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2nd Proof, , Standard, , 5, , : 6 | Social Science, , In Search of Peace :, Buddha and Mahavir, Gautam Buddha, , 1., , Which two reformers worked against social evils in social and religious areas in India in the, 6th century B.C. ?, , (A), , (A) Buddha and Mahavir, , (B) Baubhati and Vagbhati, , (C) Chankya and Ashok, , (D) Sushrut and Charak, , 2., , We obtain information about Gautam Buddha and Buddhism from Jatak Katha and Tripitaka., , 3., , Name the texts included in ‘Tripitaka’., , A., , (1) Sukta Pitak, (2) Vinay Pitak (3) Abhidham Pitak., , 4., , How many Jatak stories are associated with the pre-birth of Buddha ?, (A) 250, , (B) 350, , (C) 450, , (D), (D) 550, , 5., , The kingdom of Kapilvastu was in the foothills of the Himalayas. ( or ), , ( ), , 6., , The kingdom of Kapilvastu was situated in the foothills of which of the mountain ranges?, , (B), , (A) Arvalli, 7., , (B) Himalayas, , (C) Satpuda, , (D) Vindhyas, , The Kshatriyas of Kapilvastu were called ___________., (A) Shakyas, , (B) Pandyas, , (C) Buddhas, , (A), (D) Kshatraps, , 8., , The kingdom of Kapilvastu was a monarchy. ( or ), , (), , 9., , Who was the head of the republic of Kapilvastu ?, , (D), , (A) Ashok, 10., A., , (B) Buddha, , (C) Siddhartha, , (D) Shuddhodhana, , Who were the parents of Gautam Buddhas ?, The father of Gautam Budha was Shuddhodhan, the head of the republic of Kapilvastu and his, mother was Mayadevi., , 11., , Gautam Buddha was born in 466 B.C. ( or ), , 12., , The childhood name of Gautam Buddha was Siddhartha., , 13., , Gautami Mahaprajapati was the foster mother of Gautam Buddha., , 14., , From a young age, Siddhartha was associated with ______________ and ______________., , 15., , ( ), , (A) education, knowledge, , (B) arms, wars, , (C) singing, dancing, , (D) all of these, , Next to Kapilvastu there was a monastery of a saint named Alara Kalam. ( or ), I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (A), , ( ), 3
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2nd Proof, , Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace : Buddha and Mahavir, 16., , Who was the Guru of young Siddhartha ?, (A) Alara Kalam, , 17., A., , (B) Chanakya, , (A), (C) Ramananda, , (D) Virjananda, , Siddhartha was married at a young age because ..., At a young age, Siddhartha went to the Ashram of a saint Alara Kalam and did meditation. He, continued to discuss knowledge and samadhi. So his father Shuddhodhan was worried that he, would become a monk. So he was married at a young age., , 18., , Yashodhara was the wife of Siddhartha., , 19., , Siddhartha had a son named Rahul., Gautam Buddha - Home Sacrifice And Sadhana, , 20., , At what age did Siddhartha decide to renounce his royal family and state and become a saint ?( B ), (A) 25, , (B) 30, , (C) 35, , (D) 40, , 21., , Siddharth renounced his royal family and state in search of knowledge and truth., , 22., , ___________ was the charioteer and ___________ was the horse of Siddhartha., , 23., A., 24., A., , (A) Rahul, Mehul, , (B) Gautam, Subahu, , (C) Channa, Kanthak, , (D) Shuddha, Suketu, , (C), , Where did Siddhartha go after leaving his home ?, After leaving his home Siddhartha went to Rajgrih and then to Puruvela., Why did Gautam Buddha leave five Brahmins and decided to do penance alone ?, After leaving home Gautam Buddha went to Rajgrih and then to Puruvela. There he started penance, with five Brahmins. He felt that giving up food and water and tormenting the body would not yield, knowledge. Conquering the path of self-consciousness and desire is the major duty of human beings., Leaving five Brahmins he decided to do penance alone., , 25., , Where did Gautam Buddha start Sadhana for truth and enlightenment after leaving his home ?( A ), (A) Bodhigaya, , 26., , A., 28., A., 29., 4, , (C) Sarnath, , (D) Kushnara, , Sitting under the ___________ tree Siddhartha started Sadhana for truth and enlightenment. ( D ), (A) Asopalav, , 27., , (B) Kapilvastu, , (B) Mango, , (C) Banyan, , (D) Peepal, , On which day did Gautam Buddha get knowledge ?, Gautam Buddha got knowledge on the day of Vaishakh Purnima., What does ‘Buddha’ mean ?, ‘Buddha’ means conscious or wise., Buddha had attained enlightenment in Sarnath. ( or ) ***, I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , ( )
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2nd Proof, , Standard, 30., A., , : 6 | Social Science, , Give reason: Siddhartha is called Buddha., Siddhartha acquired knowledge and enlightenment after doing sadhana for many days. Thus he is, called Buddha, which means conscious or wise., , 31., A., , Explain in brief how Gautam Buddha sacrificed his home., At the age of 30, Gautam Buddha decided to renounce his royal family and state and become a saint, in search of truth and enlightenment. One night he took his charioteer Channa and horse Kanthak,, and went to the river bank outside his state. Leaving his royal attire, he gave all his jewellery to, Channa and ordered him to take Kanthak along with him and return to the palace. He himself wore, the ascetic clothes of the hermit and walked toward the jungle., , 32., A., , How did Siddharth become Buddha ?, From a young age, Siddhartha was associated with the monastery of a saint named Alara Kalam. At, his ashram he did meditation. He was interested in discussing knowledge and Samadhi. At the age, of 30, he decided to renounce his royal family and state and wore the ascetic clothes of a hermit and, walked towards the jungle., After leaving his home, we went to Rajgrih and then to Puruvela. There he started penance with five, Brahmins. He felt that giving up food and water and tormenting the body would not yield knowledge., Leaving five Brahmins he decided to penance alone., Sitting under the Peepal tree at Bodhigaya, he started Sadhana for truth and enlightenment. After, many days of Sadhana, he got knowledge on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. On acquiring knowledge, he became Buddha from Sidhhartha., Preachings of Buddha, , 33., , Where did Buddha go after attaining enlightenment ?, , A., , After attaining enlightenment, Buddha went to Sarnath., , 34., , Buddha gave his first Sermoh in Bodhigaya. ( or ) ***, , ( ), , 35., , Where did Gautam Buddha first preach ? ***, , (B), , 36., A., 37., , (A) Bodhigaya, , (B) Sarnath, , (C) Kushinara, , (D) Kapilvastu, , What are Buddha’s first preachings called ?, The first preachings of Buddha are called ‘Dharmachakrapravartan’., How many Arya truths are there according to Gautam Buddha ?, (A) 2, , (B) 3, , (C) 4, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (C), (D) 5, 5
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2nd Proof, , Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace : Buddha and Mahavir, 38., A., , What was the main preaching of Gautam Buddha ?***, Following were the main preaching of Gautam Buddha:, The world is full of miseries., The cause of suffering is greed or strong desire., Destruction of suffering is renunciation of desire., Adoption of the octagonal path (Astang Marg) eliminates desire., , 39., A., 40., , What are the four truths explained by Buddha known as ?, The four truths explained by Buddha are known as Buddhist Principles or ‘Samyak Darshan’., ‘Samyak Darshan’ are the four truths explained by Buddha. ( or ), , ( ), , Buddha As A Great Reformer, 41., , Buddha confirmed the existence of God and Soul. ( or ), , (), , 42., , Buddha gave importance to ____________., , (C), , (A) God, 43., A., , (B) soul, , (C) Karmaism, , (D) moksh, , In the sixth century, Hinduism was divided into how many varnas? Which were they ?, In the sixth century, Hinduism was divided into four varnas. They were Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra., , 44., A., , According to Gautam Buddha, what makes a man great ?, Gautam Buddha said, being born in a high family does not make anyone great. A man becomes, great by his deeds, by his conscience, by following the path of truth and non-violence., , 45., , Gautam Buddha highly opposed the discrimination of high and low, prevailing in the society., , 46., , Buddha gave equal importance to women as to men. ( or ), , 47., , According to Buddha women can also achieve nirvana through sadhana and duty., , 48., , Write a short note on ‘Buddha as a great reformer’., , A., , (), , Buddha was a great religious and social reformer. He worked life-long to eliminate the pollutants in, religion and society. He made the following reforms:, 1) Denial of God and Soul : Buddha denied God and Soul and gave importance to Karmaism., According to him, one should live a virtuous life in the present., 2) Opposition to Rituals : He opposed rituals performed in Hinduism and the sacrifice of animals, in yagnas. He said that non-violence is the highest value. The greatest duty of all human beings, is to treat animals non-violently., 3) Opposition of Discrimination of High and Low : Buddha opposed the varna system that, , 6, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker.
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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , prevailed at that time. He said being born in a high family does not make anyone great. He, becomes great by his deeds, by his conscience, by following the path of truth and non-violence., He highly opposed the high and low, 4) Importance of women : Buddha gave equal importance to women as to men. He said that, women can also achieve nirvana through sadhana and duty., 49., A., , Which evils were seen in Gautam Buddha’s time ? ***, During the time of Gautam Budha, various rituals were performed in Hinduism and the animals, were sacrificed in the yagnas. At his time, Hinduism was divided into four varnas - Brahmin, Kshatriya,, Vaishya and Shudra. The discrimination between people of high and low varna was prevailing in, the society. Also, equal importance was not given to women as to men., Nirvana, , 50., , Gautam Buddha preached to follow the path of truth and non-violence. ( or ), , (), , 51., , Gautam Buddha opposed eating non-vegetarian food. ( or ), , ( ), , 52., , Gautam Buddha died at the age of ___________________ years., , (D), , (A) 50, 53., , A., , (C) 70, , (D) 80, , Where did Gautam Buddha attain Nirvana ?***, (A) Lumbini, , 54., , (B) 60, , (B) Kapilvastu, , (C), (C) Kushinara, , (D) Sarnath, , Write a short note on Gautam Buddha., Gautam Buddha was born in 566 BC in the kingdom called Kapilvastu in the foothills of the, , Himalayas. Gautam Buddha’s father’s name was Shuddhodhana and Mother’s name was, Mayadevi. Yashodhara was his wife and he had a son named Rahul. He was nurtured by Gautami, Mahaprajapati who was his foster mother., From a young age, Siddhartha was associated with the monastery of a saint named Alara Kalam., , He meditated in his ashram and used to discuss knowledge and Samadhi., At the age of 30, he decided to renounce his royal family and state to become a saint in search, , of truth. After many days of Sadhana, he got knowledge on the day of Vaisakh Purnima., Buddha’s first preachings at Sarnath are called ‘Dharmachakrapravartan’., He said, being born in a high family does not make anyone great. He becomes great by his, , deeds and by his conscience. He opposed rituals performed in Hinduism and the sacrifices of, animals in the yagnas. Buddha gave equal importance to women as to men. Buddha led many, people towards a righteous path., I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 7
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2nd Proof, , Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace : Buddha and Mahavir, , , Giving preaching of truth and non-violence he opposed eating of non-vegetarian food and high, and low discrimination. He died at the age of 80 years in Kushinara and attained Nirvana., Mahavir Swami, , 55., , There are total 25 Tirthankaras in Jainism. ( or ), , 56., , Agams are the main sources of knowledge about Jainism., , 57., , Who was the first Tirthankara of Jaininsm ?, , (), , A., , The first Tirthankara of Jainism was Rishabhdev or Adinath., , 58., , Parshwanath was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. ( or ), , (), , 59., , Parshwanath was the son of King _________________ of Kashi., , (A), , (1) Ashwasen, , (B) Bahubali, , (C) Varajsen, , 60, , What did Parshwanath oppose ?, , A., , Parshwanath opposed vedic religion and rituals and the caste system., , 61., , (D) Hastisen, , The 24th and the last Tirthankar of Jainism was Mahavir Swami., Mahavir Swami : Early life, , 62., , Where was Mahavir Swami born ?, , (B), , (A) Kapilvastu, , (B) Kundgram, , (C) Sarath, , (D) Pawapuri, , 63., , Mahavir Swami was born in the Gnatrak Kshatriya dynasty. ( or ), , 64., , The childhood name of Mahavir Swami was Vardhaman., , 65., , Who was Mahavir Swami’s father ?, , A., 66., , 67., , Mahavir Swami’s father was Siddhartha, the king of the Kundgram republic., What was the name of Mahavir Swami’s Mother ?***, (A) Trishladevi, , (B) Mayadevi, , (C) Yashoda, , (D) Yashodhara, , (A), , What was the name of Mahavir Swami’s elder brother ?, (A) Harshavardhan, , (B) Chandravardhan, , (C) Nandivardhan, , (D) Suryavardhan, , 68., , Mahavir Swami was married to princess Yashoda., , 69., , What was the name of Mahavir Swami’s daughter ?, (A) Yashoda, , 8, , (), , (B) Yashodhara, , (C) Priyadarshini, , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , (C), , (C), (D) Priyavandana
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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , Leaving Home And Sadhana, 70., , At what age did Mahavir Swami leave his home ?, (A) 20 years, , 71., , (B) 25 years, , A., 73., A., , (D) 40 years, , For how many years did Mahavir Swami live a life as a ‘Bhikshuk’ and did penance ?, (A) 10 years, , 72., , (C) 30 years, , (C), , (B) 12 years, , (C) 16 years, , (B), , (D) 30 years, , Where did Mahavir Swami attain ‘Kevalgyan’ ?, Mahavir Swami attained the highest knowledge or ‘Kevalgyan’ on the bank of river Rijupalika., Give reason : Mahavir Swami was called ‘Jin’., Mahavir Swami lived a life as a ‘Bhiksshuk’’ and did a harsh penance for twelve years. On the bank, of river Rijupalika he attained the highest knowledge ‘Kevalgyan’. As he conquered his mind and, senses, he was called ‘Jin’., , 74., , The great mighty Vardhaman came to be known as Mahavir., Preaching of Mahavir Swami, , 75., , Mahavir Swami’s teachings are known as doctrine of ‘Triratna’. (or ), , (), , 76., , How many vows did Mahavir Swami preach ?, , (B), , (A) 3, 77., A., , (B) 5, , (C) 7, , (D) 11, , What were the five ‘Mahavratas’ of Jainism ?***, The five Mahavrats of Jainism are : 1) Non-violence, 2) Truth, (3) Astey, 4) Non-possessiveness,, 5) Brahmcharya, , 78., A., , What were the main teachings of Mahavir Swami ?***, Mahavir Swami’s teachings are known as the doctrine of ‘Triratna’. He preached the following five, vows., 1) Non-Violence: There should not be violence of any kind. Protecting animals is the main duty, of human beings., 2) Truth: We should never speak lies. We should abstain from anger to follow the truth., 3) Astey: Theft is the biggest evil. We should not take anybody's things without his/her permission., 4) Non-Possessiveness : Man should not store goods, possessions, ornaments or clothings beyond, their requirement., 5) Brahmcharya: Jain monks and nuns should observe celibacy., , 79., A., , Explain the vow of non-violence as explained by Mahavir Swami., Mahavir Swami believed that violence’s one of the biggest evils of human society. There should not, I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 9
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2nd Proof, , Chapter 5 : In Search of Peace : Buddha and Mahavir, be violence of any kind. Even the smallest creature has the right to live. Even mental violence should, not be done. Protecting animals is the real duty of human beings., 80., A., , Explain the vow of non-possessiveness as preached by Mahavir Swami ?, Non-possessiveness or Aparigrah means a man should not store goods, possessions, ornaments, or clothing beyond his/her requirement. Keeping the things as per requirement reduces collection, instinct in a person and things like grains reach up to the poor people., , 81., , We should abstain from anger to follow the truth. (or ), , (), , 82., , Astey means to take anybody’s things without his/her permission. (or ), , (), , 83., , What did Mahavir Swami specifically tell Jain monks and nuns ?, , A., , Mahavir Swami specifically told Jain Monks and nuns to observe celibacy., Mahavir Swami : As A Great Reformist, , 84., , 85., A., , In which language did Mahavir Swami preach to the people ?***, (A) Pali, , (B) Prakrit and Ardhmagdhi, , (C) Prakrit and Pali, , (D) Pali and Ardhmagdhi, , (B), , What were the similarities in the preachings of Gautam Buddha and Mahavir Swami ?***, Gautam Buddha and Mahavir Swami both opposed rituals and sacrificies., They rejected the presence of God and condemned animal sacrifices in the yagnas., Both of them said that the women should be given equal rights., They both preached in people’s languages i.e. Prakrit and Ardhniagadhi., Both of them urged people to take the path of peace and non-violence., , 86., , With simple and easy teachings Mahavir Swami changed people’s lives. (or )., , 87., , Both Buddhism and Jainism urged people to take the path of peace and non-violence., (or )***, , (), , 88., , Mahavir Swami died in Pawapuri at the age of 72., , 89., , Write a short note on Mahavir Swami., , A., , (), , Mahavir Swami was born in the Gnatrak Kshatriya dynasty of Kundgram republic of Vajji Union., , His father’s name was Siddhartha and Mother’s name was Trishladevi. He was married to princess, Yashoda and his daughter’s name was Priyadarshini., Mahavir Swami left home at the age of 30 years and did a harsh penance for twelve years. As he, , conquered his mind and senses, he was called ‘Jin’., , , 10, , Mahavir Swami was the 24th and the last Tirthankar of Jainism., I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker.
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2nd Proof, , Standard, , : 6 | Social Science, , He opposed rituals and sacrifices. He preached in the Prakrit and Ardhmagdhi language. His, , teachings are known as the doctrine of ‘Triratna’. He preached five vows of non-violence, truth,, astey, non-possessiveness and brahmcharya. He said that women should be given equal rights, as men. With his simple and easy teachings he changed people’s lives. He died in Pawapuri at, the age of 72., 90., [1], , [2], , Match the following :, A, , B, , Answer, , (1) Birth Place of Gautam Buddha, , (A) Kushinara, , (1) - C, , (2) Place of Buddha’s sadhana for enlightenment, , (B) Rajgrih, , (2) - E, , (3) Place where Gautam Buddha preached first time, , (C) Kapilvastu, , (3) - D, , (4) Place where Gautam Buddha went after leaving home, , (D) Sarnath, , (4) - B, , (5) Place where Gautam Buddha attained nirvana, , (E), , (5) - A, , A, , Bodhigaya, , B, , Answer, , (1) Birth Place of Mahavir Swami, , (A) Celibacy, , (1) - C, , (2) Preaching of Mahavir Swami, , (B) Agams, , (2) - D, , (3) Death place of Mahavir Swami, , (C) Kundgram, , (3) - E, , (4) Brahmcharya for Jain monks and nuns, , (D) Triratna, , (4) - A, , (5) Source of knowing about Jainism, , (E), , (5) - B, , Pawapuri, , , , I am ‘Confident’... I am a Change Maker., , 11