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

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.

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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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