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| 3251. |
Yapaniya was a school of |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Janism |
| C. | Shaivism |
| D. | Vaisnavism |
| Answer» C. Shaivism | |
| 3252. |
Which one of the following is not included in the eight- fold path of Buddhism? |
| A. | Rightspeech |
| B. | Right contemplation |
| C. | Right desire |
| D. | Right conduct |
| Answer» D. Right conduct | |
| 3253. |
Who was the author of Buddha Charita? |
| A. | Asvaghosha |
| B. | Nagarjuna |
| C. | Nagasen |
| D. | Vasumitra |
| Answer» B. Nagarjuna | |
| 3254. |
Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at |
| A. | Kapilvastu |
| B. | Kushinagar |
| C. | Bodhgaya |
| D. | Rajgriha |
| Answer» C. Bodhgaya | |
| 3255. |
Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia? |
| A. | Jesus Christ |
| B. | Lord Buddha |
| C. | Prophet Mohammad |
| D. | Zarathustra |
| Answer» C. Prophet Mohammad | |
| 3256. |
The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavir Swami was held at |
| A. | Champa |
| B. | Vaishali |
| C. | Takshshila |
| D. | Nalanda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3257. |
The Tripitaka was written in |
| A. | Brahmi |
| B. | Kharosthi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» D. Sanskrit | |
| 3258. |
The Jain Tirthankara Mahavira has byn mentioned in the early Buddhist literature as |
| A. | Nigantha Nataputta |
| B. | Vardhamana |
| C. | Vesaliya |
| D. | Videhaputta |
| Answer» B. Vardhamana | |
| 3259. |
The twenty-third Jain Tirthankara was associated with |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Kausambi |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Sravasti |
| Answer» D. Sravasti | |
| 3260. |
Which one among the following Tirthankaras was according to the Svetamber tradition, a lady? |
| A. | Sumatinatha |
| B. | Shantinatha |
| C. | Mallinatha |
| D. | Arishtaneny |
| Answer» D. Arishtaneny | |
| 3261. |
Who among the following was the last to be initiated in his religion by Gautama Buddha? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | Aanada |
| B. | Sariputrta |
| C. | Moggalana |
| D. | Subhadda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3262. |
Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana? (UP-PCS 2012] |
| A. | Bodh Gaya |
| B. | Kusmagara |
| C. | Lumbim |
| D. | Rishipattana |
| Answer» B. Kusmagara | |
| 3263. |
Buddha had delivered maximum sermons at [UP-PCS 2011] |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Sravasti |
| C. | Kaushambi |
| D. | Rajgriha |
| Answer» C. Kaushambi | |
| 3264. |
The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Sravasti |
| B. | Vaishali |
| C. | Rajagriha |
| D. | Kushinagar |
| Answer» C. Rajagriha | |
| 3265. |
Which one of the following Buddhist's texts speaks of the "Sixteen Mahajanapadas"? [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Angauttara nikaya |
| B. | Majjhim Nikaya |
| C. | Khuddaka Nikaya |
| D. | Digha Nikaya |
| Answer» B. Majjhim Nikaya | |
| 3266. |
Reasons for the spread of Buddhism included [UP-PCS 2009] 1. Simplicity of religion. 2. Special appeal for the downtrodden. 3. Missionary spirit of the religion. 4. Use of local language. 5. Reinforcement of vedic spirit by philosophers. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 3267. |
Who became the first follower of Mahavira? [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Jamalir |
| B. | Yashoda |
| C. | Aanojja |
| D. | Trishala |
| Answer» B. Yashoda | |
| 3268. |
In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Ardha-Magadhi |
| C. | Vaidaibhi |
| D. | Surasem |
| Answer» C. Vaidaibhi | |
| 3269. |
Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra? |
| A. | Vajrayana |
| B. | Ajivikas |
| C. | Sthaviravadins |
| D. | Mahasanghikas |
| Answer» C. Sthaviravadins | |
| 3270. |
Which among the following state 'Odantipur Education Centre was situated? |
| A. | Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 3271. |
Who among the following was associated with formulation of the basic ideas of the Mahayan Buddhism? |
| A. | Nagaquna |
| B. | Kashyapa Matanga |
| C. | Menander |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» B. Kashyapa Matanga | |
| 3272. |
Which of the following archeological sites is famous for Jain temples? I. Khajuraho II. Dilwara III. Sonagiri IV. Shravanabelogola |
| A. | I, II, III and IV are correct |
| B. | II, III and IV are correct |
| C. | III and IV are correct |
| D. | Only III is correct |
| Answer» B. II, III and IV are correct | |
| 3273. |
Parshvanatha, the Jain Thirthankara, was associated mainly with which of the following places?[UP-PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Varanasi |
| B. | Kaushambi |
| C. | Giribraja |
| D. | Champa |
| Answer» B. Kaushambi | |
| 3274. |
Which of the following statements is/ are correct? [2014-II] 1. Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text. 2. The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas. Select the correct answer using, the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3275. |
Consider the following statements [2014-I] 1. The Jains believed that Mahavira had twenty-three predecessors. 2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara. 3. Rishava was immediate successor of Mahavira. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 3276. |
Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha's life? [2013-I] 1. Kanthaka 2. AlaraKalama 3. Channa 4. Goshala Maskariputra Select the correct answer using Ac codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 3277. |
DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. Statement I: Sculptures of die Gandhara School stylistically are typically linked to the Greco-Roman and the Parthian art of Iran. Statement II: The earliest stone Buddha images in the Swat valley pro-dated the Kushana period, which suggests that certain iconographic conventions were already well- established in the pre-Kushana period. |
| A. | Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false | |
| 3278. |
Main element (features) of Buddhist philosophy is |
| A. | Pratitya Samutpad |
| B. | Jivaand Ajiva |
| C. | Syadvada |
| D. | Triratna |
| Answer» B. Jivaand Ajiva | |
| 3279. |
DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. Statement I: Mahavira initially joined a group of ascetics called Nigranthas. Statement II: The sect was founded 200 years earlier by Parsva. |
| A. | Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false | |
| 3280. |
DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. Statement I: There was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga valley towards the end of Chandragupta's reign. Statement II: Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk. |
| A. | Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I | |
| 3281. |
What was the Kutagarashala literally, a hut with a pointed roof? [2012-II] |
| A. | A place where animals were kept |
| B. | A place where intellectual debates among Buddhist mendicants took place |
| C. | A place where weapons were stored |
| D. | A place to sleep |
| Answer» C. A place where weapons were stored | |
| 3282. |
The Jainas believe the Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of 24 tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira? [2011-II] |
| A. | He was the first tirthankara and the founder of Jainism |
| B. | He was the 23rd tirthankara, the first 22 tirthankaras being considered legendary |
| C. | He was the last and 24th tirthankara, who was not considered as the founder of the new faith but as a reformer of the existing religious sect |
| D. | He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras |
| Answer» D. He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras | |
| 3283. |
The earliest Buddhist literature which deal with the stories of the various birth of Buddha are [2011-II] |
| A. | Vmaya pitakas |
| B. | Sutta pitakas |
| C. | Abhidamma pitakas |
| D. | Jatakas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3284. |
The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Turning of the wheel of law' at [2008-II] |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | Samath |
| C. | Sravasti |
| D. | Bodh Gaya |
| Answer» C. Sravasti | |
| 3285. |
The story of the transformation of a dancing girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in |
| A. | Silappadikaram |
| B. | Tolkappiyam |
| C. | Paripadal |
| D. | Manimeklialai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3286. |
Periya Puranam is a work on |
| A. | Bengal Vaishnavism |
| B. | Tamil Saivism |
| C. | Kashmir Saivism |
| D. | Ujjain Saktism |
| Answer» C. Kashmir Saivism | |
| 3287. |
The subject matter of Ajanta paintings pertains to |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Vaishnavism |
| D. | Shaivism |
| Answer» C. Vaishnavism | |
| 3288. |
To whom of his following disciples did Buddha preach his last sermon? |
| A. | Anand |
| B. | Sariputra |
| C. | Subhadra |
| D. | Upali |
| Answer» D. Upali | |
| 3289. |
Who among the following Sufi saints witnessed the rule of Seven Sultans of Delhi? |
| A. | Shekh Ahmad Sirhindi |
| B. | Shekh Nizamuddin Auliya |
| C. | Baba Fareed |
| D. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti |
| Answer» C. Baba Fareed | |
| 3290. |
To whom did Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya bestow the title of 'Ain-i-Hind' (Mirror of India)? |
| A. | Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria |
| B. | Sheikh Sirajuddin Usmani |
| C. | Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag Dehlavi |
| D. | Khwaja Syed Muhammad Gesudaraj |
| Answer» C. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag Dehlavi | |
| 3291. |
Who among the following was a disciple of Nizamuddin Aulia? |
| A. | Amir Khusro |
| B. | Alauddin Sabir |
| C. | Nasiruddin |
| D. | Ibrahim Lodi |
| Answer» B. Alauddin Sabir | |
| 3292. |
Famous medieval saint Shankardev belonged to [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Shaiva Cult |
| B. | Vaishnava Cult |
| C. | Advaita Cult |
| D. | Dvaita - Advaita Cult |
| Answer» C. Advaita Cult | |
| 3293. |
Which one of the following Sufi Saints of the Chistiya order was called the Chirag-i-Dehalvi? |
| A. | Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya |
| B. | Sheikh Fariduddin |
| C. | Sheikh Nasiruddin |
| D. | Sheikh Salim Chisti |
| Answer» D. Sheikh Salim Chisti | |
| 3294. |
Whose disciple was Khwaiha Moinuddin Chisti? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Khwaia Abdal Chisti |
| B. | Shah Wali Ullah |
| C. | Mir Dard |
| D. | Khwaja Usman Haruni |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3295. |
Which Sufi Saint was called 'Mahbub-e-llahi'? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti |
| B. | Baba Farid |
| C. | Qutubuddin Bakhtiya Kaki |
| D. | Sheikh Niizamuddin Aulya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3296. |
Who among the following was the earliest Sufi Saint to have settled at Ajmer? [UP-PCS 2011] |
| A. | Sheikh Moinuddin chisti |
| B. | Sheikh Qutbuddins Bakhtiyar Qaki |
| C. | Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliaya |
| D. | Shiekh Salim Chisti |
| Answer» B. Sheikh Qutbuddins Bakhtiyar Qaki | |
| 3297. |
Under which Sikh Guru the Sikhs were transformed into the 'Khalsa'? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Guru Teg Bahadur |
| B. | Guru Arjun |
| C. | Guru Govind Singh |
| D. | Guru Nanak Dev |
| Answer» D. Guru Nanak Dev | |
| 3298. |
"Let no man ask a man's sect or caste". This statement has been given by [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Kabir |
| B. | Ramananda |
| C. | Ramanuja |
| D. | Chaitanya |
| Answer» C. Ramanuja | |
| 3299. |
What was Khanqah? |
| A. | Works of poet Amir Khusro |
| B. | The place where Sufi mystics lived |
| C. | Court of Sikandar Lodi |
| D. | Birth place of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti |
| Answer» C. Court of Sikandar Lodi | |
| 3300. |
Which of the following Sufisaints is known as Mahoobi-llahi? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Shaikh Muin-ud-din Chishti |
| B. | Shaikh Nizam-ud-din Auliya |
| C. | Baba Farid |
| D. | Shaikh Nasir-ud-din chirag-i-Dehalvi |
| Answer» C. Baba Farid | |