Question :  In Vedic religion, what is the significance of the Soma ritual?  

Option 1:  It is a marriage ceremony.

Option 2:  It is a funerary rite. 

Option 3:  It is a ritual of sacrifice.  

Option 4: It is a harvest festival.

Question : In Vaishnavism, what is the significance of the Bhagavata Purana?

Option 1:  It outlines the code of conduct for followers.  

Option 2:  It narrates the stories of Lord Vishnu's avatars. 

Option 3: It is a guide for meditation and yoga practices.  

Option 4: It contains hymns for ritual worship.  

Question :  In the context of Vedic religion, what is the significance of the fire ritual (Agni)?  

Option 1: It symbolizes purification and renewal. 

Option 2:  It represents the sun and its energy.  

Option 3:  It is a means of communication with the gods.  

Option 4: It signifies the destruction of evil.  

Question : What is the historical significance of Emperor Ashoka in relation to the Sanchi Stupa?  

Option 1: He commissioned its construction.  

Option 2:  He destroyed it during a war.  

Option 3: He discovered its ruins.

Option 4: He converted it into a Hindu temple. 

Question :  In Buddhism, what is the significance of the 'Eightfold Path'?  

Option 1: It outlines the stages of meditation

Option 2:  It is a set of ethical guidelines.  

Option 3: It describes the process of rebirth.  

Option 4: It is a path to achieving enlightenment.