31. Which of the following is NOT a practice of asceticism in Christianity?
a) Fasting during Lent
b) Abstinence from alcohol
c) Confessing sins
d) Practicing yoga
Answer: d) Practicing yoga
32. What is the term for an ascetic in Buddhism?
a) Yogi
b) Bodhisattva
c) Arhat
d) Guru
Answer: c) Arhat
33. Which of the following is NOT a reason why someone might choose to become an ascetic?
a) To attain spiritual enlightenment
b) To escape the cycle of rebirth
c) To gain political power
d) To renounce material possessions
Answer: c) To gain political power
34. What is the term for the practice of self-discipline in asceticism?
a) Tapasya
b) Bhakti
c) Jnana
d) Karma
Answer: a) Tapasya
35. In what ancient Indian text is the concept of asceticism developed and elaborated upon?
a) The Upanishads
b) The Puranas
c) The Mahabharata
d) The Ramayana
Answer: a) The Upanishads