M.M: 30
Attempt all questions.
Q1. Fill in the blank:
The Bene Israel community lived on the __________ coast, south of Mumbai. (1 Mark)
Q2. Which prophet founded Zoroastrianism? (1 Mark)
(i) Buddha
(ii) Zarathushtra
(iii) Baha'u'llah
(iv) Moses
Q3. What does the Sanskrit phrase 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' mean? (1 Mark)
Q4. True or False: The 14th Dalai Lama took refuge in India in 1959 and lives in Dharamshala. (1 Mark)
Q5. What is a synagogue? (1 Mark)
Q6. Why did Syriac Christians come to India? (2 Marks)
Q7. What is the legend of milk and sugar related to the Parsis? (2 Marks)
Q8. Who was Hirabai Lobi and what did she do? (2 Marks)
Q9. Describe how the Bene Israel community came to India. (3 Marks)
Q10. What were the challenges faced by Zoroastrians in Persia after the Islamic conquest? (3 Marks)
Q11. Explain the role of the 'Good Maharaja' during the Second World War. (3 Marks)
Q12. What is Sowa Rigpa, and how is it connected to India? (5 Marks)
Q13. How did India become a haven for persecuted communities? Give examples to support your answer. (5 Marks)
| 1. What is the significance of India being a home to many cultures? | ![]() |
| 2. How has India's history influenced its cultural diversity? | ![]() |
| 3. What role do festivals play in Indian culture? | ![]() |
| 4. How does language contribute to India's cultural identity? | ![]() |
| 5. In what ways does Indian cuisine reflect its cultural diversity? | ![]() |