SummerTrac 2026: Hinduism and Gita 101

How can an Atma leave the cycle of reincarnation (births and deaths)?

A) By accumulating wealth

B) By achieving Moksha

C) By changing names

D) By winning a war

B) By achieving Moksha

In the concept of Brahmaan, which deity is known as the 'Generator'?

A) Vishnu

B) Shiva

C) Brahma

D) Ganesh

C) Brahma

In the concept of Brahmaan, which deity is known as the 'Operator'?

A) Brahma

B) Vishnu

C) Shiva

D) Krishna

B) Vishnu

In the concept of Brahmaan, which deity is known as the 'Destroyer'?

A) Shiva

B) Brahma

C) Vishnu

D) Arjuna

A) Shiva

True or False: Karma is defined as the Hindu Law of Cause and Effect.

True

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Human Values?

A) Satya (Truth)

B) Prema (Love)

C) Shanti (Peace)

D) Gyaan (Knowledge)

D) Gyaan (Knowledge)

What does the value 'Ahimsa' stand for?

A) Right conduct

B) Non-violence

C) Detachment

D) Wisdom

B) Non-violence

How many brothers are there in the Gita story, including Arjuna and Yudhishthira?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 10

C) 5

True or False: Hinduism is considered one of the oldest living religions and is the 3rd largest religion in the world.

True

Which term refers to the 'Eternal Duty' or timeless way of life in Hinduism?

A) Karma

B) Sanatan Dharma

C) Moksha

D) Vairagya

B) Sanatan Dharma

Which team name/concept translates to 'Detach and let it go'?

A) Dhyaan

B) Vairagya

C) Bhakti

D) Sadgun

B) Vairagya

True or False: The Bhagavad Gita consists of 700 verses organized into 18 chapters.

True

Where was the Gita told to Arjuna?

A) In a forest

B) On a battlefield before the Kurushratra War

C) In a palace

D) Near a river

B) On a battlefield before the Kurushratra War

Which part of the Gita (Chapters 1-6) focuses on 'the right to your actions but not the fruit of your work'?

A) Bhakti Yog

B) Gyaan Yog

C) Karma Yog

D) Moksha Yog

C) Karma Yog

What is the focus of Bhakti Yog (Chapters 7-12)?

A) True knowledge

B) Physical strength

C) Love and devotion to God

D) Economic success

C) Love and devotion to God

True or False: Gyaan Yog (Chapters 13-18) is the path of true knowledge and identifying with the Atma.

True

Who composed the Gita while Ganesh wrote it down?

A) Krishna

B) Arjun

C) Ved Vyasa

D) Sanjay

C) Ved Vyasa

Which character spoke the most verses (574) in the Gita?

A) Arjun

B) Sanjay

C) Krishna

D) Dhritirashtra

C) Krishna

True or False: Dharma involves doing your duty based on your role and abilities without ego.

True

Which prayer is used to ask for the removal of obstacles?

A) Gayatri Mantra

B) Ganesh Gayatri

C) Om Sahanav Vavatu

D) Karma 2/47

B) Ganesh Gayatri

What is the meaning of the 'Om Sahanav Vavatu' prayer?

A) To remove ignorance

B) May we learn and grow together

C) To offer work to God

&D) To control the wind

B) May we learn and grow together

True or False: The Gayatri Mantra is used to tap into the energy of the sun's transitions to enlighten ignorance.

True

Which type of Karma refers to the karma we are experiencing right now (e.g., family, body)?

A) Sanchita

B) Prarabdha

C) Kriyamana

D) Agami

B) Prarabdha

What is 'Sanchita' karma?

A) Karma being created now

B) Karma accumulated over all past lives

C) Karma that has no effect

D) Physical karma

B) Karma accumulated over all past lives

Which of the following is NOT a component of Vairagya?

A) Detachment

B) Renunciation

C) Acceptance

D) Accumulation

D) Accumulation

What is the 'Monkey Mind' in the context of Dhyaan?

A) A mind that is perfectly still

B) A mind that jumps from thought to thought

C) A mind that only thinks of animals

D) A mind that is enlightened

B) A mind that jumps from thought to thought

True or False: Satya means having your thoughts, words, and actions all match up.

True

Which concept refers to being accountable to yourself rather than an audience?

A) Transparency

B) Integrity

C) Authenticity

D) Honesty

B) Integrity

True or False: The greeting 'Namaste' is a way of greeting the Atma in another person.

True

What is the difference between Gyaan and Vigyan?

A) Gyaan is physical; Vigyan is mental

B) Gyaan is theoretical; Vigyan is experience-based

C) Gyaan is for adults; Vigyan is for children

D) There is no difference

B) Gyaan is theoretical; Vigyan is experience-based

True or False: Brahmaan is described as a person with a specific shape and form.

False

Which of the 3 Gunas represents the energy of clarity and goodness?

A) Rajas

B) Tamas

C) Sattva

D) Daivi

C) Sattva

True or False: Tamas is the energy associated with action, frustration, and impatience.

False

What are the 'Asuri' qualities that should be avoided?

A) Fearlessness and Humility

B) Desire, Anger, and Greed

C) Peace and Love

D) Action and Rest

B) Desire, Anger, and Greed

What is 'Maya' in the context of Moksh?

A) The ultimate goal

B) The illusion that only this life matters

C) A path of action

D) A type of prayer

B) The illusion that only this life matters

True or False: The three paths to Moksh are Gyaan, Bhakti, and Karma.

True

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