1. During His Ugadi discourse Bhagavan related that on His visit to Chennai ten years ago He had described the circumstances of His return to the city. What were the circumstances that He mentioned?

A. When proper rains fall invoked by the people's devotion.
B. After Bhagavan provides clean drinking water to the city.
C. When the numbers of the year add up to nine.
D. When there is less pollution in the city.

2. 29th June is observed as St. Peter’s day within the Christian church. At one point, Peter famously contests his Master’s prediction that he would deny Him three times before the cock crowed. Later, Peter denies that he knew Jesus, exactly as Lord Jesus had stated. When did this event take place?

A. Just after Jesus had been imprisoned by the Romans.
B. After the crucifixion of Jesus.
C. After the Resurrection of Jesus.
D. While Peter was in Rome.

3. In the Ramayana, what is the book Sundara Kanda about?

A. The exploits and heroics of Hanuman.
B. The battle of Rama with Ravana.
C. The period of exile of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the forest.
D. The boyhood of Rama.

4. “Time waste is life waste” is one of Bhagavan’s well-known sayings. How does Bhagavan direct us to spend our time during the evening?

A. In study.
B. In exercise.
C. In relaxation.
D. In sadhana.

5. For Sikhs, 16th June commemorates the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606). For what event in Guru Arjan Dev’s life is the 16th June remembered?

A. The day when Guru Arjan Dev inaugurated the Golden Temple of Amritsar.
B. Guru Arjan Dev's martyrdom.
C. The day when Guru Arjan Dev completed compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib.
D. Guru Arjan Dev's birth.

6. In Prasnottara Vahini Bhagavan formulated this question with its answer to follow:
Q: ‘What are the traits of character that we have to avoid, that is to say, which are the obstacles in the path of one who seeks Liberation from the cycle of Birth and Death?’
A: ‘The six, the Arishadvarga: Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and Maathsarya; these are to be avoided.’
What is the English meaning of Kama, the first of the six?

A. Desire
B. Delusion
C. Hate
D. Jealousy

7. In the Ramayana, the young Kausalya was imprisoned by Ravana in a wooden box and placed in the ocean, as he wished to avert her future marriage to Dasaratha. Who rescued her?

A. Sumantra - Dasaratha's prime minister.
B. Guha, the tribal chieftain, when the box strayed to his shores.
C. Garuda, sent by Lord Vishnu.
D. Hanuman who came upon the box by chance.

8. In Islam what does the word ‘Hijra’ refer to?

A. The pilgrimage to Mecca.
B. Obligatory charitable giving.
C. A holy city of Islam.
D. The emigration of Prophet Muhammad to Medina.

9. How does Bhagavan classify the yugas ie the Kali-yuga, Dwapara-yuga, Thretha-yuga and Kritha-yuga?

A. According to planetary positions.
B. According to the passage of years.
C. According to a person's character.
D. By reference to the scriptures.

10. 17th May 2007, marks Ascension Day for Christians. What does this day commemorate?

A. The last day of Jesus' earthly mission.
B. The day of Jesus' resurrection.
C. The day that Jesus' mother, Mary, ascended to Heaven.
D. The day that all souls come closer to the Heavenly Father.

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