Religions Of The World Online Test (World General Knowledge) Updated

Umaima Harmain RaoLast Updated: May 9, 2026

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General Knowledge
 World gk

Topic
 Religions Of The World

Test Name
 Religions Of The World

Test Type
 MCQs Test

Total Questions
 67 MCQs

Time Allowed
 67 Minutes

Religion is one of the most ancient, profound, and enduring forces in human civilisation, shaping cultures, laws, philosophies, art, architecture, and the everyday lives of billions of people across every continent and era of history. From the oldest surviving faith traditions of Hinduism and Judaism to the world’s two largest religions — Christianity and Islam — and from the philosophical teachings of Buddhism and Confucianism to the nature-based beliefs of Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Shintoism, and Taoism, the study of world religions is a vast and intellectually rich field that touches every corner of human experience. Knowledge of world religions — their founders, holy books, places of worship, sacred cities, key beliefs, founding dates, geographic distribution, number of followers, festivals, denominations, and historical milestones — is a critically important and regularly examined topic in competitive examinations in Pakistan and around the world. Questions on religions of the world appear consistently in CSS, PMS, NTS, PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, general knowledge papers, Islamic Studies papers, current affairs tests, and government job interviews. Understanding the basics of major world religions not only helps in examinations but also builds the kind of informed, respectful awareness of global diversity that is valued in international civil service and diplomacy. This online test covers a comprehensive, exam-focused set of MCQs on Religions of the World with detailed explanations for every answer, helping you not just memorise isolated facts but understand the deeper historical, geographical, and cultural context of each faith. Always read the explanation carefully after every answer for the best and deepest learning outcome.

Religions Of The World Online Test (World General Knowledge) Updated

1. What is the holy book of Islam?

2. Who is the central figure and founder of Christianity?

3. What is the concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism called?

4. Islam is the world's second-largest religion with approximately how many followers?

5. Judaism is the world's twelfth-largest religion with approximately how many followers?

6. In which city was Jesus Christ born?

7. The Kaaba, the most sacred structure in Islam, is located in which mosque?

8. Which religion's followers are required to pray five times a day?

9. What is the holy book of Sikhism?

10. What is the holy book of Judaism?

11. What is the Islamic place of worship called?

12. Which religion's sacred text is written in the Gurmukhi script?

13. What is the holy book of Christianity?

14. Which is the world's largest religion by number of followers?

15. Christianity is the world's largest religion with approximately how many followers?

16. Which is the world's fastest-growing major religion?

17. Sikhism was founded in which region?

18. What is the Islamic lunar calendar called?

19. Where did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment?

20. Hinduism is the world's third-largest religion with approximately how many followers?

21. What term describes the belief in only one God?

22. Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

23. Followers of Zoroastrianism in India are known as:

24. Who is the founder of Taoism?

25. The three Abrahamic religions share the holy city of:

26. Who was the founder of Confucianism?

27. Which is the largest mosque in the world by capacity?

28. What is the holiest river in Hinduism?

29. What are the primary sacred scriptures of Hinduism?

30. Which religion observes Saturday as its Sabbath (day of rest and worship)?

31. What is the name of the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the heavens?

32. What does the word 'Islam' mean in Arabic?

33. What is the Jewish place of worship called?

34. The concept of 'Jihad' in Islam primarily means:

35. What is the most fundamental principle of Jainism?

36. What is the holiest shrine in Sikhism?

37. Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with approximately how many followers?

38. What is the holiest city in Islam?

39. In which country was Gautama Buddha born?

40. What is the largest Christian denomination in the world?

41. Which of the following is NOT considered an Abrahamic religion?

42. What event is celebrated by Christians on Christmas Day?

43. Who was the founder of Sikhism?

44. What is the name of the Islamic fasting month?

45. Shintoism is the indigenous religion of which country?

46. What is the ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism?

47. What is the holy book of Zoroastrianism?

48. Who was the founder of Zoroastrianism?

49. What is the holy book of Buddhism?

50. Which city is regarded as the second holiest city in Islam?

51. Who was the founder of Jainism as it is known today?

52. What is the holiest city in Hinduism?

53. What is the name of the Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah?

54. Which Islamic festival marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage?

55. Judaism is considered the world's oldest Abrahamic religion. What is its estimated age?

56. Who was the founder of Buddhism?

57. What is the holiest city in Christianity?

58. Who is the founder and last prophet of Islam?

59. How many pillars of Islam are there?

60. Which religion observes Friday as its holy day of congregational worship?

61. Which world religion believes in the concept of reincarnation?

62. Hinduism is the world's oldest major living religion, originating approximately how many years ago?

63. What is the holiest site in Judaism?

64. Sikhism has approximately how many followers worldwide?

65. What is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ called?

66. What does the concept of 'Karma' mean in Hinduism?

67. What is the term for the belief in many gods?


 

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  10. Guys big cunfussion in Q3 and Q6… the founder of budhism born in 563BC in nepal so how he founded budhism in 525BC?…

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    1. its Before Christ,… means .. the era is going towards the birth of christ,,, as in cae of integer -3,-2, -1, 0 ……..

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