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Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

In the Ramayana, Rama is considered an avatar of which deity?

  1. Shiva
  2. Brahma
  3. Vishnu
  4. Indra
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✓ Answer: CVishnu
Award 1 mark for identifying Rama as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. A is incorrect — Shiva is a separate deity in the Trimurti, not the source of Rama's avatar. B is incorrect — Brahma is the creator god but Rama is not his avatar. D is incorrect — Indra is a Vedic deity but not associated with Rama's divine origin.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

The Rig Veda primarily consists of:

  1. Instructions for performing Vedic sacrifices
  2. Hymns of praise addressed to various deities
  3. Philosophical dialogues between teachers and students
  4. Spells and charms for protection and healing
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✓ Answer: BHymns of praise addressed to various deities
Award 1 mark for identifying the Rig Veda as a collection of hymns (suktas) to deities such as Indra, Agni and Varuna. A is incorrect — this describes the Brahmanas and Yajur Veda. C is incorrect — this describes the Upanishads. D is incorrect — this describes the Atharva Veda.
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