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This section includes 114 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Ancient History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Where did Lord Buddha breathe hist last(Mahaparinirvan)? |
| A. | Rajgir |
| B. | Bodh Gaya |
| C. | Sarnath |
| D. | Khushinagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given belowAssertion (A) : Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic.Reason (R) : Mahatma Buddha got Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are 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 | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements1. Jainsm in ancient ancient India consemned the varna system2. Jain religious literature was written in Ardhamagadhi.3. Mahavira admitted women into the order of his followers.Which of these statements is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Consider the following places1. Lumbini2. Bodh Gaya3. Sarnath4. KushinagarIn the context of the life of Buddha, the correct chronological sequence of these place is |
| A. | 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 |
| B. | 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 |
| C. | 2 - 1 - 3 - 4 |
| D. | 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 | |
| 5. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the listsList - I (Symbols) List - II (Meaning)F. Bodhi Tree1.BirthG. Dharma Chakra2.First SermonH. Horse3.Enlighternment J. Lotus4.RenunciationCodes : FGHJA.3241B.2341C.1234D.2134 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 6. |
Consider the following1. Pitakas2. Angas3. JatakaWhich of the above is / are branches of Buddhist literature ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 7. |
Consider the following statements1. The Ikshvaku rulers of Southern India were antagonistic towards Buddism.2. The Pala rulers of Estern India were patrons of Buddhism.Which of the statements(s) given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 8. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - I (Events related to Buddha) List - II (Places)F. Birth of buddha1.Bodh GayaG. Enlightenment2.LumbiniH. First sermon3.Kushinagar (Kasia)J. Death of Buddha4.Sarnath5. RajgrihaCodes : FGHJA.2134B.1345C.2143D.4253 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements1. Vardhamana Mahavira's mother was the daughter of Lichchavi Chief Chetaka.2. Gautama Buddha's mother was a princess from the Koshala dynasty.3. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara belonged to Banaras.Which of these statements is / are correct ? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Lord Buddha preached the following four noble truths. Put them in correct order using the codes given below.1. There is suffering.2. There is cessation of suffering.There is a path leading to the cessation of suffering.4. There is cause of suffering.Codes : |
| A. | 1 - 4 - 2 - 3 |
| B. | 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 |
| C. | 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 |
| D. | 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 | |
| 11. |
Sarnath is in the state of |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Mahavashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Assertion (A) : The merchants called Setthi made handsome gifts to Mahavira and his disciples.Reasons : Mahavira and his disciples preached non-violence which put an end to wars and promote trade and commerce.Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are 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» E. | |
| 13. |
Assertion (A) : The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (Ahimsa) prevented agriculturist from embracing Jainism.Reason (R) : Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are 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» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 14. |
Why did Buddhism start declining in India ?1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a [art pf Vaishnavism.2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists. 3. The King of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.Which of the statement(s) above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 15. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - I (Term) List - II (Meaning / Explanation)F. Abhidhamma Pitak1.Matters of doctrine and ethicsG. Sutta Pitaka2.Rules of Monk orderH. Vinaya Pitaka3.Members of great communityJ. Mahasanghika4.Matters of psychology and metaphysicsCodes : FGHJA.2413B.3142C.2143D.4123 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddha's life |
| A. | Sarnath |
| B. | Sanchi |
| C. | Bodh Gaya |
| D. | Kushinagar |
| Answer» C. Bodh Gaya | |
| 17. |
Prabhasgiri is a piligrim spot of |
| A. | Buddhists |
| B. | Jains |
| C. | Saivites |
| D. | Vaishnavites |
| Answer» C. Saivites | |
| 18. |
Buddha was born at |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Lumbini |
| C. | Kapilvastu |
| D. | Pataliputra |
| Answer» C. Kapilvastu | |
| 19. |
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir |
| A. | Parsva |
| B. | Nagarjuna |
| C. | Sudraka |
| D. | Vasumitra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of the following places is considered a Jain Siddha Kshetra on account of its association with Parsvanatha? |
| A. | Champa |
| B. | Pava |
| C. | Sammed Sikhar |
| D. | Urjayanta |
| Answer» D. Urjayanta | |
| 21. |
Mahamastakabhisheka a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following? |
| A. | Bahubali |
| B. | Buddha |
| C. | Mahavira |
| D. | Nataraja |
| Answer» B. Buddha | |
| 22. |
The first Buddhist Council was held in which of the following cities? |
| A. | Nalanda |
| B. | Gaya |
| C. | Rajgriha |
| D. | Bodh Gaya |
| Answer» D. Bodh Gaya | |
| 23. |
Where was Mahavir Swami born? |
| A. | Kundagram |
| B. | Pataliputra |
| C. | Magadh |
| D. | Vaishali |
| Answer» B. Pataliputra | |
| 24. |
Mahavira Jaina breathed his last at |
| A. | Rajgir |
| B. | Ranchi |
| C. | Pawapuri |
| D. | Samastipur |
| Answer» D. Samastipur | |
| 25. |
Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at the University |
| A. | Taxila |
| B. | Vikramshila |
| C. | Magadh |
| D. | Nalanda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
In which state was the Nalanda university located in india? |
| A. | Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Orissa | |
| 27. |
Who was the author of 'Buddha Charita'? |
| A. | Asvanghosha |
| B. | Nagasena |
| C. | Nagarjuna |
| D. | Vasumitra |
| Answer» B. Nagasena | |
| 28. |
Who is said to have become the chief of the Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira? |
| A. | Jambu |
| B. | Bhadrabahu |
| C. | Sthulbhadra |
| D. | Sudharma |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Name the last Trithankara |
| A. | Parsvanath |
| B. | Mahavira |
| C. | Siddhartha |
| D. | Subhadra |
| Answer» C. Siddhartha | |
| 30. |
The Lumbini was the birth place of Buddha is attested by an inscription of |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Pushyamitra Sung |
| C. | Kanishka |
| D. | Harsha |
| Answer» B. Pushyamitra Sung | |
| 31. |
Which of the following places is associated with Jainism? |
| A. | Kapilvastu |
| B. | Pava |
| C. | Prayag |
| D. | Shravasti |
| Answer» C. Prayag | |
| 32. |
Gandhara school of art came into existence in |
| A. | Hinayana sect |
| B. | Mahayana sect |
| C. | Vaishanava sect |
| D. | Shaiva sect |
| Answer» C. Vaishanava sect | |
| 33. |
Religion-wise the sculpture found at kankali tila in Mathura are |
| A. | Vaishnava |
| B. | Buddhist |
| C. | Jaina |
| D. | Shakta |
| Answer» D. Shakta | |
| 34. |
Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha? |
| A. | Bhadrabahu |
| B. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| C. | Parsvanath |
| D. | Vardhaman Mahavira |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
The Vikramshila Mahavihara a great centre of education, was founded by |
| A. | Baladitya |
| B. | Harsha |
| C. | Gopala |
| D. | Dharmapala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
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 | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following is NOT common in Buddhism and Jainism |
| A. | Non-violence(Ahimsa) |
| B. | Indifference to Vedas |
| C. | Self-mortification |
| D. | Rejection of rituals |
| Answer» C. Self-mortification | |
| 38. |
Buddha lived approximately at the same time as |
| A. | Confucius |
| B. | Moses |
| C. | Prophet Mohammad |
| D. | Hammurabi |
| Answer» B. Moses | |
| 39. |
Who among the following taught the doctrine of shunyata (Shunyavad)? |
| A. | Nagarjuna |
| B. | Shankaracharya |
| C. | Harisna |
| D. | Vallabhacharya |
| Answer» B. Shankaracharya | |
| 40. |
Who is also Known as Nigantha Nataputra? |
| A. | Vardhamana Mahavira |
| B. | Gautam Buddha |
| C. | Nagarjuna |
| D. | Shankaracharya |
| Answer» B. Gautam Buddha | |
| 41. |
Syadvad (the theory of 'may be')is a doctrine of |
| A. | Lokayatism |
| B. | Saivism |
| C. | Jainism |
| D. | Vaishnavism |
| Answer» D. Vaishnavism | |
| 42. |
Consider according to BuddhismAssertion (A) : There is no rebirth.Reason (R) : There is no soul.Now select your answer from the following codesCodes |
| A. | Both a and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are 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» E. | |
| 43. |
Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Sikkhism |
| D. | Vaishnavism |
| Answer» C. Sikkhism | |
| 44. |
Where did Gautama budha delivered his first sermon known as Dharma Chakra Pravarthan(i.I.Turning of the wheel of the law)? |
| A. | Sanchi |
| B. | sarnath |
| C. | Sravasti |
| D. | Bodh Gaya |
| Answer» C. Sravasti | |
| 45. |
Which state is called the 'Cradle of Buddhism'? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 46. |
The 'Tripitaka' was written in |
| A. | Brahmi |
| B. | Kharosthi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» D. Sanskrit | |
| 47. |
Which among the following is the scared book of the Buddhists ? |
| A. | Upanishad |
| B. | Vedas |
| C. | Tripitaka |
| D. | Agams |
| Answer» D. Agams | |
| 48. |
Name the clan Buddha belonged to |
| A. | Gnathrika |
| B. | Maurya |
| C. | Sakya |
| D. | Kuru |
| Answer» D. Kuru | |
| 49. |
Where did Lord Buddha breathe hist last( |
| A. | Rajgir |
| B. | Bodh Gaya |
| C. | Sarnath |
| D. | Khushinagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Buddha |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Lumbini |
| C. | Kapilvastu |
| D. | Pataliputra |
| Answer» C. Kapilvastu | |