The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET PG 2026 Hindu Studies (ACQP08) examination on March 13, 2026, during Shift 3 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM.

Students who appeared for the exam reported that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. CUET PG 2026 Hindu Studies Question Paper with Solutions PDF is available here for download. The marking scheme is +4 for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers, totaling 300 marks.

CUET PG 2026 Hindu Studies Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Question 1:

Which of the following Vedas is not included in the traditional grouping known as 'Vedatrayi'?

  • (A) Rigveda
  • (B) Samaveda
  • (C) Yajurveda
  • (D) Atharvaveda

Question 2:

Who is the celebrated author of the Vakyapadiya, a foundational text on the philosophy of language?

  • (A) Patanjali
  • (B) Panini
  • (C) Bhartrihari
  • (D) Kalidasa

Question 3:

How many Jyotirlingas are traditionally established across India?

  • (A) 10
  • (B) 11
  • (C) 12
  • (D) 18

Question 4:

Which school of Hindu philosophy is primarily associated with the 'Sphota' theory of linguistics?

  • (A) Nyaya
  • (B) Mimamsa
  • (C) Vyakarana
  • (D) Vedanta

Question 5:

According to the Rigveda, which deity has the highest number of hymns dedicated to them?

  • (A) Agni
  • (B) Indra
  • (C) Varuna
  • (D) Soma

Question 6:

What are the two primary sects (Sampradayas) of Jain Philosophy?

  • (A) Mahayana and Hinayana
  • (B) Digambara and Svetambara
  • (C) Shaiva and Vaishnava
  • (D) Madhva and Ramanuja

Question 7:

Who is the originator of the Buddhist Philosophy system?

  • (A) Mahavira
  • (B) Gautama Buddha
  • (C) Nagarjuna
  • (D) Ashoka

Question 8:

Which Hindu scripture is centrally focused on the dialogue regarding Dharma and Ethics on the battlefield of Kurukshetra?

  • (A) Upanishads
  • (B) Bhagavad Gita
  • (C) Manusmriti
  • (D) Ramayana

Question 9:

The concept of 'Bhavana' is a primary element in the Sabdabodha system of which school?

  • (A) Nyaya
  • (B) Mimamsa
  • (C) Vedanta
  • (D) Samkhya

Question 10:

Which Tirthankara is traditionally recognized as the twenty-fourth in Jainism?

  • (A) Rishabhanatha
  • (B) Parshvanatha
  • (C) Mahavira
  • (D) Neminatha

Question 11:

What is the traditional Hindu name for the life-cycle rituals performed from birth to death?

  • (A) Yajna
  • (B) Samskara
  • (C) Dharma
  • (D) Karma

Question 12:

Which of the Shat-Darshanas (six orthodox schools) is primarily based on the Yoga Sutras?

  • (A) Samkhya
  • (B) Yoga
  • (C) Nyaya
  • (D) Vaisheshika

Question 13:

In the context of Hindu iconography, which deity is associated with the Vaishnava Dharma?

  • (A) Shiva
  • (B) Vishnu
  • (C) Brahma
  • (D) Indra

Question 14:

Which Vedic text is primarily concerned with the rules for rituals and sacrifices?

  • (A) Rigveda
  • (B) Yajurveda
  • (C) Samaveda
  • (D) Atharvaveda

Question 15:

What is the technical term for the 'inducer' or the power of a word to convey meaning in Sanskrit grammar?

  • (A) Shabda
  • (B) Shakti
  • (C) Sphota
  • (D) Vritti

CUET PG 2026 Hindu Studies Preparation