Daily Prayers (Dainik Prarthana)

29 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Daily Prayers (Dainik Prarthana), with worked marking schemes. 29 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Before beginning daily prayers at home, a Hindu family usually first:

   A. Switches on the television

   B. Goes out to play

   C. Cleans the body and the prayer area

   D. Starts cooking a big meal

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Ravi wakes up and offers his prayers before starting the day. At what time is this morning daily prayer usually offered?

   A. Only on festival days

   B. At midnight

   C. During lunch break only

   D. Early in the morning

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3. Question 3

   2 marks

   State TWO times of the day when a Hindu offers daily prayers.

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   Before beginning Dainik Prarthana, describe THREE things a Hindu should do to prepare.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mark each for any three: bathe/wash the body; clean the prayer area; light the lamp/incense; wear clean clothes; sit calmly; place flowers/offerings before God.

5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Give FOUR things a Hindu may thank God for during morning daily prayers.

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   1 mark each for any four: for life/a new day; for good health; for the family; for food; for safety/protection during the night; for shelter; for the ability to learn.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The daily prayers that a Hindu offers to God every day are called:

   A. Yatra

   B. Dainik Prarthana

   C. Havan

   D. Pranaayam

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Ravi says his family prays together every morning and evening.

   (a) State one benefit of praying as a family.

   (b) Give one way this can help Ravi behave at school.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 2 marks: builds family unity/love; passes on values; brings peace. (b) 2 marks: he behaves respectfully, is disciplined, is kind/patient, greets teachers politely, keeps good habits.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Priya thanks God each morning for keeping her family safe during the night. This part of daily prayer is mainly an act of:

   A. Boasting

   B. Forgetting

   C. Gratitude (thanksgiving)

   D. Complaining

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which behaviour shows the correct attitude during daily prayers?

   A. Running around the room

   B. Being calm, respectful and attentive

   C. Shouting and playing

   D. Eating snacks noisily

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Explain THREE ways in which saying daily prayers helps a Grade 4 Hindu learner.

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    1 mark each for any three: grows closer to God; learns discipline/self-control; feels peaceful and calm; learns to be grateful; starts the day with a good attitude; builds good habits.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a good reason for a Hindu to say daily prayers?

    A. To show off to neighbours

    B. To make noise in the house

    C. To thank God and ask for guidance

    D. To avoid doing schoolwork

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Most Hindu families keep a special place in the home for daily prayers. This place is called the:

    A. Garage

    B. Playground

    C. Kitchen store

    D. Home shrine (mandir/puja area)

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13. Question 13

    4 marks

    Explain the meaning and use of the sacred syllable 'Aum' in daily prayers.

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    Up to 4 marks: Aum (Om) is a sacred/holy sound or syllable (1-2); it represents God/the universe (1); Hindus chant it at the start of prayers (1); it helps the mind become calm and focused (1).

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When do devoted Hindus usually offer their daily prayers?

    A. In the morning and evening

    B. Only on Sundays

    C. They never pray

    D. Only once a year

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15. Question 15

    3 marks

    State THREE good values that a Hindu child develops by offering daily prayers.

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A holy book that Hindus may read verses from during their daily prayers is the:

    A. Dictionary

    B. Bhagavad Gita

    C. Newspaper

    D. Storybook of cartoons

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Saying daily prayers regularly helps a Hindu child to:

    A. Become lazy and careless

    B. Quarrel with family members

    C. Grow closer to God and stay disciplined

    D. Forget about God

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Neha lights a small lamp (diya) before her family shrine each evening as part of daily prayer. This act of worship with light is called:

    A. Ashram

    B. Avatar

    C. Aum

    D. Aarti

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19. Question 19

    2 marks

    What is meant by 'Dainik Prarthana'?

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20. Question 20

    3 marks

    Give THREE items that a Hindu family may use during their daily prayers at home.

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    When a Hindu joins the palms together and bows during prayer, this respectful greeting to God is called:

    A. Namaste (Pranam)

    B. High five

    C. Salute

    D. Handshake

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22. Question 22

    4 marks

    Explain why it is important to keep the prayer area clean and to be respectful during Dainik Prarthana.

    (4 marks)

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    Up to 4 marks: cleanliness shows respect/purity before God (1-2); a respectful attitude helps one concentrate on prayer (1); it shows love and devotion to God (1); it creates a peaceful and holy atmosphere (1).

23. Question 23

    1 mark

    Which of these is a benefit of praying together as a family every day?

    A. It brings the family closer and builds unity

    B. It wastes the whole day

    C. It stops children from learning values

    D. It causes fights in the family

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    A sweet-smelling stick that is lit to fill the prayer area with a pleasant scent during Dainik Prarthana is called:

    A. A candle sweet

    B. A flower vase

    C. Incense (agarbatti)

    D. A pencil

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25. Question 25

    1 mark

    Why is it important for a Hindu family to keep the prayer area clean before daily prayers?

    A. So that no one prays there

    B. To show respect and purity before God

    C. To make it colourful for fun

    D. To hide it from visitors

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26. Question 26

    1 mark

    Meena bows before the family shrine and says a short prayer before going to school. This shows that daily prayer can be:

    A. Only for adults

    B. Impossible for children

    C. Only done for many hours

    D. Short and done at the right moment

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27. Question 27

    1 mark

    The sacred syllable that Hindus often chant at the start of their daily prayers is:

    A. Hosanna

    B. Amen

    C. Halo

    D. Aum (Om)

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28. Question 28

    1 mark

    Which of these items is commonly used by a Hindu during daily prayers at home?

    A. A school ruler

    B. A lamp (diya) and incense

    C. A cooking pot for ugali

    D. A football

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29. Question 29

    3 marks

    A Hindu learner wants to make daily prayer a regular habit. Suggest THREE things she can do to keep this habit.

    (3 marks)

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    1 mark each for any three: pray at the same time each day; keep a special prayer place ready; pray with the family; set a reminder; keep the prayer items ready the night before; start with a short prayer and grow it.

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