Test: Religions in India - 2 - Class 1 MCQ

The symbol associated with the Vedas, ancient Hindu scriptures, is "Om" (also spelled "Aum"). Om represents the primordial sound and is considered a sacred syllable in Hinduism. It is often chanted or displayed as a symbol of spiritual significance.

Approximately 6 million people in India belong to the Jain religion. Jains are a small religious community in India, comprising less than 1% of the country's population.

Islam was founded by Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. He is considered the last prophet in the Islamic faith and played a pivotal role in spreading the religion.

Among the given options, the Gond tribe is considered to be the largest tribe found in India. The Gond people have a significant presence in several states across central and eastern India.

Among the given options, "Pandits" is not a recognized category of Hindus. The traditional categorization of Hindus is based on the varna system, which includes Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

The elephant is not a symbol of Hinduism. However, it holds significance in Hindu mythology and is associated with certain Hindu deities like Lord Ganesha.

Hinduism is considered the oldest religion among the options given. Its roots can be traced back thousands of years, with its ancient texts and scriptures dating back to several millennia.

Sikhism is the monotheistic religion found in India. It was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and emphasizes the belief in one God.

Among the given options, Mizoram has the lowest population of Scheduled Castes. Scheduled Castes are officially recognized under the Indian Constitution as historically disadvantaged groups, and their population varies across different states. Mizoram, being a northeastern state, has a comparatively lower proportion of Scheduled Castes compared to states like Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.

National commission for minorities act 1992, section 2(c) says we have 6 national minorities: Muslims, christians, Buddhist, sikhs, Zoroastrians and Jains(added in 2014). So parsi is the smallest religious minority in India.