
Q1: According to scholars, when did the Bene Israel Jewish community first arrive on the Konkan coast?
(a) 75 BCE
(b) 175 BCE
(c) 275 BCE
(d) 375 BCE
Q2: Which prophet founded Zoroastrianism, the religion followed by Parsis?
(a) Zarathustra
(b) Baha'u'llah
(c) Abraham
(d) Moses
Q3: Where does the 14th Dalai Lama currently reside in India?
(a) Shimla
(b) Dharamshala
(c) Gangtok
(d) Leh
Q4: Which Maharaja rescued around 1,000 Polish orphans during the Second World War?
(a) Maharaja of Mysore
(b) Maharaja of Nawanagar
(c) Maharaja of Travancore
(d) Raja of Kochi
Q5: What does the Sanskrit phrase 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' mean?
(a) May all creatures be happy
(b) A guest is like God
(c) The whole world is family
(d) Truth alone triumphs
Q1: The Raja of Kochi granted land to the Cochin Jews 'as long as the world, sun, and _______ endure.'
Q2: The ancient sacred fire of the Parsis continues to burn in _______, south Gujarat.
Q3: The _______ are people of African origin who were brought to India as slaves between the 7th and 19th centuries.
Q4: The traditional Tibetan medicine system is called _______ or 'Art of Healing'.
Q5: Hirabai Lobi, who worked for the upliftment of women in the Siddi community, was awarded the _______ in 2023.
Q1: The Bene Israel became the largest Jewish community in India, numbering over 25,000 after independence.
Q2: Parsis came to India from Persia after the Islamic conquest in the 10th century CE.
Q3: The earliest Armenian settlement in India was in Agra during the Mughal period.
Q4: The Baha'i faith originated in India in the mid-1800s.
Q5: Sowa Rigpa has been integrated into the Government of India's AYUSH programme.
Q1: Match the communities in Column A with their corresponding characteristics or contributions in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Bene Israel | A. Traditional medicine system called Sowa Rigpa |
| 2. Parsis | B. Built India's oldest mosque, Cheraman Juma Masjid |
| 3. Arab merchants | C. Shipwrecked near Konkan coast around 175 BCE |
| 4. Armenians | D. Legend of milk and sugar with Raja Jadi Rāṇā |
| 5. Tibetan refugees | E. Abdul Hai served as Chief Justice in Akbar's court |
Q1: Explain the legend of milk and sugar associated with the arrival of Parsis in India.
Q2: Describe Swami Vivekananda's statement about India's welcoming nature at the World Parliament of Religions.
Q3: What role did the Maharaja of Nawanagar play during the Second World War?
Q4: Explain the circumstances that led Tibetan refugees to seek asylum in India.
Q5: What is Sowa Rigpa and how has it been integrated into Indian healthcare?
| 1. What are the main cultural aspects of India that contribute to its diversity? | ![]() |
| 2. How does India's geography influence its cultural practices? | ![]() |
| 3. What role do festivals play in Indian society? | ![]() |
| 4. Why is language considered a significant aspect of India's identity? | ![]() |
| 5. How does India's history contribute to its present-day social structure? | ![]() |