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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the expectation from women in Hindu society?

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

What is the primary responsibility of women in Hindu society?

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

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

<p>Patriarchal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Neutrality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Hinduism in India?

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

What is the name of the Goddess worshipped in Shaktism?

<p>Shakti (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Hindu deity is known as the Compassionate One?

<p>Lord Shiva (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vaishnavism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dharma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Hindu deity is associated with the city of Ayodhya?

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

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

<p>Samsara (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Hindu deity is associated with the city of Mathura?

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

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