Hinduism Demographics
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What is the characteristic of Smartism?

  • Devotees are forced to worship all six manifestations
  • Devotees are required to worship one deity
  • Devotees are restricted from worshiping certain deities
  • Devotees are allowed to choose their own deity among six manifestations (correct)
  • What is the approximate percentage of the Indian population that follows Hinduism?

  • 60%
  • 80% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 90%
  • What is the nature of the Indian state regarding religious convictions?

  • Totally secular
  • Partially secular
  • Neutral (correct)
  • Theocratic
  • What is the role of women in Hindu society according to the Manusmriti?

    <p>Women should be honored in Hindu society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for taking care of a woman in her old age?

    <p>Her sons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expectation from women in Hindu society?

    <p>To become loyal to their husbands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of women in Hindu society?

    <p>Performing household chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the Indian society regarding gender roles?

    <p>Patriarchal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Indian state in promoting religious convictions?

    <p>Neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Hinduism in India?

    <p>Majority religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Goddess worshipped in Shaktism?

    <p>Shakti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism, which is achieved by breaking the cycle of rebirth and death?

    <p>Moksha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief in Hinduism that the soul is reborn into a new body after death?

    <p>Reincarnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu deity is known as the Compassionate One?

    <p>Lord Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the epic battle in Hindu mythology where Lord Krishna played a significant role?

    <p>The Battle of Kurukshetra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which denomination of Hinduism worships Lord Vishnu in his incarnations as Rama and Krishna?

    <p>Vaishnavism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the moral order of the universe in Hinduism?

    <p>Dharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu deity is associated with the city of Ayodhya?

    <p>Lord Rama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?

    <p>Samsara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Hindu deity is associated with the city of Mathura?

    <p>Lord Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

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