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The document discusses the peacock as India's national bird, highlighting its symbolism across different religions. In Christianity, it represents the all-seeing god; in Hinduism, it is associated with the goddess Saraswati; and in Buddhism, it symbolizes purity. The document also includes questions related to the meanings of 'immortality' and the role of the peacock in Hinduism.

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The document discusses the peacock as India's national bird, highlighting its symbolism across different religions. In Christianity, it represents the all-seeing god; in Hinduism, it is associated with the goddess Saraswati; and in Buddhism, it symbolizes purity. The document also includes questions related to the meanings of 'immortality' and the role of the peacock in Hinduism.

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Direction:- Choose the word opposite in meaning.

Direction :-Choose the best expression of the given idiom/phrase.


The peacock which happens to be our national bird, is regarded a good omen. It is also
considered to be vain because of its habit to draw attention to itself. Different religion
see the peacock as a symbol in varied ways. In Christianity, it represents the all –
seeing god and is often used as a symbol of immorality. The Chinese believed that a
glance from the bird could impregnate a woman. According to Hinduism, Saraswati, -
the goddess of knowledge and wisdom-rides a peacock and, when God Indra
transformed himself into an animal, he chose to be a peacock. In Buddhism, the
peacock symbolizes purity, and their feathers are used for purification ceremonies.

19. Immortality refers to-

(a) deathlessness (b) hopefulness


(c) longevity (d) tranquility
The peacock which happens to be our national bird, is regarded a good omen. It is also
considered to be vain because of its habit to draw attention to itself. Different religion
see the peacock as a symbol in varied ways. In Christianity, it represents the all – seeing
god and is often used as a symbol of immorality. The Chinese believed that a glance
from the bird could impregnate a woman. According to Hinduism, Saraswati, -the
goddess of knowledge and wisdom-rides a peacock and, when God Indra transformed
himself into an animal, he chose to be a peacock. In Buddhism, the peacock symbolizes
purity, and their feathers are used for purification ceremonies.

20. The hindu Goddess used the peacock as –

(a) a trusted messenger (b) an ornamental bird


(c) a royal throne (d) a mode of transport

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