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151. |
What was the name of the father of Ajitnath Tirthankar? |
A. | itshatru |
B. | allinath |
C. | arsavnath |
D. | eminath |
Answer» B. allinath | |
152. |
How many gandhara were in the religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar? |
A. | 0 |
B. | 5 |
C. | 0 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» E. | |
153. |
What was the number of monks in the religious family of Ajitnath Tirthankar? |
A. | 0 thousand |
B. | ne lakh |
C. | ne lakh fifty thousand |
D. | wo lakh |
Answer» C. ne lakh fifty thousand | |
154. |
The paintings of Ajanta depict the stories of |
A. | amayana |
B. | ahabharta |
C. | ataka |
D. | anchatantra |
Answer» D. anchatantra | |
155. |
The earlier Buddhist sculptures had shied away from depicting the image of the Buddha, except through such symbols as |
A. | ootprints |
B. | he Bodhi Tree |
C. | tupas |
D. | ll of the above |
Answer» E. | |
156. |
The Jaina literature is known as |
A. | ripitakas |
B. | pics |
C. | ryasutras |
D. | ngas |
Answer» E. | |
157. |
Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism? |
A. | ight Speech |
B. | ight Effort |
C. | ight Desire |
D. | ight Conduct |
Answer» D. ight Conduct | |
158. |
Who was the first nun of Gautama Buddha? |
A. | eenakshi |
B. | mriti |
C. | autami |
D. | argi |
Answer» D. argi | |
159. |
Who was the founder of Jainism in India? |
A. | autama |
B. | ahavira |
C. | handra Gupta |
D. | shoka |
Answer» C. handra Gupta | |
160. |
Assertion (A): The jainas follow the practice of worshipping images of tirthankaras.Reason (R): They denied the existence of a Supreme Being. |
A. | oth A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
B. | oth A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
C. | is true but R is false |
D. | is false but R is true |
Answer» C. is true but R is false | |
161. |
Who was the first Indo-Greek king, who became Buddhist? |
A. | ntiochus II |
B. | pollodotus I |
C. | pollodotus II |
D. | enander I |
Answer» E. | |
162. |
Which of the following is/are correct statement(s) related to the Buddhist Philosophy? |
A. | uddhist philosophy deals extensively with problems in metaphysics, phenomenology, ethics and epistemology. |
B. | uddhism is a non-theistic system of beliefs based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince later known as the Buddha, in the 5th Century B.C. |
C. | oth A & B |
D. | etheir A nor B |
Answer» D. etheir A nor B | |
163. |
What is the first discourse that the Buddha had delivered at the Deer Park in Sarnath called? |
A. | ahaparinirvana |
B. | ahamastabhisheka |
C. | ahabhiniskraman |
D. | harmachakrapravartan |
Answer» E. | |
164. |
The greatest Kushana ruler whose contribution to Buddhism was even greater than that of Ashoka, was |
A. | adphises |
B. | anishka I |
C. | asishka |
D. | uvishka |
Answer» C. asishka | |
165. |
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. | nly I |
B. | nly II |
C. | oth I and II |
D. | either I nor II |
Answer» D. either I nor II | |
166. |
I. Buddhist elementsII. Secular aspectsIII. Jain cultureWhich of the above statements is/are correct related to Ajanta Painting portray ? |
A. | nly I |
B. | oth I and II |
C. | , II and III |
D. | nly III |
Answer» B. oth I and II | |
167. |
Two great Buddhist universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila were patronised by the |
A. | alas |
B. | aramaras |
C. | handelas |
D. | ll the above |
Answer» B. aramaras | |
168. |
Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy uphold the ideology of Charvakism, Ajivika, Jainism and Buddhism? |
A. | rthodox System of Indian Philosophy |
B. | northodox System of Indian Philosophy |
C. | oth A & B |
D. | one of the above |
Answer» C. oth A & B | |
169. |
Where Ajitnatha Tirthankar was born? |
A. | yodhya |
B. | iskindha |
C. | asik |
D. | jjain |
Answer» B. iskindha | |
170. |
After how many years of practice Sambhavnath acquired Kewalya Gyan and formed DharamTirth? |
A. | 0 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 6 |
Answer» D. 6 | |
171. |
Which of the following is/are mantra of Jainism?~! |
A. | All sinful acts are renounced for life-long |
B. | All philanthropies acts are renounced for life-long |
C. | Both A & B |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. All philanthropies acts are renounced for life-long | |
172. |
What is the meaning of Kaivalya Gyan (enlightenment) received by Abhinandannath Tirthankar?%! |
A. | Shastra Gyan |
B. | Sangeet Siksha |
C. | Nartya Siksha |
D. | Brahma Vidya |
Answer» E. | |
173. |
Lord Mahavira died at%! |
A. | Saravana Belagola |
B. | Lumbini Garden |
C. | Kalugumalai |
D. | Pavapuri |
Answer» E. | |
174. |
The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by%! |
A. | Kanishka |
B. | Ashoka |
C. | Mahakashyap Upali |
D. | Sabakarni |
Answer» C. Mahakashyap Upali | |
175. |
Which Buddhist literature consists of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers?%! |
A. | Milnda Panha |
B. | Sutta Patika |
C. | Vinayapitaka |
D. | Buddhhacharita |
Answer» C. Vinayapitaka | |
176. |
Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga has been described in the minor rock edict numbered%! |
A. | I |
B. | IV |
C. | VIII |
D. | XIII |
Answer» E. | |
177. |
The Svetambara Jains were%! |
A. | clad in white |
B. | clad in black |
C. | clad in red |
D. | saffron clad |
Answer» B. clad in black | |
178. |
The language which contributed to the spread of Buddhism was%! |
A. | Sanskrit |
B. | Pali |
C. | Tamil |
D. | Greek |
Answer» C. Tamil | |
179. |
The first Buddhist Council was held at%! |
A. | Kashmir |
B. | Rajagriha |
C. | Pataliputra |
D. | Vaisali |
Answer» C. Pataliputra | |
180. |
Two great Buddhist universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila were patronised by the%! |
A. | Palas |
B. | Paramaras |
C. | Chandelas |
D. | All the above |
Answer» B. Paramaras | |
181. |
The word Jina from which the Jain(ism) has originated stands for%! |
A. | great |
B. | detached |
C. | non-violence |
D. | conqueror (of senses) |
Answer» E. | |
182. |
I. The Ikshvaku rulers of southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism.II. The Pala rulers of eastern India were patrons of Buddhism.Which of these statement (s) is/are correct?%! |
A. | Only I |
B. | Only II |
C. | Both I¬¨‚Ä and II |
D. | Neither I nor II |
Answer» C. Both I¬¨‚Ä and II | |
183. |
The original Buddhist religious texts had been written in%! |
A. | Brahmi |
B. | Sanskrit |
C. | Pali |
D. | Magadhi |
Answer» D. Magadhi | |
184. |
Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?%! |
A. | Samudra Gupta |
B. | Bidusara |
C. | Chandra Gupta Maurya |
D. | Ashoka |
Answer» D. Ashoka | |
185. |
Ashoka's prime claim to greatness lay in%! |
A. | His extensive conquests |
B. | The promotion of people's welfare by him |
C. | His marathon army |
D. | His exclusive patronage of Buddhism |
Answer» C. His marathon army | |
186. |
Santhara is a religious ritual of__________ community%! |
A. | Sikhs |
B. | Jews |
C. | Jain |
D. | Buddhists |
Answer» D. Buddhists | |
187. |
The famous Buddhist scholar Ashvaghosha was a contemporary of which one of the following?%! |
A. | Ashoka |
B. | Bindusara |
C. | Harsha |
D. | Kanishka |
Answer» E. | |
188. |
In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to%! |
A. | follow three jewels and five vows |
B. | practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings |
C. | renounce the world and attain right knowledge |
D. | believe in the Jains and absolute non-violence |
Answer» B. practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings | |
189. |
Vaishakha Purnima has a great significance because it was on this day%! |
A. | Buddha was born |
B. | Buddha got enlightened |
C. | Buddha died |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
190. |
Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?%! |
A. | Mahayana |
B. | Hinayana |
C. | Digambar |
D. | Theravad |
Answer» D. Theravad | |
191. |
What is the name of the preaching mudra of gesture, in which the Buddha is depicted delivering his first sermon, In the Gandhara Sculptures?%! |
A. | Abhaya |
B. | Dhyana |
C. | Dharmachakra |
D. | Bhumisparsha |
Answer» D. Bhumisparsha | |
192. |
According to Jain Shastra, Manno Sahssisso Bhimo, __________%! |
A. | Sidha |
B. | A Si Sahu |
C. | Namorhastiadheybahhy |
D. | Durtthasso Paridhawad |
Answer» E. | |
193. |
Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the ManusmritiI. Smritis dealt with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma.II. Consists mainly of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers%! |
A. | Only I |
B. | Only II |
C. | Both I & II |
D. | Neither I nor II |
Answer» B. Only II | |
194. |
*$_Lord Mahavira died at? |
A. | Saravana Belagola |
B. | Lumbini Garden |
C. | Kalugumalai |
D. | Pavapuri |
Answer» E. | |
195. |
*$_Which of the following signs was etched on the right leg of Rishabhnath Tirthankar?? |
A. | Cow |
B. | Bull |
C. | Elephant |
D. | Tiger |
Answer» C. Elephant | |
196. |
*$_Which among the following 'MATH'is related with Buddhism?? |
A. | Dakhma |
B. | Chaitya |
C. | Khangah |
D. | Angeri |
Answer» C. Khangah | |
197. |
*$_The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by? |
A. | Kanishka |
B. | Ashoka |
C. | Mahakashyap Upali |
D. | Sabakarni |
Answer» C. Mahakashyap Upali | |
198. |
*$_Ashoka expresses his faith in the Buddhist creed in the? |
A. | Rummindei inscription |
B. | Schism edict |
C. | Kandhar inscription |
D. | Bhabru edict |
Answer» E. | |
199. |
*$_After receipt of Diksha, under which tree Abhinandannath Tirthankar attained Kaivalya gyan (enlightenment)?? |
A. | Neem |
B. | Devdar |
C. | Vat |
D. | Priyangu |
Answer» C. Vat | |
200. |
*$_In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?? |
A. | In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa |
B. | In denying the authority of the Vedas |
C. | In opposing animal sacrifice |
D. | In its attitude towards trade |
Answer» B. In denying the authority of the Vedas | |