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Q.1. The Great Stūpa at Sanchi is a ________ stūpa. (1 mark)
Q.2. Which of the following is a Sikh takht?(1 mark)
a) Bodh Gaya
b) Akal Takht
c) Mount Abu
d) Sabarimala
Q.3. The Kumbh Mela is held in how many places? (1 mark)
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Q.4. The Pandharpur wārī is a pilgrimage to the ________ temple. (1 mark)
Q.5. The nadistuti sūkta is a hymn in praise of ________. (1 mark)
Q.6. What is meant by sacredness in the context of holy places and pilgrimages? (2 marks)
Q.7. Why is the peepul tree considered sacred in Indian traditions? (2 marks)
Q.8. How do sacred groves contribute to environmental conservation in India? (2 marks)
Q.9. How do pilgrimage routes contribute to cultural integration across India? (3 marks)
Q.10. Describe the significance of rivers in Indian sacred geography. (3 marks)
Q.11. What is the importance of the Kumbh Mela in Indian tradition? (3 marks)
Q.12. Explain how natural elements like mountains, rivers, and forests are considered sacred in India. (5 marks)
Q.13. Discuss the role of sacred geography in fostering trade and cultural exchange in ancient India. (5 marks)
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