SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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What is animism?
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a belief that social position is determined by age
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a belief that animals and natural forces have spirits
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a custom that marks a young person passing into adulthood
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Broadly defined, animism is the belief that everything has a spirit: trees, birds, rainstorms, rocks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Animism is the belief that spirits, apparitions, angels, or demons inhabit the earth. Either good or bad, these spirits interact with and/or influence humans in a variety of ways. For example, animists believe that malevolent spirits cause demonic possession, insanity, and disapproved behavior.
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