Chapter 20
The Indian Religions
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The oldest religion of the world is-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The Parsees are the followers of-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Siddharth became Buddha when-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which one of the following books belongs to Judaism?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which colour of clothes do Shvetambers wear?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. According to the Hindus, Srishti (the creation) is governed by three Gods namely: (i) ___________ (ii) ___________ (iii) ___________.
- 2. ___________ is the God of good forces, according to Zoroastrianism.
- 3. ___________ is the only God in Judaism.
- 4. Gautam Buddha realised that the real cause of misery is ___________.
- 5. Christian era started from ___________ CE.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name any three holy books of Hinduism.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. State the content of the Old Testament.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. What is the main contribution of Mahavir?
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. In your opinion, what is the main cause of misery?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. What is a synagogue?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Explain the meaning of the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Describe the teachings of Zoroaster.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Explain the three ways suggested by Mahavir to attain moksha.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. List the Eight-Fold Path as suggested by Mahatma Buddha to attain moksha.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Why do Christians celebrate Easter and Christmas every year?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water