Questions : People who enriched our culture

 People who enriched our culture 

Q.1. Which are the main religions of India?

Q.2. Which is the oldest religion in the world?

Q.3. The Supreme God is worshiped in Hindus in how many forms?

Q.4. Name the holy book of Hindus.

Q.5. Name some Hindu religious leaders.

Q.6. Who founded Islam?

Q.7. When and where was Prophet Mohammad born?

Q.8. What was preached by Prophet Mohammad?

Q.9. Name the holy book of Muslims?

Q.10. Who founded Jainism?

Q.11. What were the teachings of Lord Mahavira?

Q.12. Who founded Buddhism?

Q.13. What are the eightfold principles of Gautam Buddha?

Q.14. Which are the holy books of Buddhists?

Q.15. Who founded Sikhism?

Q.16. How many gurus are there of Sikhs?

Q.17. Who was the tenth guru of Sikhs?

Q.18. What was founded by the tenth guru of Sikhs?

Q.19. Which is the holy book of Sikhs?

Q.20. Who founded Christianity?

Q.21. What was taught by Jesus Christ?

Q.22. Where was Jesus Christ born?

Q.23. Which is the holy book of Christians?

Q.24. Who founded Zoroastrianism?

Q.25. What are the followers of Zoroastrianism called?

Q.26. Name the holy book of Zoroastrianism?

Q.27. Name the most important festival of Parsees.

Q.28. Which battle changed the life of Ashoka?

Q.29. When did Akbar become the emperor of India?

Q.30. Which religion was founded by Akbar?

Q.31. Who were the Navratnas of Akbar’s Court?

Q.32. Name a great ruler of Vijaynagar.

Q.33. Name a famous courtier of Vijaynagar.

Q.34. Which two contributions were given by the Indian Mathematicians?

Q.35. Name two well-known Indian Astronomers.

Q.36. What was the contribution of Aryabhatta to Mathematics?

Q.37. Name two Indians who contributed to the field of Medical Science.

Q.38. Who is called the king of Indian Physicians?

Q.39. Who is called the father of Plastic surgery?

Q.40. Which is the oldest system of medicine?

Q.41. Name seven Indian Scientists of Modern India?

Questions : Our Culture and Heritage

 Our Culture and Heritage

Q.1. How is the culture of a country defined?

Q.2. What is the most important means of communication?

Q.3. How many languages are recognized by the constitution of India?

Q.4. Name the languages which are recognized by the constitution of India.

Q.5. Which are the oldest languages?

Q.6. Which is the official language of India?

Q.7. Name three languages which are written from right to left.

Q.8. Which is the most popular dress of the women?

Q.9. Women of which state wear Ghagra?

Q.10. Which are the two main types of dance and music?

Q.11. Name some classical dances of India and their states.

Q.12. Where was Kathak originally performed?

Q.13. When are folk dances performed?

Q.14. Name some popular folk dances and their states.

Q.15. Which are the two main styles of classical music and where they developed?

Q.16. Name the musical instruments that are used in classical music.

Q.17. What is depicted by the paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

Q.18. What are miniature paintings?

Q.19. What are monuments?

Q.20. Which temple has a chariot drawn by seven horses?

Q.21. Which temple is carved out of a single stone?

Q.22. How many pillars are there in the hall of Meenakshi Temple?

Q.23. What is the hall of Meenakshi Temple called?

Q.24. Name some of our architectural heritage?

Q.25. Name some examples of Indian architecture of modern times.

Q.26. Which are the three types of festivals we celebrate?

Q.27. Name three national festivals.

Q.28. Name eight religious festivals.

Q.29. Name some harvest festivals and their states.