Religious Movement | Buddhism | Jainism-MCQ

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Religious Movement | Buddhism | Jainism-MCQ

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1. After the growth of the Vedic religion the most important development in the history of the so-called Hinduism was the development of



... Answer is C)
After the growth of the Vedic religion the most important development in the history of the so-called Hinduism was the development of Bhagavatism


2. Vaishnavism, a later development of Bhagavatism, advocates the worship of




... Answer is C)
Vaishnavism, a later development of Bhagavatism, advocates the worship of Vishnu and his incarnations.


3. The Hindu social sacraments such as marriage etc. are performed on the basis of the rituals described in the




... Answer is C)
The Hindu social sacraments such as marriage etc. are performed on the basis of the rituals described in the Grihyasutras.


4. Where has the World's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed ?




... Answer is A)
Bamiyan.


5. Vardhamana Mahavira the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism was born at ____ and died at ____?




... Answer is C)
Vardhamana Mahavira the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism was born at Kundagram and died at Pava.


6. The 'Three Jewels' (Triratnas) of Jainism are?




... Answer is A)
The 'Three Jewels' (Triratnas) of Jainism are right faith or intentions, right knowledge and right conduct


7. Who is also known as Nigantha Nataputra ?




... Answer is A)
Vardhamana Mahavira is also known as Nigantha Nataputra Vardhamana Mahavira.

8. Of the five vows (Panch Anuvratas) of Jainism, four existed before Mahavira. The one which he added was ?




... Answer is D)
Of the five vows (Panch Anuvratas) of Jainism, four existed before Mahavira. The one which he added was celibacy.


9. In which state was the Nalanda University located in ?




... Answer is B)
the Nalanda University located was in Bihar.


10. In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to?




... Answer is A)
In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to follow three jewels and five vows.


11. By whom the first Republic of the World was established in Vaishali?




... Answer is D)
Lichhavi.


12. Mahavira was born in 6th Century BC at?




... Answer is A)
Mahavira was born in 6th Century BC at Vaishali.


13. Jainism was divided into two sects - Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras clad or naked) - During the reign of the?




... Answer is B)
Jainism was divided into two sects - Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras clad or naked) - During the reign of the Mauryas.


14. Jatakas are the stories of




... Answer is B)
Jatakas are the stories of Buddha's previous lives.


15. Name the clan Buddha belonged to




... Answer is C)
Buddha belonged to Sakya.


16. Outside India, Buddhism was first accepted in




... Answer is C)
Outside India, Buddhism was first accepted in Sri Lanka.


17. When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the




... Answer is C)
When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the Nandas.


18. Gautama Buddha was brought up by




... Answer is A)
Gautama Buddha was brought up by Mahaprajapati


19. Mahavira was




... Answer is D)
Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara.


20. The Buddhist Doctrines were written in?




... Answer is B)
The Buddhist Doctrines were written in Pali.


21. The Eight-fold path was enunciated by




... Answer is A)
The Eight-fold path was enunciated by The Buddha.


22. The first Buddhist Council was held at




... Answer is C)
The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha.


23. Who was the author of Buddha Charita?




... Answer is A)
Asvaghosa was the author of Buddha Charita.


24. The Phrsae the 'Light of Asia' is applied to?




... Answer is D)
The Phrsae the 'Light of Asia' is applied to The Buddha


25. The Svetambara Jains were




... Answer is A)
The Svetambara Jains were clad in white



26. The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by




... Answer is C)
The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by Kshatriya Princes.



27. Which of the following was the cause of the decline of Buddhism?




... Answer is B)
  Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries.




28. Buddha delivered his first sermon at ______.




... Answer is B)
Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.



29. The Buddha attained nirvana at ______.




... Answer is A)
Bodh Gaya in the Gaya district, in the state of Bihar, was where Gautama Buddha attained Nirvana.



30. Buddha lived approximately at the same time as




... Answer is A)
Buddha lived approximately at the same time as Confucius.



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