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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What does the word 'Upanishad' mean in Sanskrit?
(a) At the feet of the guru
(b) Ancient scripture
(c) Rituals and sacrifices

(ii) Who were two women mentioned in the Upanishads who participated in debates?
(a) Gargi and Maitreyi
(b) Lopamudra and Shruchavati
(c) Maitreyi and Shruchavati

(iii) What were the main reasons for the decline of Vedic religion during the Later Vedic Period?
(a) Increase in rituals and sacrifices
(b) Rigid caste system and inequalities
(c) Dominance of common languages

(iv) Who was the most famous among the 24 tirthankaras in Jainism?
(a) Gautama Buddha
(b) Satyakama Jabala
(c) Vardhamana Mahavira

(v) Which religion taught the principle of non-violence (Ahimsa) and the Middle Path?
(a) Jainism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Vedic religion

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The Upanishads focus on abstract concepts and __________ knowledge.
(ii) Mahavira opposed the __________ system and emphasized equality.
(iii) Gautama Buddha achieved enlightenment under a tree in __________.
(iv) The main teachings of the Buddha are contained in the Four Noble __________ and the Eight-fold Path.
(v) Both Jainism and Buddhism encouraged people to leave their homes and live in an association called __________.

Q3: Match the Column

Match the terms from Column A with their corresponding descriptions in Column B.

Q4: True or False

(i) The Upanishads primarily focused on gods and rituals.
(ii) Gautama Buddha was born in Nepal.
(iii) Mahavira opposed the concept of varna and believed in equality of all human beings.
(iv) The Eight-fold Path is a central teaching in Jainism.
(v) Monasteries or viharas were built to provide permanent residence for monks and nuns.

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