Religious Movements (600 BC-400 BC) MCQ: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where-
- AGautama Buddha was born
- BGautama Buddha attained enlightenment
- CGautama Buddha delivered his first sermon
- DGautama Buddha passed away
Question 2 of 25
The stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddha' s life is-
- ASarnath
- BSanchi
- CBodh Gaya
- DKushinagar
Question 3 of 25
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic. Reason (R): Mahatma Buddha got Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar. Codes:
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true , but R is not a correct explanation of A
- CA is true, but R is false
- DA is false, but R is true
Question 4 of 25
Which one of the following is NOT common in Buddhism and Jainism ?
- ANon-violence (Ahinsa)
- BIndifference to Vedas
- CSelf-mortification
- DRejection of rituals
Question 5 of 25
Buddha's preachings were mainly related to-
- Abelief in one God
- BPractice of rituals
- CPurity of thought and conduct
- Didol worship
Question 6 of 25
Which among the following rulers did not contribute towards the expansion of Buddhism ?
- AAshok
- BKanishka
- CHarshvardhan
- DPushyamitra Shunga
Question 7 of 25
Prabhasgiri is a Pilgrim spot of-
- ABuddhists
- BJains
- CSaivites
- DVaishnavites
Question 8 of 25
Buddha was born at-
- AVaishali
- BLumbini
- CKapilvastu
- DPataliputra
Question 9 of 25
The third vehicle in Buddhism was Known as-
- AMahasanghika
- BZen
- CVajrayana
- DNone of these
Question 10 of 25
who was the author of 'Buddha Charita'?
- AAsvaghosha
- BNagasena
- CNagarjuna
- DVasumitra
Question 11 of 25
Why did Buddhism start declining in India ?n1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism.n2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.n3. The king of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.nWhich of the statement (s) above is/are correct ?
- A1 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 nd 3
Question 12 of 25
Vikramshila Mahavihara was estabilished by the ruler of
- APushyabhuti Dynasty
- BBarman Dynasty
- CSen Dynasty
- DPala Dynasty
Question 13 of 25
Consider the following-n1. Deification of the Buddhan2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvasn3. Image worship and ritualsnWhich of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism ?
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Question 14 of 25
Which one of the following propounded that' destiny determines everything ,man is Powerless?
- AJains
- BBuddhists
- CAjivakas
- DMimansakas
Question 15 of 25
Mahavira was born in 6th century BC at-
- AVaishali
- BMagadha
- CSarnath
- DNone of these
Question 16 of 25
ln Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?
- AA description of Mahayana Buddhism
- BA description of Hinayana Buddhism
- CThe rules of the Sangha
- DThe questions of King Menander
Question 17 of 25
The first Buddhist Council was held in which of the following cities?
- ANalanda
- BGaya
- CRajgriha
- DBodh Gaya
Question 18 of 25
Where has the world's largest monolithic statue of Buddha been installed?
- ABamiyan
- BHyderabab
- CKandy
- DLhasa
Question 19 of 25
Where did Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, Known as Dharma Chakra Pravartan (i.e. Turning of the wheel of the law?
- ASanchi
- BSarnath
- CSravasti
- DBodh Gaya
Question 20 of 25
Which one of the following is NOT included in the eight-fold path of Buddhism?
- ARight speech
- BRight contemplation
- CRight desire
- DRight conduct
Question 21 of 25
Buddha lived approximately at the same time as-
- AConfucius
- BMoses
- Cprophet Mohammad
- DHammurabi
Question 22 of 25
Jivaka, the royal Physician of Rajgriha,was the son of the Ganika named as-
- ASalavati
- BRamaniya
- CBasantsena
- DAmrapali
Question 23 of 25
With reference to lndian literary works, what is Digha Nikaya?
- AAn important Buddhist text in Pali
- BMiscellaneous work in prose and verse associated with Mudrarakshasha
- CCollection of long sermons ascribeb to Mahavira
- DCollection of short stories ascribed to Kautilya
Question 24 of 25
The Vikramshila Mahavihara, a great centre of education ,was founded by-
- ABaladitya
- BHarsha
- CGopala
- DDharmapala
Question 25 of 25
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?
- ABahubali
- BBuddha
- CMahavira
- DNataraja