Bhagavadgita
1. In Bhagavad-gita concept of accepting of a new body by soul is explained by what example?
a) Body changing from boyhood to youth hood to old age.
b) As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones.
c) That which pervades the entire body you should know to be indestructible.
d) None of these.
b) As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones.
Who was the king of Lanka before Ravana?
a. Vibhishana
b. Indrajit
c. Kumbakarna
d. Kubera
d. Kubera
Explanation: Kubera, the god of wealth, was the original ruler of Lanka before it was taken over by his half-brother Ravana.
Which character in the Mahabharata was known for having the boon of choosing the time of their death?
a. Bhisma
b. Drona
c. Karna
d. Ashwattama
a. Bhisma
Explanation: Bhishma was granted the boon of 'Ichha Mrityu' by his father Shantanu, allowing him to choose the time of his death, which he used to delay his demise until after the Kurukshetra war.
How many times Srila prabhupada circled the globe
a. 12
b.16
c.14
d. None of the above
C. 14
What are the four pillars of dharma?
a. Truthfulness, Honesty, austerity, Cleanliness
b. Honesty, Cleanliness, Honesty, Merciful
c. Truthfulness, Compassion, Cleanliness, Austerity
d. Honesty, Merciful, Cleanliness,
C. Truthfulness, Compassion, Cleanliness, Austerity
2. How many minutes krishna took to speak bhagavad gita?
a. 46
b.40
c.45
d.48
D. 45
Who was the demoness who helped Sita by advising her to stay strong during her captivity?
a. Trijata
b. Surpanakha
c. Simhika
d. Surasa
a. Trijata
Trijata, a Rakshasi, was kind-hearted and advised Sita to remain hopeful and strong during her captivity in Lanka, predicting that Lord Rama would come to rescue her.
Which kingdom did the Pandavas rule after the Kurukshetra war?
a. Hasthinapur
b. Indraprastha
c. Panchala
d. Dwaraka
b. Indraprastha
Explanation: After the Kurukshetra war, Yudhishthira was crowned as the king of Hastinapura, but the Pandavas continued to rule from Indraprastha, which was their original kingdom.
Who pioneered the 1st ratha yatra of Iskcon?
a. syamasundara dasa
b. Srila prabhupada
c. Jayananda prabhu
d. All the aove
B. srila prabhupada
What is the role of 'Kirtan' in the practice of Krishna consciousness?
a. To engage in congregational chanting of God's names
b. To perform classical music for pleasant atmosphere
c.To entertain devotees
d.To promote cultural heritage
a. To engage in congregational chanting of God's names
Explaination: 'Kirtan' involves the congregational chanting of the holy names of God, which is a central practice in Krishna consciousness for purifying the heart and mind and fostering community spirit.
02. Which desire of Arjuna was not approved by Lord Krishna?
a) To retire from the activities on the battlefield.
b) To show compassion to all the living entities.
c) To show respect for all the assembled warriors.
d) All of the above.
The correct answer is
177. Which desire of Arjuna was not approved by Lord Krishna?
a) To retire from the activities on the battlefield.
On their way to panchavati, ram and lakshmana met a bird. who was it?
a. Garuda
b.Sampathi
c.Jataayu
d.Ulooka
C. Jataayu
Explaination: On the way to Panchavati, Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita saw a huge vulture attacking them. Rama confronted him and asked who he was. The bird greeted them and said it was Jatayu, a friend of King Dasaratha.
Who was the only warrior capable of defeating Bhishma in battle, according to the Mahabharata?
a. Drona
b.Arjuna
c. Shrikandi
d. Karna
c. Shrikandi
Explanation: Shikhandi was the reincarnation of Amba, who had a past grudge against Bhishma. Bhishma refused to fight Shikhandi due to his vow, making Shikhandi instrumental in Bhishma's fall.
Greatest danger of life is
a) Living for long time
b) Begetting children like hogs & dogs
c) Coming again in cycle of birth & death
d) All of these
d. All of these
In which scripture description about Hare krishna maha mantra is mentioned?
a. Kali purana
b. Bhagavad gita
c. Bavishya purana
d. Kalisantarana upanishad
D. Kali santarana upanishad
Omkara is the sound representation of _________________.
a) Liberation
b) Krishna
c) Knowledge
d) Consciousness
The correct answer is
b) Krishna
Who was the charioteer of Lord Rama during the battle against Ravana?
a. Sumantha
b. Mathali
c. Jatayu
d. Angada
B. Mathali
Explaination: Matali, the charioteer of Indra, drove Lord Rama's chariot during the final battle against Ravana, providing divine assistance.
To whom Bhishma imparted his final teachings before choosing to leave his mortal body. ?
a. Arjuna
b. Vyasa
c. Yudhisthara
d. Duryodhana
c. Yudhisthara.
At the time of Bhishma's passing, Krishna, Yudhishthira, Arjuna, and Vyasa were present. Bhishma imparted his final teachings to Yudhishthira before choosing to leave his mortal body.
Simply by dancing and clapping before the Deity of Krishna ______________ fly away.
a) Sinful activities
b) All diseases
c) Neither a or b
d) Both a & b
A. Sinful activities
Who is the witness for papa and punya?
a. Brahma
b. Our relatives
c. Paramatma
d. Our spiritual master
C. Paramatma
Whole teaching of Gita is targeted towards this end that
a) To make Arjuna fight somehow or other.
b) Give knowledge how to fight and handle the situations.
c) Living being cannot be separated from Krishna.
d) How to handle political issues.
The correct answer is
c) Living being cannot be separated from Krishna.
What was the name of the mountain from which Hanuman brought the entire peak containing the Sanjeevani herb?
a. Rishyamukha
b.Dronagiri Mountain
c. Mount Kailasha
d. Mount meru
b. Dronagiri Mountain
Hanuman flew to Dronagiri Mountain (also known as Gandhamadana) to find the Sanjeevani herb. Unable to identify the specific plant, he carried the entire mountain back.
What was the original name of Mahabharatha?
a. Bharatha kavya
b. Jaya kavya
c. Maha kavya
d. Kuruvamsa
B. Jaya Kavya
The purpose of Vedas is explained in ______ scriptures
a) Sruti.
b) Puranas.
c) Upadesamrita.
d) Smriti.
d. Smriti
The embodied soul is entrapped by the body, which is a casing made of the ______
a) Twenty four elements.
b) Sixteen elements.
c) Five elements.
d) Eleven elements.
a) 24