Answers are marked green Chapter 1 1. Sanjaya, after assembling in the place of ___________at Kuruksetra, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do,being desirous to fight ? (BG 1.1) a. Worship b. Warfare c. Pilgrimage d. anxiety 2. Which book glorifies Bhagavad Gita specifically? (BG 1.1) a. Bhagavat Puran b. Gita Mahatmya c. Vishnu Puran d. None of the above 3. One should learn Gita from ……… (BG 1.1) a. Old people b. Experienced people c. Devotee of Krishna d. Scholars 4. 4. Sanjay was a student of ………………………………….. (BG 1.1) a. Drona b. Dhrtarashtra c. Vyasa d. Krishna 5. Who spoke the first verse of Bhagavad Gita (BG 1.1) a. Krishna b. Arjuna c.Dhritrashtra d. Sanjay

6. What does dharma – ksetra means (BG 1.1) a. place of pilgrimage b. place where war is fought c. a barren land d. All of the above 7. Bhagavad Gita is part of which Vedic literature. (BG 1.1) a. Mahabharata b. Ramayana c. Upanisad d. Rig Veda 8. Sanjay was able to envision the battlefield of Kurushetra in spite of not being present there because (BG 1.1) a .He got divine vision by performing yoga. b. He was given the divine vision by Bhisma c. He had the inborn ability to see things from a long distance d. He was given a divine vision by Ved Vyasa. 9. Read the below statement and answer the question below (BG 1.2) i. Dhrtarashtra was blind from birth. ii. Dhrtarashtra was also bereft of spiritual vision iii. Dhrtarashtras sons were aware in the matter of religion Which of the above statements are true. (BG 1.2) a. i b. i,ii c.ii d. All 10.

Read the statements and answer the question below i. Dhrtarashtra was blind from birth ii. Dhrtarashtras sons were aware in the matter of religion iii. Pandavas were all pious since birth Which of the above statements are true. (BG 1.2)

a. i, ii b. i, iii c. i d. All 11. Dronacharya was holding the post of ____________________in Duryodhanas Army. (BG 1.3) a. Guru b. Archer c. Commander in Chief d. None of the above 12. Choose appropriate amongst the choices (BG 1.3) 1 Draupadi

A. Political quarrel with Drona a. 1-A b. 1-B c. 1C d. 1-D 2 Dronacharya B. Teacher of Dhrstadyumna a. 2-A b. 2-B c. 2C d. 2-D 3 Pandavas C. Daugter of Drupada a. 3-A b. 3-B c. 3C d. 3-D 4 Drupada D. Dronacharyas affectionate a.4-A b.4-B c.4-C students d.4-D  1-A, 1-B,1-C,1-D  1-C,2-B,3-D,4-A  1-B,2-D,3-A,4-C  1-C,2-B,3-A,4-D

13. Who is the teacher of Duryodhana (BG 1.3) a. Dhrtrashtra b. Bhisma c. Kripacharya

d. Dronacharya 14. Who according to Duryodhana was the greatest stumbling block in the path of his victory? (BG 1.4) a. Arjuna and Krishna b. Arjuna and Bhima c. Bhima and Krishna d. All Pandavas 15. When Duryodhana told Dronacharya about the great warriors on his side whose name did he take first? (BG 1.8) a. Bhishma b. Dronacharya c. Karna d. Krpacharya 16. Match the following : (BG 1.8) A. Asvathama (i). Half brother of Arjuna B. Karna (ii). Husband of Kunti C. Vikarna (iii). Son of Dronacharya D. Pandu (iv) Brother of Duryodhana a. A-(iii),B-(i),C-(iv),D-(ii) b. A-(iii),B-(iv),C-(ii),D-(i) c. A-(i),B-(iv),C-(ii),D-(iii) d. A-(iv),B-(iii),C-(i),D-(ii) 17. Who according to Duryodhana was protecting the Pandava`s army? (BG 1.10) a. Krishna b. Arjuna c. Bhima d. Yudhishthira 18. Duryodhana know for well that if he would die at all, he would die only by the hands of which one of the following: (BG 1.10)

a. Arjuna b.Bhima c. Krishna d. Drstadyumna 19. Duryodhana knew perfectly well that the victory of the kurus depends on the presence of. (BG1.11) a. Bhishmadev b. Dronacharya c. Krpacharya d. Karna 20. Bhishma tried to cheer Duryodhana after he saw his fearful condition in the battle field by. (BG1.12) a. speaking to him encouraging words b. blowing his conchshell c. promising him that he will kill all Pandavas d. giving him celestial weapons 21. What was the color of the horses that were drawing Arjuna’s chariot? (BG1.14) a. Black b. White c. Brown d. Blue 22. Pandava`s victory was assured because of. (BG 1.14) a. the presence of Supreme Lord, Krishna b. the presence of Greatest archer, Arjuna c. the blessings of Drona and Bhishma d. the great army strength he possessed 23. In this verse which personality is mentioned who is always there with the Lord ? (BG 1.14) a. Goddess of fortune b. Arjuna c. Goddess saraswati d. Goddess Durga 24. Chariot on which Arjuna was seated was donated by whom. (BG1.14) a. Sun god b.Water god c. Fire god d.Air god

25. Whose conchshell is mentioned as transcendental (B.G. 1.13 – 1.14) a. Bhisma b. Arjuna & Krishna c. Duryodhana d. All of the above 26. Match the following personalities with the name of the conchshell they blew. (BG 1.15-16) A. Yudhishthira (i). Pancajanya B. Bhima (ii). Devadatta C. Arjuna (iii). Paundra D. Krishna (iv). Ananta-vijaya a.A-(iv),B-(iii),C-(ii),D-(i) b. A-(i),B-(ii),C-(iii),D-(iv) c. A-(ii),B-(iv),C-(i),D-(iii) d. A-(iv),B-(ii),C-(iii),D-(i) 27. Following are different names of Krishna given. Match them with their meaning on the right.(BG1.15) A. Devaki-nandan (i). Charioteer of Arjuna B. Hrisikesa (ii). One who gives pleasure to the cows and the senses C. Partha-sarthi (iii). One who accepted Devaki as His mother D. Govinda (iv). Owner of all the senses a. A-(ii),B-(iv),C-(i),D-(iii) b. A-(iii),B-(iv),C-(ii),D-(i) c. A-(iii),B-(iv),C-(i),D-(ii) d. A-(i),B-(iv),C-(ii),D-(iii) 28. Match the following. (Bg1.15) A. Krishna (i). Dharmaraj B. Yudhishthira (ii). Vrkodara C. Arjuna (iii). Madhusudana D. Bhima (iv). Dhananjaya

a. A-(i),B-(ii),C-(iv),D-(iii) b. A-(iii),B-(i),C-(iv),D-(ii) c. A-(ii),B-(i),C-(iv),D-(iii) d. A-(ii),B-(iv),C-(i),D-(iii) 29. Arjuna is called as Dhanañjaya because (B.G. 1.15) a. He is mad after wealth b. He has lots of wealth c. He helped Yudhisthir (his elder brother) in fetching wealth when he needed d. None of the above 30. Bhīma is called as Vrkodara because (B.G. 1.15) a. He is a great fighter b. He is a voracious eater c. He is one of the Pandavas d. He is very fat 31. Lord is situated in the heart of all living beings (B.G. 1.15) a. True b. False 32. In Bhagavad Gita verse number 1.19 who is held responsible for the battle? (BG 1.19) a. Draupadi b.Jarasandha b. Dhrtarashtra c.Duryodhana 33. Who told Dhrtarashtra that his policy of enthroning the kurus is not very laudable? (BG1.18) a. Sanjaya b.Vidura c. Gandhari

d.Krishna 34. In BG 1.19 whose shelter it is recommended to take in the greatest calamity to overcome fear. (BG 1.19) a. Military forces b.Parents c. Politicians d.Krishna 35. Arjuna’s chariot had a flag marked with(BG 1.20) a. Balrama b.Krishna c. Hanuman d.Shiva 36. Arjuna had no cause to fear because of the presence of which three personalities. (BG 1.20) a. Krishna, Bhima and Yudhishthira b. Krishna, Hanuman and Bhima c. Ram, Sita and laxman d. Krishna, Goddess of fortune and hanuman 37. Lord Krishna is Lord Himself (B.G. 1.20) a. True b. False 38. Supreme Lord Krishna, becoming the chariot driver of Arjuna reflects what quality of Krishna? (BG 1.20) a. Causeless merciful nature b. Great charioteer c. Having great power d. Skills of handling horses 39. Krishna is referred as infallible here because (BG 1.21-22) a. He never fell from his horse b. He always did right things c. He always did things right d. He never fails in his affection towards His devotees

40. Arjuna had no desire to fight because (BG 1.21-22) a. He was afraid to face the army of Kauravas b. He was unsure of the outcome of the battle c. He was a pure devotee of the Lord d. All of the above 41. Arjuna was forced to fight the war because of obstinacy of whom? (BG 1.21-22) a. Bhima b.Duryodhana c. Karna d.Dhrtarashtra 42. Why Arjuna wanted to see the military forces of the Kurus? (BG 1.21 to 23) a. To measure their strength b. To see how much they are bent towards fighting the unwanted war. c. To ask forgiveness from Kurus. d. To seek blessings from Bhishmadev 43. Fill in the blanks Krishna is always eager to serve His_____________(BG 1.21-22). Ans: Devotees 44. Fill in the blanks b. Actually Arjuna never wanted to fight a war against his cousins because he was ____________________of Lord (BG 1.21-22). Ans: Devotee 45. Fill in the blanks c. Arjuna was assured of his victory because _________________was present on his side. Ans: Krishna 46. Fill in the blanks d. Gudakesa is the other name given to______________. Ans: Arjuna

47. What is the meaning of Gudakesa? (BG 1.24) a. One who has black hairs b. One who is of blackish complexion c. One whose talk is as sweet as jaggery d. One who has conquered sleep 48. A devotee of Krishna is never free of (BG 1.24) a. Miseries b. Happiness c. Thinking about Krishna d. Power, name, fame 49. How can a devotee of Krishna overcome sleep and ignorance? (BG 1.24) a. By constantly thinking of Krishna b. By reading Vedic philosophy c. By doing Yoga asana d. By regularly reciting slokas. 50. Fill in the blanks Krishna consciousness means to be always conscious of___________________.(BG 1.24). Ans: Krishna 51. Fill in the blanks Nature of devotee is that he never forgets__________.(BG 1.24) Ans: Krishna 52. Fill in the blanks _______________ and _______________should be protected by the eldery members of the family.(BG 1.40) Ans: women & childrem 53. Fill in the blanks Process of atonement is called_________________(Bg 1.43) Ans prāyaścitta 54. Krishna could understand Arjuna’s purpose of placing chariot in the midst of army because he is. (BG 1.24)

a. Madhusudana b.Madan mohan b. Hrisikesa d.Partha- sarthi 55. What is Samadhi? (B.G. 1.24) a. A state when a person constantly thinks of Krishna b. A state when a person gives up all material duties c. A state when a person becomes indifferent to all pains of this world d. A state when a person retires to the forest out of frustration 56. Krishna could understand that what was going on in the mind of Arjuna because he is? (BG 1.25) a. Super soul in everyone’s heart b. A great magician c. A close friend to Arjuna or d. He could read Arjuna’s face 57. According to this verse Krishna was ready to become Arjuna’s charioteer because. (BG 1.25) a. Krishna was a friend of Arjuna b. Krishna is the great Supreme Lord c. Arjuna is the son of Prtha, the sister of His father Vasudev d. Arjuna requested him 58. Match the following personalities with their relationship to Arjuna. (BG 1.26) A. Bhishma (i) Friend B. Dronacharya (ii) Grandfather C. Salya (iii) Brother D. Duryodhana (iv) Teachers E. Asvathama (v) Maternal Uncle a. A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(v), D-(ii), E-(i)

b. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(v), D-(iii), E-(iv) c. A-(v), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii), E-(i) d. A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(v), D-(iii), E-(i) 59. On seeing his friends and relatives on the opposite side of war what feeling overpowered Arjuna. (BG 1.27) a. Jealousy b. Hatred c. Compassion d. Desire to kill them all 60. What symptoms did Arjuna exhibited when he saw the opposite army. (BG 1.28) a. He was trembling with fear of losing the battle b. He was disappointed on seeing Bhishma on other side and not on his c. His limbs were quivering and mouth was drying because of compassion. d. He was becoming restless to kill them all 61. A person with genuine devotion to Lord develops.(BG1.28) a. All good qualities b. Love for each and every living entity c. Compassion for everyone d. All of the above 62.

A pure devotee of the Lord is .(BG1.28) a. Hardhearted b. Does not have any feelings c. Sometimes softhearted and sometimes hardhearted d. Softhearted

63. A person develops all good qualities when a. He becomes a devotee of the Supreme God, Krishna b. He becomes a devotee of demigod

c. He achieves material success d. He becomes a great political leader or a famous scientist 64. Write true or false Arjuna was a weak hearted person as his body started quivering and mouth dried up as he saw the opposite army___(BG1.28) Ans:True 65. Write true or false There is no fear in transcendental realization___(BG 1. 30) Ans:True 66. Write true or false Killing an aggressor is a great sin____________(BG 1.36) Ans:False 67. A person’s body starts quivering and his hair stand on end when he is (BG 1.29) a. In great spiritual ecstasy b. Fearful of some material condition c. Both a and b d. None of the above 68. What was the name of Arjuna’s bow? (BG 1.30) a. Ananta-vijaya b.Sughoshaing c. Manipuspaka d.Gandiva 69. Arjuna was undergoing fear of. (BG 1.30) a. Loss of wealth b.Losing the battle c. Loss of life d.Loss of kingdom 70. Arjuna’s fear could be clearly seen through the symptoms like (BG 1.29) a. Slipping of his bow b. Burning of heart c. Burning sensation of the skin

d. All of the above 71. One’s real self interest lies in _ or _ .(BG 1.30) Answer: Krishna, Vishnu 72. Arjuna was unable to stay on battlefield and he was forgetting himself because.(BG 1.30) a. He was not a self-realized soul b. He was fearful of Kurus army c. Due to his weakness of mind d. He wanted to take sannyas 73. A man is put into a bewildering situation when. (BG 1.30) a. He is attached to material things b. He loses power of concentration c. He loses his money d. His name , fame is put on stake 74. What two things are mentioned here that happens to materially affected person. (BG 1.30) a. Fearfulness b. loss of mental equilibrium c. He becomes ambitious d. He becomes determined to attain success 75. When a man sees only frustration in his expectation what does he thinks. (BG 1.30) a. Let me commit suicide b. Let me work harder c. Why am I here? d. Why not earn money by stealing 76. Arjuna being a pure devotee of Lord is showing such ignorance because. (BG 1.30) a. Of Krishna’s will

b. He wanted to enjoy his family life c. He is fearful of sin of killing a person d. He is attached to his kinsmen 77. A person suffers material pains because he forgets. (BG 1.30) a. That success lies in hard work b. That more the money, more the happiness will be. c. That self interest lies with Krishna. d. That family members can only give real happiness. 78. According to this verse two kinds of people can enter into the sun globe. Who are they? (BG1.31) a. One who has yogic powers b. One who dies in the battlefield under Krishna’s personal order. c. Person in the renounced order of life. d. A mayavadi 79. After running from the battlefield Arjuna decided to. (BG 1.31) a. Live a happy family life b. Do some other business to earn his livelihood c. Go to the forest and live in a secluded place d. Serve Duryodhana as his servant 80. Being a kshatriya what did Arjuna required for his subsistence (BG1.31) a. Cows b. A piece of land for farming c. A kingdom to rule d. A business to earn money 81. What is the characteristic of a conditioned soul? a. He is attracted to bodily relationships b. He forgets the causes of material happiness c. Both a & b d. Only a. 82. Arjuna mentioned Krishna as Govinda here because he wanted Krishna to understand. (BG 1.32-35)

a. That he is compassionate towards Kurus b. What will satisfy his senses c. That he respects his teachers and hence do not want to kill them d. That his decision of going to forest is correct 83. How can we satisfy our senses? (BG 1.32-35) a. By satisfying Govinda b. By accumulating more and more wealth c. By eating delicious food d. By working very hard 84. Materially everyone wants to satisfy whose senses (BG1.32-35) a. Everyone’s b.Krishna’s c. Their own d.No one’s 85. Materially everyone wants to show their opulence to (BG 1.32-35) a. Their friends and relatives b.God c. Poor people d.The thieves 86. After victory with whom Arjuna wanted to share his opulence (1.32-35) a. With no one b.With his all family members c. With the whole world d.Only with Krishna 87. According to this verse a devotee accepts opulence for what purpose? (BG1.32-35) a. To distribute it to poor people b. To serve the Lord c. To show it to his relatives d. For his survival 88. Whom did Arjuna want to kill his relatives, if there was any need to kill them? (BG1.32-35)

a. Bhima b.Abhimanyu c. Krishna d.Dronacharya 89. According to this verse all the Kurus were already killed before battle by (BG 1.32-35) a. Bhishma b.Krishna c. Krpacharya d.Yudhishthira 90. Among the following mentioned options what the Lord cannot tolerate ? (BG 1.32-35) a. Somebody not worshipping Him b. Atheists c. Somebody who does not offer money and food to Him d. Somebody doing mischief to His devotees 91. The Lord will satisfy the senses of the living entities as much as they deserve, but not to the extent that they may covet. a. True. b. False 92. According to Vedic injunction how many types of aggressors are there? (BG 1.36) a. 4 b.5 c. 6 d.7 93. Among the following who is considered to be an aggressor (BG 1.36) a. One who fights and kills in a battle field b. One who occupies another’s land c. One who kidnaps a wife d. Both b & c.

94. Who is not an aggressor (BG 1.36) a. A poison giver b. One who sets fire to the house c. One who attacks with deadly weapons d. One who runs away from a battle 95. Although a responsible man in the administration of a state is required to be saintly but he should not be _______. a. Charitable b. Caring c. Cowardly d. Courageous 96. People still want to live in the kingdom ruled by (BG 1.36) a. Prthu maharaj b.Yudhishthira c. Ram d.Chandragupta Maurya 97. Who was an aggressor against Lord Ram? (BG 1.36) a. Marich b.Vibhishna c. Shurpanakha d.Ravana 98. Arjuna called Krishna here as husband of Goddess of Fortune (Madhava) because (BG 1.36) a. He did not want Krishna to induce him to kill and bring misfortune b. He wanted Krishna to give him all wealth (fortune) c. He wanted Krishna to give him kingdom greater than Dhrtarashtra d. None of the above 99. Arjuna could not refuse to fight according to Vedic injunction. Why? (BG1.37-38) a. Because he was being challenged by the party of Duryodhana b. Because he wanted kingdom anyhow

c. Because he wanted to revenge against Kurus for cheating him d. Because he wanted to revenge against Kurus for disrobing his wife 100. Why elder members of the family should not be slain (BG1.39)? a. Because they are the ones who are earning money b. They keep the whole family united c. They are responsible for the purifying processes in the family d. None of the above 101. What happens to the younger family members if the family tradition of purification stops (BG 1.39)? a. They develop irreligious habits b. They start earning at early age c. They become more modernized d. They start practicing their own self made religion 102. According to BG 1.40 what is the basic principle of for peace, prosperity and spiritual progress in human society? a. Good economical development b. Great politicians c. Good population d. Strong military forces 103. What happens when one eats the remnants of food offered to Lord Vishnu? (BG1.41) a. He never feels hunger again b. One delivers himself from all kinds of sinful action c. None of the above d. Both a and b 104. How can forefathers be released from ghostly or other kinds of miserable life? (BG 1.41) a. By offering them prasadam remnants b. By doing yajyas for their pleasure c. Only when they take next body d. When forefathers personally offer food to Lord Vishnu

105. By what simple process can all the hundreds and thousands of forefathers be delivered from all kinds of miseries? (BG 1.41) a. By performing devotional service b. By doing 100 ashvamegha yajyas c. By everyday giving charity d. This task is not possible 106. What is the meaning of Mukunda? (BG 1.41) a. Giver of happiness b. Giver of beauty c. Giver of liberation d. Giver of fame 107. According to this verse who gets freed from all kinds of duties and obligations towards demigods, human kind, family members, sages etc? (BG 1.41) a. One who has not done any pious activities b. One who takes shelter of lotus feet of Mukunda c. One who renounces everything and goes to jungle for meditation d. One who learns all mystical power 108. What is the purpose of Varnashrama Dharma ? (BG 1.42) a. To enable human being to attain salvation b. To make it easier for a king to rule c. To differentiate between high and low class d. None of the above 109. Breaking of Sanatana Dharma by whom brings chaos in the society? (BG 1.42) a. By younger generation b. By elderly people c. By leaders d. By working class 110. By forgetting Sanatana Dharma what do people ultimately forget? (BG 1.42) a. Aim of life -Visnu b Their relatives

c. Their aim of life-money d. Aim of gaining prestige 111. Varnashrama dharma consists of how many orders of society? (BG 1.42) a. 4 b.5 c.6 d.7 112. One cannot reach the real point of factual knowledge without being helped by the. (BG 1.43) a. Friends who know us very well b. Society in which we have to live c. right person who is already established in that knowledge. d. Parents who has maximum love for us 113. Leaders who do not follow Sanatana dharma are considered to be (BG 1.42) a. Advanced b.Blind c. Deaf d.Dumb 114. What is the right way of receiving knowledge? (BG 1.43) a. By reading shastras b. By meditation c. By hearing from authorities d. By own mental speculation 115. What is the result of sinful activities? (BG 1.43) a. One enjoys life b. One never goes through monetary problems c. One suffers in hellish planets d. One gains lot of name, fame and prestige 116. Arjuna calls Krishna as the maintainer of the people (B.G. 1.43) a. True

b. False 117. Driven by selfish motives one commits sinful acts._______ . (BG 1.44) a. True b.False 118. According to Kshatriya principle unarmed and unwilling enemy can be killed_______. (BG 1.45) a. True b.False 119. A soft hearted person is not fit to practice devotional service.______ .(BG 1.46) a. True b.False 120. Arjuna sat down on the chariot because? (BG 1.46) a. he was tired b. he wanted to take rest c. he wanted to take shelter of Krishna’s lotus feet d. he was afflicted with lamentation 121. Why Dhrtarastra had the fear of losing the battle? a) Because the battle was to take place at dharma-ksetra, which is a place of pilgrimage b) Because pandavas were virtuous by nature c) Both a & b d) None of these 122. What is the significance of the words dharma-ksetre and kuruksetre apart from their historical and Vedic importance? a) In the field of Kuruksetra the father of religion is Krishna b) In the field of Kuruksetra unwanted plants like Dhrtarastra’s son Duryodhana and others would be wiped out c) In the field of Kuruksetra religious persons headed by Yudhisthira would be established by the Lord

d) All of the above 123. Why Duryodhana pointed out Dronacarya’s mistake in relation to his disciple Dhrstadyumna, the son of Drupada? a) So that Dronacarya is alert and uncompromising in the fighting b) So that Dronacarya is not lenient in the battle against Pandavas c) So that Dronacarya’s such leniency if be any, would lead to defeat of Duryodhana’s party d) All of the above 124. On account of the presence of great warriors on Duryodhana’s party like Bhisma and others, what was his conclusion on the result of the battle? a) b) c) d)

He was confident of his victory He was also doubtful of his victory like his father He had no opinion None of these

125. Duryodhana after praising Bhisma as a far superior general, why asks others to support him? a) b) c) d)

Because he wanted everyone to feel important Because he didn’t wanted anyone to be felt neglected Both a & b None of these

126. What did actually Bhisma’s loud blowing of conchshell symbolized for Duryodhana? a) It symbolized of cheering Duryodhana

b) It symbolized that Duryodhana had no chance of victory in the battle c) It symbolized of definite victory of Duryodhana d) It had no meaning at all 127. Wherever Krishna is present, the ________ is also present. a) b) c) d)

Transcendental conchshell Goddess of fortune Appearance Activity

128. The chariot on which Arjuna and Krishna were seated was donated by ____________. a) b) c) d)

The fire-god The sun-god Indra Lord Shiva

129. What are the names of Krishna and Arjuna’s conchshell? a) Ananta-vijaya and Dhananjaya b) Sughosa and Manipushpaka c) Pancajanya and Devadatta d) None of these 130. Why the hearts of the sons of Dhrtarastra were shattered by the sound vibrated by the Pandava’s conchshell? a) Because Pandavs were expert in the art of blowing the conchshell

b) Because Pandavas had full confidence in Krishna, that Krishna would take care of them c) Both a & b d) None of these 131. What was Arjuna’s flag marked with? a) b) c) d)

Fire-god Hanuman Goddess of fortune Sword

132. Was Arjuna’s chariot bearing the flag also a sign of victory? a) Yes b) No 133. Although Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why does He carry out the orders of Arjuna? a) Because Arjuna is a pure devotee of the Lord b) Because the Lord takes great transcendental pleasure when a pure devotee is ordering Him c) Both a & b d) None of these 134. Krishna is _____________, which means He never fails in His __________ for His _______________. a) b) c) d)

Transcendental, endeavor, engagement Infallible, affection, devotees Supreme, attempts, peace Great, service, senses

135. Why did Arjuna ask Krishna his chariot to be taken to the midst of the two armies? a) Because he wanted to see the leading persons present on the battlefield b) So that he would get an estimate of the strength of the opposite party which he had to face c) Both a & b d) None of these 136. How could Arjuna conquer both sleep and ignorance? a) b) c) d)

Because of his friendship with Krishna Because of his power Because being born in a ksatriya family Because being the son of queen Kunti

137. Krishna is Hrsikesa, _________. a) b) c) d)

The conqueror of sleep and ignorance The conqueror of wealth The director of the Pandavas army The director of the senses and mind of every living entity

138. What did Krishna mean when He told Arjuna to “behold the Kurus”? a) Krishna read Arjuna’s mind, and Arjuna becoming overwhelmed with compassion for his relatives b) Krishna predicted Arjuna’s mind as a friend c) Krishna didn’t expect such response from Arjuna, the son of Kunti

d) All of the above 139. Upon seeing his kinsmen, relatives and friends, on the battlefield, why Arjuna feels his limbs of the body quivering and thus is overwhelmed with compassion? a) Because of the weakness of the heart b) Because of his soft heartedness which is the characteristic of a pure devotee c) Because of fear of loss of life due to material concept of life d) Both b & c 140. Arjuna calls Krishna Govinda, which means _________________________. a) b) c) d)

Krishna is the master of everyone Krishna is the object of all pleasures for cows and the senses Krishna is the object of all transcendental pleasure Krishna is the master of the senses

141. How can the desires of the living entity be satisfied? a) b) c) d)

When the living entity tries to satisfy the senses of Govinda When the living entity lives a very charitable life When the living entity renounces everything None of these

142. Why Arjuna fears sinful reactions? a) Because of killing his kinsmen b) Because engaging in the fight would just be for the matter of temporary bodily happiness

c) Both a & b d) None of these 143. Arjuna calls Krishna as ______________, which means husband of the goddess of fortune. a) b) c) d)

Madhusudhana Narayana Janardana Madhava

144. Why Arjuna points out Krishna to not induce him to fight which would cause his misfortune? a) b) c) d)

Because Krishna is the killer of the demon Keshi Because Krishna is the husband of the goddess of fortune Because Krishna is very source of pleasures None of these

145. Good population for the spiritual progress in the society depends on the _________ and _________ of its womanhood. a) b) c) d)

Chastity Faithfulness Both a & b None of these

146. What according to Arjuna will be the consequences if the elders of the family are killed? a) Family traditions of purification may stop b) Younger family members would develop irreligious habits and would lose their chance for spiritual salvation

c) Both a & b d) None of these 147. Due to the evil deeds of the destroyers of family tradition, all kinds of ________________ projects and ______________ activities are devastated. a) b) c) d)

Community, family welfare Serious, pious General, serious Pious, fruitive

148. All these arguments which Arjuna presents before Krishna as why he should not fight were ____________________. a) b) c) d)

Based on Arjuna’s personal experience. Heard by Arjuna from authorities Real None of these

149. Arjuna finally casts aside his bow and sits down on the chariot, having decided not to _________________. a) b) c) d)

Lament Understand Fight Inquire

150. What is the name of the 1st chapter of Bhagavad Gita a. Contents of the Gītā Summarized b. Karma-yoga c. Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra

d. Transcendental Knowledge 151. How many verses are there in Chapter 1 of Bhagavad Gita? a. 43 b.44 c.45 d.46

Chapter 2 1. What is more important than politics or sociology. (BG 2.1) a. Religious principles b. Soul and Supreme c. Taking care of Body d. Studies 2. Wise man lament neither for ______ nor for_____ . (BG 2.2) a. Living , dead b. Money , women c. Happiness, distress d. All are correct 3. What is mentioned in Katha Upanishad as well as in the Svetasvatara Upanishad about Supreme lord (BG 2.2) a. He is destructor b. He is creator c. He is maintainer d. All of above 4. Why the statements of Krsna are is authoritative? (BG 2.2) a. Krishna is Jiva b. Krishna cannot be subjected to illusion c. Krishna is speaking from shastras d. Krishna is yogi

5. When an individual soul finally changes body (BG 2.13) a. Death b. When it’s old c. When his money finishes d. When Karma is over 6. Arjuna was concern for which 2 people in this purport. (BG 2.4) a. Yudhisthir Maharaj and Bhima b. Bhishma and Drona c. Duryodhana and Dhrtarashtra d. Nakul and Sahadev 7. Nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their disappearance is like (BG 2.14)

a. Appearance and disappearance of winter and summer seasons b. Appearance and disappearance of exam and result c. Appearance and disappearance of good and bad d. one of the above 8. To fight is the religious principle of _____ (BG 2.14) a. Brahmana b. Kshatriya c. Vaishya d. Shudra 9. Lord Caitanya took sannyasa at the age of _____. (BG 2.15) a. 25 b. 27 c. 24 d. 26 10. What exist permanently? (BG 2.16) a. Body b. Mind c. Intelligence d. Spirit soul 11. Living entities, therefore, are always subordinate to the ____. (BG 2.16) a. Mind b. Nation b. Supreme Lord d. All of above 12. What pervades the entire body is the indestructible. (BG 2.16) a. Consciousness b. Blood c. Water d. Soul 13. Soul is described as one ten-thousandth part of the upper portion of ___. (BG 2.17) a. Nail b. Hand c. Hair d. Head 14. With any material weapon can we kill Spirit soul? (BG 2.19) a. Yes b. No b. Both are false d. Both are true

15. Killing the body of anyone without ________ is abominable and is punishable. (BG 2.19) a. Weapon b. Authority b. Medicine d. Telling him

16.

Body is subjected to how many kinds of transformations? a. three b. four c. Five d. Six 17. What is the symptom of the soul? (BG 2.20) a. blood b. growth b. breathing d. Consciousness 18. Everything has its proper utility, and a man who is situated in _______ knows. (BG 2.21) a. Complete Knowledge b. Meditation c. Samadhi d. All of above 19. A surgical operation is not meant to kill the patient, but to cure him. Therefore, the fight executed by Arjuna at the instruction of Krishna is with full knowledge, so there is no possibility of sinful reactions. (BG 2.21) a. True b. False b. Both are correct d. Both are wrong 20. The ______ fulfills the desires of the atomic soul as one friend fulfills the desire of another (BG 2.22) a. Money b. Mind c. Supersoul d. father 21. One, who lays down his life in the proper battlefield, is at once cleansed of bodily reactions and promoted to a higher status of life. (BG 2.22) a. Correct b. Incorrect b. Half correct d. None of above 22. Nuclear weapons of the modern age are classified as ____ weapon. (BG 2.23) a. Earth b. Fire c. Ether d. water 23. What is the meaning of sarva-gata? (BG 2.24) a. Everywhere b. All pervading b. Anywhere d. None of above

24. Soul’s existence is concerned; no one can establish his existence experimentally beyond the proof of ______. (BG 2.25) a. Sruti b. Smriti c. eyes d. ears 25. The Supreme Soul is _______ and the atomic soul is ______ (BG 2.25) a. Infinite , Infinitesimal b. Infinitesimal, Infinite b. Infinite, Infinite d. Infinitesimal, Infinitesimal 26. For the soul there is neither ________ nor _______ at any time. He is not slain when the _______ is slain. (BG 2.20) a. Birth, Death, Body b. Happiness, sorrow, life c. Heat, cold, senses d. Anger, Greed, body 27. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna orders Arjuna to fight, still such violence, committed in act of fighting for Krishna, is not violence at all. Why? (BG 2.21) a. Because he is doing violence against his enemies only. b. Because the soul cannot be killed. c. Violence committed by Arjuna is for administration of justice at the instruction of Krishna. d. Because he has to take revenge. 28. In Bhagavad Gita concept of accepting of a new body by soul is explained by what example? (BG 2.22) a. Body changing from boyhood to youth hood to old age. b. As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones.) c. That which pervades the entire body you should know to be indestructible d. None of these

29. Which of the following 4 properties of soul is not given in second chapter of Bhagavad Gita as it is? (BG 2.23) a. The soul can never be cut to pieces by any weapon b. The soul can never be burned by fire, c. The soul can never be moistened by water, d. The soul can never be seen by naked eyes 30.

What does the word sarva-gata means? (BG 2.24) a. Living entities are all over God’s creation. b. Living entities are in all knowledge c. Living entities are always living and are never dead. d. Living entities are happy in all situations. 31. This example is given in purport of 2.25 in support of which of the following statements. (BG 2.25) “There is no source of understanding the identity of the father except by the authority of the mother.” a. Importance of searching the absolute truth. b. There is no source of understanding the soul except by studying the Vedas. c. We should believe in authority. d. None of the above. 32. Even if Arjuna did not believe in the existence of the soul, there would still have been no cause for lamentation. Why? (BG 2.26) a. If soul doesn’t exist means that the body is a combination of physical elements or chemicals and no one laments the loss of a certain bulk of chemicals and stops discharging his prescribed duty. b. He doesn’t have to care for law of karma. c. He doesn’t have to cry for the loss of his dear ones.

33. What will happen if Arjuna avoids the discharge of his proper duty? (BG 2.27) a. He can avoid the war b. He can save his relatives from dying eventually c. He would be degraded due to his selection of the wrong path of action d. He can look for some much better duties to discharge 34. The Vedic wisdom encourages self-realization on the basis of the nonexistence of the_____________________. (BG 2.28) a. material body b.soul b. material world d.False ego 35. Even though it is explained by the greatest authority of knowledge Sri Krishna, who cannot understand the wonders of the individual atomic spark of spirit. (BG 2.29) a. Men with a poor fund of knowledge and b. One who doesn’t studies Bhagavad Gita c. No one can understand d. None of these 36. Violence is not discouraged when there is actual need for it. That need must be justified in terms of… (BG 2.30) a. The sanction of the Lord b. Our understanding of situation c. Our eagerness to take revenge d. None of these 37. kshatriya means... (BG 2.31) a. One who fights b. One who knows different weapons c. One who gives protection from harm d. One who is follows orders of his superiors

38. Kshatriya has to apply violence in suitable cases because. (BG 2.32) a. His natural tendency is of fighting. b. His duty is to protect the citizens from all kinds of difficulties c. His duty is to subdue his enemy d. None of these 39. According to Bhagvad Gita, which action of Arjuna will take him to hell? (BG 2.33) a. Fighting b. withdrawing from battle c. Killing his relatives d. Committing violence 40. Final judgment of the Lord for Arjuna was… (BG 2.34) a. To die in the battle and not withdraw b. Give the War. c. Become Mendicant d. Win the War 41. If Arjuna would have decided not to fight, what the great generals present in battle would think. (BG 2.35) a. He is concerned about welfare of all b. He has left the battlefield out of fear only c. He loves his relatives d. None of above 42. If Arjuna is killed on the battlefield he will attain the heavenly planets. (BG 2.37) a. True b. False 43. According to Bhagvad Gita, who is subjected to the reaction, good or bad? (BG 2.38)

a. b. c. d.

One who does work who acts for his own sense gratification one who doesn’t do austerities everyone is subject to reactions of work 44. Arjuna’s proposal not to fight was based on (BG 2.39) a. Sense gratification. b.Compassion b. Weak heartedness d.Fear 45. What is the difference between work done in material plane and work done in Krishna consciousness? (BG 2.41) a. Any work begun in Krishna consciousness has a permanent effect but work done on material plane is lost eventually. b. Any work begun in Krishna consciousness gives better results than work done on material plane. c. Any work begun in Krishna consciousness can give us even material results but not work done on material plane. d. None of above. 46. What does Samadhi mean ? (2.44) a. Fixing the mind in understanding the self b. Sitting in Padmasan and closing one`s eyes . c. Growing long matted hairs and meditating . d. Seeing red light when sitting in Padmasan . 47. Who cannot attain Samadhi ? (2.44) a. Those who do not tell lies . b. Those who do not go to school c. Those who watch TV. d. Those who are interested in sense gratification. 48. When is transcendental position achieved in full Krishna Consciousness ? (2.45)

a. b. c. d.

When one worships devatas . When one does not kill animals . When one fully depends on the goodwill of Krishna. None of the above . 49. What is the essence of the Vedic culture? (2.46) a. Serving the relatives. b. Planting the trees. c. Worshiping the devatas . d. Chanting the holy names of Lord 50. Which attachment is the cause for bondage? (2.47) a. Working with desire for results. b. Working as a service to Lord. c. Working without desire for results. d. None of the above . 51. What is real Yoga? (2.48) a. Going to yoga classes. b. Doing Pranayam . c. Following Krishna`s dictations. d. Not telling lies. 52. What does buddhi yoga mean? (2.49) a. To work with intelligence. b. To get good marks. c. Transcendental loving service to Lord d. To play chess expertly. 53. Why are all activities except work in Krishna Consciousness abominable? (2.50) a. They are very dirty.

b. They are costly and require lot of arrangements. c. They bound a person to the cycle of repeated birth and death. d. They require killing of animals. 54. How can one remove one`s ignorance? (2.50) a. By watching TV. b. By reading newspapers daily. c. By reading Bhagavad Gita. d. By worshiping demigods. 55. Where liberated living entities belong to? (2.51) a. Swarga Loka b.Brahma Loka b. Vaikuntha Loka d.Kailash Loka. 56. What happens to a person who factually understands Krishna and his relationship with Him? (2.52) a. He follows all rituals of fruitive activities perfectly. b. He does mundane social welfare activities properly. c. He becomes completely indifferent to the rituals of fruitive activities. d. None of the above. 57. What is the highest perfection of Self Realization? (2.53) a. To understand that everything is ONE b. To understand that everything is GOD. c. To understand that I am GOD. d. To understand that I am eternally servant of Krishna. 58. What are the immediate symptoms of a Krishna Conscious man? (2.54) a. He speaks only about Krishna. b. He speaks about topics relating to Krishna. c. All above.

d. None of above. 59. How can one give up sense desires without extraneous efforts? (2.55) a. By doing severe austerities. b. By engaging in Krishna Consciousness. c. By doing Vedic ritualistic sacrifices. d. By being a good person. 60. How is a Krishna Conscious person not disturbed by the onslaught of 3 fold miseries? (2.56) a. He accepts all miseries as the mercy of Lord. b. He considers himself only to be worthy of all miseries and troubles due to his past misdeeds. c. He sees that the miseries, by the grace of the Lord , have minimized to the lowest . d. All above. 61. What is the highest transcendental quality of work? (2.40) a. Activities in Krishna Consciousness without expectations for sense gratification. b. When one does social welfare activities for other people. c. When one does not speak lies. d. When one does not give bribes. 62. What is the destiny of someone who falls down in this life from the active service to Lord Krishna? (2.40) a. His efforts go waste. b. His efforts to serve Krishna carry him back to Krishna Consciousness. c. Such efforts should not be undertaken. d. Such endeavors are not good.

63. How to satisfy the Supreme personality of Godhead the most? (2.41) a. By giving regular donations. b. By going to temple. c. By satisfying the spiritual master. d. None of the above. 64. Why the people in general are not very intelligent? (2.43) a. They do not read newspapers daily. b. They do not watch News channel. c. They are not educated. d. Because they are attached to fruitive activities. 65. Why a person fixed in Krishna Consciousness is not affected by good and evil? (2.57) a. Because he lives in a detached way. b. Because he does not do any activities. c. Because he is indifferent to what happens around. d. Because he is simply concerned with Krishna, the all good and absolute. 66. What is the test of a Yogi, a devotee or a self realized soul? (2.58) a. He is able to control his senses. b. He wears saffron robes and rudraksha around his neck. c. He does mystical feats. d. He can produce ashes from his hand. 67. How will one understand that he has taste for Krishna Consciousness? (2.59) a. He looses taste for pale things (material sense enjoyment) of this world. b. He starts dreaming about Krishna. c. He starts seeing a red light within his forehead.

d. He renounces this world . 68. How could Ambarish Maharaj conquer Durvasa Muni? (BG 2.60) a. He could fight very nicely. b. He had divine power. c. He had a strong mind. d. Simply because his mind was engaged in Krishna Consciousness 69. Why do so many sages, philosophers and transcendentalists fall prey to sense enjoyment? (BG 2.60) a. Due to agitated mind. b. Because their mind is not engaged in Krishna. c. Because they are not fully Krishna Consciousness. d. All above. 70. Why did Durvasa Muni become unnecessarily angry with Ambarish Maharaj? (2.61) a. Because of false pride. b. Ambarish did not respect Durvasa properly. c. Ambarish Maharaj drank water before Durvasa. d. None of the above. 71. How can the senses be completely controlled? (2.61) a. By renouncing all activities of the senses. b. By performing elaborate rituals. c. By watching TV. d. By the strength of devotional service. 72. Who is the most sense controlled of these personalities? a. Durvasa Muni b.Ambarish Maharaj b. Vishwa Mitra muni . d.Indra

73. When is the intelligence of a person considered to be steady? (BG 2.61) a. When one passes IQ test. b. When one wins a chess match. c. When one restrains his senses and fixes them on Krishna. d. None of the above. 74. Who all are subjected to material desires? (2.62) a. All living entities. b. Lord Shiva. c. Lord Brahma. d. All Above. 75. Why was Haridas Thakur not disturbed by incarnation of Maya Devi? (BG 2.62) a. He was very intelligent. b. He was an expert in doing Yoga. c. He closed his eyes in front of Maya. d. He was an unalloyed devotee of the Lord 76. What is material compassion compared to in BG 2.1? a. Fire covered by smoke b. Saving the dress of a drowning man c. Killing the demon of misunderstanding d. All of these 77. The three phases of Absolute truth are compared to ____________. a. Sun b. Devotion c. Devotees d. Progressive values of life 78. Match the following A. Sunshine (i). Paramatma B. Sun surface (ii). Bhagavan

C. Sun Planet

(iii). Brahman

a. A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii) b. A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii) c. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii) d. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i) 79. a. b. c. d.

Who is in an Aryan? One who knows the value of life One who has spiritual realization Both a & b None of these

80. Why according to Krishna, would Arjuna become infamous by not fighting? a. Because Arjuna being a kshatriya, his duty is to fight b. Because deviation from one’s duty doesn’t lead to spiritual advancement c. Both a & b d. None of these 81.

What Arjuna considers sinful? a. b. c. d.

82.

Killing his superiors Killing his own devotional service Killing his mother All of these Why Arjuna realizes he is confused and lost his composure?

a. b. c. d.

Because he was acting like a brahmana Because of his miserly weakness Because of his love Because of his ill health

a. b. c. d.

Finally, Arjuna accepts Krishna as his _______________. Friend Spiritual master Disciple None of the above

a. b. c. d.

Krishna and the living entities ______________are eternal. Individuality Scriptures Spirit Conditioning

83.

84.

85.

How is Krishna’s individuality not material? a. Because Krishna affirms His individuality in the past, present and future b. Because if Krishna is deluded then BG has no value as authoritative scripture c. Both a & b d. None of these

86. Why a self realized soul is not bewildered by changing body from boyhood to old age and then to death? a. Because he knows everything b. Because he believes in next life c. Because in the end everything becomes void

d. Because the spirit soul doesn’t undergo any change 87. a. b. c. d. 88.

Which of the following is accepted as the Supreme? Energy Energetic Energizer None of the above

What is spread all over the body? a. Consciousness b. Pain c. Pleasure d. Knowledge 89. What is the size of the soul? a. One thousandth part of the upper portion of the hair point in size b. One hundred-thousandth part of the upper portion of the hair point in size c. One ten-thousandth part of the upper portion of the hair point in size d. One thousand-thousandth part of the upper portion of the hair point in size 90. The soul is floating in __________ kinds of air, situated within the heart. a. Five b. Seven c. Nine d. Eleven 91. If the soul is indestructible, then why animal slaughter is abominable? a. Because it involves whimsical killing b. Because it is not approved by authority

c. Because it involves violence to the innocent animal d. All of the above 92. Does the soul produce any by-product? a. Yes b. No 93. What are the characteristics of the soul? a. Unborn, indestructible & unchangeable b. Cannot be burned, dried, wet or withered by wind c. Everlasting, immovable, all-pervading, Invisible, inconceivable and immutable d. All of the above 94. The analogy given here of two birds in the same tree, of which, one is eating the fruit of the tree and another is watching the activities of the other bird. Why is that the bird who is eating the fruits of the tree is in anxiety, morose and struggling very hard on the tree? a. Because it has forgotten its relationship with the witnessing bird b. Because it not accepting the witnessing bird as the supreme spiritual master c. Both a & b d. None of these 95. If Arjuna did not believe in the existence of soul, and accepts that life develops from chemicals, then why there is no need to lament? a. Because Arjuna was a kshatriya b. Because no one laments on the loss of some chemicals

c. Because physical body and chemical elements are non different d. None of these 96. a. b. c. d.

How is the soul described as amazing? Soul has innumerable qualities Soul is known for its constitution Soul is such a small particle which is both so great and so small None of these

97. Even if Arjuna identifies with his body as kshatriya body, then also, how by fighting he would enjoy? a. b. c. d. 98.

If he wins then he would enjoy the earth If he dies then he would go to heaven Both a & b None of these How, by not fighting the war, Arjuna would be affected?

a. Being a kshatriya, fighting is his duty as performing sacrifice is the duty of a brahmana b. By not fighting he would be neglecting his duties and incur sinful reactions c. By not fighting he would lose his reputation as a great warrior d. All of the above 99. Final judgment of the Lord for Arjuna was to ___________ the battle. a. Withdraw from

b. Die in c. Mislead d. None of the above 100. For the sake of fighting, which of the following Krishna asks Arjuna to consider? a. Happiness or distress b. Loss or gain c. Victory or defeat d. None of these 101. What is the unique quality of work done in Krishna consciousness? a. Work begun in Krishna consciousness has a permanent effect, even though not finished b. The performer of the Krishna conscious work is never at a loss even his work in Krishna consciousness is incomplete c. Both a & b d. None of these 102.

a. b. c. d. 103.

Out of below three which is the most ideal path (i). Prescribed duties (ii). Capricious work (iii). Inaction Only (ii) Only (i) Both (i) and (ii) All three – (i), (ii) and (iii)

What does capricious work means? a. Activities performed while one is in the modes of material nature

b. Actions without the sanction of authority c. Not performing one’s duties d. None of these 104.

c. d.

Why one shouldn’t be attached to the results of his work? Because it causes bondage Acting without attachment leads one to the path of liberation Both a & b None of these

a. b. c. d.

Buddhi yoga means ______________. Success in the work Resultant action’s consciousness Hard labor Transcendental loving service to the Lord

a. b.

105.

106. A man engaged in devotional service rids himself of _________________ actions in this life. a. Good b. Bad c. Both a & b d. None of these 107. a. b. c. d.

What are the results of performing devotional service? Indifference to Vedic rituals Freedom from sinful reactions, birth and death Remains fixed in the trance of self-realization All of the above

108. What are the symptoms of one who is in pure transcendental consciousness?

a. He gives up all kinds of sense desire arising from mental concoction b. Takes pleasure in himself by realizing himself as the eternal servitor of the Lord c. Remains happy in eternally serving the Lord d. All of the above 109. Why a sage of steady mind not at all disturbed by the onslaughts of the threefold miseries? a. Because he can agitate his mind in various ways b. Because he accepts all miseries as the mercy of the Lord c. Because he is detached d. None of these 110. A sage of steady mind is daring and active for Krishna’s service when he is ________________. a. b. c. d.

Successful Unsuccessful Both a & b None of these

111. What is the test of a devotee for him to be a self-realized soul? a. He must be very strong to control his senses b. He must be well versed in Vedic hymns c. He must be compassionate d. None of the above 112. According to BG 2.58 which among the following sets the example of keeping the senses always in the service of the Lord? a. Serpent

b. Tortoise c. Peacock d. Frog 113. Artificial ceasing of senses by _________________ is not recommended as the mind continues dwelling on sense objects. a. b. c. d.

Recommendation Rules and regulations Advancement Consciousness

114. Due to ___________________, many learned sages fall victim to material sense enjoyment. a. b. c. d.

Consciousness Hunger Discrimination Agitated mind

a. b. c. d.

Who is a man of steady intelligence? One who restrains his senses One who fixes his consciousness on Krishna Both a & b None of these

115.

116. By contemplating the _________________, one develops attachment, then lust, anger, delusion, bewilderment of ___________, ____________ is lost, then one falls down. a. Impersonal form, intelligence, memory b. Objects of the senses, memory, intelligence

c. Objects of the senses, consciousness, renunciation d. Impersonal form, absolute, consciousness 117. How one in transcendental consciousness does attains peace? a. Accepting that Krishna is the Supreme enjoyer, proprietor and friend of everyone b. Engages oneself in the service of Krishna with a relationship c. Desires everything for Krishna & is devoid of false ego d. All of the above 118. a. b. c. d.

What is the correct technique for controlling the mind? All of the senses must be engaged in Krishna consciousness Any one of the senses must be engaged in Krishna consciousness Any number of the senses must be engaged in Krishna consciousness None of these

119. How is devotional service non-different from being in the spiritual world? a. As both of them are on the absolute plane b. As both of them are for the engagement in transcendental loving service of the Lord c. Both a & b d. None of these 120. a. b. c. d.

What is sva – dharma? One’s own religious principles. Any kind of work. Desire to work very hard for material prosperity All of the above

121. a. b. c. d. 122. a. b. c. d. 123. a. b. c. d.

How many kinds of sva –dharma are there? 1 2 3 4 Sva – dharma is applicable for whom? or only for Kshatriyas Brahmanas All human beings it’s a personal choice Which of the following statement is true? As long as one is not liberated one has to perform duties according to religious principles After one attains liberation one’s sva – dharma becomes spiritual Both a & b None of the above

124. Human civilization begins from the stage of varnasrama – dharma a. True b. False c. Sometimes true d. None of the above 125. a. b. c. d.

Arjuna got pasupata – astra from whom? Lord Brahma Lord Siva Lord Krishna Bhisma

126.

Arjuna fought with Lord Siva? a. True b. False 127. For a respectable person dishonour is worse than death? a. True b. False c. Depends on situation d. All of the above 128. What is sankhya? a. A philosophy which describes the real nature of the body and soul b. A philosophy which teaches the art of fighting c. A philosophy which teaches how to become materially very famous d. All of the above 129. Yoga helps in controlling the senses? a. True b. False 130. How one can be saved from the greatest danger of fear? a. By having lots of money b. By becoming a powerful politician c. By practicing Krishna Consciousness d. By not doing ones prescribed duties 131. Results of all material activities are temporary as it ends after death of material body? a. True b. False 132. Any advancement made in Krishna consciousness is permanent because the result is carried to the next life? a. True b. False 133. There was never a time when Krishna and Arjuna never existed?

a. True b. False 134. Difference between Krishna and Arjuna is following a. Krishna remembers past, present and future but Arjuna does not remember. b. Krishna is the Supreme God and Arjuna is a living entity c. Both a & b d. None of the above 135. In this world while discharging one’s duty one should tolerate happiness and distress. (B.G. 2.14) a. True b. False c. In happiness one should be overly excited and in distress one should become very morose d. One should only expect happiness in this world 136. Six types of transformation in the body are: (B.G. 2.20) i. Birth ii. Growth iii. Maintenance iv. Production of by products v. Dwindling vi. Death a. b. c. d. 137.

i,ii,iii,iv,v ii,iii,iv,v,vi All are correct iii,iv,v

Which of the following are signs of ignorance: (BG 2.1) a. Material compassion

b. Lamentation c. Tears d. All of the above 138. 2.2) a. b. c. d. 139.

a. b. c. d.

Why Lord Krishna is referred as Bhagavan through Gita? (BG Because Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krishna and the Supreme Personality are identical Both a & b None of the above The six qualities of Bhagavan are? (BG 2.2) (i). He possesses all riches (ii). He possesses all strength (iii). He possesses all fame (iv). He possesses all beauty (v). He possesses all knowledge (vi).He possesses all renunciation (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi) (ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi) (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(vi) (iii),(iv),(v)

140. Lord Brahma declares in Brahma – samhita that Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. a. True b. False 141. No living entity including Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva have all the six opulences - all riches, all strength, all fame, all beauty, all knowledge and all renunciation - in full as Lord Krishna. a. True b. False

142. a. b. c. d. 143. a. b.

c. d. 144. a. b. c. d. 145.

a. b. c. d. 146. a. b.

Arjuna is not referred to as Bhagavan because Arjuna is a living entity A living entity cannot be God Living entity is always sub – ordinate to God All of the above If someone claims to be God then what will you do? Tell the person that Vedas have already mentioned the list of all incarnations of God. He does not possess all the six qualities of God – all riches, all strength, all fame, all beauty, all knowledge and all renunciation. Tell the person that he should not cheat others by falsely claiming to be God All of the above There are how many phases to realize Absolute Truth: One Two Three Four The different phases to realize absolute truth are: (i). Brahman (ii). Paramatma (iii). Bhagavan Only (i) & (ii) Only (ii) & (iii) (i), (ii) & (iii) Only (iii) Who are called as krpanas, or miserly persons? (BG 2.7) One who is very much materially attached to his family life, especially his wife and children. One who does not have any interest in spiritual life.

c. One who does not spend his money wisely d. Both a & b. 147. Who is a bonafide spiritual master? (BG 2.8) a. One who is hundred percent Krishna Conscious b. One who is at least fifty percent Krishna Conscious c. One who wears only saffron dress d. One who has lots of money. 148. The fours major problems of material existence are: (BG 2.8) (i) Birth (ii) Old age (iii) Disease (iv) Death a. Only (iv) b. Only (iii) c. Only (ii),(iii),(iv) d. All – (i), (ii), (iii),(iv) What is the name of the 2nd Chapter of Bhagavad Gita? a. Contents of the Gītā Summarized b. Karma-yoga c. Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra d. Transcendental Knowledge 150. How many numbers of verses are there in Chapter 2 of Bhagavad Gita? a. 70 b. 71 c. 72 d. 73 149.