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Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as ________

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Shintoism

The correct answer is Shintoism.

Shinto is a Japanese folk religion. It lacks a single founder or a central scripture. It's characterized by a reverence for nature and ancestral spirits (kami).

  • Why other options are incorrect:
  • Taoism: Originated in ancient China.
  • Zoroastrianism: Originated in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).
  • Paganism: A broad term encompassing various polytheistic belief systems from different cultures, not specifically Japanese.
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