Question No:1
Buddha means—
A. the enlightened one
B. the religious preacher
C. the genius
D. the powerful
Question No:2
Name the clan Buddha belonged to—
A. Gnathrika
B. Maurya
C. Sakya
D. Kuru
Question No:3
In which state was the Nalanda University located in India ?
A. Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Orissa
D. Uttar Pradesh
Question No:4
Mahavira was born in 6th century BC at—
A. Vaishali
B. Magadha
C. Sarnath
D. None of these
Question No:5
The religious literature of the Jains at the early stage was written in—
A. Ardhamagadhi
B. Pali
C. Sanskrit
D. None of these
Question No:6
Which of the following places is associated with Jainism ?
A. Kapilvastu
B. Pava
C. Prayag
D. Shravasti
Question No:7
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List-I (Term)
A. Abhidhamma Pitak
B. Sutta Pitaka
Vinaya Pitaka
Mahasanghika
List-II
(Meaning / Explanation)
Matters of doctrine and ethics
Rules of Monk order
Members of great community
Matters of psychology and metaphysics
Codes:
ABCD
A. 2414
B. 3142
C. 2143
D. 4123
Question No:8
Who was the author of ‘Buddha Charita’ ?
A. Asvaghosha
B. Nagasena
C. Nagarjuna
D. Vasumitra
Question No:9
Who is also known as Nigantha Nataputra ?
A. Vardhamana Mahavira
B. Gautam Buddha
C. Nagarjuna
D. Shankaracharya
Question No:10
The principle that distinguishes Jainism from Buddhism is the—
A. practice of the eight—fold path
B. rejection of the infallibility of the Vedas
C. attribution of a soul to all beings and things
D. belief in rebirth
Question No:11
Buddha lived approximately at the same time as—
A. Confucius
B. Moses
C. Prophet Mohammad
D. Hammurabi
Question No:12
Buddha’s preaching were mainly related to—
A. belief in one God
B. practice of rituals
C. purity of thought and conduct
D. idol worship
Question No:13
The third vehicle in Buddhism was known as—
A. Mahasanghika
B. Zen
C. Vajrayana
D. None of these
Question No:14
Which State is called the ‘Cradle of Buddhism’ ?
A. Sikkim
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Question No:15
Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha ?
A. Bhadrabahu
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Parsvanath
D. Vardhaman Mahavira
Question No:16
Gandhara school of art came into existence in—
A. Hinayana sect
B. Mahayana sect
C. Vaishanava sect
D. Shaiva sect
Question No:17
Consider the following places :
1. Lumbini
2. Bodh Gaya
3. Sarnath
4. Kushinagar
In the context of the life of Buddha, the correct chronological sequence of these places is—
A. 1-2-3-4
B. 1-2-4-3
C. 2-1-3-4
D. 2-1-4 -3
Question No:18
With reference to Indian literary works, what is Digha Nikaya ?
A. An important Buddhist text in Pali
B. Miscellaneous work in prose and verse associated with Mudrarakshasha
C. Collection of long sermons ascribed to Mahavira
D. Collection of short stories ascribed to Kautilya
Question No:19
Consider the following statements—
1. Jainism in ancient India condemned the varna system.
2. 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
Question No:20
Which one of the following is NOT included in the eightfold path of Buddhism ?
A. Right speech
B. Right contemplation
C. Right desire
D. Right conduct
Indian History MOCK TEST-46
CategoriesIndian History