Match the following:

Answer :

Match the following:

Question No. 5

The word ‘pilgrimage’ comes from a Latin word meaning—

Answer :

Holy land

Spiritual peace

Traveller

Temple worship

Question No. 6

Sacred groves are important because they help to:

Answer :

Build temples

Increase trade

Conserve biodiversity

Dig wells

Question No. 7

The Mahabodhi Stupa marks the spot where:

Answer :

The Buddha was born

The Buddha gave his first sermon

The Buddha attained enlightenment

The Buddha left for his last journey

Question No. 8

The word ‘pilgrimage’ comes from a Latin word meaning—

Answer :

Holy land

Spiritual peace

Traveller

Temple worship

Question No. 9

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is located in:

Answer :

Bihar

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Gujarat

Question No. 10

The Chār Dhām Yātrā does not include —

Answer :

Dwarka

Puri

Mecca

Rameswaram

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