Religious Movements (600 BC-400 BC) MCQ: MCQ Test (50 questions)

Question 1 of 50

Name the clan Buddha belonged to-

AGnathrika
BMaurya
CSakya
DKuru

Question 2 of 50

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 3 of 50

Which one of the following is NOT included in the eight-fold path of Buddhism?

ARight speech
BRight contemplation
CRight desire
DRight conduct

Question 4 of 50

ln which state was the Nalanda University located in lndia?

ABengal
BBihar
COrissa
DUttar Pradesh

Question 5 of 50

Syadvada' is related to-

ACharvaka
BSamkhya
CBauddha
DJaina

Question 6 of 50

Syadvad (the theory of ' may be ') is a doctrine of-

ALokayatism
BVaishnavism
CJainism
DSaivism

Question 7 of 50

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 8 of 50

Consider according to Buddhism- Assertion(A): There is no rebirth. Reason(R): There is no soul. Now select your answer from the following codes: 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 9 of 50

Which among the following rulers did not contribute towards the expansion of Buddhism ?

AAshok
BKanishka
CHarshvardhan
DPushyamitra Shunga

Question 10 of 50

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 11 of 50

Which among the following is the sacred book of the Buddhists?

AUpanishab
BVedas
CTripitaka
DAgams

Question 12 of 50

Mahavira was born in 6th century BC at-

AVaishali
BMagadha
CSarnath
DNone of these

Question 13 of 50

Consider the following . 1. pitakas 2. Angas 3. jataka Which of the above is/are branches of Buddhist literature?

A1 and 3 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 3
D1 only

Question 14 of 50

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

AJainism was spread in South lndia under the leadership of Sthalabahu
BThe Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetamabaras after the council held at Pataliputra.
CJainism enjoyed the Patronage of the Kalinga King Kharavela in the first century BC
Dln the initial stage of Jainism, the Jains worshipped images unlike Buddhist.

Question 15 of 50

Which one of the following propounded that' destiny determines everything ,man is Powerless?

AJains
BBuddhists
CAjivakas
DMimansakas

Question 16 of 50

The Principle that distinguishes jainism from Buddhism is the-

APractice of the eight -fold path
Brejection of the infallibility of the Vedas
Cattribution of a soul to all beings and things
Dbelief in rebirth

Question 17 of 50

Where was the third Buddhist Council held ?

AVatsa
BPataliputra
CKosambi
DNalanda

Question 18 of 50

Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last (Mahapari-nirvan)?

ARajgir
BBodh Gaya
CSarnath
DKushinagar

Question 19 of 50

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 20 of 50

Anekantavada is a core theory and Philosophy of which one of the following ?

ABuddhism
BJainism
CSikkhism
DVaishnavism

Question 21 of 50

Assertion (A): The merchants called Setthi made handsome gifts to Mahavira and his disciples. Reason (R):Mahavira and his disciples preached non-violence which put an end to wars and promote trade and commerce.

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 22 of 50

Among the following who is given the credit of carrying Jainism in South lndia?

ASudharmana
Blndrabhauti
CBhadrabahu
DSthulabhadra

Question 23 of 50

Which of the following places is associated with Jainism ?

AKapilvastu
BPava
Cprayag
DShravasti

Question 24 of 50

Consider the following statements- 1. Jainism in ancient lndia condemned the varna syatem. 2. Jain religious literature was written in Ardhamagadhi.n3. Mahvira admitted women into the order of his followers.nWhich of these statements is?are correct ?

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2
C3 only
D2 and 3

Question 25 of 50

Which one of the following is NOT common in Buddhism and Jainism ?

ANon-violence (Ahinsa)
BIndifference to Vedas
CSelf-mortification
DRejection of rituals

Question 26 of 50

The doctrine of three Jewels -Right belief ,Right conduct and Right Knowledge-is the crownings glory of-

ABuddhism
BChristianity
CJainism
DNone of these

Question 27 of 50

Who is said to have become the chief of the Jain sangh after the death of Mahavira?

AJambu
BBhadrabahu
CSthulbhadra
DSudharma

Question 28 of 50

Buddha attained mahaparinirvana in the republic of the .

AMallas
BLichhavis
CSakyas
DPalas

Question 29 of 50

Chinese traveller Hiuen -Tsang studied at the University of-

ATaxila
BVikramshila
CMagadh
DNalanda

Question 30 of 50

The' Tripitaka' was written in-

ABrahmi
Bkharosthi
CPali
DSanskrit

Question 31 of 50

Which one of the following is the common element among Rajagriha, Vaishali and Pataliputra ?

APali canon of the sthaviravadins was compiled there
BAshokan Major rock Edicts were found there
CPlaces where Buddhist Councils were held
DPlaces associated with the compilation of Buddhist canons of the Mahasanghikas

Question 32 of 50

Who were the Alvars?

AThose who immersed in devotion to Vishnu
BDevotees of Shiva
CThose who worshipped abstract form of God
DDevotees of Shakti

Question 33 of 50

Buddha lived approximately at the same time as-

AConfucius
BMoses
Cprophet Mohammad
DHammurabi

Question 34 of 50

Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?

ABahubali
BBuddha
CMahavira
DNataraja

Question 35 of 50

With reference to lndian history, consider the following Pairs-Historical Person Known as 1. Aryadeva Jain scholar 2. Dignaga Buddhist scholar 3. Nathmuni Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

ANone of the pairs
BOnly one pair
COnly two pairs
DAll three pairs

Question 36 of 50

The religious literature of the Jains at the early stage was written in-

AArdhamagadhi
BPali
CSanskrit
DNone of these

Question 37 of 50

The Fourth Buddhist Council was convened during the regime of king-

AAshoka
BAjatasatru
CKanishka
DMahapadmananda

Question 38 of 50

Gandhara school of art came into existence in-

AHinayana sect
BMahayana sect
CVaishanava sect
DShaiva sect

Question 39 of 50

Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God by the time of-

AAshoka
BKanishka
CChandragupta Vikramaditya
DHarsha

Question 40 of 50

The Vikramshila Mahavihara, a great centre of education ,was founded by-

ABaladitya
BHarsha
CGopala
DDharmapala

Question 41 of 50

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 42 of 50

who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

ABhadrabahu
BChandraguptaMaurya
CParsvanath
DVardhaman Mahavira

Question 43 of 50

Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra ?

AVajrayana
BAjivakas
CSthaviravadins
DMahasanghikas

Question 44 of 50

Buddha means-

Athe enlightened one
Bthe religious preacher
Cthe genius
Dthe powerful

Question 45 of 50

Name the last Trithankara-

AParsvanath
BMahavira
CSiddhartha
DSubhadra

Question 46 of 50

Lord Buddha Preached the following four noble truths.Put them in correct order using the codes given below: 1. There is suffering . 2. There is cessation of suffering . 3. There is a Path leading to the cessation of suffering. 4. There is cause of suffering. Codes:

A1-4-2-3
B1-4-3-2
C1-3-2-4
D1-2-4-3

Question 47 of 50

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 48 of 50

lt was also ancient name of world famous tourist destination of Sanchi-

AKaknam/Kakinadabota
BVetravati
CBesnagari
DDashpura

Question 49 of 50

Where was Mahavir Swami born?

AKundagram
BPataliputra
CMagadh
DVaishali

Question 50 of 50

Consider the following statements and select the difference between a Chaitya and a Vihara-

AChaitya is a Place of worship whereas Vihara is a living Place for Buddhist saints
BVihara is a Place of worship where as Chaitya is a living Place for Buddhist saints
CChaitya and Vihara both can be used as a living Place
DThere is not much difference between the two