1) Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was called the "Black Pagoda" by European sailors due to its black appearance from the sea. It was built as a temple dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2) The spiritual quiz provides rules for a 25 question, 30 minute quiz with multiple choice answers on spiritual and religious topics. Participants are asked to write their name and contact details on the answer sheet. 3) The document contains the beginning of a spiritual quiz with 25 multiple choice questions covering topics in Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and mythology.

1. Spiritual Quiz
SATSANGEE MEDICOS, SCB MEDICAL COLLEGE CUTTACK
PRESENTS

2. Rules:-
 25 questions…30 minutes..one minute for each question
 +2 for every question, no negative marks, so you can guess
 There are 7 starred questions in case of a tie
 If majority agrees…hint can be given..but not on starred questions
 Maintain one seat space in between and don’t use mobile.
 Spelling mistakes are forgivable e.g quiz/qiuz/kwiz/kweez except one question.
 Mention your name, year and mobile no on the top of the answer sheet
 Quizmaster is not God; but as he has spent a lot of time researching and
preparing this quiz, so for his sake let’s say whatever he decides is final

3. Let’s Begin
ALL THE BEST

4. 1)
Konark is a very important tourist, pilgrimage and archeological site in
Odisha. Though the original sun temple is ruined but the structures and
elements that have survived are famed for its intricate artwork, iconography
and themes. The temple was called “Black Pagoda” in European sailor
accounts as early as 1676, because its great tower appeared black and served
as a landmark for ships in the Bay of Bengal. In 1984, it was declared a
UNESCO world heritage site. Konark is also known as “Arka Kshetra”.
What is the reason behind this name?

5. Arka – Surya, Konark is the place of worship of sun

6. As we all know the years are divided according to the birth of
Jesus Christ. The years before the birth of Christ is called
BC(Before Christ) and after are called AD(Anno Domini).
What does the term Anno Domini mean?
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7. the Year of our/the Lord

8. 3)
The term X has different interpretations. One religious
interpretation is that it means “to live near” which means to live
near the God. This practice is one of the five pillars of Islam in Sunni
Islam and among the ten practices that Shia Muslims must perform.
This is Some believe that this practice has good effect on health
while some contradict. This practice has political implementation as
a form of protest, most often used by Mahatma Gandhi and other
eminent figures.
What is X?

9. Upvas (Fasting)

10. ---------- Earth’s Centre or ---------- Nature Park is a park and tourism centre at
Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It’s a rock themed nature park
designed by Rajiv Anchal. It’s supposed to hold the distinction of having the
world’s largest bird sculpture.
FITB and give the reason behind the naming
4)

11. Jatayu
Jatayu fell at this place after his fight with Ravana

12. X is an Olympian god in Greek and the son of Zeus. He was the
emissary and messenger of the gods. He is described as moving
freely between the worlds of mortal and divine and was the
conductor of souls into afterlife. Hermione is the feminized name of
X as she is also kind of emissary between the wizard and muggle
world.
Who is X?
5)

13. Hermes

14. Pushpaka Vimana was mentioned in Ramayan owned by
Ravana which he used in abduction of Sita. After Ravana was
defeated Lord Rama along with Sita, Laxman returned to
Ayodhya in the same Pushpak Vimana. Though Ravan had the
Vimana, he is not the original owner rather he actually stole
it from the original owner.
Who is the original owner of Pushpak Vimana from whom
Ravana stole it?
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15. Kubera- the god of wealth

16. This festival falls on the Bhadrab month. It marks the beginning of
preparations of Durga Asthami and Durga Puja, which falls approximately a
month from this day. It’s commonly celebrated in Odisha and Bengal.
The festival gets its name from the regional name of a certain fruit which is
used during this festival.
What’s the festival which the birth tithi of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra?
7)

17. Tala Nabami

18. This waterbody is considered sacred by Tibetans, Buddhist, Hindus and Jains
also. The Buddhists associate the lake with legendary lake Anavatapta where
Maya is believed to have conceived Buddha. In Jainism, the lake is associated
with the first Tirthankara, Rishabha. In Hinduism it’s the personification of
purity. It gets its name from the legend wherein it was first created in the mind
of Lord Brahma.
Name the Lake.
8)

19. Manasarovara Lake

20. This character from literature is often compared to Jesus. In
particular the character’s sacrifice and subsequent resurrection
parallel Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. The character also
has God-like powers. According to the author the character is
not an allegorical portrayal of Christ but rather a suppositional
incarnation of Christ Himself.
Which character?
9)

21. Aslan

22. Lord Shiva wanted to help the Devatas in defeating Ravana. But Ravana
being ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, had pleased the different incarnations
“Rudras” of Lord Shiva. But he couldn’t please the 11th Rudra. So Lord Shiva
took the form of the 11th Rudra i.e Lord Hanuman and helped Lord Rama in
defeating Ravana.
How did Ravana please the different incarnations of Lord Shiva?
10)

23. By offering his each head to one Rudra

24. Though often these terms are commonly used as a similar sense,
but it’s not the same. The term X means the offering by a devotee
to the deity in the form of material substance such as flowers, fruits
or sweets. But the term Y is the divinely invested substance which
is received by the devotee after the offering. It might be the same
material that was originally offered or material offered by the
others.
Give X and Y
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25. X – Naivedya
Y - Prasad

26. Khudurukuni also known as Bhalukuni Pooja during months of
Bhadrab on Sundays. The prime offerings are Khuda Bhaja hence
the name. It’s based on the folklore of Tapoi who during her
sufferings and hard time worshiped the Goddess and offered
Khuda to her as she has nothing else offer. Since then all young
girls observe this Pooja for the wellbeing of their brothers.
Which Goddess is worshipped in this Pooja?
12)

27. Goddess Mangala

28. In Norse Mythology, X is a location which also shares the name with
a female figure associated with the location. The figure is related to
Loki and has close relationship with death & important role in
Ragnarok. (not the movie)
In Jan 2017, The Icelandic Naming Committee ruled that parents
couldn’t name their child X on the grounds that the name would
cause the significant distress and trouble as it grows up.
Give X.
13)

29. Hel

30. Kesh (uncut hair)
Kangha (wooden comb)
Kara (Iron bracelet)
Kachera (Cotton Undergarment)
Kirpan (Iron Dagger)
Connect
14)

31. The signs of Pure Sikh (Khalsa) as prescribed by Guru Govind Singh

32. According to the modern interpreters, it’s quite compared to the modern
theory of evolution. Such an interpretation was first put forward in 1877
by theosophist Helena Blavatsky in her Isis Unveiled. Similarly Aurobindo
regarded it as a parable of evolution. According to Monier Monier-
Williams it was like Darwinism centuries before Darwin and evolution long
before the doctrine of evolution had been accepted by the Huxleys of our
time and before any word like evolution existed in any language of world.
What’s the thing being discussed?
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33. Dasavatara of Lord Vishnu

34. In ancient Greek religion and myth, the Anemoi were wind gods who were
each ascribed a direction from which their respective winds came.
1) Boreas – The north wind
2) Zephyrus – The west wind
3) Notos – the south wind
Then what represents the east wind??
16)

35. Eurus

36. According to Shrimad Bhagabat, when Kali first entered the world King
Parikshit detained him and he asked for places where he can stay during
the Kali Yuga. So king Parikshit gave him 4 places of Adharma:-
1)Gamble Gaming (Dyuta)
2)Drinking
3)Women
4)Slaughter
Although Kali obtained these 4 places, he couldn’t be satisfied because
the four aforementioned places of Adharma can exist separately from one
another. Kali then prayed for one such place where all these types of
Adharma can be found. In response King Parikshit gave him what?
17)*

37. Gold

38. It’s one of the Five Pillars in the faith of Islam and an obligatory
religious duty for every Muslim. It’s a physical, mental and
spiritual act of worship. The term is Arabic though commonly
known by another Persian term. The term often translated as
‘Prayer’, the basic meaning of the term is ‘bowing, homage,
worship, prayer.’
What is the term?
18)

39. Salah…. Also known as Namaz

40. 35 year after the Kurukshetra War , the youth of Yadavas have become very
wayward and frivolous. When some Rishis including Durvasa, Vishwamitra
were visiting Dwaraka to meet Lord Sri Krishna, the Yadava youths dressed
Samba as a pregnant woman and played a prank on Rishis by asking them
to predict the gender of the baby. After knowing this as a prank, Rishi
cursed that Samba will give birth to ---------.
FITB with what Rishi predicted which has a close relationship with the
name of the chapter of Mahabharat in which these event takes place and
what it eventually led to?
19)

41. An iron Club ( Louhya Mausala)
Destruction of Yadava Dynasty

42. As stated by Lord Sri Krishna “those who depart from the world during
the six months of the Uttarayan (sun’s northern course) attain the
supreme destination. It’s believed that it’s a day for the Devatas.
Bhishma having the boon to die as per his want (icchamrityu) wanted
to die on this particular day. He waited for about 58 nights on the arrow
bed for this auspicious day to come.
Which is this day when Bhishma chose to die?
20)*

43. Makar Sakranti

44. 21)
This concept was created as the creator wanted to ‘awaken a certain kind of
spirituality’ in young audiences , suggesting a belief in God without endorsing
any specific religion. The concept also premised on the existence of God and
distinct ideas of good & evil.
He described it as “ The act of living generates a ----- field, an energy that
surrounds us; when we die, that energy joins with all the other energy. There
is a giant mass of energy in the universe that has a good side and a bad side.
We are part of the ------ because we generate the power that makes the ------
live. When we die, we become part of that --------. So we never really die; we
continue as part of the -------- .”
What’s the concept?? Or FITB

45. The Force from Star Wars

46. Mrityunjay is a popular Marathi novel by
Shivaji Sawant. This book was translated to
many other languages and received
numerous awards & accolades. A television
series based on the book also aired of
Doordarshan. The book is retelling of epic
Mahabharata with a certain character being
the central protagonist. Who is the
protagonist of the book?
22)

47. Karna

48. Prometheus
Niobe
Mercury
Tantalus
Titans
Thor
Vanadis
23) Connect…

49. Elements in Periodic table named after mythological figures
Promethium
Niobium
Mercury
Tantalum
Titanium
Vanadium
Thorium

50. 24)
The term literally means “great pole”. It’s a cosmological term from the
eastern part of the world. It’s a term for the ‘Supreme ultimate’ state of
undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential, the oneness before duality
from which Yin and Yang originate.
The other spelling of this term refers to a martial art which is practiced for
both its defense training and its health benefits. It’s also used for a
variety of other personal reasons: competitive wrestling in the format of
pushing hands, demonstration competitions and achieving greater
longevity.
Which term??

51. Tai-chi (Taiji)

52. Magha Purnima
Asadha Ekadashi (Harisayana Ekadashi)
Vijaya Dashami
Karthika Purnima
Pousa Purnima
What’s the connecting Link?
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