General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of Indian Culture for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.
1. Which of the following statements about Lingayatism is false?
- Lingayatism emphasizes devotion to Shiva
- Lingayatism has its own distinct rituals
- Lingayatism rejects the worship of Shiva
- Lingayatism is a monotheistic faith
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Answer: Option C. Lingayatism rejects the worship of Shiva
2. Lal Ded (Lalla Yogeshwari) practiced which of the following traditions?
- Kashmir Shaivism
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Jainism
- Vaishnavism
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Answer: Option A. Kashmir Shaivism
3. Which monastery is referred to as Galden Namgey Lhatse?
- Tawang Monastery
- Sera Monastery
- Drepung Monastery
- Samye Monastery
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Answer: Option A. Tawang Monastery
4. Who is recognized as the founder of the Madhyamika Philosophy?
- Adi Shankaracharya
- Vasubandhu
- Dignaga
- Nagarjuna
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Answer: Option D. Nagarjuna
5. Which of the following mudras is a gesture of Buddha as described in his first sermon?
- Abhaya Mudra
- Dharmachakra Mudra
- Varada Mudra
- Anjali Mudra
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Answer: Option B. Dharmachakra Mudra