Understanding The Diversity of Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 1

Understanding The Diversity of Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 1

Question 1.
As per 1961 census how many languages and dialects were listed?
[a] 1652
[b]1992
[c] 1692
[d] 1952
Answer:
[a] 1652

Question 2.
As per 2001 census __________ languages belonging to five families of Indo-European, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto- Burmese and Semito- Hamitic.
[a] 130
[b] 122
[c] 144
[d] 150
Answer:
[b] 122

Question 3.
India has newspapers in how many languages?
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[c] 87

Question 4.
As per.2001 census 122 languages belonging to which among the following families?
[a] Indo-European
[b] Dravidian
[c] Austro-Asiatic
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 5.
How many number of radio programs exists in India __________.
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[a] 71

Question 6.
Indian nation does films in __________ languages.
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[b] 15

Question 7.
How many languages does eighth schedule of the Indian constitution recognises?
[a] 18
[b] 15
[c] 22
[d] 13
Answer:
[c] 22

Question 8.
languages as per eighth schedule of the Indian constitution belongs to
[a] Indo-Aryan
[b] Dravidian
[c] Austro-Asiatic
[d] Both a and b
Answer:
[d] Both a and b

Question 9.
According to Prof.V.A. Smith,”From the human point of view India has been often described as an __________.
[a] ethnological Dr racial museum
[b] ethnicity museum
[c] diverse museum
[d] none of these
Answer:
[a] ethnological Dr racial museum

Question 10.
Who says that from the human point of view India has been often described as an ethnological Dr racial museum?
[a] Dr.Richard
[b] Prof.V.A. Smith
[c] Prof.Godwin
[d] Dr.Charles
Answer:
[b] Prof.V.A. Smith

Question 11.
The Buddhism is divided into Hinayana and __________.
[a] Shaktis
[b] Svetambara
[c] Mahayana
[d] Brahmo samaj
Answer:
[c] Mahayana

Question 12.
The Brahmanism is divided into __________.
[a] Shivas
[b] Brahmo samaj
[c] Shaktis
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 13.
The Jainism is divided into Digambaras and __________.
[a] Svetambara
[b] Mahayana
[c] Hinayana
[d] Shaktis
Answer:
[a] Svetambara

Question 14.
Vaishnavas belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[b] Brahmanism

Question 15.
Mahayana belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[c] Buddhism

Question 16.
Svetambara’s belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[a] Jainism

Question 17.
Which among the following are the major categories of Indian cuisines?
[a] Sattava
[b] Rajas
[c] Tamas
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 18.
Sattava stands for __________.
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[a] Balance

Question 19.
Rajas stand for:
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[b] Passion

Question 20.
Tamas stands for __________.
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[c] Indulgence

Question 21.
In northern and western zones of India __________.
[a] rice
[b] millet
[c] barley
[d] wheat
Answer:
[d] wheat

Question 22.
In south and eastern zones of India __________ consumption is more.
[a] rice
[b] millet
[c] barley
[d] whaet
Answer:
[a] rice

Question 23.
Bhangra belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[b] Punjab

Question 24.
Yakshagana belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[c] Karnataka

Question 25.
Bihu dance form belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[d] Assam

Question 26.
Chhau dance form is of __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[a] Jharkhand

Question 27.
Which type of music style is followed in North India?
[a] Ancient
[b] Hindustani
[c] Carnatic
[d] None of these
Answer:
[b] Hindustani

Question 28.
Which type of music style is followed in South India?
[a] Ancient
[b] Hindustani
[c] Carnatic
[d] All the above
Answer:
[c] Carnatic

Question 29.
Sculpture and in India dates back to the Indus valley civilization.
[a] Dance
[b] Music
[c] Stones
[d] Architecture
Answer:
[d] Architecture

Question 30.
__________ is the right and practice of being different in political outlook.
[a] Political diversity
[b] Geoaraohical diversity
[c] Racial diversity
[d] Linguistic diversity
Answer:
[a] Political diversity

Question 31.
Understanding each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences in known as __________.
[a] Differentiation
[b] Change
[c] Modulation
[d] Diversity
Answer:
[d] Diversity

Question 32.
__________ is the combination of physical characteristics and human characteristics.
[a] Political diversity
[b] Geographical diversity
[c] Racial diversity
[d] Linguistic diversity
Answer:
[b] Geographical diversity

Question 33.
Among the below given places where one can find Indian painting?
[a] Ajanta
[b] Ellora
[c] Both a and b
[d] Mangalore
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 34.
As per which year’s census India’s population is 1,210,193,422?
[a] 2014
[b]2012
[c] 2015
[d] 2011
Answer:
[d] 2011

Question 35.
India stands in population.
[a] Second
[b] First
[c] Third
[d] Fourth
Answer:
[a] Second

Question 36.
Which country stands first in population?
[a] India
[b] China
[c] Pakistan
[d] Africa
Answer:
[b] China

Question 37.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Hindus in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[c] 80.50

Question 38.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Muslims in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[d] 13.40

Question 39.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Sikhs in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[a] 1.84

Question 40.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Christians in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[b] 2.30

Question 41.
The most ancient sacred text of the Hindu religion was written in __________.
[a] Hindi
[b] Kannada
[c] Sanskrit
[d] Tamil
Answer:
[c] Sanskrit

Question 42.
Hinduism is the __________ largest religion in the world.
[a] First
[b] Second
[c] Fourth
[d] Third
Answer:
[d] Third

Question 43.
Hinduism is referred as __________.
[a] Sanatana Dharma
[b] Purathana Dharma
[c] Mukthi Dharma
[d] Samajika Dharma
Answer:
[a] Sanatana Dharma

Question 44.
What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
[a] Resurrection
[b] Eternal life
[c] Rebirth
[d] Wisdom
Answer:
[b] Eternal life

Question 45.
Which among the following is considered as purusharthas?
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha and Kama
[c] Moksha
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 46.
Responsibility towards ethical values, conduct, virtue, way of living, moral rights and duties is known as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[a] Dharma

Question 47.
Responsibility of work, duty, care of properties, livelihood is known as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[b] Artha

Question 48.
Liberation, salvation and self-realisation is termed as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[c] Moksha

Question 49.
Emotions, spread of lineage, love and affection is termed as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[d] Kama

Question 50.
Starting any ritual and new task with __________ is a hall mark of Hindus.
[a] Puja
[b] Songs
[c] Yoga
[d] Meditation
Answer:
[a] Puja

Question 51.
Which among the following is the part of any puja?
[a] Coconut breaking
[b] Use of flowers, beetal leaves
[c] Using Kumkum
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 52.
What does om kara mean?
[a] One constant
[b] Salvation
[c] God is strength
[d] Power
Answer:
[a] One constant

Question 53.
What is the name of Sikh guru?
[a] Fhakira
[b] Nanak
[c] Saibaba
[d] Ramkrishna
Answer:
[b] Nanak

Question 54.
The songs rendered by Sikhs are known as __________.
[a] Keerthans
[b] Hymns
[c] Gurbani
[d] Bajans
Answer:
[c] Gurbani

Question 55.
Singing of Gurbani is called as __________.
[a] Prarthan
[b] Bajan
[c] Naman
[d] Shabad Kirtan
Answer:
[d] Shabad Kirtan

Question 56.
Shabad Kirtan is established by __________.
[a] Guru Nanak
[b] Param hams
[c] Sharif
[d] Tulsiram
Answer:
[a] Guru Nanak

Question 57.
Which one is the sacred book of Sikhs?
[a] Guru Sahib
[b] Guru Granth Sahib
[c] Nanak Sahib
[d] Shabad Kirtan Granth
Answer:
[b] Guru Granth Sahib

Question 58.
Shabad Kirtan is a type of __________.
[a] Music
[b] Dance
[c] Meditation
[d] Dohe
Answer:
[c] Meditation

Question 59.
Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred book of Sikhs is in the form of __________.
[a] music
[b] dance
[c] lesson
[d] Poetry and rhyme
Answer:
[d] Poetry and rhyme

Question 60.
Sikh male names end with __________.
[a] Singh
[b] Kaur
[c] Sardar
[d] Guru
Answer:
[a] Singh

Question 61.
What does Singh mean?
[a] Elephant
[b] Lion
[c] Tiger
[d] Leopard
Answer:
[b] Lion

Question 62.
Sikh rrsaie names end with __________.
[a] Ben
[b] Singani
[c] Kaur
[d] Begam
Answer:
[c] Kaur

Question 64.
What is the meaning of Kes among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[a] Uncut hair

Question 65.
What does Kanghi mean?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[b] Small wollen comb

Question 66.
What is the meaning of Kade?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metai bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[c] Metai bracelet

Question 67.
What is the meaning of Kirpan among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small woollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[d] Sword

Question 68.
What is the meaning of Kachhera among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Special undergarment
[b] Small woollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[a] Special undergarment

Question 69.
Among the given places where does Jews live in India?
[a] Mattancherry
[b] Mumbai
[c] Both a and b
[d] Delhi
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 70.
Among the given places where does Sikhs are found in large number?
[a] Punjab
[b] Haryana
[c] Delhi
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 71.
What is the aim of Jain life?
[a] To achieve liberation of soul
[b] To achieve eternity of life
[c] To love one another
[d] To gain salvation
Answer:
[a] To achieve liberation of soul

Question 72.
What do Jains follow in theory and practice?
[a] Faith
[b] Non-violence
[c] Love
[d] Peacefulness
Answer:
[b] Non-violence

Question 73.
Who are called as spiritual concurers?
[a] Sikhs
[b] Parsis
[c] Jains
[d] Jews
Answer:
[c] Jains

Question 74.
The 24 spiritual leaders of Jains are popularly known as __________.
[a]Dhigambaras
[b] Jainankaras
[c] Svethambaras
[d] Theerthankaras
Answer:
[d] Theerthankaras

Question 75.
Who is the lasttheerthankara?
[a] Mahaveera
[b] Balarama
[c] Siddartha
[d] Paramahamsa
Answer:
[a] Mahaveera

Question 76.
Among the following who is the contemporary of Buddha?
[a] Jesus
[b] Mahaveera
[c] Guru Nanak
[d] Paramahamsa
Answer:
[b] Mahaveera

Question 77.
Buddhism word comes from __________.
[a] Bud
[b] Bodhi
[c] Budhi
[d] Bodana
Answer:
[c] Budhi

Question 78.
What does Budhi mean?
[a] To protect
[b] To inspire
[c] To be peace maker and peace lover
[d] To awaken
Answer:
[d] To awaken

Question 79.
What was Bhudhas birth name?
[a] Siddhartha Gouthama
[b] Vijaya Siddhartha
[c] Siddhartha Chandra
[d] Arasu Gouthama
Answer:
[a] Siddhartha Gouthama

Question 80.
At what age Siddhartha Gouthama was awakened?
[a] 23
[b] 35
[c] 25
[d] 30
Answer:
[b] 35

Question 81.
The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under the __________.
[a] Pallavas
[b] Pandyas
[c] Chalukyas
[d] Rashtrakutas
Answer:
[c] Chalukyas

Question 82.
In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?
[a] Navrathri
[b] Rongali Bihu
[c] Pongal
[d] Onam
Answer:
[d] Onam

Question 83.
‘Madhubani’ a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
[a] Bihar
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Haryana
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Bihar

Question 84.
Dandia is a popular dance of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Gujarat
[c] Haryana
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[b] Gujarat

Question 85.
Apart from India, in which of the following two countries Tamil is an official language?
[a] Malaysia and Indonesia
[b] Mauritius and Malaysia
[c] Srilankha and Singapore
[d] Singapore and Africa
Answer:
[c] Srilankha and Singapore

Question 86.
Historic Chadragiri fort is located in which of the following state?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamilnadu
[d] Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
[d] Andhra Pradesh

Question 87.
Shabarimala is located in which of the following states?
[a] Kerala
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamilnadu
[d] Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Kerala

Question 88.
The famous “Ganga Sagar Mela” an annual fair is held in which state of India?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] West Bengal
[c] Bihar
[d] Jharkhand
Answer:
[b] West Bengal

Question 89.
Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Uttarkhand
[d] Maharashtra
Answer:
[c] Uttarkhand

Question 90.
The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Maharashtra
[c] West Bengal
[d] Odisha
Answer:
[d] Odisha

Question 91.
Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?
[a] Sun Temple, Konark
[b] Bhrihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore
[c] Meenakshi Temple, Mathurai
[d] Lord Jagganatha Temple, Puri
Answer:
[a] Sun Temple, Konark

Question 92.
Hanukkh the festival of light is associated with which one of the following religions?
[a] Hindu
[b] Jewish
[c] Jain
[d] Sikh
Answer:
[b] Jewish

Question 93.
Which is the earliest known civilization of India?
[a] Indus Valley
[b] Ganga Valley
[c] Mahanadi Valley
[d] Brahmaputra Valley
Answer:
[a] Indus Valley

Question 94.
Which is the largest tribe in India?
[a] Santhal
[b] Bhils
[c] Gond
[d] Munda
Answer:
[c] Gond

Question 95.
Which is the state with highest proportion of scheduled castes as per 2001 census?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Maharashtra
[c] West Bengal
[d] Punjab
Answer:
[d] Punjab

Question 96.
Gouthama Budha was born in __________.
[a] 563 B.C
[b] 439 B.C
[c] 298 B.C
[d] 450 B.C
Answer:
[a] 563 B.C

Question 97.
Gautama Buddha was born at __________.
[a] Varanasi
[b] Lumbini
[c] Ayodya
[d] Gaya
Answer:
[b] Lumbini

Question 98.
The religious book of Buddhism was written in __________.
[a] Bengali
[b] Sanskrit
[c] Pali
[d] Hindi
Answer:
[c] Pali

Question 99.
Who compiled Vinaya Pitaka?
[a] Vasubandhu
[b] Ananda
[c] Sabakami
[d] Upali
Answer:
[d] Upali

Question 100.
What was the symbol of death of Gauthama Buddha?
[a] Lion
[b] Stupa
[c] Vihara
[d] Chaitya
Answer:
[b] Stupa

Question 101.
Indians are very particular about in marriages.
[a] Kula
[b] Spirituality
[c] Gotra
[d] Rituals
Answer:
[c] Gotra

Question 102.
In India the minimum age for girl to marry as per law is __________.
[a] 21
[b] 24
[c] 19
[d] 18
Answer:
[d] 18

Question 103.
In India the minimum age for boy to marry as per law is __________.
[a] 21
[b] 24
[c] 19
[d] 18
Answer:
[a] 21

Question 104.
Re-marriage for widows and widower is now increasing and about for those around 30-45 years.
[a] 49%
[b] 70%
[c] 30%
[d] 50%
Answer:
[b] 70%

Question 105.
Re-marriage for widows and widower is now increasing and about for those above 45 years.
[a] 49%
[b] 70%
[c] 30%
[d] 50%
Answer:
[c] 30%

Question 106.
Which religion follows Kanyadana, Panigrahana, Saptapadi and Temple visits as important marriage rituals?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Buddhism
[d] Hindu
Answer:
[d] Hindu

Question 107.
Which religion follows Anand Keraji as important marriage rituals?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Bhudism
[d] Hindu
Answer:
[b] Sikh

Question 108.
__________ is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ four times.
[a] Saptapadi
[b] Kanyadana
[c] Anand Keraji
[d] Panigrahana
Answer:
[c] Anand Keraji

Question 109.
Anand Keraji is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book four times.
[a] Guru Sahib
[b] Guru Granth Sahib
[c] Nanak Sahib
[d] Shabad Kirtan Granth
Answer:
[b] Guru Granth Sahib

Question 110.
Anand Keraji is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ times.
[a] Two
[b] Three
[c] Four
[d] Six
Answer:
[c] Four

Question 111.
Who follow Middle East practise of’Nikha’?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Buddhism
[d] Muslim
Answer:
[d] Muslim

Question 112.
Christians follow the traditions of European churches and that is practiced more in __________.
[a] Goa
[b] Kerala
[c] Mangalore
[d] Mumbai
Answer:
[a] Goa

Question 113.
What word is used to greet in Tamil?
[a] Namaskaram
[b] Vanakkam
[c] Swagatham
[d] Namaskara
Answer:
[b] Vanakkam

Question 114.
What word is used to greet in Malayalam?
[a] Namaskaram
[b] Vanakkam
[c] Swagatham
[d] Namaskara
Answer:
[a] Namaskaram

Question 115.
Swagatham as a greeting word is used in __________.
[a] Tamil
[b] Telgu
[c] Marati
[d] Malayalam
Answer:
[c] Marati

Question 116.
How do Punjabis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[d] Sat Sri Akal

Question 117.
How does Gujratis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[a] Jai Shri Krishna

Question 118.
How does Orissis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[b] jai Jagannath

Question 119.
How does Jains greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[c] Jai Sinendra

Question 120.
Which religion will use Ram Ram as greeting?
[a] Orissa
[b] Gujrat
[c] Jain
[d] Punjab
Answer:
[d] Punjab

Question 121.
On which date the Independence Day is celebrated all over India?
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2^nd October
[d] 19^th May
Answer:
[a] 15^th August

Question 122.
Republic day is celebrated on __________.
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2nd October
[d] 19th May
Answer:
[b] 26^th January

Question 123.
On __________ Gandhi Jayanthi is celebrated.
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2^nd October
[d] 19^th May
Answer:
[c] 2^nd October

Question 124.
Which festival is observed as mourning day in Muslim community?
[a] Bakri Eid
[b] Milad Un Nabi
[c] Shab E-Baraat
[d] Muharram
Answer:
[d] Muharram

Question 125.
Among Christians which festival is observed as mourning?
[a] Good Friday
[b] Sacred heart of Jesus
[c] Pentacost
[d] Corpus cristi
Answer:
[a] Good Friday

Question 126.
In which state is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturti is celebrated with gusto?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Gujrat
[d] Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Karnataka