CBSE Class 6 Social Science India’s Cultural Roots (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 3

1. What does the Vedic statement ''ekam sat viprā bahudhā vadanti" signify?

A Nature is divine B Knowledge is passed orally C There is one supreme reality with many names D Ritual practices are central to life

2. Which text narrates the concept of Nachiketa seeking answers from Yama, the god of death?

A Katha Upaniṣhad B Ṛig Veda C Chhāndogya Upaniṣhad D Mahābhārata

3. What is the primary focus of the Upaniṣhads?

A Ritualistic sacrifices B Exploration of cosmic and spiritual truths C Rules for societal governance D Worship of deities

4. Who is regarded as the founder of Jainism?

A Siddhārtha Gautama B Rishi Uddālaka C Yājñavalkya D Mahāvīra

5. What does the Jain principle "Aparigraha" advocate?

A Non-violence B Detachment from material possessions C Worship of a single deity D Performing rituals for spiritual growth

6. Which ancient Indian civilization is considered a cultural root of Indian society?

A Mauryan Civilization B Gupta Empire C Indus or Harappan Civilization D Mughal Empire

7. What is the significance of the banyan tree as a symbol in Indian civilization?

A It represents political unity. B It signifies the diversity of language. C It symbolizes the interconnectedness of Indian culture. D It is a sacred tree in Buddhism only.

8. Where was the “founder of Jainism” born?

A Lumbini B Vaishali C Digambhara D Varanashi

9. What is Ahimsa? Is it present in Buddhism or Jainism?

A Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence. It was only present in Jainism B Ahimsa is the process of rebirth. It is present in both Jainism and Buddhism. C Ahimsa is the practice of meditation. It is only present in Buddhism. D Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence. Ahimsa is present in both Buddhism and Jainism, but in different degrees.

10. Where is the Bodh Gaya situated? (Name the state.)

A Jharkhand B Bihar C Chhattisgarh D Uttarakhand