SS1 IRS (Islamic Religious Studies) questions for the second term:
Question: What is the significance of Eid al-Fitr in Islam?
a) End of Ramadan fasting
b) Pilgrimage to Mecca
c) Birth of Prophet Muhammad
d) Sacrifice of Eid al-Adha
Answer: a) End of Ramadan fasting
Question: In Christianity, what sacrament involves the consumption of bread and wine as symbols of the body and blood of Christ?
a) Baptism
b) Confirmation
c) Eucharist
d) Penance
Answer: c) Eucharist
Question: Which Hindu god is known as the “Destroyer” in the Holy Trinity?
a) Brahma
b) Vishnu
c) Shiva
d) Ganesh
Answer: c) Shiva
Question: What is the holy book of Sikhism?
a) Vedas
b) Guru Granth Sahib
c) Quran
d) Tripitaka
Answer: b) Guru Granth Sahib
Question: What is the primary language of the Quran?
a) Arabic
b) Urdu
c) Persian
d) Turkish
Answer: a) Arabic
Question: In Buddhism, what is the Noble Eightfold Path?
a) A set of rituals
b) The path to enlightenment
c) Eight commandments
d) Eight festivals
Answer: b) The path to enlightenment
Question: Which Christian festival commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles?
a) Christmas
b) Pentecost
c) Good Friday
d) Ascension Day
Answer: b) Pentecost
Question: What is the Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navaratri
d) Raksha Bandhan
Answer: c) Navaratri
Question: Who is the founder of Jainism?
a) Mahavira
b) Buddha
c) Adi Shankaracharya
d) Guru Nanak
Answer: a) Mahavira
Question: What is the central religious text of Jainism?
a) Vedas
b) Tripitaka
c) Guru Granth Sahib
d) Agamas
Answer: d) Agamas
Question: In Islam, what is the Night of Power or Laylat al-Qadr associated with?
a) Prophet Muhammad’s birth
b) Revelation of the Quran
c) Hajj pilgrimage
d) Battle of Badr
Answer: b) Revelation of the Quran
Question: Which Christian denomination celebrates the Epiphany on January 6th?
a) Catholic
b) Orthodox
c) Protestant
d) Anglican
Answer: b) Orthodox
Question: What is the Islamic term for charity or almsgiving?
a) Zakat
b) Sadaqah
c) Khums
d) Fitrah
Answer: a) Zakat
Question: In Sikhism, what does the term “Langar” refer to?
a) Pilgrimage
b) Community kitchen
c) Meditation
d) Ritual bathing
Answer: b) Community kitchen
Question: Which river is considered sacred in Sikhism?
a) Ganges
b) Yamuna
c) Sutlej
d) Beas
Answer: c) Sutlej
Question: What is the main pilgrimage site for Buddhists?
a) Mecca
b) Varanasi
c) Lumbini
d) Bodh Gaya
Answer: d) Bodh Gaya
Question: In Christianity, who was the first Pope?
a) Saint Peter
b) Saint Paul
c) Saint Andrew
d) Saint James
Answer: a) Saint Peter
Question: What is the Hindu concept of Dharma?
a) Rituals and ceremonies
b) Duty and righteousness
c) Meditation and asceticism
d) Liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Answer: b) Duty and righteousness
Question: In Islam, what is the significance of the Black Stone in the Kaaba?
a) Symbol of purity
b) Marker for Tawaf
c) Gift from Prophet Muhammad
d) Angelic artifact
Answer: c) Gift from Prophet Muhammad
Question: Which Sikh Guru compiled the Guru Granth Sahib?
a) Guru Nanak
b) Guru Gobind Singh
c) Guru Tegh Bahadur
d) Guru Angad
Answer: b) Guru Gobind Singh.
FAQs
What are SS1 Second Term IRS Past Questions and Answers?
SS1 Second Term IRS Past Questions and Answers are compiled examination questions from previous Islamic Religious Studies tests taken by Senior Secondary School 1 students during the second term. They usually cover key topics such as the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Hadith studies, moral teachings in Islam, pillars of faith, and Islamic history, along with correct solutions to guide students.
Why are SS1 Second Term IRS past questions important for students?
They help students understand the pattern of examination questions, identify important topics, and improve their preparation. By studying past questions and answers, learners can practice effectively, build confidence, and gain a clearer understanding of how to respond to IRS exam questions correctly.
How can students use SS1 Second Term IRS past questions to prepare for exams?
Students can use them as revision materials by practicing regularly, studying the provided answers, and comparing their responses with the correct ones. This method helps them master key concepts, improve their writing skills, and prepare for likely questions that may appear in their school examinations.
Where can SS1 Second Term IRS past questions and answers be obtained?
They can be obtained from school teachers, educational resource centers, bookstores, online educational platforms, and school libraries. Some schools also provide compiled past questions to students as part of their revision materials before examinations.
