KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (H.R.E QSN 60-90)

19/11/2019

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SECTION C: HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

KCSE PAST PAPERS 2006 HRE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

61. Which one of the following Panch Mahabhoot enables one to experience the Sagun Sakar Parmatma?

A. Akash.
B. Agni.
C. Jal.
D. Vayu.

62. On his rerurn from his visit to Lord Krishna, Sudama found that his hut had turned into a

A. palace
B. temple
C. shrine
D. fort.

63. Who among the following saints founded the ‘Swami Narayan Panth?

A. Swami Dayanand.
B. Swami Vivekanand.
C. Swami Sahajanand.
D. Swami Shradhanand.

64. Vardhaman was given the title of “Mahavir” because he

A. conquered desires
B. preached non-violence
C. left the palace
D. tamed a mad elephant.

65. Adi Shankaracharya preached that

A. vikarmas are burnt by performing yajna
B. Mokshu can be obtained through Bhakti
C. Parmatma forgives sinners
D. Atma is part of Parmatma.

66. Guru Dhronacharya sent two of his students to look for a virtuous person in the city of Hastinapur. They were

A. Dushasan and Bhim
B. Duryodhan and Yudhisthir
C. Arjun and Karna
D. Ashwathama and Sahadev.

67. The turning point in the life of Valiya the robber came when

A. his family refused to share his sins
B. he started chanting Rama’s name
C. Narad Muni preached to him
D. travellers defended themselves against him.

68. When Rama, Sita and Laxman reached Dandakaranya, at the start of their exile. Bharat followed them in order to

A. request them to return home
B. join them in their exile
C. offer them food and water
D. find out if they were safe.

69. After the battle of Kurukshetra, Bhishma stayed alive for six months on a bed of

A grass
B. arrows
C. feathers
D. spears.

70. Which one of the following sicknesses can be prevented by observing the principle of sheel?

A. Tuberculosis.
B. Typhoid.
C. Malaria.
D. AIDS.

71. Which one of the following principles is correctly matched with its practice?
Principle Practice

A. Akrodh acquiring knowledge
B. Vidya speaking the truth
C. Aparigraha observing non-acquisition
D. Satya controlling anger

72. According to Lord Buddha, the root cause of suffering is

A. desire
B. anger
C. laziness
D. jealousy.

73. Hindus observe Shraadh in Pitrupaksha by

A. making donations to the needy
B. praying to the ancestors
C. organising medical camps
D. visiting places of worship.

74. The Sikhs recite Moot Mantra in order to

A. ask for Parmatma’s blessings
B. attain mental peace
C. ask for forgiveness
D. praise Parmatma.

75. Hindu performs the five yajnas during the Ashram of

A. Brahmacharya
B. Vanaprastha
C. Grihastha
D. Sanyasa.

76. Which one of the following Mantra pays respect to Acharya?

A. Mool.
B. Navkar.
C. Gayatri.
D. Sangha.

77. Moving a plate of Aarti clockwise, in front of a Muni signifies

A. a worshipper’s desire to view the Murti
B. unity of worshippers
C. purification of the atmosphere
D. cycle of birth and death.

78. Which one of the following parts of the Jam Swastika symbolises liberation?

A. One dot.
B. Three dots.
C. Four hands.
D. The crescent.

79. The following statements describe a Hindu Sanskar:

(i) The ceremony takes place when the baby is six weeks old.
(ii) The baby is dressed in new clothes.
(iii) Parents take the baby to the place of worship.
(iv) The baby is blessed by the priest.
(v) The baby is taken to a relative’s house.

The Sanskar described above is

A. Nishkraman
B. Jatkarma
C. Naamkaran
D. Chudakarma.

80. On the forth day of Paryushan Parva, Jains celebrate the Janamdin of

A. Tirthankar Rishabhdev
B. Tirthankar Mahavir .
C. Tirthankar Arishtanemi
D. Tirthankar Parshvanath.

81. Which one of the following pairs of items is offered to the sacred fire during Holi Utsav?

A. Bilva leaves and beetle nuts.
B. Flowers and bananas.
C. Tulsi leaves and dates.
D. Grains and coconuts.

82. who among the following personalities mainly practised Bhakti Yoga?

A. Adi Shankaracharya.
B. Guru Gobind Singh,
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabbu.
D. Dayanand Saraswati.

83. “Whatever you do, do it as a selfless offering to me,” Which one of the following Yoga did Lord Krishna preach to Arjun when he said this?

A. Karma Yoga.
B. Jnana Yoga.
C. Bhakti Yoga.
D. Raja Yoga.

84. The following are steps of performing a Yogasana:

(i) Going down on the knees.
(ii) Sitting with bottoms resting on the feet.
(iii) Keeping the body erect.
(iv) Resting both palms on the thighs.

The asana described above is

A. Padmasana
B. Vajrasana
C. Shavasaza
D. Gomukhasana.

85. Afya Primary School has started a project to help the elderly people in the community. Which one of the following Sadachar is demonstrated by this action?

A. Simplicity.
B. Obedience.
C. Gratitude.
D. Compassion.

86. Shefali, who has a habit of stealing, was caught taking a pen from Amrita’s bag. Amrita can help Shefali stop this habit by

A. reporting her to the police
B. shaming her in public
C. encouraging her to go for counselling
D. giving her some money.

87. Which one of the following activities by Hindus would best promote religious harmony in Kenya?

A. Attending temple worship.
B. Performing rites and rituals.
C. Participating in inter-faith prayers.
D. Making donations to charity.

88. According to the Hindu calendar, Adhik Maas occurs every

A. second year
B. third year
C. fourth year
D. fifth year.

89. The presiding deity in the Tìrthakshetra of Rameshwaram, Badrinath and Somnath is

A. Ganesh
B. Shiva
C. Vishnu
D. Narayana.

90. The following statements describe a Sikh Tirthakshetra:

(i) It is near the Ramdas Sarovar.
(ii) It has the Akal Takhi.
(iii) Adi Granth is kept there.
(iv) It has the oldest Gurudwara.

The Tirthaksherra described above is

A. Talavandi
B. Nanded
C. Hemkund
D. Amritsar.

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