KCPE PAST PAPERS 2010: SOCIAL STUDIES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (H.R.E QSN 61-90)

KCPE PAST PAPERS 2010: HRE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION B: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

61. Which one of the following attributes is mainly associated with Lord Buddha?

• A. Generosity.
• B. Knowledge.
• C. Bravery.
• D. Tolerance.

62. Hindus can best experience Paramatma as Anand by ______

• A. performing rituals
• B. visiting a temple
• C. helping the needy
• D. conserving the environment.

63. which one of the following sense organs is associated with Akash?

• A. Ear.
• B. Eye.
• C. Skin.
• D. Nose.

64. In which avatar did Lord Vishnu save the human race from the floods?

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

65. Which one of the following ‘Four Passing Sights” seen by Prince Siddhartha signified liberation?

• A. An old man.
• B. A sick man.
• C. A corpse.
• D. A monk.

66. Which one of the following is the achievement of Guru Gobind Singh’?

• A. Establishment of Khalsa Panth.
• B. Introduction of Langar in Gurudwara.
• C. Completion of the Golden Temple.
• D. Introduction of Gurumukhi script.

67. Who among the following personalities tried to prevent the war between the Kaurava and the Pandava?

• A. Dhrona.
• B. Karna.
• C. Krishna.
• D. Shakuni.

68. Hanuman travelled from India to Lanka in search of Sita by ___

• A. sailing
• B. flying
• C. swimming
• D. running.

69. Swami Dayan and Saraswati wrote Satyartha Prakash in order to ____

• A. revive Vedic teachings
• B. raise funds for charity
• C. promote Indian patriotism
• D. popularise Murti Puja.

70. The Sanskar that prepares the youth for the Brahmacharya Ashram is ______

• A. Namkaran
• B. Chudakarma
• C. Vivah
• D. Upanayan.

71. The principle of Dharma that helps an individual to achieve mental and spiritual peace is ____

• A. Pranidaya
• B. Prarthana
• C. Punarjanma
• D. Purushartha.

72. When standard seven pupils visited a bakery, they were given a loaf of bread each. Maninder gave half of her loaf to the school watchman. She put into practice the principle of ___

• A. Dharam ki kirat
• B. Wand ke shakhana
• C. Ishnan karna
• D. Naam japna.

73. The members of the Jam community in Kenya observe the principle of Aparigraha by ___

• A. reading widely
• B. repenting their sins
• C. keeping themselves busy
• D. leading simple lives.

74. Which one of the following principles would best help a person overcome problems in life?

• A. Dhruti.
• B. Dama.
• C. Akrodh.
• D. Satya.

75. Which one of the following principles will help to promote peace and harmony in a community?

• A. Asteya.
• B. Dhee.
• C. Kshama.
• D. Saucham.

76. Which one of the following Chardham is correctly matched with the direction in which it is located?
                  Chardham             Direction

• A. Badrinath —                East
• B. Jagannathpuri —         South
• C. Dwaraka —                 West
• D. Rameshwaram -       North

77. The Sikh Akhand Path lasts for

• A. 48 hours
• B. 36 hours
• C. 24 hours
• D. 12 hours.

78. Which one of the following symbols depicts the four levels of the human soul?

• A. Sikh Khanda.
• B. Jain Swastika.
• C. Hindu Om.
• D. Buddhist Chakra.

79. Which one of the following days of the Hindu week is dedicated to a star?

• A. Somvar.
• B. Budhvar.
• C. Shukravar.
• D. Ravivar.

80. When Hindus provide medicine to the people infected with HIVAIDS, they practice

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

81. The Asana which is performed in a lotus position is _____

• A. Padmasana
• B. Vajrasana
• C. Sukhasana
• D Shavasana.

82. Who among the following personalities practiced Karma Yoga for the liberation of his ancestors?

• A. Guru Amardas.
• B. Samartha Ramdas.
• C. Bhagini Nivedita
• D. Raja Bhagirath.

83. The return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after fourteen years in exile is celebrated during the festival of ___

• A. Dussera
• B. Diwali
• C. Baisakhi
• D. Paryushan.

84. Which one of the following rituals is not performed during the festival of Holi?

• A. Exchanging gifts.
• B. Lighting bonfires.
• C. Sprinkling colours.
• D. Offering grains.

85. Hindus perform Raas and Garba during the Utsav of ____

• A. Navratri
• B. Janmashtami
• C. Ram Navmi
• D. Raksha Bandhan.

86. Which one of the following activities in a school would best promote patriotism?

• A. Reciting Gavatri Mantra in the class.
• B. Going on a trip to a place of worship.
• C. Participating in the national music festival.
• D. Singing the National Anthem during assembly.

87. During the school holidays. Paresha and Amita engage themselves in the listed below. Which one of them is a social responsibility?

• A. Visiting their classmates.
• B. Assisting the elderly.
• C. Having lunch with their friends.
• D. Going for picnics with relatives.

88. Hindus ring the bell upon entering the Mahamandap of a Mandir in order to ____

• A. wake the Murti up
• B. attract Paramatma’s attention
• C. focus their mind on worship
• D. announce their arrival.

89. Who among the following religious leaders is not honoured in the Navakar Mantra?

• A. Sadhu.
• B. Acharya.
• C. Upadhyaya.
• D. Shravak.

90. The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the month of _____

• A. Magh
• B. Vaisakh.
• C. Kartik
• D. Chaitra.

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