KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (H.R.E QSN 60-90)

KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 H.R.E QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SECTION C: HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. The sound of AUM at the beginning of a Hindu prayer signifies that Paramatma is

• A. All — loving
• B. All-knowing
• C. Omnipresent
• D. Omnipotent.

62. Which one of the following boxes contains the qualities of Paramatma as Satchitanand

63. The quality of Paramatma demonstrated in the personality of Veda Vyasa is

• A. wisdom
• B. tolerance
• C. courage
• D. compassion.

64. In which avatar did Lord Vishnu assist the Deva and Danava to get amrit from the ocean?

• A. Matsya.
• B. Kurma.
• C. Vaman.
• D. Narsimha.

65. Which one of the following practices was opposed by Lord Buddha?

• A. Use of Pali Language.
• B. Meditation to attain Nirvana.
• C. Sending out of missionaries.
• D. Sacrificing of animals.

66. Which one of the following scriptures teaches morals through simple stories?

• A. Veda.
• B. Puran.
• C. Shruti.
• D. Upanishad.

67. Which one of the following statements is not true about Sita?

• A. She was found as a baby in a field.
• B. She was able to lift the Shiv Dhanush as a child.
• C. She was abducted by Ravan.
• D. She was imprisoned in Ravan’s palace.

68. Which one of the following scriptures contains the teachings of Lord Buddha?

• A. Kalpasutra.
• B. Ratnatraya.
• C. Tripitika.
• D. Shikshapatri.

69. who among the following personalities preached the principle of Anekantvad

• A. Lord Mahavir.
• B. Guru Arjandev.
• C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• D. Jagadguru Shankaracharya.

70. Swami Dayanand came to know that his cook had served him with poisoned food. He told the cook to run away to avoid being punished by the King. Swami Dayanand practiced the principle of

• A. Ahimsa
• B. Dhruti
• C. Khhama
• D. Satya.

71. The Sikhs practise the principle of Wand ke Chakhana in a Gurudwara when they

• A. brush shoes
• B. wash dishes
• C. serve Langar
• D. clean Guru Darbar.

72. During the Vivaha Sanskar, the bride and the groom take a vow to share the ups and downs in their family. This is an expression of

• A. Aparigraha
• B. Dama
• C. Dhee
• D. Dhruti.

73. The Jam principle that would best help in the fight against corruption is

• A. Ahimsa
• B. Asteya
• C. Brahmacharya
• D. Satya.

74. The following are steps of a ritual performed when visiting a Mandir:

• (i) Devotees bow to the presidìng Murti of the temple.
• (ii) Devotees go round the Garbha Graha.
• (iii) Devotees continuously chant the name of Paramatma.
• (iv) Devotees bow to the four directions.

The ritual described above is

• A. Pradakshina
• B. Abhishek
• C. Jaap
• D. Aarti.

75. Which one of the following Kakars is a symbol of unity among the Sikhs?

• A. Kaccha.
• B. Kanga.
• C. Kirpan.
• D. Kada.

76. What do Jams apply on their foreheads when visiting a Derasar?

• A. Akshat.
• B. Chandan.
• C. Kumkum.
• D. Vibhuti.

77. Which one of the following is a Jam place of pilgrimage?

• A. Ayodhya.
• B. Palitana.
• C. Amarnath.
• D. Nanakana Sahib.

78. The following are events commemorated during a Hindu festival:

• (i) Swami Dayanand attained salvation.
• (ii) Guru Har Gobind was released from prison.
• (iii) Lord Mahavir attained M’oksha.
• (iv) Lord Rama retúrned to Ayodhya.

The festival during which the above events are commemorated is

• A. Paryushan
• B. Holi
• C. Diwali
• D. Vaisakhi.

79. Which one of the following scriptures is read during the festival of Paryushan?

• A. Adi Granth.
• B. Dhammapada.
• C. Shikshapatri.
• D. Kalpasutra.

80. Which one of the following festivals is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?

• A. Vijayadashmi.
• B. Janmashtami.
• C. Maha Shivaratri.
• D. Rishibodh Divas.

81. Which one of the following symbols is associated with Tirthankar Neminath?

• A. Conch shell.
• B. Water jar.
• C. Crescent.
• D. Swastika.

82. Who among the following personalities practised Karma Yoga?

• A. Shabart
• B. Nivedita.
• C. Meerabat.
• D. Chandanbala.

83. Shavasana is practised in order to

• A. relax the body
• B. induce deep sleep
• C. assist digestion
• D. lose weight.

84. When is Surya Namaskar performed?

• A. In the middle of the night.
• B. In the evening.
• C. In the afternoon.
• D. In the morning.

85. Which one of the following yoga helps an individual develop complete faith in and loyalty to Paramatma?

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

86. Which one of the following principles if practised would help in the tight against the spread of HIV/AIDS?

• A. Aparigraha.
• B. Indriya Nigraha.
• C. Asteya.
• D. Anekantvad.

87. Each morning, Vishal and Kalyani touch the feet of their parents. This is mainly a sign of

• A, love
• B. kindness
• C. gratitude
• D. respect.

88. Hindus donate foodstuffs to the victims of the drought.
This act demonstrates the principle of

• A. Pranidaya
• B. Shaucham
• C. Kshama
• D. Akrodha.

89. Which one of the following festivals is celebrated during the Varsha Ritu?

• A. Navaratri.
• B. Shivaratri.
• C. Janmashtami.
• D. Rama Navami.

90. Which one of the following days of the week is correctly matched with the corresponding planet.
               Day of the week                    Planet

• A. Somvar                                   Venus
• B. Guruvar                                   Jupiter
• C. Shanivar                                  Mars
• D. Bhudhvar                                Saturn

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