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The latest quiz by our quizmasters takes you on a captivating journey through the spiritual and cultural heritage of India, a land of diverse faiths, timeless wisdom, and vibrant customs. From the ancient Vedas to modern-day festivals, from philosophical doctrines to architectural marvels, this quiz explores the incredible depth of Indian religion and culture. Discover the stories behind iconic temples, the significance of age-old rituals, the teachings of great spiritual leaders, and the harmonious coexistence of multiple religions in one of the world’s most culturally rich nations. Whether you’re a passionate learner or simply curious, this quiz promises to enlighten, inspire, and celebrate the extraordinary legacy of India’s religious and cultural ethos.
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1. The Ashtavinayakas is located in which Indian state?
a. Gujarat
b. Mizoram
c. Kerala
d. Maharashtra
2. Which Indian sage established the mathas in Sringeri, Kanchi, Dwarka, Puri, etc?
a. Adi Shankaracharya
b. Bhagawan Nityananda
c. Haridasa Thakur
d. Muktananda
3. Which of these temples are found in the inscriptions as 'Dakshina Meru'?
a. Tirupati Temple
b. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
c. Brihadeeswara Temple
d. Ananthapadmanabaswamy Temple
4. Which state in India had the world's first teak plantation? a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Mizoram
d. Chhattisgarh
5. What was built for the first time in India in Kodungallur, Kerala in 629 AD?
a. Palace
b. Stadium
c. Mosque
d. Church
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Answers
1. The Ashtavinayakas is located in which Indian state?
a. Gujarat
b. Mizoram
c. Kerala
d. Maharashtra
Did You Know?
The Lenyadri Temple is one of the Ashtavinayak temples in which Lord Ganesha is carved from the stone and only his back is visible.
Read more about it in this link.
2. Which Indian sage established the mathas in Sringeri, Kanchi, Dwarka, Puri, etc?
a. Adi Shankaracharya
b. Bhagawan Nityananda
c. Haridasa Thakur
d. Muktananda
Did You Know?
Born in Kaladi in Kerala, Adi Shankaracharya was pivotal in the rejuvenation of the Hindu Religion and preached his principles through the establishment of the mathas.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Which of these temples are found in the inscriptions as 'Dakshina Meru'?
a. Tirupati Temple
b. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
c. Brihadeeswara Temple
d. Ananthapadmanabaswamy Temple
Did You Know?
The Brihadeeswara Temple was constructed by the Chola King Rajaraja Chola and is considered to be one of the greatest architectures of the Chola period.
Read more about it in this link.
4. Which state in India had the world's first teak plantation? a. a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Mizoram
d. Chhattisgarh
Did You Know?
Called the Canolly's Plot, the Nilambur Teak Plantation in Kerala was the world's first-ever teak tree plantation which took place in the 19th century.
Read more about it in this link.
5. What was built for the first time in India in Kodungallur, Kerala in 629 AD?
a. Palace
b. Stadium
c. Mosque
d. Church
Did You Know?
The mosque was built when Prophet Mohammed was still alive. The Islamic religion was present in India well before the Muslim invaders as the Malabar coast had strong trade with the Arabs.
Read more about it in this link.
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