Question 1

"I have to frankly admit that I have never come across one who is spiritually greater than Swami Sree Narayana Guru of Malayalam". Who made this comment?
A)gandhiji
B)swami vivekananda
C)tagore
D)sri aurobindo

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Guru's first action against caste system started by his consecration of Shiva temple at:
A)varkala
B)sivagiri
C)aluva
D)aruvippuram

Accepted Answer

Guru's first significant action against the caste system was the consecration of a Shiva temple at Aruvippuram in 1888, which was a direct challenge to the caste-based restrictions on temple entry prevalent at the time.

Question 3

"This is not a Brahmin Shiva, This is an Ezhava Shiva".- This assertion is made by Guru after the consecration of Shiva temple at:
A)aruvipuram
B)varkala
C)sivagiri
D)aluva

Accepted Answer

The assertion "This is not a Brahmin Shiva, This is an Ezhava Shiva" was made by Sree Narayana Guru after the consecration of the Shiva temple at Aruvippuram, which was a significant event in the social reform movement in Kerala, challenging caste-based restrictions on temple entry.

Question 4

"This is a model abode, where all live in brotherhood, Without caste distinctions and religious rivalries" This verse can be seen in the entrance of:
A)sharada temple sivagiri
B)aluva advitaashramam
C)siva temple aruvipuram
D)gurukulam varkala

Accepted Answer

The verse is inscribed at the entrance of the Siva temple at Aruvipuram, which was established by Narayana Guru, a social reformer and spiritual leader in Kerala, India. This temple is significant for its message of social equality and non-discrimination, challenging the caste distinctions and religious rivalries prevalent at the time.

Question 5

Identify the name of the temple which was constructed by Guru in the name of Goddess of education.
A)sharada mattom
B)swaraswathi mattom
C)swaraswathi temple
D)devinilayam

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the name of the temple which...

Question 6

-----------------------is the last installation by the Guru.
A)shiva lingam
B)the lamp
C)pranava prathishta
D)sharada prathista

Accepted Answer

Pranava Prathishta is the last installation by the Guru, symbolizing the ultimate spiritual installation or consecration.

Question 7

Which one is treated as the last stage of installations of Guru?
A)the idol
B)the lamp
C)the mirror with 'om'
D)the shiva linga

Accepted Answer

The mirror with 'om' is considered the last stage of installations of Guru in certain traditions, symbolizing the reflection of the ultimate reality or the divine principle embodied by the Guru.

Question 8

Through the-----------------, the Guru revealed to the masses, his message "God is not somewhere up above, he is the innermost Being of one's own self".
A)sharada prathista
B)mirror installation
C)lamp
D)idol installation

Accepted Answer

The phrase "mirror installation" metaphorically suggests that the Guru used a reflective method or teaching to convey that God resides within oneself, encouraging introspection among the followers. This aligns with the message of finding divinity within rather than externalizing it.

Question 9

According to Narayana Guru, birth as a Brahmin is not necessary to be:
A)a teacher
B)a. scholar
C)a pandit
D)an archaka.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Narayana Guru, birth as a...

Question 10

According to the Guru "Knowledge is-------------".
A)power
B)light
C)god
D)wealth

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Guru "Knowledge is-------------".
A)power
B)light
C)god
D)wealth...

Question 11

Guru argues that, 'Freedom through--------------------'.
A)organisation
B)education
C)industrialisation
D)agitation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Guru argues that, 'Freedom through--------------------'.
A)organisation
B)education
C)industrialisation
D)agitation...

Question 12

Guru says that, 'Strength through------------------ '.
A)organisation
B)education
C)industrialisation
D)agitation

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Strength through education" is a well-known concept that emphasizes the importance of education in empowering individuals and societies.

Question 13

"Ask not, say not, think not caste". Who made this assertion?
A)ambedkar
B)gandhi
C)tagore
D)sree narayana guru

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer and spiritual leader from Kerala, India, made this assertion as part of his teachings and efforts to promote social equality and eradicate the caste system.

Question 14

"The caste problem is a vast one, both theoretically and practically". Who said this statement?
A)tagore
B)gandhi
C)ambedkar
D)sree narayana guru

Accepted Answer

Ambedkar made this statement, reflecting his deep engagement with the issue of caste, which he saw as a significant problem both in theory and in practice, given his own experiences and his leadership in the fight against caste discrimination in India.

Question 15

-------------- is considered as the most influential work of Ambedkar on his attack on casteism.
A)buddha dharma
B)revolt against caste system
C)critique on caste system
D)the annihilation of caste

Accepted Answer

"The Annihilation of Caste" is considered Ambedkar's most influential work regarding his attack on casteism, where he criticizes the caste system and advocates for its abolition.

Question 16

Ambedkar said, "----------- is the soul of Hinduism".
A)spirituality
B)equality
C)inequality
D)justice

Accepted Answer

Ambedkar famously stated that "inequality is the soul of Hinduism," highlighting the systemic social inequalities, particularly the caste system, that he believed were deeply ingrained in Hindu society.

Question 17

Ambedkar observed, "The religion that compels the ignorant to be ignorant and the poor to be poor is not a religion but a ------------"
A)visitation
B)prison
C)hell
D)demon

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ambedkar observed, "The religion that compels the...

Quiz 2: Narayana Guru, and Ambedkars Views in Caste System

"I have to frankly admit that I have never come across one who is spiritually greater than Swami Sree Narayana Guru of Malayalam". Who made this comment?

Guru's first action against caste system started by his consecration of Shiva temple at:

"This is not a Brahmin Shiva, This is an Ezhava Shiva".- This assertion is made by Guru after the consecration of Shiva temple at:

"This is a model abode, where all live in brotherhood, Without caste distinctions and religious rivalries" This verse can be seen in the entrance of:

Identify the name of the temple which was constructed by Guru in the name of Goddess of education.

-----------------------is the last installation by the Guru.

Which one is treated as the last stage of installations of Guru?

Through the-----------------, the Guru revealed to the masses, his message "God is not somewhere up above, he is the innermost Being of one's own self".

According to Narayana Guru, birth as a Brahmin is not necessary to be:

According to the Guru "Knowledge is-------------".

Guru argues that, 'Freedom through--------------------'.

Guru says that, 'Strength through------------------ '.

"Ask not, say not, think not caste". Who made this assertion?

"The caste problem is a vast one, both theoretically and practically". Who said this statement?

-------------- is considered as the most influential work of Ambedkar on his attack on casteism.

Ambedkar said, "----------- is the soul of Hinduism".

Ambedkar observed, "The religion that compels the ignorant to be ignorant and the poor to be poor is not a religion but a ------------"