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Buddhism MCQ, 1 – Which of the following is/are the, feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?, 1. Deification of the Buddha, 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas, 3. Image worship and rituals, (a) 1 only, (b) 1 and 2 only, (c) 2 and 3 only, (d) 1, 2 and 3, , 1. The most important idea in Jainism is that the, entire world is animated, even stones, rocks and, water have life., 2. Asceticism and penance are required to free, oneself from the cycle of Karma, (a) Only 1, (b) Only 2, (c) Both 1 and 2, (d) Neither 1 nor 2, , 2. Which of the following statements is/are, correct?, 1. According to Mahavamsa, Ashoka turned to, the Buddha’s dhamma when his nephew, Nigrodha preached the doctrine to him., 2. Divyavadana ascribes Ashoka being drawn to, the Buddha’s teaching to the influence of, Samudra, a merchant-turned monk., 3. Dipavamsa speaks of Samudra, the 12-year-old, son of a merchant, as the key figure in Ashoka’s, coming under the influence of the Buddhist, dhamma., (a) 1 only, (b) 2 only, (c) 1 and 2, (d) 1 and 3, , 7. Who among the following was Buddha’s foster, mother?, (a) Purna, (b) Gajalakshmi, (c) Maya, (d) MahapajapatiGotami, , 3. With reference to the religious practices in, India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to –, (a) Buddhism, (b) Jainism, (c) Vaishnavism, (d) Shaivism, 4. With reference to Indian history, who among, the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to, save the world?, (a) Avalokiteshvara, (b) Lokesvara, (c) Maitreya, (d) Padmapani, , 8. Which of the following statements about, Bodhisattas is/are correct?, 1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate, beings who accumulated merit through their, Efforts., 2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana., (a) Only 1, (b) Only 2, (c) Both 1 and 2, (d) Neither 1 nor 2, 9. The Buddhist text MajjhimaNikaya is in [Asstt., Commdt. 2018], (a) Sanskrit, (b) Pali, (c) Prakrit, (d) Telugu, 10. The story Gandatindu Jataka was written in, which language?, (a) Sanskrit, (b) Telugu, (c) Tamil, (d) Pali, , 5. With which religion is Kalika Purana, associated?, (a) Vasishnavism, (b) Shaktism, (c) Buddhism, (d) Jainism, , 11. The dialogue on Varna between king, Avantiputta and Kachchana a disciple of Buddha, appears in which one of the following Buddhist, texts?, , 6. Which of the following statements about, Jainism is/are correct?, , (b) Samyutta Nikaya, , (a) Majjhima Nikaya, , (c) Anguttara Nikaya, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 1
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(a) 1 4 3 2, (d) Ambattha Sutta, (b) 1 3 2 4, 12 – Which Buddhist text contains an account of, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka?, , (c) 2 4 3 1, , (a) Vinaya Pitaka, , (d) 3 1 4 2, , (b) Sutta Pitaka, , 16. Which of the following statements with, regard to the heterodox sect between sixth and, fourth century BC are correct?, , (c) Abhidhamma Pitaka, (d) Mahavamsa, 13. Which one of the following statements about, Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?, , 1. The jain ideals were already being circulated in, the seventh century BC by Parshava., , (a) Ashoka played an important role in, popularizing the Stupa cult, , 2. Although Buddhism, and to a lesser extent, Jainism, took account of the changes in material, life and reacted against orthodoxy, neither of, these sought to abolish the caste system., , (b) They were repositories of relics of Buddha, and other monks, , 3. The first female disciple of Mahavira is said to, have been a captured slave woman., , (c) They were located in rural areas, , 4. Buddha held that nuns could attain spiritual, liberation just like a monk and granted them an, equal status in the mendicant order., , (d) They were located close to trade routes, 14. Which of the following statements with, reference to the religious history of India, is/are, correct ?, , (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4, , 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of, Jainism., , (c) 1,2 and 4, , (b) 1, 2 and 3, , (d) Both 3 and 4, 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of, phenomena were not wholly momentary, but, existed forever in a latent form., (a) Only 1, , 17. With reference to the religious history of, India, consider the following statements:, A. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to, Hinayana sect of Buddhism., , (b) Only 2, (c) Both 1 and 2, (d) Neither 1 nor 2, , B. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way, to enlightenment., C. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation, to help all sentient beings on their path to it., , 15. Match of the following:, (a) Only A, A. Adinatha -Bull, (b) B and C, B. Mallinatha – Horse, (c) Only B, C. Sambhavnatha – Snake, (d) A, B and C, D.Tirthankara – Cognizance, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 2
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18. According to Buddhism the cause of all, sorrows is:, , 1.The Jains believed that Mahavira had twentythree predecessors., , (a) Maya, 2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara., (b) Kama, (c) Trishna, , 3. Rishabha was immediate successor of, Mahavira., , (d) Krodh, , (a) 1 and 2, , 19. Which of the following kingdoms were, associated with the life of the Buddha ?, , (b) 2 and 3, (c) Only 2, , 1. Avanti, (d) Only 3, 2 .Gandhara, 23. Mahavira preached in which language ?, 3. Kosala, (a) Apbhransh, 4. Magadha, (b) Magadhi, (a) 1, 2 and 3, (c) Ardha-Magadhi, (b) 2 and 3, (d) Suraseni, (c) 1,3 and 4, 24. Buddha can best be described as a/an:, (d) 3 and 4, (a) agnostic, 20 – To v nom among the following did Buddha, preach his last sermon?, , (b) atheist, , (a) Subhadda, , (c) theist, , (b) Anand, , (d) materialist, , (c) Yash, , 25. Buddha means :, , (d) Gautami, , (a) Great Conqueror, , 21. Composition of the biography of the Buddha, occupies a special place in Buddhist literature., Which one among the following is a full-fledged, biography of the Buddha ?, , (b) Great Saint, (c) Wise One, (d) Enlightened One, , (a) Lalitavistara, (b) Milind Panho, , 26. Which one of the following describes best, the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism ?, , (c) Sariputra-prakarana, , (a) The extinction of the flame of desire, , (d) Avadanasataka, , (b) The complete annihilation of self, , 22. Which of the statements given above is/are, correct ?, , (c) A state of bliss and rest, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 3
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(d) A mental state beyond all comprehension, 27. Which of the following statements is/are, applicable to Jain doctrine ?, , 30. Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are, known as, (a) Triratna, , 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to, practice penance., 2. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a, soul., , (b) Trivarga, (c) Trisarga, (d) Trimurti, , 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be, ended., (a) Only 1, (b) 2 and 3, (c) 1 and 3, (d) 1, 2 and 3, 28. The Buddhist Sangha was an organisation of, monks :, , 31. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown, with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha, Mudra’. It symbolizes:, (a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over, Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his, meditation, (b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his, purity and chastity despite the temptations of, Mara, (c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they, all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into, the Earth, and thus this life is transitory, , (a) who became teachers of Dhamma, (b) that helped the spread of education, (c) to help the integration of the State, (d) to provide relief to the poor in times of, distress, 29. Which of the following was/were not related, to Buddha’s life?, , (d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in, this context, 32. With reference to the history of ancient, India, which of the following was/were common, to both Buddhism and Jainism ?, 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and, enjoyment, 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas, , 1. Kanthaka, 2 . Alara Kalama, , 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct, answer:, , 3. Channa, , (a) Only 1, , 4. Goshala Maskariputra, , (b) 2 and 3, , Select the correct answer :, , (c) 1 and 3, , (a) Only 1, , (d) 1, 2 and 3, , (b) Only 4, , 33. Which of the following factors were, responsible for the rise of different religious, sects during the 6th century B.C.?, , (c) 1 and 2, (d) 3 and 4, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 4
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1. The domineering attitude of the brahmanas, towards the common people, , 2. Jain religious literature was written in, Ardhamagadhi., , 2. Growth of untouchability and rigidity of the, caste system, , 3. Mahavira admitted women into the order of, his followers., , 3. The people from the lower strata were, becoming influential, , (a) 1, 2 and 3, (b) 1 and 2, , 4. The indiscriminate killing of cattle was ruining, the concept of new agriculture, , (c) Only 3, , (a) 1 and 2, , (d) 2 and 3, , (b) 1 and 3, , 37. Match the following:, , (c) 1, 2 and 4, , A Fourth Buddhist Council – Vasumitra, , (d) 2 and 3, , B. Third Buddhist Council – Moggaliputa Tissa, , 34 – The meaning of ‘Buddha’ is :, , C. Second Buddhist Council – Sabakami, , (a) anything beyond God, , D. First Buddhist Council – Mahakassapa, , (b) soul after death, , (a) 1 2 3 4, , (c) the Enlightened one, , (b) 2 1 4 3, , (d) the ultimate Path for moksha, , (c) 1 2 4 3, , 35. Consider the following statements :, , (d) 3 2 4 1, , 1. Parshvanatha preached the Jain ideas of Satya,, Ahimsa, Asateya and Aparigraha., , 38. Which of the following features are common, to Jainism and Buddhism?, , 2. Mahavira introduced Brahmacharya., , 1. Denial of the authority of Vedas, , 3. Mahavira’s teachings were first collected in, the third century B.C. Which of these statements, are correct?, , 2. Condemnation of animal sacrifice, , (a) 1 and 2, , 4. Existence of a soul, , (b) 1 and 3, , 5. Rejection of existence of God, , (c) 2 and 3, , (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, , (d) 1, 2 and 3, , (b) 1 and 2, , 36. Which of the following statements is/are, correct ?, , (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5, , 3. Pursuing severe ascetism, , (d) 1,4 and 5, 1. Jainism in ancient India condemned the varna, system., , 39. Buddha has been described as ‘an ocean of, wisdom and compassion’ in:, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 5
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(a) Jataka tales, (c) Chandragupta, (b) Amarakosa, (d) Harashavardhana, (c) Buddhacharita, (d) The Light of Asia, , 45. Who among the following rulers held a, religious assembly at Prayag every five years?, , 40. The crux of early Buddhism was:, , (a) Ashoka, , (a) renunciation of desire, , (b) Kanishka, , (b) rigorous penance, , (c) Harshavardhana, , (c) belief in fatalism, , (d) Chandragupta Vikramaditya, , (d) idol worship, , 46. During the time of Harshavardhana, a great, Buddhist assembly was held at:, , 41. Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and, Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council held, during the reign of:, , (a) Patliputra, (b) Nalanda, , (a) Harsha, (c) Prayag, (b) Kanishka, (d) Purushapura, (c) Ashoka, (d) Chandragupta Maurya, , 47. The introduction of Buddhism into China is, traditionally attributed to:, , 42. Jainism was divided into two sects known as:, , (a) Nagarjuna, , (a) Kapalika and Kalamukha, , (b) Kasyapa Matanga, , (b) Mahayana and Hinayana, , (c) Samprati, , (c) Ajivika and Nyaya Vaisesika, , (d) None of these, , (d) Svetambara and Digambara, , 48. Which one of the following is the most, fundamental difference between Mahayana, Buddism and Hinayana Buddhism?, , 43. Ashoka was much influenced by a Buddhist, monk called :, , (a) Emphasis on ahimsa, (a) Upagupta, (b) Casteless Society, (b) Vasubandhu, (c) Workship of Gods and Goddesses, (C) Asvaghosha, (d) Worship of Stupa, (d) Ambhi, 44. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held by :, (a) Ashoka, , 49 – Which of the following statements about, Mahavira is/are correct?, 1 . Mahavira’s doctrines include observance of, continence, , (b) Kanishka, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 6
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2. The division of Jainism into Svetambara and, Digambara sects took place during Mahavira’s, time, 3. Mahavira condemned the Varna systern, (a) 1 and 2, (b) 1 and 3, (c) 2 and 3, (d) Only 1, 50. Who, according to Jains, was the founder of, Jainism ?, (a) Rishabha, (b) Mahavira, (c) Arishtanerni, (d) Parsavanatha, , LEGAL SUCCESS LAW CLASSES MEERUT MOB : 8851415342, , Page 7
