Question

1. which best describes a central idea of hinduism?

options:

• people are reborn based on the karma they show in life.
• faith in god gives the true believer salvation after death.
• the source of all human suffering is found in selfish desires.
• a pilgrimage must be made at least once during a lifetime.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea of Hinduism, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Reincarnation (rebirth) based on karma is a core Hindu concept. Karma influences the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara).
• Option 2: Salvation through faith in God is more associated with Abrahamic religions like Christianity/Islam, not Hinduism's core.
• Option 3: The source of suffering as selfish desires is a Buddhist concept (the Four Noble Truths), not Hinduism's central idea.
• Option 4: While pilgrimages are part of Hindu practice, they are not a central, defining idea like karma and reincarnation.

So the correct option is the one about rebirth based on karma.

Answer:

A. People are reborn based on the karma they show in life.