FAQs on Different Religions in India Video Lecture - Sociology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts
1. What are the major religions in India? |
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Ans. India is home to several major religions including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and Buddhism. These religions have a significant number of followers and play a crucial role in shaping India's cultural and religious landscape.
2. What are the key beliefs and practices of Hinduism in India? |
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Ans. Hinduism, the largest religion in India, encompasses a wide range of beliefs and practices. It emphasizes the concepts of dharma (duty/righteousness), karma (action and consequence), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). Hindu rituals, worship of deities, and adherence to caste system are some of its key practices.
3. How did Islam spread in India and what are its main tenets? |
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Ans. Islam spread in India through Arab traders and subsequent invasions, primarily by the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. The main tenets of Islam include belief in Allah as the one and only God, following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, performing the five pillars of Islam (Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj), and following the Sharia law.
4. What are the main beliefs of Sikhism in India? |
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Ans. Sikhism, founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is a monotheistic religion that emphasizes the importance of equality, community service, and devotion to God. Sikhs believe in the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus, the Guru Granth Sahib as their holy scripture, and the concept of "Ik Onkar" (there is only one God).
5. What are the key principles and practices of Buddhism in India? |
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Ans. Buddhism, originated in India by Gautama Buddha, promotes the path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering. The key principles include the Four Noble Truths (identification of suffering, its cause, its cessation, and the path to its cessation) and the Eightfold Path (right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration). Meditation and mindfulness are important practices in Buddhism.