UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank

done Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc Total Questions - 127

• question_answer1)
  Buddha means:
  A)
   The enlightened one done clear
  B)
   The religious preacher done clear
  C)
   The genius         done clear
  D)
   The powerful done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at
  A)
   Kapilvastu                     done clear
  B)
   Kushinagar        done clear
  C)
   Bodhgaya          done clear
  D)
   Rajgriha                        done clear
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• question_answer3)
  The second Buddhist council was held during the region of
  A)
   Ajatashatm                   done clear
  B)
   Kanishka           done clear
  C)
   Kalashoka          done clear
  D)
   Ashoka             done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Who is supposed to be the future Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?
  A)
   Krakuchanda                 done clear
  B)
   Amitabha         done clear
  C)
   Maitreya          done clear
  D)
   Kanak Muni                  done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Where did the Mahasamghika school arise?
  A)
   Bodhagaya                   done clear
  B)
   Rajagriha          done clear
  C)
   Sravasti            done clear
  D)
   Vaishali                        done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which of the following is not a text of Buddhism?
  A)
   Jatakas                         done clear
  B)
   Acharanga Sutra                        done clear
  C)
   Digh Nikaya        done clear
  D)
   Sumangalavilasini                      done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Where was the order of nuns established by Gautama Buddha?
  A)
   Kapilvastu                     done clear
  B)
   Vaishali            done clear
  C)
   Rajgriha         done clear
  D)
   Sravasti done clear
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• question_answer8)
  The earliest epigraphic evidence mentioning the birth place of Sakyamuni Buddha is obtained from
  A)
   Samath                        done clear
  B)
   Sravasti            done clear
  C)
   Kausambi          done clear
  D)
   Rummindei                   done clear
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• question_answer9)
  What is Kalyan Mitra in Buddhist philosophy?
  A)
   Prabandhan                  done clear
  B)
   Dharmachakra done clear
  C)
   Astangika Marg    done clear
  D)
   Triratna done clear
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• question_answer10)
  To whom of his following disciples did Buddha preach his last sermon?
  A)
   Anand             done clear
  B)
   Sariputra          done clear
  C)
   Subhadra           done clear
  D)
   Upali                done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Main element (features) of Buddhist philosophy is
  A)
   Pratitya Samutpad         done clear
  B)
   Jivaand Ajiva done clear
  C)
   Syadvada done clear
  D)
   Triratna done clear
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• question_answer12)
  In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons?
  A)
   Sanskrit           done clear
  B)
   Ardha-Magadhi done clear
  C)
   Vaidaibhi          done clear
  D)
   Surasem           done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The twenty-third Jain Tirthankara was associated with
  A)
   Vaishali                        done clear
  B)
   Kausambi         done clear
  C)
   Varanasi            done clear
  D)
   Sravasti done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which one among the following Tirthankaras was according to the Svetamber tradition, a lady?
  A)
   Sumatinatha                 done clear
  B)
   Shantinatha      done clear
  C)
   Mallinatha         done clear
  D)
   Arishtaneny                   done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The teaching of Parshvanatha is collective lf known as
  A)
   Triratna                        done clear
  B)
   Pancha Mahavrata                    done clear
  C)
   Panchsila          done clear
  D)
   Chaturyama                  done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The Jain Tirthankara Mahavira has byn mentioned in the early Buddhist literature as
  A)
   Nigantha Nataputta        done clear
  B)
   Vardhamana done clear
  C)
   Vesaliya done clear
  D)
   Videhaputta done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavir Swami was held at
  A)
   Champa                       done clear
  B)
   Vaishali            done clear
  C)
   Takshshila        done clear
  D)
   Nalanda                       done clear
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• question_answer18)
  The Tripitaka was written in
  A)
   Brahmi                         done clear
  B)
   Kharosthi          done clear
  C)
   Pali                  done clear
  D)
   Sanskrit                        done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia?
  A)
   Jesus Christ done clear
  B)
   Lord Buddha done clear
  C)
   Prophet Mohammad done clear
  D)
   Zarathustra done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Who was the author of Buddha Charita?
  A)
   Asvaghosha done clear
  B)
   Nagarjuna done clear
  C)
   Nagasen done clear
  D)
   Vasumitra done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following is not included in the eight- fold path of Buddhism?
  A)
   Rightspeech                   done clear
  B)
   Right contemplation                   done clear
  C)
   Right desire         done clear
  D)
   Right conduct                done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Yapaniya was a school of
  A)
   Buddhism                     done clear
  B)
   Janism done clear
  C)
   Shaivism           done clear
  D)
   Vaisnavism                   done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the republic of
  A)
   Mallas             done clear
  B)
   Lichhavis          done clear
  C)
   Shakyas            done clear
  D)
   Palas                done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Where was the third Buddhist council held?
  A)
   Vaishali                        done clear
  B)
   Pataliputra        done clear
  C)
   Kashmir           done clear
  D)
   Rajgriha                        done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?
  A)
   Therigatha                    done clear
  B)
   Acarangasutra done clear
  C)
   Sutrakritanga       done clear
  D)
   Brihatkalpasutra done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by
  A)
   Mahayana Buddhism done clear
  B)
   Hinayana Buddhism done clear
  C)
   Jainism            done clear
  D)
   The Lokayata School done clear
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• question_answer27)
  In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as
  A)
   Vajrapani                      done clear
  B)
   Manjusri           done clear
  C)
   Padmapani         done clear
  D)
   Maitreya done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?
  A)
   Bimbisara                     done clear
  B)
   Gautama Buddha done clear
  C)
   Milinda             done clear
  D)
   Prasenjit done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The fourth Buddhist council was convened during the reign of king
  A)
   Ashoka            done clear
  B)
   Kaniska done clear
  C)
   Kalashok done clear
  D)
   Ajatasatru done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Buddha was born at
  A)
   Lumbini done clear
  B)
   Kapilvastu done clear
  C)
   Pataliputra done clear
  D)
   Vaishali done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Name the clan Buddha belonged to
  A)
   Gnathrika                     done clear
  B)
   Maurya done clear
  C)
   Shakya            done clear
  D)
   Koliya              done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Who presided over the fourth Buddhist council in Kashmir?
  A)
   Asvagosha                    done clear
  B)
   Upagupta          done clear
  C)
   Vasumitra          done clear
  D)
   Mahakasyapa done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
  A)
   Bhadrabahu                  done clear
  B)
   Kalashok done clear
  C)
   Parsvanath         done clear
  D)
   Vardhaman Mahavir done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Rock-cut caves coexist at        
  A)
   Ajanta done clear
  B)
   Elephanta done clear
  C)
                      Ellora done clear
  D)
   Karle done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Lumbini was the birth place of Gautam Buddha is attested  by an inscription of                                   
  A)
   Ashoka             done clear
  B)
   Pushyamitra Shunga       done clear
  C)
   Kanishka            done clear
  D)
   Harsha                   done clear
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• question_answer36)
  At which place, did Gautam Buddha give his first sermon?  
  A)
   Vaishali done clear
  B)
   Vallabhi done clear
  C)
                      Rajgriha done clear
  D)
   Samath done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Samath is in the state of                                  
  A)
   Kerala done clear
  B)
   Maharashtra done clear
  C)
   Gujarat done clear
  D)
   Uttar Pradesh done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of
  A)
   Vaishali done clear
  B)
   Vallabhi done clear
  C)
   Pawa done clear
  D)
   Vidarbha done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Which one of the following is considered the best Stupa?
  A)
   Amravati                      done clear
  B)
   Bharhut            done clear
  C)
   Sanchi             done clear
  D)
   Bodhgaya                     done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The first Buddhist council was held during the reign of
  A)
   Animddha                     done clear
  B)
   Ajatsatm           done clear
  C)
   Bimbisara          done clear
  D)
   Udayabhadra                done clear
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• question_answer41)
  The Stupa site not connected with any incident of Buddha's life is
  A)
   Samath            done clear
  B)
   Sanchi  done clear
  C)
   Kushinagar        done clear
  D)
   Bodhgaya done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?
  A)
   Buddhism                     done clear
  B)
   Jainism done clear
  C)
   Sikhism            done clear
  D)
   Vaishnavism                 done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Milinda Panho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist Monk
  A)
   Nagasena                      done clear
  B)
   Nagarjuna         done clear
  C)
   Nagabhatta         done clear
  D)
   Kumarilbhatta               done clear
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• question_answer44)
  According to Buddhist, the main aim of life is
  A)
   Nirvana                        done clear
  B)
   Moksha done clear
  C)
   Kaivalya done clear
  D)
   Nirjara done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following principles was added to Jainism by Mahavira?
  A)
   Satya              done clear
  B)
   Ahimsa done clear
  C)
   Brahmacharya     done clear
  D)
         Aparigraha                    done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Which of the following places is associated with Jainism?
  A)
   Kapilvastu                     done clear
  B)
   Pava done clear
  C)
   Samath            done clear
  D)
   Sravasti                        done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Who is believed by the Jamas to be the first Tirthankar?
  A)
   Rishabhadeva done clear
  B)
   Mahavira done clear
  C)
   Neminath done clear
  D)
   Parshvanath done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Who was the teacher of Gautam Buddha?
  A)
   Gautam           done clear
  B)
   Alara Kalama done clear
  C)
   Asanga done clear
  D)
   Sudharman done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Tripitaka texts are related with which religion?
  A)
   Vedic done clear
  B)
   Buddhism done clear
  C)
   Jainism done clear
  D)
   Shaivism done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Which of the following is not representation of Buddhist art?
  A)
   Stupa                           done clear
  B)
   Vihar    done clear
  C)
   Chaitya             done clear
  D)
   Relic tower                    done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Who was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism?
  A)
   Buddhadeva                 done clear
  B)
   Ghoshak           done clear
  C)
   Dharmtrat         done clear
  D)
   Asang               done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Who founded the Lingayat Movement?
  A)
   Basava            done clear
  B)
   Lakulisha          done clear
  C)
   Matsyendranath   done clear
  D)
         Kulshekhar                    done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Who was the founder of Pashupat Sampradaya?
  A)
   Kulshekhar                    done clear
  B)
   Lakulisha          done clear
  C)
   Bhavbhuti         done clear
  D)
   Shambhunath   done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Who was the founder of Sunyavada?
  A)
   Asang               done clear
  B)
   Basubandhu      done clear
  C)
   Vasumitra          done clear
  D)
   Nagarjuna                     done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Who was the founder of Vigyanvada or Yogachar?
  A)
   Ashvaghosh                  done clear
  B)
   Nagasen           done clear
  C)
   Maitreyanath       done clear
  D)
   Aiyadeva                      done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Who was the founder of Aajivak Sampradaya?
  A)
   Puran Kasyapa done clear
  B)
   Makkali Gosala done clear
  C)
   Aryadeva done clear
  D)
   Ajit Keskamblin done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Who was the founder of Lokayat sect?
  A)
   Brihaspati                     done clear
  B)
   Manu   done clear
  C)
   Vigyaneswer       done clear
  D)
   Pakudh Kachayan                      done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Syadvad is a doctrine of
  A)
   Buddhism                     done clear
  B)
   Jainism done clear
  C)
   Shaivism done clear
  D)
   Vaislmavism done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Who became the chief of Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?
  A)
   Indrabhuti done clear
  B)
   Jambu done clear
  C)
   Sthulbhadra done clear
  D)
   Sudharma done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Who among the following is given the credit of carrying Jainism in South India?
  A)
   Indrabhuti done clear
  B)
   Sthulbhadra done clear
  C)
   Bhadrabahu done clear
  D)
   Sudharma done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Vikranishila Mahavihar was founded by
  A)
  Harsha done clear
  B)
  Gopal done clear
  C)
  Kumarpal done clear
  D)
  Dharmapal done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Mahavir was born at
  A)
   Kapilvastu                     done clear
  B)
   Lumbim           done clear
  C)
   Kundagram        done clear
  D)
   Champa done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Who was the last Tirthankara?
  A)
   Mahavir Swami             done clear
  B)
   Aristnemi          done clear
  C)
   Parshvanath        done clear
  D)
   None of these                done clear
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• question_answer64)
  The first Jain council was convened during the reign of
  A)
   Bimbisara          done clear
  B)
   Shisunaga done clear
  C)
   Mahapadamnand    done clear
  D)
   Chandragupta Maurya done clear
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• question_answer65)
  In which of the following places, Mahavir Swami gave his first sermon?
  A)
   Vaishali                        done clear
  B)
   Rajgriha            done clear
  C)
   Nalanda done clear
  D)
   Champa done clear
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• question_answer66)
  In which Jain council, Jain dharm was divided in Svetamber and Digamber?
  A)
   First council done clear
  B)
   Second council done clear
  C)
   Third council done clear
  D)
   Fourth council done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Who was the president of first Jain council?
  A)
   Bhadrabahu                  done clear
  B)
   Sthalabahu done clear
  C)
   Devardhigan       done clear
  D)
   Nagarjuna Suri  done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Who was the author of Kalpasutra?
  A)
   Vasumitra done clear
  B)
   Hemchandra done clear
  C)
   Bhadrabahu done clear
  D)
   Sthulbhadra done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Mahavir Swami breathed his last at
  A)
   Rajgriha done clear
  B)
   Pawapuri done clear
  C)
   Vaishali done clear
  D)
   Champa done clear
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• question_answer70)
  The custom Santhara is related to which of the following sects?
  A)
   Jain done clear
  B)
   Buddha done clear
  C)
   Shaiva done clear
  D)
   Vaishnava done clear
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• question_answer71)
  The first sermon of Buddha made at Saranath is called
  A)
   Dharmachakra Parivartan done clear
  B)
   Dharma Sansthapan done clear
  C)
   Dharma Sabha done clear
  D)
   Maha Pariniivan done clear
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• question_answer72)
  In the Bhagawat religion, the number of forms of Bhakti
  A)
   10 done clear
  B)
   9 done clear
  C)
   4 done clear
  D)
   5 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Amaravati Stupa is situated in
  A)
   Uttar Pradesh done clear
  B)
   Madhya Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Andhra Pradesh done clear
  D)
   Karnataka done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?
  A)
   Shakyadynasty              done clear
  B)
   Maya dynasty      done clear
  C)
         Lichchavi dynasty done clear
  D)
          Koliyan dynasty done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Who became the first follower of Mahavira?
  A)
   Jamali             done clear
  B)
   Yashoda done clear
  C)
   Aanojja done clear
  D)
   Trishala done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Who installed the grand image of Gomateshwar at Shravanbelgola?
  A)
   Chamundaraya done clear
  B)
   Krishna I           done clear
  C)
   Kumar Pal        done clear
  D)
   Tejpal done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Buddha is depicted on the coins of
  A)
   Wima Kadphises            done clear
  B)
   Kanishka           done clear
  C)
   Nahapana          done clear
  D)
   Budhgupta done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes:

  List-I	List-II
  A. Birth	1.   Stupa
  B. First Sermon	2.  Lotus and bull
  C. Nirvana	3.  Dharmachakra
  D. Parinirvana	4.  Bodhitree

  Codes:
  A)
   A-1      B-2                   C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
   B-2      B-3                   C-4       D-1 done clear
  C)
   C-4      B-1       C-2       D-3 done clear
  D)
   D-1      B-2       C-4       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  List-I	List-II
  A. Ajit Kesh Kamblin	1. Fatalism
  B. Sanjay Vethalipultta	2. Atomist
  C. Pakudh Katyayan	3. Materialism
  D. PuranKashyap	4. Materialism-Synicism

  Codes:
  A)
   A-3      A-4       C-1       D-2 done clear
  B)
   A-1      A-2                   C-3         D-4 done clear
  C)
   A-2      A-1                   C-3         D-4 done clear
  D)
   A-1      A-2                   C-3         D-4 done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by from the codes given below the lists:

  List-I (Tirhankara)	List-II (Birth place)
  A. Rishabhanatha	1.  Kashi
  B. Sambhavanatha	2.  Kausambi
  C. Padmanabha	3.  Saravasti
  D. Parashvanath	4.  Ayodhya

  Codes:
  A)
   A-1        B-2          C-3      D-4 done clear
  B)
   A-2        B-3           C-4       D-1 done clear
  C)
   A-3        B-4           C-1       D-2 done clear
  D)
   A-4        B-3           C-2         D-1 done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Arrange in a chronological sequence the following Varsavasas of Gautam Buddha during the first decade of Ills enlightenment?

  1.  Kausambi	2.  Rajagriha
  3.  Risipattana	4.  Vaishali

  Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:
  A)
   2, 1, 3, 4          done clear
  B)
   3, 4, 2, 1          done clear
  C)
   4, 3, 1, 2        done clear
  D)
   3, 2, 4, 1 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  List-I (Jain Tirthankara)	List-II (Birth place)
  A. Ajitnath	1.  Kashi
  B. Vimalnath	2.  Hastinapur
  C.  Shantinath	3.  Kampilya
  D. Parshavanath	4.  Ayodhya

  Codes:
  A)
   A-1                  B-2        C-3      D-4 done clear
  B)
   A-2                  B-3                   C-4                   D-1 done clear
  C)
   A-3                  B-4      C-1                   D-2 done clear
  D)
   A-4                  B-3       C-2                   D-1 done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  Assertion (A): Life scenes of Gautam Buddha are represented in the Sanchi art.

  Reason (R):  Sanchi was intimately connected with the life of Gautam Buddlia.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from die codes given below:

  Assertion (A): Hiuen Tsang spent about two years in Kashmir in the pursuit of Buddhist texts.

  Reason (R):  Kashmir was a renowned centre of Buddhist learning at that time.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Consider the following statements:

  Assertion (A): Gautam Buddha spent the maximum number of rainy seasons of Sravasti

  Reason (R):  Prasenjit, the ruler of Kosala and Gautam Buddha were of the same age.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:                       

  List-I (Jain Tirthankars)	List-II (Cognizance)
  A. Santi Natha	1.  Antelope
  B. Malli Natha	2.  Lion
  C. Parswa Natha	3.  Serpent
  D. Mahavira	4.  Water jar

  Codes:
  A)
   A-1      B-2                   C-4       D-3 done clear
  B)
   A-4       B-1                  C-3      D-2 done clear
  C)
   A-2       B-3     C-1      D-4 done clear
  D)
   A-1       B-4     C-3                   D-2 done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlighten?                                          

  1.  Alara Kalama	2.  Udraka Ramaputra
  3.  Makkhali Gosala	4.  Nigantha Nataputta

  Indicate your answer from the codes given below:            Codes:                                               
  A)
   1 and 4                        done clear
  B)
   4 and 2               done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1 and 2                       done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Match list 'A with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the list:

  List-A	List-B
  1. Brahmavarta	A. The land between Saraswati and Drishadvati including Kunikshetra and the area occupied   by   Matsyas, Panchalas and Saursenas.
  2. Brahmarshidesha	B. The  land  between  the divine rivers Saraswati and Drishadvati
  3. Madhyadesh	C. Region between the ocean on east and the ocean in the west and the Mountains.
  4. Aryavarta	D. The rcgion between the Himalayas and the Vidya Hills.

  A)
   1-A                  2-B      3-C      4-D done clear
  B)
   1-B                  2-C       3-D      4-A done clear
  C)
   1-B                  2-A       3-D      4-C done clear
  D)
   1-C     2-D       3-B      4-A done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Match list 'A' with list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

  List-A	List-B
  A. Nyaya	1. Jaimini
  B. Vaisheshika	2. Badarayana
  C. Sankhya	3. Gautam
  D. Yoga	4. Kanada
  E. Purva Mimamsa	5. Kapila
  F.  Uttara Mimamsa	6. Palanjali

  Codes:
  A)
   A-5                  B-6      C-4       D-1       E-2      F-3 done clear
  B)
   A-4      B-3       C-2       D-1                   E-5      F-6 done clear
  C)
   A-3      B-4       C-5       D-6                   E-1       F-2 done clear
  D)
   A-1                  B-2       C-3      D-4                   E-5       F-6 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  A Chaitya Hall at which of the following places was built largely by the donation of the Yavanas?
  A)
   Ajanta             done clear
  B)
   Bhaja   done clear
  C)
   Junnar             done clear
  D)
   Karle                done clear
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• question_answer91)
  The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavira Swami was held at
  A)
   Champa done clear
  B)
   Vaishali done clear
  C)
   Takshashila done clear
  D)
   Nalanda done clear
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• question_answer92)
  The Dilwara temple is located at
  A)
   Bhubaneswar done clear
  B)
   Aurangabad done clear
  C)
   Khajuraho done clear
  D)
   Mount Abu done clear
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• question_answer93)
  The famous Idol of Gomteshwar and famous Jain temple is situated at
  A)
   Hampi done clear
  B)
   Srirangapattam done clear
  C)
   Sravan belgola done clear
  D)
         Mysore done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which one of the following is not a work on architecture?
  A)
   Manasare          done clear
  B)
   Samarangana Sutradhara           done clear
  C)
   Mahavastu         done clear
  D)
   Mayamata        done clear
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• question_answer95)
  Who among the following had introduced Vaishnavism in Kamrupa?
  A)
   Chaitanya                     done clear
  B)
   Purandra Dasa done clear
  C)
   Ramanuja          done clear
  D)
   Shankaradeva   done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Who among the following scholars established Vajrayana sect of Buddhism in Tibet?
  A)
   Shanta Rakshita            done clear
  B)
   Padma Sambhava                     done clear
  C)
   Dharm Raksha     done clear
  D)
   Kumarajiva                   done clear
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• question_answer97)
  Which of the following is not a Buddhist writing?
  A)
   Baveru Jataka               done clear
  B)
   Dasarath Jataka done clear
  C)
   Sibi Jataka         done clear
  D)
   Yavana Jataka              done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty?
  A)
   Bimbisar          done clear
  B)
   Dhanananda done clear
  C)
   Ramananda        done clear
  D)
   Mahapadamananda done clear
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• question_answer99)
  When Alexander invaded India, who where the rulers of Magadha?
  A)
   Haryankas                    done clear
  B)
   Shishunagas      done clear
  C)
   Nandas            done clear
  D)
   Mauryas                       done clear
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• question_answer100)
  The subject matter of Ajanta paintings pertains to
  A)
   Jainism            done clear
  B)
   Buddhism         done clear
  C)
   Vaishnavism        done clear
  D)
   Shaivism                      done clear
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• question_answer101)
  Periya Puranam is a work on
  A)
   Bengal Vaishnavism       done clear
  B)
   Tamil Saivism done clear
  C)
   Kashmir Saivism  done clear
  D)
   Ujjain Saktism   done clear
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• question_answer102)
  The story of the transformation of a dancing girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in
  A)
   Silappadikaram             done clear
  B)
   Tolkappiyam     done clear
  C)
   Paripadal           done clear
  D)
   Manimeklialai    done clear
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• question_answer103)
  The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Turning of the wheel of law' at                      [2008-II]
  A)
   Sanchi              done clear
  B)
   Samath done clear
  C)
   Sravasti done clear
  D)
   Bodh Gaya                   done clear
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• question_answer104)
  In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for? [2008-II]
  A)
   A description of Mahayana Buddhism done clear
  B)
   A description of Hinayana Buddhism done clear
  C)
   The rules of the Sangha done clear
  D)
   The questions of King Menander done clear
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• question_answer105)
  The earliest Buddhist literature which deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha are             [2011-II]
  A)
   Vmaya pitakas  done clear
  B)
   Sutta pitakas       done clear
  C)
                      Abhidamma pitakas   done clear
  D)
   Jatakas done clear
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• question_answer106)
  The Jainas believe the Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of 24 tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira?                                                               [2011-II]
  A)
   He was the first tirthankara and the founder of Jainism done clear
  B)
   He was the 23rd tirthankara, the first 22 tirthankaras being considered legendary done clear
  C)
   He was the last and 24th tirthankara, who was not considered as the founder of the new faith but as a reformer of the existing religious sect done clear
  D)
   He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras done clear
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• question_answer107)
  What was the Kutagarashala literally, a hut with a pointed roof?                                           [2012-II]
  A)
   A place where animals were kept done clear
  B)
   A place where intellectual debates among Buddhist mendicants took place done clear
  C)
   A place where weapons were stored done clear
  D)
   A place to sleep done clear
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• question_answer108)

  DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below.

  Statement I: There was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga valley towards the end of Chandragupta's reign. Statement II: Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk.

  A)
   Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  C)
    Statement I is true, but Statement II is false done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false, but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer109)

  DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below.

  Statement I: Mahavira initially joined a group of ascetics called Nigranthas. Statement II: The sect was founded 200 years earlier by Parsva.

  A)
   Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  C)
    Statement I is true, but Statement II is false done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false, but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer110)

  DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below.

  Statement I: Sculptures of die Gandhara School stylistically are typically linked to the Greco-Roman and the Parthian art of Iran. Statement II: The earliest stone Buddha images in the Swat valley pro-dated the Kushana period, which suggests that certain iconographic conventions were already well- established in the pre-Kushana period.

  A)
   Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  C)
    Statement I is true, but Statement II is false done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false, but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer111)
  Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha's life?                                                            [2013-I]

  1. Kanthaka

  2. AlaraKalama

  3. Channa

  4. Goshala Maskariputra

  Select the correct answer using Ac codes given below
  A)
   Only 1                          done clear
  B)
   Only 4  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2             done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer112)
  Consider the following statements                                                                                                  [2014-I]

  1. The Jains believed that Mahavira had twenty-three predecessors.

  2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara.

  3. Rishava was immediate successor of Mahavira.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2                        done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   Only 2              done clear
  D)
   Only 3              done clear
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• question_answer113)
  Which of the following statements is/ are correct? [2014-II]

  1. Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text.

  2. The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas.

  Select the correct answer using, the code given below:
  A)
   1 only                          done clear
  B)
   2 only  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2       done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer114)
  Parshvanatha, the Jain Thirthankara, was associated mainly with which of the following places?[UP-PCS (M) 2016]
  A)
   Varanasi done clear
  B)
   Kaushambi done clear
  C)
   Giribraja           done clear
  D)
   Champa done clear
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• question_answer115)
  The first Buddhist Council was summoned by - [Bihar J. Service 2016]
  A)
   Chandragupta Maurya    done clear
  B)
   Ashoka done clear
  C)
   Ajatasatm          done clear
  D)
   Kanishka done clear
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• question_answer116)
  Which of the following archeological sites is famous for Jain temples?

  I. Khajuraho

  II. Dilwara

  III. Sonagiri

  IV.   Shravanabelogola

  A)
   I, II, III and IV are correct done clear
  B)
   II, III and IV are correct done clear
  C)
   III and IV are correct done clear
  D)
   Only III is correct done clear
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• question_answer117)
  Who among the following was associated with formulation of the basic ideas of the Mahayan Buddhism?
  A)
   Nagaquna          done clear
  B)
   Kashyapa Matanga done clear
  C)
   Menander          done clear
  D)
   Kanishka done clear
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• question_answer118)
  Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra?
  A)
   Vajrayana                     done clear
  B)
   Ajivikas done clear
  C)
   Sthaviravadins     done clear
  D)
   Mahasanghikas done clear
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• question_answer119)
  Which among the following state 'Odantipur Education Centre was situated?
  A)
   Bengal             done clear
  B)
   Bihar    done clear
  C)
   Gujarat             done clear
  D)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
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• question_answer120)
  The skills of our crafts persons are also apparent in the buildings that have survived, such as stupas. Generally, there is a small box placed at the centre of heart of the stupa. This box is known as-
  A)
   relic casket          done clear
  B)
   pmdhakshina patha done clear
  C)
   garbhagriha         done clear
  D)
   shikhara done clear
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• question_answer121)
  Who became the first follower of Mahavira? [UP-PCS 2008]  
  A)
   Jamalir                         done clear
  B)
   Yashoda               done clear
  C)
                      Aanojja             done clear
  D)
   Trishala                 done clear
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• question_answer122)
  Which one of the following Buddhist's texts speaks of the "Sixteen Mahajanapadas"?           [UP-PCS 2008]    
  A)
   Angauttara nikaya         done clear
  B)
   Majjhim Nikaya done clear
  C)
   Khuddaka Nikaya done clear
  D)
          Digha Nikaya done clear
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• question_answer123)
  Reasons for the spread of Buddhism included [UP-PCS 2009]

  1. Simplicity of religion.

  2. Special appeal for the downtrodden.

  3. Missionary spirit of the religion.

  4. Use of local language.

  5. Reinforcement of vedic spirit by philosophers.

  Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4         done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 4         done clear
  D)
         2, 3, 4 and 5 done clear
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• question_answer124)
  The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at [UP-PCS 2010]
  A)
   Sravasti done clear
  B)
   Vaishali            done clear
  C)
   Rajagriha           done clear
  D)
   Kushinagar done clear
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• question_answer125)
  Buddha had delivered maximum sermons at [UP-PCS 2011]
  A)
   Vaishali                        done clear
  B)
   Sravasti done clear
  C)
   Kaushambi           done clear
  D)
   Rajgriha done clear
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• question_answer126)
  Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana? (UP-PCS 2012]
  A)
   Bodh Gaya                   done clear
  B)
   Kusmagara        done clear
  C)
   Lumbim           done clear
  D)
   Rishipattana                  done clear
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• question_answer127)
  Who among the following was the last to be initiated in his religion by Gautama Buddha?        [UP-PCS 2013]
  A)
   Aanada                        done clear
  B)
   Sariputrta         done clear
  C)
   Moggalana         done clear
  D)
   Subhadda done clear
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