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| 251. |
_ Name the ruler whose patronage had been enjoyed by Jainism$? |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Kharavela |
| C. | Pushyamitra Sunga |
| D. | Samudragupta |
| Answer» C. Pushyamitra Sunga | |
| 252. |
_ How many ganadhara were in the religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar?$? |
| A. | 80 |
| B. | 85 |
| C. | 90 |
| D. | 95 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 253. |
_ The greatest Kushana ruler whose contribution to Buddhism was even greater than that of Ashoka, was$? |
| A. | Kadphises |
| B. | Kanishka I |
| C. | Vasishka |
| D. | Huvishka |
| Answer» C. Vasishka | |
| 254. |
_ The Jaina literature is known as$? |
| A. | Tripitakas |
| B. | Epics |
| C. | Aryasutras |
| D. | Angas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 255. |
_ Assertion (A): The jainas follow the practice of worshipping images of tirthankaras. Reason (R): They denied the existence of a Supreme Being$? |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 256. |
_ The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India, famous for his sense of Justice and dialogues with a Buddhist monk Nagasena (as described in the Buddhist work Milinda Panho) was$? |
| A. | Demetrius |
| B. | Menander |
| C. | Eukratises |
| D. | Heliocles |
| Answer» C. Eukratises | |
| 257. |
_ Which of the following rulers did not enter the Buddhist Cold?$? |
| A. | Harsha |
| B. | Samudragupta |
| C. | Kanishka |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» C. Kanishka | |
| 258. |
_ Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two sections of society into its fold. They were$? |
| A. | Merchants and Priests |
| B. | Moneylenders and Slaves |
| C. | Warriors and Traders |
| D. | Women and Sudras |
| Answer» E. | |
| 259. |
_ Which of the following is not included in triratna of Jainism?$? |
| A. | Right Knowledge |
| B. | Right Conduct |
| C. | Right Faith |
| D. | Creator |
| Answer» E. | |
| 260. |
_ What was the symbol of Sambhavnath Tirthankar?$? |
| A. | Elephant |
| B. | Cow |
| C. | Horse |
| D. | Tortoise |
| Answer» D. Tortoise | |
| 261. |
_ Which among the following is the great Buddhist work consisting of dialogues between the Indo-Greek King Menander and the Buddhist philosopher Nagasena?$? |
| A. | Milinda Panha |
| B. | Arthsashtra |
| C. | Jataka |
| D. | Kumarasambhava |
| Answer» B. Arthsashtra | |
| 262. |
_ Vardhamana Mahavira the 24 th Tirthankar of Jainism was born at __________ and died at __________$? |
| A. | Vaishali and Rajagriha |
| B. | Kusinara and Pava |
| C. | Kundagrama and Pava |
| D. | Kashi and Champa |
| Answer» D. Kashi and Champa | |
| 263. |
_ In Jain literature, which of the following Tirthankar is also known as Prajapati, Adibrahma and Aadinath?$? |
| A. | Rishabhnath |
| B. | Ajitnath |
| C. | Sambhav nath |
| D. | Abhnindan Nath |
| Answer» B. Ajitnath | |
| 264. |
_ Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy uphold the ideology of Charvakism, Ajivika, Jainism and Buddhism?$? |
| A. | Orthodox System of Indian Philosophy |
| B. | Unorthodox System of Indian Philosophy |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both A & B | |
| 265. |
_ Under which tree Sumtinath Tirthankar received Kaivalya Gyan?$? |
| A. | Devdar |
| B. | Neem |
| C. | Priyangu |
| D. | Vat |
| Answer» D. Vat | |
| 266. |
_ What was the name of first Gandhar of Abhinandannath Tirthankar?$? |
| A. | Vajrnath |
| B. | Vipul |
| C. | Chandra Prabhu |
| D. | Vasu |
| Answer» B. Vipul | |
| 267. |
_ Ashoka was much influenced by Buddhist monk called$? |
| A. | Upagupta |
| B. | Vasubandhu |
| C. | Ambhi |
| D. | Asvagosha |
| Answer» B. Vasubandhu | |
| 268. |
_ Who was King Vipulvahan?$? |
| A. | Father of Sambhavnath |
| B. | Brother of Sambhavnath |
| C. | Friend of Sambhavnath |
| D. | Teacher of Sambhavnath |
| Answer» B. Brother of Sambhavnath | |
| 269. |
_ Who among the following rulers was first to embrace Buddhism?$? |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Ajatasatru |
| C. | Bindusara |
| D. | Bimbisara |
| Answer» B. Ajatasatru | |
| 270. |
__The aim of Ashoka's Dhamma was__ |
| A. | Subtle conquest |
| B. | Religious domination |
| C. | A casteless society |
| D. | Non-violence and peace |
| Answer» E. | |
| 271. |
__The founder of Jainism was__ |
| A. | Rishbha |
| B. | Neminath |
| C. | Parsvanatha |
| D. | Vardhaman Mahavira |
| Answer» D. Vardhaman Mahavira | |
| 272. |
__Which of the following place, Buddha was never depicted in a human form but was represented only as a symbol of either two footprints or wheel?__ |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | Loria |
| C. | Kesaria |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Loria | |
| 273. |
__In Jainism, 'Perfect Knowledge' is referred to as__ |
| A. | Nirvana |
| B. | Ratna |
| C. | Kaivalya |
| D. | Jina |
| Answer» D. Jina | |
| 274. |
__The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in__ |
| A. | Prakrit texts |
| B. | Pali texts |
| C. | Sanskrit texts |
| D. | Pictographical texts |
| Answer» C. Sanskrit texts | |
| 275. |
__Which of the following was the cause of the decline of Buddhism?__ |
| A. | Buddhism was founded by a prince |
| B. | Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries |
| C. | Buddha and Mahavira were contemporaries |
| D. | Buddha preached non-violence |
| Answer» C. Buddha and Mahavira were contemporaries | |
| 276. |
__The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was__ |
| A. | Parsvanatha |
| B. | Rishabha |
| C. | Mahavira |
| D. | Manisubruta |
| Answer» D. Manisubruta | |
| 277. |
__The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was__ |
| A. | Nagarjuna |
| B. | Ananda |
| C. | Asanga |
| D. | Padmasambhava |
| Answer» E. | |
| 278. |
__Assertion (A): Nalanda was the centre of Buddhist learning in the post-Gupta period. Reason (R): It was patronised by the Pal a rulers__ |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 279. |
__What name was given to Rishabhnath Tirthankar due to his father Nabhiraya?__ |
| A. | Dharam Nath |
| B. | Anantnath |
| C. | Chandra Prabhu |
| D. | Nabhisunu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 280. |
__What was the meaning of the symbol Horse of Sambhavnath Tirthankar?__ |
| A. | Speed |
| B. | Restrained heart |
| C. | Anger |
| D. | Charm |
| Answer» C. Anger | |
| 281. |
__What was the name assigned to Rishabhnath Tirthankar because of the mark on his right leg?__ |
| A. | Hiranyagarbha |
| B. | Prajapati |
| C. | Rishabh |
| D. | Vrihad Deva |
| Answer» D. Vrihad Deva | |
| 282. |
__In which Indian Religion, there are 24 tirthankaras?__ |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Hinduism |
| D. | Sikhism |
| Answer» B. Buddhism | |
| 283. |
__The deep transforming effect that the Kalinga War had on Ashoka has been described in__ |
| A. | Archaeological excavations |
| B. | Rock edicts |
| C. | Coins |
| D. | Pillar edicts |
| Answer» C. Coins | |
| 284. |
__After the Kalinga War, Ashoka decided never to wage any war because?__ |
| A. | After the conquest of Kalinga the political unity of Mauryan India had been achieved |
| B. | Ashoka felt apologetic about the destruction of men and material on both sides in the war |
| C. | He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and noncombatants in the war |
| D. | Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism which was opposed to violence |
| Answer» D. Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism which was opposed to violence | |
| 285. |
__For how many years Ajitnath Tirthankar practise harsh austerity?__ |
| A. | Ten |
| B. | Twelve |
| C. | Fourteen |
| D. | Sixteen |
| Answer» C. Fourteen | |
| 286. |
__Buddha has been described as 'an ocean of wisdom and compassion' In__ |
| A. | The Light of Asia |
| B. | Amarakosa |
| C. | Buddhacharita |
| D. | Jatak Tales |
| Answer» C. Buddhacharita | |
| 287. |
__With which of the following is the classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil associated?__ |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Hinduism |
| D. | Christianity |
| Answer» B. Buddhism | |
| 288. |
_Why did King Vipulvahan develop aversion for worldly life?$? |
| A. | Because of wife |
| B. | Because of son |
| C. | Because of famine |
| D. | Because of subjects |
| Answer» D. Because of subjects | |
| 289. |
_Which of the following is known as the Jain Temple City?$? |
| A. | Girnar |
| B. | Allahabad |
| C. | Rajagriha |
| D. | Varanasi |
| Answer» B. Allahabad | |
| 290. |
_How many Ganadharas were there in the religious family of Sambhavnath Tirthankar?$? |
| A. | 95 |
| B. | 105 |
| C. | 115 |
| D. | 125 |
| Answer» C. 115 | |
| 291. |
_Buddha delivered his first sermon at __________$? |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | Sarnath |
| C. | Kapilvastu |
| D. | Vaisali |
| Answer» C. Kapilvastu | |
| 292. |
_According to Jainis, at which place Abhinandannath attained Nirvana?$? |
| A. | Sammed Shikhar |
| B. | Shri Keshriyaji Tirtha |
| C. | Parasnath |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» B. Shri Keshriyaji Tirtha | |
| 293. |
_Because of his virtuous deeds Ajitnath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?$? |
| A. | Vijaya |
| B. | Tara |
| C. | Sharmestha |
| D. | Geeta |
| Answer» B. Tara | |
| 294. |
_In which language were the Buddhist-texts 'Pitakas' composed?$? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Ardhamagadhi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Prakrit |
| Answer» D. Prakrit | |
| 295. |
_The fourth Buddhist Council was held at$? |
| A. | Pataliputra |
| B. | Vaishali |
| C. | Kundalavana |
| D. | Bodh Gaya |
| Answer» D. Bodh Gaya | |
| 296. |
_Gautama Buddha was born at$? |
| A. | Kusinagar |
| B. | Sarnath |
| C. | Bodha Gaya |
| D. | Lumbini |
| Answer» E. | |
| 297. |
_What was the number of monks in the religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar?$? |
| A. | 50 thousand |
| B. | One lakh |
| C. | One lakh fifty thousand |
| D. | Two lakh |
| Answer» C. One lakh fifty thousand | |
| 298. |
_Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Jataka tales? I. It is a collection of tales belonging to the pre-Buddhist period give us a revealing glimpse into a period when the fusion between the Aryan and the Dravidian races had been almost completed.II. It gives us the periods of rule and genealogies of dynasties of kings$? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 299. |
_Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism?$? |
| A. | Right Speech |
| B. | Right Effort |
| C. | Right Desire |
| D. | Right Conduct |
| Answer» D. Right Conduct | |
| 300. |
_Who was the first Indo-Greek king, who became Buddhist?$? |
| A. | Antiochus II |
| B. | Apollodotus I |
| C. | Apollodotus II |
| D. | Menander I |
| Answer» E. | |