Canto 12, Chapter 12: The Topics of Srimad-Bhagavatam Summarized – Quiz

01. The literature Srimad Bhagavatam, fully glorifies the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the Lord is called as ________.
a)   Hari
b)   Narayana
c)   Hrsikesa
d)   All the above
 
02. The Bhagavatam contains discussions between ________.
a)   Narada and Brahma
b)   Vidura and Uddhava
c)   Vidura and Maitreya
d)   All the above
 
03. The Bhagavatam gives an elaborate description of the Earth’s ________.
a)   Continents and regions
b)   Oceans, mountains and rivers
c)   Celestial sphere and subterranean regions and hell
d)   All the above
 
04. The Bhagavatam explains the appearances of the Lord as ________.
a)   Kurma
b)   Matsya
c)   Narasimha and Vamana
d)   All the above
 
05. The Bhagavatam glorifies the innumerable pastimes of Lord Krishna such as ________.
a)   Trampling down Trnavarta
b)   Killing Bakasura, Vatsasura, Aghasura
c)   Sucking out Putana’s life air
d)   All the above
 
06. The Bhagavatam describes the powers and deaths of the king ________.
a)   Sisupala, Paundraka, Salva
b)   Dantavakra, Sambara, Dvivida
c)   Pitha, Mura, Pancajana
d)   All the above
 
07. If when ________ one involuntary cries out in loud voice “Obeiscances to Lord Hari”, one will be automatically freed from all sinful reactions.
a)   Falling
b)   Slipping
c)   Feeling pain or sneezing
d)   Any of the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: d d d d d d d

Canto 12, Chapter 11: Summary Description of the Mahapurusa – Quiz

01. _________ is the navel, ________ is the ears, ________ is the anus of the Supreme Lord when represented as the universal Person.
a)   Sky, directions, death
b)   Sun, wind, moon
c)   Greed, delusion, moonshine
d)   Trees, heavenly planets, clouds
 
02. Lord’s flower garland represents ________.
a)   Material energy
b)   Vedic meters
c)   Fearlessness
d)   Processes of Sankhya and yoga
 
03. Lord’s conch shell represents the element of ________.
a)   Fire
b)   Ether
c)   Time
d)   Water
 
04. The camara fans from which Lord accepts service represent ________.
a)   I and mine
b)   Male and female
c)   Religion and fame
d)   Greed and lust
 
05. In the month of Madhu, ________ is the sun-god, ________ is the Apsara and ________ is the sage.
a)   Aryama, Punjikasthali, Pulaha
b)   Mitra, Menaka, Atri
c)   Dhata, Krtasthali, Pulastya
d)   Varuna, Rambha, Vasistha
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: a a d c c

Canto 12, Chapter 10: Lord Siva and Uma Glorify Markandeya Rishi – Quiz

01. Markandeya Rsi, having experienced the illusory potency of the Lord, ________.
a)   Wanted more of its experience
b)   Took shelter of the Lord
c)   Met a glorious death
d)   None of the above
 
02. When Markandeya Rsi did not take notice of Lord Siva and Uma’s presence ________.
a)   They cursed the Lord
b)   Lord Vishnu appeared and informed Markandeya Rsi
c)   Lord Siva entered Markandeya’s heart and indicated his presence
d)   All the above
 
03. Markandeya Rsi offered Lord Siva and his associates ________.
a)   Words of welcome and sitting places
b)   Water for washing feet and scented drinking water
c)   Fragrant oils and flower garlands
d)   All the above
 
04. Markandeya asked Lord Siva for the benediction of ________.
a)   Long life
b)   Unfailing devotion to the Supreme Lord and His dedicated devotees like Lord Siva
c)   Unlimited wealth of Kailasa
d)   All the above
 
05. Lord Siva granted Markandeyta Rsi the benediction ________.
a)   Of achieving the post of spiritual master of Puranas
b)   Of having perfect knowledge of past, present and future
c)   Of obtaining transcendental realization of the Supreme along with renunciation
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: b c d b d

Canto 12, Chapter 09: Markandeya Rishi Sees the Illusory Potency of the Lord – Quiz

01. Markandeya Rsi, on seeing the Supreme Lord expressed his desire to ________.
a)   Be liberated
b)   Be perfected in devotional service
c)   See the Lord’s illusory potency
d)   Always be in the direct service of the Lord
 
02. As the whole earth flooded, it inundated _________.
a)   The Earth
b)   Outer space
c)   Heaven and celestial region
d)   All the above
 
03. Being tormented by flood, water , thirst, Markandeya Rsi became ________.
a)   Fearful
b)   Perplexed
c)   Terribly ill, bewildered
d)   All the above
 
04. In that deluge ________ years passed and the Rsi’s mind was bewildered by the Lord’s illusory energy.
a)   100
b)   1000
c)   1 million
d)   Countless millions of years
 
05. Finally the Rsi found an island with a _________ tree bearing fruits.
a)   Pipal
b)   Banyan
c)   Mango
d)   Ashoka
 
06. The infant boy lying within a leaf of the huge tree was _________.
a)   Sucking His little finger
b)   Sucking His thumb
c)   Sucking His toe of one of His lotus feet
d)   All the above
 
07. Within the belly of the little child, Markendeya Rsi saw ________.
a)   Entire Universe
b)   Basic elements of creation with their by-products
c)   The Time factor that regulates everything
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: c d d d b c d

Canto 12, Chapter 08: Markandeya’s Prayers to Nara-Narayana Rishi – Quiz

01. Markandeya Rsi, is the son of ________.
a)   Brahma
b)   Markandu
c)   Vyasadeva
d)   Bhrgu Muni
 
02. During the 7th reign of Manu, ________ came to know of Markandeya’s austerities and thus tried to impede the sage’s penance.
a)   Lord Indra
b)   Lord Varuna
c)   Lord Agni
d)   Sukrachharya
 
03. ________ river was flowing near the hermitage of Markandeya Rsi.
a. Ganga
b. Kaveri
c. Sarasvati
d. Puspabhadra
 
04. ________ apsara was sent to agitate Markandeya’s mind.
a)   Urmila
b)   Punjikasthali
c)   Menaka
d)   Rambha
 
05. By the attack of the followers of Indra, Markendeya ________.
a)   Was furious
b)   Was simply tolerant
c)   Was very happy
d)   Was fearful
 
06. Being pleased by Markand3eya Rsi, the Supreme Lord appeared as ________ to bestow blessings.
a)  Vishnu
b)  Nara and Narayana Rsi
c)  Krishna
d)  Narsimha
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: b a d b b b

Canto 12, Chapter 07: The Puranic Literatures – Quiz

01. Romaharsana was the disciple of ___________.
a)   Srila Vyasadeva
b)   Narada Muni
c)   Suta Gosvami
d)   Saunaka Muni
 
02. There are _________ types of cosmic annihilation.
a)   1
b)   2
c)   3
d)   4
 
03. Puranas can be divided into ___________ major Puranas and 18 secondary Puranas.
a)   10
b)   12
c)   16
d)   18
 
04. Great Puranas deal with ______________ characteristics topics.
a)   10
b)   12
c)   16
d)   18
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04
Answer: a d d a

Canto 12, Chapter 06: Maharaja Parikshit Passes Away – Quiz

01. Maharaj Parikshit said he has no fear of Taksaka anymore because_________.
a)   Taksaka would not kill the king as he had heard Bhagavatam
b)   He could now counteract the Brahmana boy’s curse
c)   He had absorbed himself in pure Absolute Truth that destroys fear
d)   He will go to heavenly planets after his death

02. Parikshit Maharaj asks Sukadeva Gosvami________.
a)   To give permission to resign all the functions of all his senses to Lord Krishna
b)   To allow him to absorb his mind unto to the Absolute Truth
c)   To allow him to give up his life absorbed in Lord Krishna
d)   All the above

03. Taksaka met ___________ muni on his way while going towards king Parikshit.
a)   Vasishta
b)   Kasyapa
c)   Vishwamitra
d)   Angira 

04. By the snake bird’s poison, King Parikshit________.
a)   Lay down dead
b)   Was unaffected
c)   Was carried away by Vaikunta airplane
d)   Was burned to ashes

05. Maharaja Janamejaya on hearing the death of his father was________.
a)   Sobered
b)   Humiliated
c)   Extremely angry and performed yajna to kill all snakes
d)   Bewildered

06. Taksaka, to protect his life took shelter of_________.
a)   Lord Vishnu
b)   Indra
c)   Narada Muni
d)   Kasyapa Muni 

07. King Janamejaya was pacified by_________.
a)   Brahaspati
b)   Indra
c)   Angira Muni
d)   Narada Muni 

08. The 3 original sounds of the alphabet – A, U, M include.
a)   3 aspects of material existence
b)   The names of 3 Vedas
c)   3 goals – Bhur, Bhuvar and Swar planetary systems
d)   All the above 

09. Srila Vyasadeva spoke the Atharva Veda to his disciple __________.
a)   Paila
b)   Samantu
c)   Jaimini
d)   Vaisampayana 

10. The disciples of Vaisampayana became authorities in the________.
a)   Rg Veda
b)   Sama Veda
c)   Yajur Veda
d)   Atharva veda

 

Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Answer: c d b d c b a d b d

Canto 12, Chapter 05: Sukadeva Gosvami’s Final Instructions to Maharaja Parikshit – Quiz

01. Sukadeva Gosvami tells Maharaj Parikshit________.
a)   Not to worry on the fact of death that was soon to occur)   Because actually the soul is eternal
b)   That he would not take birth again
c)   That when his gross and subtle body will die, the living entity within will resume his spiritual identity
d)   All the above
 
02. The material bodies, qualities and activities of the spirit soul are created by the material _______.
a)   Body
b)   Mind
c)   Intelligence
d)   False ego
 
03. The soul within the body is________.
a)   Self luminous
b)   Fixed while bodily existence changes
c)   Endless with no material comparison
d)   All the above
 
04. Sukadeva Gosvami advises Parikshit Maharaj to constantly meditate on ___________ , apply clear and logical intelligence and understand his true self.
a)   Lord Brahma – creator
b)   Lord Vaasudeva
c)   Cosmic manifestation
d)   Takshaka
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04
Answer: d b d b

Canto 12, Chapter 04: The Four Categories of Universal Annihilation – Quiz

01. __________ cycles of 4 ages constitute a single day of Brahma called Kalpa.
a)   100
b)   108
c)   1000
d)   10000
 
02. In 1 Kalpa __________ Manus come and go.
a)   5
b)   14
c)   27
d)   42
 
03. As annihilation approaches,_________.
a)   Due to famine, starving populace will literally consume each other
b)   Fire of annihilation will flare up from the mouth of Lord Sankarsana
c)   A great and terrible wind of destruction will blow for 100 years
d)   All the above
 
04. Progress of time is described in terms of __________ kinds of annihilation.
a)   2
b)   4
c)   5
d)   8
 
05. Lord Nara-Narayana Rsi spoke the essential anthology of all Puranas to __________, who later spoke to Vedavyasa.
a)   Narada
b)   Suta Gosvami
c)   Sukadeva Gosvami
d)   Balarama
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: c b d b a

Canto 12, Chapter 03: The Bhumi-guta – Quiz

01. ____________ is the universal nonsectarian aspect of pious life.
a)   Truthfulness and Mercy
b)   Austerity
c)   Charity
d)   All the above
 
02. The 4th leg of religion is __________.
a)   Mercy
b)   Truthfulness
c)   Cleanliness
d)   Austerity
 
03. In Treta-yuga each leg of religion is gradually reduced by _________ quarter.
a)   1
b)   2
c)   3
d)   4
 
04. In Dvapara yuga the _____________ are most numerous.
a)   Brahmanas
b)   Kshatriyas
c)   Both a and b
d)   Vaishyas
 
05. In the age of Kali, mode of ___________ is prominent.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
06. The characteristics of Kali-Yuga is_________.
a)   Servants will abandon a master who has lost his wealth even if master is a saintly person
b)   Masters will abandon incapacitated servant, even if that servant is in the family for generations
c)   Cows will be abandoned or killed when they stop giving milk
d)   All the above
 
07. By __________ the Lord, Lord will remove contamination of the mind that has accumulated during many thousands of lifetimes.
a)   Glorifying
b)   Meditating on
c)   Worshipping
d)   Any of the above
 
08. ___________ is the only benediction in Kali-Yuga.
a)   Get more gold
b)   Get high education
c)   Get beautiful husband/wife
d)   Simply by chanting Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, one can be promoted to the transcendental kingdom
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Answer: d c a c c d d d

Canto 12, Chapter 02: The Symptoms of Kali-yuga – Quiz

01. Because of the powerful influence of Kali, _______will diminish day by day.
a)   Religion and Memory
b)   Truthfulness and Cleanliness
c)   Tolerance and Mercy
d)   All the above
 
02. As Kali-Yuga advances, one will be considered as a learned scholar based on_______.
a)   His efficiency at juggling words
b)   His Vedic knowledge
c)   His academics
d)   His purity
 
03. As Kali advances, beauty will be thought to depend on one’s_________.
a)   Spiritual knowledge
b)   Hairstyle
c)   Sex
d)   Physical strength
 
04. The maximum duration of life for human beings in Kali-Yuga will become _________ years.
a)   20
b)   50
c)   60
d)   65
 
05. In Kali-Yuga, the social class will be reduced to the level of _________.
a)   Brahmanas
b)   Kshatriyas
c)   Vaisyas
d)   Sudras
 
06. At the end of Kali-Yuga, Lord Krishna will descend as __________ and remove demoniac persons from the face of Earth.
a)   Balarama
b)   Parasurama
c)   Kalki
d)   Buddha
 
07. Kali comprises of ___________ years of demigods.
a)   100
b)   1000
c)   1200
d)   1500
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: d a b b d c c

Canto 12, Chapter 01: The Degraded Dynasties of Kali-yuga – Quiz

01. In the Pradyotana dynasty there will be 5 kings and will enjoy the Earth for _______ years.
a)   53
b)   138
c)   450
d)   700
 
02. Ajatasatru will be the son of_________.
a)   Ksetrajna
b)   Vidhisara
c)   Darbhaka
d)   Ajaya
 
03. The lord of Mahapadma, King Nanda will rule over the entire Earth just like ____________, and no one will challenge his authority.
a)   Prathu
b)   Ashoka
c)   Surasena
d)   Parasurama
 
04. A Brahman named _________ will betray the trust of King Nanda and his dynasty will be destroyed. Mauryas will take over the world then.
a)   Chanakya
b)   Vidura
c)   Chandragupta
d)   Ashoka
 
05. The land along the ___________ river will be ruled by sudras with no Vedic civilization and lack of spiritual strength.
a)   Brahmaputra
b)   Sindhu
c)   Kaveri
d)   Narmada
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: b b d a b

Canto 11, Chapter 31: The Disappearance of Lord Sri Krishna – Quiz

01. As soon as Lord Krishna left the Earth, ________ immediately followed Him.
a)   Truth and Religion
b)   Faithfulness and Glory
c)   Beauty
d)   All the above
 
02. As soon as Dwaraka was abandoned by Lord, ________.
a)   It was completely burnt
b)   Ocean flooded on all sides
c)   It was captured by other kings
d)   It simply disappeared
 
03. Arjuna gave shelter to the survivors of Yadu dynasty and installed ________ as the ruler of the Yadus.
a)   Vajra
b)   Samba
c)   Aniruddha
d)   Pradyumna
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03
Answer: d b a

Canto 11, Chapter 30: The Disappearance of the Yadu Dynasty – Quiz

01. On seeing the terrible omens at Dwaraka, Lord Krishna ordered the Yadus, that the women, children and old men should leave Dwaraka and go to _________.
a)   Prabhasa
b)   Badrikashrama
c)   Mathura
d)   Sankhoddhara
 
02. River ________ flows in Prabhasa Kshetra.
a)   Ganga
b)   Yamuna
c)   Sarasvati
d)   Mandakini
 
03. On being intoxicated, ________ began to fight with one another.
a)   Dasarhas, Vrsnis and Andhakas
b)   Bhojas, Satvatas, Madhus and Arbudas
c)   Mathuras, Surasenas, Visarjanas, Kukuras and Kuntis
d)   All the above
 
04. When all Yadus thus destroyed themselves, Lord Balarama ________.
a)   Called for an airplane and returned to the spiritual world
b)   Waited for Lord Krishna to end His pastimes first
c)   Fixed Himself on meditation upon the Supreme Lord and merged Himself within Himself
d)   None of the above
 
05. Lord Krishna, after the departure of Lord Balarama, sat under a ________ tree.
a)   Pippala
b)   Mango
c)   Banyan
d)   Tamal
 
06. Hunter ________ shot at the foot of Lord Krishna thinking it to be a deer’s face.
a)   Mrgari
b)   Jada
c)   Jara
d)   Urada
 
07. On receiving the Mercy of Lord Krishna, the hunter ________.
a)   Went back to the spiritual sky in an airplane
b)   Was given a huge kingdom to rule
c)   Transformed into a Gandharva
d)   Received unlimited wealth
 
08. When Daruka was looking for Krishna, he felt the fragrance of ________ and went in that direction.
a)   Champaka flowers
b)   Peacock feather
c)   Tulasi leaves
d)   Forest flowers
 
09. Once Lord abandoned Dwaraka, the city ________.
a)   Was burnt
b)   Simply disappeared
c)   Collapsed
d)   Got inundated in the ocean
 
10. All the family members were sent under ________ protection after the departure of Krishna.
a)   Dhratarastra
b)   Arjuna
c)   Balarama
d)   Ugrasena
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Answer: d c d c a c a c d b

Canto 11, Chapter 29: Bhakti-yoga – Quiz

01. Principles of devotion to the Supreme Lord include ________.
a)   Remembering the Lord always
b)   Perform all duties for Lord without being impetuous
c)   Mind be fixed in attraction to the devotional service
d)   All the above
 
02. The best possible method of spiritual enlightenment is to offer one’s ________ for realizing the Supreme Lord.
a)   Mind
b)   Words
c)   Bodily functions
d)   All the above
 
03. Real intelligence is to ________.
a)   Earn the maximum in this life time
b)   Keep one’s body always fit
c)   Do maximum charity
d)   Surrender to Lord Krishna
 
04. The instruction of pure devotional service should not be shared with ________.
a)   Atheist
b)   Hypocrites
c)   Faithless people
d)   Any of the above
 
05. Qualified hearers of the glories of Supreme Lord are ________.
a)   One who is dedicated to the welfare of the Brahmanas
b)   One who is kindly disposed to saintly and pure
c)   Common workers or women who have devotion to the Lord
d)   All the above
 
06. At the end, the Supreme Lord instructed Uddhava to go to ________ and perfect his life.
a)   Badarika
b)   Mandhara mountain
c)   Gandamadhana mountain
d)   Rameshwara
 
07. According to Srila Vishwanath Cakravarti Thakura, at the end of life Uddhava returned to ________ in the spiritual sky.
a)   Mathura
b)   Dwaraka
c)   Vrndavan
d)   Ayodhya
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: d d d d d a b

Canto 11, Chapter 28: Jnana-yoga – Quiz

01. Praising and criticizing other people is directly or indirectly based on ________.
a. Love
b. Envy
c. Compassion
d. Greed
 
02. The material mind manifests in phase of consciousness of ________.
a)   Wakefulness
b)   Deep sleep
c)   Sleep
d)   All the above 
 
03. One who increases his attachment to his family , although supposedly performing devotional service to Lord Krsna is ________.
a)   A perfect yogi
b)   An imperfect yogi
c)   A rascal
d)   A transcendentalist
 
04. Whatever apparent duality is perceived in the self is simply the confusion of the ________.
a)   Person
b)   Mind
c)   Intelligence
d)   Neighbor
 
05. The physical body of the endeavoring yogi who is not yet mature may sometimes be overcome by various disturbances. These can be gradually removed by ________.
a)   Constant remembrance of the Supreme Lord
b)   By congregational hearing and chanting of Lord’s holy names
c)   By following the footsteps of great masters of yoga
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: b d b b d

Canto 11, Chapter 27: Lord Krishna’s Instructions on the Process of Deity Worship – Quiz

01. ________ asked Lord Krishna to explain the prescribed method of worshipping the Supreme Lord in His Deity form.
a)   Arjuna
b)   Yudhistira
c)   Parikshit
d)   Uddhva
 
02. Traditionally, fully qualified Brahman boys can be initiated at the age of ________.
a)   13
b)   12
c)   11
d)   8
 
03. The Deity form of the Lord is said to appear in ________ varieties.
a)    8
b)   10
c)   12
d)   24
 
04. The Supreme Lord accepts offerings such as ________.
a)   Opulent paraphernalia
b)   Unalloyed love
c)   Varieties of bhoga
d)   All the above
 
05. For worshipping the temple Deity, ________ is most pleasing.
a)   Bathing and decoration
b)   Tattva-vinyasa
c)   Oblations of sesame and barley
d)   Upasthana and Arghya
 
06. The worshiper of the deity is recommended to sit on kusa grasxs whose tips point towards ________ direction.
a)   East
b)   West
c)   North
d)   South
 
07. There are ________ saktis or potencies of the Lord like Vimala, Kriya etc.
a)   3
b)   9
c)   13
d)   18
 
08. ________ are the associates of the Lord.
a)   Garuda
b)   Nanda and Sunanada
c)   Pracanda and Canda
d)   All the above
 
09. ________ is an appropriate day to perform special Deity worship.
a)   Panchami
b)   Ekadashi
c)   Amavasya
d)   Poornima
 
10. By ________ one achieves the transcendental form as the Lord.
a)   Installing the Deity
b)   Building temple of the Lord
c)   Worshipping and serving the Deity
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Answer: d d a d a a b d b d

Canto 11, Chapter 26: The Aila-gita – Quiz

01. Another name for king Aila is ________.
a)   Prathu
b)   Partha
c)   Pururava
d)   Pandava
 
02. The Aila-gita was sung when the king was separated from ________.
a)   Menaka
b)   Urvasi
c)   Rambha
d)   Urmila
 
03. The king in his song says that his realization was, ________.
a)   Beauty of a woman is simply a false covering created by illusion
b)   He was ignorant of his real spiritual nature
c)   There is no difference between ordinary worms and people who try to enjoy this material body
d)   All the above
 
04. Maharaja Aila at the end ________.
a)   Remained bewildered
b)   Achieved peace
c)   Committed suicide
d)   Went mad for his beloved
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04
Answer: c b d b

Canto 11, Chapter 25: The Three Modes of Nature and Beyond – Quiz

01. ________ is the quality of the mode of Passion.
a)   Advertising one’s own prowess
b)   Praying for material advancement
c)   Great endeavor
d)   All the above
 
02. Man or woman worshipping the Lord with devotion, offering the results of their prescribed duties to the Lord etc is understood to be in the mode of ________.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
03. The 3 modes of material nature influence the living entity to ________.
a)   Become attached to material bodies
b)   To get bound up with material nature
c)   Both a and b
d)   Transcend this material nature
 
04. Sleeping excessively, indulging in false hopes, displaying violence etc are qualities of one in the mode of ________.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   Transcendence
 
05. Being in mode of ________ helps one to realize God.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
06. With the increase in mode of passion, strength of ________ increases.
a)   Demigoids
b)   Demoniac
c)   Most wicked
d)   Supreme Lord
 
07. Those who leave this material world in mode of goodness go to ________.
a)   Goloka
b)   Heavenly planets
c)   Hell
d)   Material world
 
08. Residence in gambling house is in the mode of ________.
a)   Transcendence
b)   Goodness
c)   Passion
d)   Ignorance
 
09. Food that gives immediate pleasure to the senses is in the mode of ________.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
Answer: d a c c a b b d b

Canto 11, Chapter 24: The Philosophy of Sankhya – Quiz

01. Krta Yuga is another name for ________ Yuga.
a)   Kali
b)   Dwapara
c)   Treta
d)   Satya
 
02. ________ is the cause of the living entities’ bewilderment.
a)   Mind
b)   Brain
c)   Heart
d)   False Ego
 
03. False Ego manifests in ________.
a)   Mode of Goodness
b)   Mode of Passion
c)   Mode of Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
04. From ________ in goodness, 11 demigods, deities of directions etc come.
a)   Earth
b)   False Ego
c)   Supreme Lord
d)   Sound
 
05. Lord Brahma is been endowed with the mode of ________.
a)   Goodness
b)   Passion
c)   Ignorance
d)   All the above
 
06. By ________ one achieves transcendental abode.
a)   Mystic Yoga
b)   Devotional Yoga
c)   Hatha Yoga
d)   Astanga Yoga
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: d d d b b b

Canto 11, Chapter 23: The Song of the Avanti Brahmana – Quiz

01. The Avanti Brahman was ________.
a)   Rich
b)   Lusty
c)   Greedy
d)   All the above
 
02. The home of Avanti Brahman was ________.
a)   Devoid of religiosity
b)   Lawful sense gratification
c)   Both a and b
d)   Very peaceful
 
03. ________ undesirable qualities contaminate men because of greed for wealth.
a)   2
b)   5
c)   10
d)   15
 
04. ________ was able to achieve the spiritual world in a single moment.
a)   Maharaja Nimi
b)   Maharaja Khatvanga
c)   Bhisma Dev
d)   Maharaja Kalanemi
 
05. When the Avanti Brahman was sufficiently punished by material nature, he was able to untie the knots of desires within his heart and assumed the role of a peaceful ________.
a)   Grahasta
b)   Beggar
c)   Silent Sannyasi mendicant
d)   Gurukul teacher
 
06. When the Avanti Brahman was ridiculed by low-class people ________.
a)   He cursed them
b)   He remained steady in his spiritual duties
c)   He was fixed in the mode of goodness
d)   Both b and c
 
07. ________ is to be brought under control to be the master of all senses.
a)   One’s own mind
b)   Lord Indra
c)   One’s intelligence
d)   One’s soul
 
08. ________ actually experiences happiness and distress.
a)   Mind
b)   Intelligence
c)   Senses
d)   False ego
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Answer: d c d b c d a d

Canto 11, Chapter 22: Enumeration of the Elements of Material Creation – Quiz

01. In this world the mode of passion is recognized as ________.
a)   Knowledge
b)   Fruitive work
c)   Ignorance
d)   Lust
 
02. The impetus for the interaction of material elements is the factor of _______.
a)   Beauty
b)   Honor
c)   Time
d)   Death
 
03. ________ is cause of all material illusion and duality.
a)   Time
b)   False ego
c)   Mind
d)   Intelligence
 
04. The total forgetfulness of one’s previous material identity is called ________.
a)   Birth
b)   Death
c)   Madness
d)   Old age
 
05. The different stages of transformation of all material bodies is compared to ________.
a)   Flame of a candle
b)   Current of a river
c)   Fruits of a tree
d)   All the above
 
06. Actually the body undergoes ________ ages from impregnation to death.
a)   2
b)   5
c)   7
d)   9
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: b c b b d d

Canto 11, Chapter 21: Lord Krishna’s Explanation of the Vedic Path – Quiz

01. _________ and ________ are perennial necessities in civilized society.
a)   Wealth and health
b)   Demons and demigods
c)   Morality and religion
d)   Men and women
 
02. ________ can award the actual perfection of life.
a)   Religiosity
b)   Social and financial expertise
c)   Physical fitness
d)   None of the above
 
03. Kikata refers to the modern state of ________.
a)   Delhi
b)   Bihar
c)   Haryana
d)   Kashmir
 
04. According to Srila Madhvacharya, persons above ________ are considered capable of distinguishing between good and bad and hence responsible for their acts.
a)   5
b)   10
c)   14
d)   21
 
05. Vedic sound is divided into ________ phases.
a)   1
b)   2
c)   3
d)   4
 
06. ________ Phases of Vedic sound are externally manifested.
a)   1
b)   2
c)   3
d)   4
 
07. The Gayatri meter has _________ syllables.
a)   8
b)   12
c)   24
d)   32
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: c d b c d a c

Canto 11, Chapter 20: Pure Devotional Service Surpasses Knowledge and Detachment – Quiz

01. Pratiloma indicates the combination of _________ woman with ________ man.
a)   Superior, Inferior
b)   Inferior, Superior
c)   Superior, Superior
d)   Inferior, Inferior
 
02. Those born of a Vaisya father and Sudra mother or of a Kshatriya father and Vaisya mother are called ________.
a)   Ambasthas
b)   Karanas
c)   Sutas
d)   Vaidehaka
 
03. Material world is not an absolute end. It is ________.
a)   Temporary
b)   Limited
c)   Both a and b
d)   Unreal
 
04. Means of elevation presented by the Supreme Lord is ________.
a)   Path of knowledge
b)   Path of work
c)   Path of devotion
d)   All the above
 
05. For people who are not disgusted with material life and have many desires, recommended path is ________.
a)   Karma Yoga
b)   Jnana Yoga
c)   Hatha Yoga
d)   Vijnana Yoga
 
06. The residents of both heaven and hell desire human birth on Earth planet because ________.
a)   Earth is the highest place of enjoyment
b)   Lord is specially merciful to the people of Earth
c)   Human life facilitates achievement of Love of Godhead
d)   All the above
 
07. Human body can be compared to a boat to cross across the ocean of material existence with an able captain who is the ________.
a)   Supreme Lord
b)   Spiritual Master
c)   Biological father
d)   Self
 
08. Lord has explicitly declared that a devotee should try to solve all his problems through ________.
a)   Pious activities
b)   Welfare work
c)   Karma Kanda
d)   Devotional Service
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Answer: a b c d a c b d

Canto 11, Chapter 19: The Perfection of Spiritual Knowledge – Quiz

01. Those who are able to cross over the darkness of material existence are called ________.
a)   Prahat
b)   Mahat
c)   Bhuva
d)   Mahan
 
02. Every single living entity manifest material bodies composed of ________ elements.
a)   24
b)   27
c)   28
d)   32
 
03. The one element within all elements is the ________.
a)   Supreme Personality of Godhead
b)   Super Soul
c)   Supreme Lord Krishna
d)   All the above
 
04. ________ are the stages of material causation.
a)   Commencement
b)   Termination
c)   Maintenance
d)   All the above
 
05. The greatest charity is ________.
a)   Renunciation of lust
b)   Conquer one’s natural tendency to enjoy material life
c)   To give up aggression towards others
d)   To see the Supreme Lord everywhere
 11
06. The greatest strength is ________.
a)   The devotion to God
b)   Religiousness
c)   Pranayama system of breath control
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: b c d d c c

Canto 11, Chapter 18: Description of Varnasrama-dharma – Quiz

01. The saintly Vanaprastha, practicing sever penances, worships the Supreme Lord and if he does not become completely Krishna Conscious, he goes to ________ and then directly achieves the Lord.
a)   Goloka
b)   Maharloka
c)   Brahmaloka
d)   Tapaloka
 
02. The internal disciplines a sannyasi is supposed to follow are ________.
a)   Avoid useless speech
b)   Avoid useless activities
c)   Controlling life air
 
03. A sannyasi is to be satisfied by begging from at the most ________ houses.
a)   2
b)   7
c)   12
d)   25
 
04. One who enjoys life within the internal potency of the Supreme Lord is called ________.
a)   Atma-Van
b)   Atma-Krida
c)   Atma-Rata
d)   All the above
 
05. The word ‘saucam’ indicates ________.
a)   Cleanliness of the mind
b)   Cleanliness of the body
c)   Freedom from attachment and repulsion
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: b d b b d

Canto 11, Chapter 17: Lord Krishna’s Description of the Varnasrama System – Quiz

01. In the beginning, in Satya – yuga, there was only one social class, called ________.
a)   Saranga
b)   Hamsa
c)   Kolkila
d)   Champa
 
02. In Satya yuga, the bull of religion had ———— legs.
a)   1
b)   2
c)   3
d)   4
 
03. In Treta yuga, Vedic knowledge appeared from Lord’s heart as ________.
a)   Rg veda
b)   Sama veda
c)   Yajur veda
d)   All the above
 
04. Among the social divisions manifested from the Lord’s Universal form, the Brahmanas appear from Lord’s ________.
a)   Eye brows
b)   Head
c)   Face
d)   Neck
 
05. The natural quality of a Vaisyas are ________.
a)   Freedom from hypocrisy
b)   Dedication to charity
c)   Perpetually desiring to accumulate more money
d)   All the above
 
06. If one desires to establish family life, he should marry a wife of ________.
a)   His own caste
b)   Younger in age
c)   Both 1 and 2
d)   None of the above
 
07. A king or other member of the royal order who cannot maintain himself by his normal occupation may act as a ________.
a)   Vaisya
b)   Brahmana
c)   Sudra
d)   Both a and b
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: b d d c d c d

Canto 11, Chapter 16: The Lord’s Opulence – Quiz

01. The Lord says ________.
a)   He is the ultimate goal of all those seeking progress
b)   He is time among those who exert control
c)   He is the equilibrium of the modes of material nature
d)   All the above
 
02. Among Vasus, the Supreme Lord is ________.
a)   Vayu
b)   Varuna
c)   Agni
d)   Chandra
 
03. Of the things that are difficult to conquer, the Lord is the ________.
a)   Mountain
b)   Tiger
c)   Mind
d)   Wind
 
04. Lord is ________ among birds.
a)   Peacock
b)   Garuda
c)   Vasuki
d)   Parrot
 
05. Among metals, Lord is ________.
a)   Gold
b)   Silver
c)   Bronze
d)   Copper
 
06. Among seasons, Lord is ________.
a)   Summer
b)   Rainy
c)   Autumn
d)   Spring
 
07. Among ages, Lord is ________ yuga.
a)   Satya
b)   Treat
c)   Dwapara
d)   Kali
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: d c c b a d a

Canto 11, Chapter 15: Lord Krishna’s Description of Mystic Yoga Perfections – Quiz

01. The siddhi by which one becomes greater than the greatest is called ________.
a)   Anima
b)   Mahima
c)   Laghima
d)   Prapti
 
02. Through ________ siddhi one can obtain anything from anywhere.
a)   Isita
b)   Vasita
c)   Prakamya
d)   Kamavasayita
 
03. To obtain the mystic perfection of ________, one has to worship the Supreme Lord in His atomic form pervading all subtle elements, fixing his mind on that alone.
a)   Anima
b)   Mahima
c)   Laghima
d)   Prapti
 
04. The yogi who places his mind in Lord’s form of Narayana, full of opulence, becomes endowed with Lord’s nature and obtains the mystic perfection of ________.
a)   Isita
b)   Vasita
c)   Prakamya
d)   Kamavasayita
 
 
Question No 01 02 03 04
Answer: b d a b

Canto 11, Chapter 14: Lord Krishna Explains the Yoga System to Sri Uddhava – Quiz

01. Because of the different characteristics of the living entities, their great variety of desires and natures, there are ________.
a)   Many different theistic philosophies
b)   A great many Vedic rituals, mantras and rewards
c)   Many different thoughts on what is actually good for people
d)   All the above
 
02. For one to always find happiness, ________.
a)   He should not desire anything within the world
b)   His consciousness is equal in all conditions
c)   His mind is completely satisfied in the Supreme Lord
d)   All the above
 
03. The Supreme Lord desires ________.
a)   To give everyone Brahmananda
b)   To follow in the footsteps of His pure devotees
c)   To liberate everyone from diseases of the body
d)   To give unlimited wealth
 
04. The only way to purify oneself is ________.
a)   By practicing unalloyed devotional service
b)   To have complete faith on the Lord
c)   To have Lord as the only goal of their loving service
d)   All the above
 
05. For one to conquer life air, being fixed in the omkara, one should carefully practice the pranayama systems ________ times at each sunrise, noon and sunset.
a)   1
b)   10
c)   12
d)   25
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: d d b d b

Canto 11, Chapter 13: The Hamsa-avatara Answers the Questions of the Sons of Brahma – Quiz

01. A foolish person is afflicted with unbearable material desires by ________.
a)   Constantly thinking of the Supreme Lord
b)   Constantly thinking of the modes of material nature
c)   Reading scriptures
d)   By saintly association
 
02. To attain perfection, one should practice placing one’s mind on the Supreme Lord at ________.
a)   Dawn
b)   Noon
c)   Sunset
d)   All the above
 
03. When Lord Brahma desired to attain the to the question that was puzzling him, the Supreme Lord appeared to Lord Brahma as ________.
a. Deer
b. Hamsa
c. Peacock
d. Veda
 
04. The functions of intelligence caused by the modes of material nature are ________.
a)   Waking
b)   Sleeping
c)   Deep sleep
d)   All the above
 
05. The Supreme Lord is the supreme shelter of ________.
a)   Yoga system
b)   Analytic philosophy
c)   Truthful religious principles
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: b d b d d

Canto 11, Chapter 12: Beyond Renunciation and Knowledge – Quiz

01. The Supreme Lord tells to Uddhava the supremacy of ________ , who were so attached to the Lord that they could not think of their bodies, nor of this world, nor of their future lives.
a)   The Gopis of Vrndavana
b)   The queens of dwaraka
c)   The residents of Mathura
d)   The Pandavas
 
02. By ________ one can bring the Supreme Lord within control.
a)   Engaging in philosophical analysis of the elements of material nature
b)   Performing astanga yoga system
c)   Executing sacrificial performances and digging wells
d)   None of the above
 
03. The Supreme Lord asked Uddhava to ________ and thus be free from fear in all circumstances.
a)   Abandon Vedic mantras
b)   Abandon Vedic literatures and their positive and negative injunctions
c)   Take shelter of the Lord whole heartedly
d)   All the above
 
04. The tree of material existence has ________ seeds and gives ________ fruits.
a)   2, 2
b)   100, 100
c)   2, 100
d)   100, 2
 
05. The hundreds of roots of the tree of material existence are ________.
a)   Desires of the innumerable living entities
b)   Material modes of nature
c)   Material elements
d)   Constituent elements of the body
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: a d d a a

Canto 11, Chapter 11: The Symptoms of Conditioned and Liberated Living Entities – Quiz

01. The Supreme Lord of Maya is _______.
a)   The cause of the modes of nature
b)   Never to be considered as liberated
c)   Never to be considered as in bondage
d)   All the above
 
02. The 2 birds who have made nest together in the same tree are ______.
a)   Similar in nature
b)   Friends
c)   Both not eating the fruits of the tree
d)   All the above
 
03. Person situated within the body who thinks – I am the performer of action – is actually ________.
a)   Unintelligent
b)   Bewildered by false ego
c)   Foolish
d)   All the above
 
04. Lord says of all lilavataras, the most beloved is _______.
a)   Lord Narsimhadeva
b)   Lord Krishna
c)   Lord Ramachandra
d)   All the above
 
05. The Supreme Lord glorifies the saintly person as _______.
a)   Thoughtful
b)   Merciful
c)   Pride less
d)   All the above
 
06. Lord says that one can give up false pride and prestige by ________.
a)   Offering prayers and glorification to His deity form and to His pure devotees
b)   Glorifying His transcendental form and activities
c)   Being non duplicate and serve as an humble servant
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: d d d b d d

Canto 11, Chapter 10: The Nature of Fruitive Activity – Quiz

01. The servant or the disciple of a spiritual master should be ________.
a)   Free from false prestige
b)   Active and never lazy
c)   Endowed with feelings of loving friendship towards the spiritual master
d)   All the above
 
02. The seer within the body is ________.
a)   Spirit soul
b)   Senses
c)   Mind
d)   Intelligence
 
03. The seer within the body is to be illuminated by ________.
a)   Thoughts
b)   Deeds
c)   Consciousness
d)   None of the above
 
04. The illusory state of material existence can be destroyed by ________.
a) Happiness
b) Material knowledge
c) Real knowledge
d) Good thoughts
 
05. The performer of sacrifices enjoys the heavenly planets until ________.
a)   The pious results are exhausted
b)   For eternity
c)   1 day of Brahma
d)   He desires to do so
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: d a c c a

Canto 11, Chapter 09: Detachment from All that Is Material – Quiz

01. When a weaker Hawk was attacked by large hawks, the weaker Hawk experienced actual happiness by _______.
a)   Running away
b)   Swallowing the meat in his mouth
c)   Giving up the meat from its mouth
d)   Taking shelter of another bigger Hawk
 
02. When one’s consciousness is completely fixed in the Absolute Truth, one no longer sees duality. This lesson was learnt from the ________.
a)   Example of the bracelet of the young girl
b)   Arrow maker
c)   Snake
d)   Wasp
 
03. The Brahmana accepted _________ also as his Guru because it taught him detachment.
a)   Elephant
b)   Insect
c)   Material body
d)   Honey Bee
 
04. The practice of Krishna Consciousness is best possible in the body of a _________.
a)   Wasp
b)   Tiger
c)   Human
d)   Deer
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04
Answer: c b c c

Canto 11, Chapter 08: The Story of Pingala – Quiz

01. One should give up material endeavor and accept for one’s maintenance food that comes on its own accord. This lesson was learnt by the brahmana from _________.
a)   A House fly
b)   A Python
c)   Ocean
d)   A Moth
 
02. From the honey bee, the brahmana learnt ________.
a)   A saintly person should not even collect food stuffs to eat later in the same day or next day
b)   A saintly person should never touch a young girl
c)   A saintly person should never listen to music promoting material enjoyment
d)   All the above
 
03. A saintly person should not be disturbed by the urges of the tongue. This lesson was learnt by the brahmana from a ________.
a)   Spider
b)   Fish
c)   Deer
d)   Elephant
 
04. Prostitute Pingala dwelled in the city of ________.
a)   Ujjain
b)   Vidarbha
c)   Videha
d)   Mathura
 
05. On finding no customers on a particular night, prostitute Pingala began to feel ________.
a)   Great detachment from her situation
b)   Happiness in her mind
c)   Disgusted with her material situation
d)   All the above
 
06. Pingala realized that ________.
a)   The most dear Person is the Lord situated in her heart
b)   Lord is the bestower of real love and happiness and the source of all prosperity
c)   Real service is the service to the Supreme Lord
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: a a b c d d

Canto 11, Chapter 07: Lord Krishna Instructs Uddhava – Quiz

01. __________ is to be achieved by Yoga process.
a)   Mystic siddhis
b)   Impersonal Brahman
c)   Krishna
d)   Intelligence
 
02. Of all created bodies in this world, Lord says _________ form is very dear to Him.
a)   1 legged
b)   2 legged
c)   4 legged
d)   Human
 
03. King Yadu saw that the Brahmana was alone, with no friends or family members and was________.
a)   Morose
b)   Ecstatic
c)   Inquisitive
d)   A thief
 
04. The brahmana replied the reason for his current situation was that he had taken shelter of ______ guru(s).
a)   1
b)   2
c)   24
d)   48
 
05. One should understand that everything happens by the will of God and should not be distracted from the progress on his own path. This was learnt by the Brahmana from_________.
a)   Earth
b)   Wind
c)   Deer
d)   Water
 
06. From the tree, the brahmana learnt that_________.
a)   One should dedicate himself to others
b)   One should devote his efforts for service of others
c)   One should not get entangled when in contact with the material objects
d)   One should be free from all contaminations
 
07. From the life of the pigeon the brahmana learnt__________.
a)   Not to indulge in excessive affection for anyone or anything
b)   Too much attachment to family creates disturbance in the heart
c)   Sex attraction is just a mundane pleasure
d)   All the above
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: c d b c a a d

Canto 11, Chapter 06: The Yadu Dynasty Retires to Prabhasa – Quiz

01. Purified state of existence is obtained by_________.
a)   Study of Vedas
b)   Ordinary worship
c)   Charity, austerity and ritual activities
d)   Transcendental faith
 
02. Lord’s lotus feet are meditated upon by__________.
a)   Those about to offer oblations into the fire of sacrifice according to Vedas
b)   Practitioners of transcendental yoga
c)   Elevated pure devotees
d)   All the above 
 
03. Lord in the incarnation as __________ broke the shell of the Universe, allowing Ganges to flow down.
a)   Rama
b)   Krishna
c)   Trivikrama
d)   Parasurama
 
04. When Lord observed the tremendous disturbances in Dvaraka, and knowing that yadus were cursed by Bhramanas, they all decided to move to __________.
a)   Mathura
b)   Prabhasa
c)   Vrndavana
d)   Indraprastha
 
05. Once the moon was cursed by________, but by taking bath at Prabhasa-ksetra, the curse was nullified.
a)   Durvasa
b)   Daksha
c)   Lord Shiva
d)   Vishwamitra
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05
Answer: d d c b b

Canto 11, Chapter 05: Narada Concludes His Teachings to Vasudeva – Quiz

01. The kshatriyas are born from _________ of Lord’s universal form.
a)   Thighs
b)   Face
c)   Arms
d)   Feet
 
02. The brahmacharis are generated from the ________of the Lord.
a)   Loins
b)   Chest
c)   Head
d)   Heart
 
03. In Satya yuga, people worshipped the Supreme Lord by_________.
a)   Austere meditation
b)   Internal sense control
c)   External sense control
d)   All the above
 
04. In Treta yuga Lord appears with a __________ complexion and has His symbols as ladle, spoon etc.
a)   Red
b)   Green
c)   Yellow
d)   White
 
05. In Dvapara yuga, Lord is decorated with__________.
a)   Lotus flower and a flag
b)   Kaustubha jewel
c)   Srivatsa
d)   All the above
 
06. In Kali yuga, the main form of worship is__________.
a)   Meditation
b)   Congregational chanting
c)   Sacrifice
d)   Deity worship
 
07. Enlightened persons worship _________.
a)   Satya yuga
b)   Treat yuga
c)   Dvapara yuga
d)   Kali yuga
 
08. ___________ is(are)considered as holy rivers of Dravida-desa.
a)   Kaveri
b)   Payasvini
c)   Krtamala
d)   All the above
 
09. Rsabhadeva’s wife’s name was ___________.
a)   Jayanti
b)   Shanti
c)   Damayanti
d)   Kunti
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
Answer: c d d a d b d d a

Canto 11, Chapter 04: Drumila Explains the Incarnations of Godhead to King Nimi – Quiz

01. Nara Narayana Rsi was born as the son of Dharma and ________, the daughter of Daksha.
a)   Diti
b)   Aditi
c)   Murti
d)   Usha
 
02. Dharma was born from ________ of Brahma.
a)   Nostril
b)   Stomach
c)   Right breast
d)   Left breast
 
03. ________ was selected by the servants of the demigods as best of the Apsaras from the ones created by NaraNarayana Rsi.
a)   Urvashi
b)   Urmila
c)   Menaka
d)   Rambha
 
04. On hearing the Supreme power of Nara Narayana Rsi, Indra was ________.
a)   Frightened
b)   Astonished
c)   Both a and b
d)   Callous
 
05. Lord in His appearance as ________ protected Satyavrata Manu.
a)   Fish
b)   Tortoise
c)   Boar
d)   Crocodile
 
06. Lord protected ________ who was covered by the darkness due to the sinful reactions for killing Vrtrasura.
a)   Hiranyaksha
b)   Hiranyakashipu
c)   Prahlada
d)   Indra
 
07. Lord Parasurama rid the Earth of all Kshatriyas ________ times.
a)   2
b)   20
c)   21
d)   27
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: c c a c a d c

Canto 11, Chapter 03: Liberation from the Illusory Energy – Quiz

01. In the general division of material life, tiryah refers to ________.
a)   Demigods
b)   Subhuman creatures
c)   Human beings
d)   All the above
 
02. The Supreme Personality of Godhead’s ________ potency causes birth, maintenance and destruction of the material world.
a)   Internal
b)   Maya
c)   Brahman
d)   Spirit
 
03. Maya is tricolored in ________.
a)   Red, white and black
b)   Green, yellow, orange
c)   Red, yellow, white
d)   White, green, black
 
04. During annihilation, the last item to merge into mahatattva is ________.
a)   Fire
b)   Air
c)   Space
d)   False ego
 
05. ________ is the main product of bhagavat-dharma.
a)   Pure love of godhead
b)   Crossing over the insurmountable ocean of illusion
c)   Liberation
d)   Merging into Brahman
 
06. The ________ (summary) is that one should become the pure devotee of the Supreme Lord.
a)   Visaya
b)   Sangati
c)   Parva paksa
d)   Siddhanta
 
07. Those who are eager to put a quick end to material existence and situate themselves in the eternal blissful life should ________.
a)   Strictly follow the Vedas
b)   Directly worship Krishna
c)   Worship all 33 crore demigods
d)   Worship everyone
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Answer: b b a d a b b

Canto 11, Chapter 02: Maharaja Nimi Meets the Nine Yogendras – Quiz

01. The most exalted way of achieving the highest liberation is by________.
a)   Worshipping the Supreme Lord directly
b)   A moments association with the pure devotees of the Lord
c)   Completely meditating on the personal form of the Lord
d)   Desiring for the impersonal Brahman
 
02. Bhagavata Dharma is the process of_________.
a)   Impersonal worship
b)   Devotional Service to the Lord for Lord’s pleasure
c)   Always being truthful
d)   Always immersed in worshipping the deity of Supreme Lord
 
03. Bharata Varsa is celebrated as a result of the fame of the son of _________.
a)   Rshabhadeva
b)   Bharata
c)   Swayambhu Manu
d)   Yamaraja
 
04. _________ son(s) of Rshabhadeva became Brahmanas and helped to initiate the Vedic path of fruitive sacrifice.
a)   1
b)   9
c)   81
d)   100
 
05. The nava yogendras are the sons of__________.
a)   Virocana
b)   Rshabhadeva
c)   Bharata
d)   Priyavrata
 
06. Jambunada means river of __________ juice.
a)   Raw apple
b)   Rose apple
c)   Sugarcane
d)   Ripened mango
 
07. __________ becomes manifest in the beginning stage of Bhakthi yoga if the practitioner is sincere and serious and has no ulterior motives.
a)   Devotion
b)   Direct experience of the Supreme Lord
c)   Detachment from other objects
d)   All the above
 
08. Jnanis desire ___________ and hence cannot be peaceful.
a)   Material enjoyment
b)   Liberation
c)   Material opulence
d)   Devotional service
 
09. Science of Krishna Consciousness was explained to Maharaja Nimi by_________.
a)   Havir
b)   Kavi
c)   Antariksa
d)   Prabuddha
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
Answer: b b a c b b d b a

Canto 11, Chapter 01: The Curse upon the Yadu Dynasty – Quiz

01. After killing the demons, the Lord still felt that there are remains of ________dynasty, whose strength is unbearable for the Earth.
a)   Magadha
b)   Yadava
c)   Chola
d)   Iksvaku
 
02. One’s real happiness lies_________.
a)   In giving pleasure to oneself
b)   In giving pain to oneself
c)   In giving pleasure to Krishna
d)   In giving pleasure to one’s parents and relatives
 
03. Lord Krishna saves foolish people from absorption in enjoying the material world by personally displaying His own superlative_________.
a)   Transcendental beauty
b)   Transcendental words
c)   Transcendental activities
d)   All the above
 
04. Lord arranged to destroy His own Yadu dynasty for the purpose of_________.
a)   Reestablishing in the heavenly planets those demigods who had taken birth among Yadus to assist Him
b)   To reestablish His planery Visnu expansions in Their abodes
c)   To remove Himself and His eternal associates from the vision of the material world
d)   All the above
 
05. _________ participated in the execution of fruitive rituals to bring great happiness and take away sins of Kali Yuga at the home of Vasudeva.
a)   Visvamitra
b)   Asita
c)   Kanva
d)   All the above
 
06. After the completion of a great ceremony at Vasudeva’s home, the assembled sages went to place called _________.
a)   Prabhasa
b)   Pindraka
c)   Dwaraka
d)   Mathura
 
07. The Yadus had brought _________ dressed in a woman’s garb.
a)   Samba
b)   Aniruddha
c)   Pradyumna
d)   Lakshmana
 
08. The sages cursed the boys saying that the lady will give birth to a ________ which will be the cause of destruction of their dynasty.
a)   Girl
b)   Boy
c)   Iron club
d)   Wooden plank
 
09. King Ahuka is also another name of King_________.
a)   Surasena
b)   Ugrasena
c)   Bhismaka
d)   Satrajit
 
10. The hunter who used the iron lump in his arrow was__________.
a)   Jaraa
b)   Kasa
c)   Vasu
d)   Kubja
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
Answer: b c d d d b a c b a

Canto 10, Chapter 90: Summary of Lord Krishna’s Glories – Quiz

01. This last chapter of 10th canto elaborates on Krishna’s ________.
a)   Water pastimes at Dvaraka
b)   Water pastimes at Vrndavana
c)   Rasalila with the gopis
d)   Discussion with Uddhava
 
02. The queens of Dvaraka asked the ________ bird as to whether it is also suffering the separation of Krishna.
a)   Kurari
b)   Cuckoo
c)   Cakravaki
d)   All the above
 
03. The queens went on to ask ________ whether it has also lost its mind to Mukunda.
a)   Ocean
b)   Moon
c)   Malayan breeze
d)   All the above
 
04. Lord Krishna had ________.
a)   161080 sons and 161080 daughters
b)   161080 sons and 1 daughter
c)   161080 sons
d)   161080 daughters
 
05. ________ of Krishna’s sons were Maha-Rathas.
a)   2
b)   10
c)   18
d)   27
 
06. ________ was Krishna’s most prominent son.
a)   Pradyumna
b)   Aniruddha
c)   Samba
d)   Srutadeva
 
 
Question No. 01 02 03 04 05 06
Answer: a d d b c a