Q. What was the nature of difference between Bhadrabahu and his followers, which led to the split of Jainism into two sects, namely Digambaras and Svetambaras? (a) Interpretation of certain philosophical canons (b) Compilation of the teachings of Mahavira (c) Whether or not the monks should wear clothes (d) Idol worship Ans: (c) Whether or […]
Q. On the basis of which of the following traditional records have the dates of Lord Buddha’s birth and death been fixed? (a) Chinese tradition–Cantonese records (b) Simhalese tradion–Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa (c) Indian Buddhist texts–Ashokavadan and Divyvadan (d) Tibetan tradition of historian Taranath Ans: (a) Chinese tradition–Cantonese records
Q. The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because: (a) It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities (b) The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation (c) The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce (d) The doctrine of Kama
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Q. The points of similarity between Buddhism and Hinduism is (a) The missionary spirit (b) The pantheon of Gods in Hinduism (c) Acceptance of the laws of Karma and the Hindu theories of re-birth (d) None of the above. Ans: (c) Acceptance of the laws of Karma and the Hindu theories of re-birth Explanation: The
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Q. What were the ‘Four Great Signs’ that according to Buddhist tradition led Gautama to renounce the world? (a) Love, compassion, non-injury, purity (b) Old age, diseased person, dead body, an ascetic (c) That the world is full of suffering, desire and carve for existence, renunciation of desire, cycle of births and re-birth (d) None
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Q. Which one of the following characteristics of Buddhism distinguishes it from Jainism? (a) Belief in the efficacy of action (b) Non-acceptance of the authority of the Vedas (c) Attitude of non-injury towards all beings (d) Rejection of both e xtreme pleasure a nd selfmortification Ans: (d) Rejection of both extreme pleasure and self-mortification
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Q. Which of the features given below was not an aspect of Buddhism? (a) Divine intervention was necessary in the process of obtaining salvation. (b) It challenged the superiority of the Brahmanas. (c) It denied the predominance assigned to vedic texts (d) It was practical and simple Ans: (a) Divine intervention was necessary in the
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Q. The merchants were attracted to a sect like Buddhism because: (a) Brahamanical rituals were becoming expensive for them. (b) They found it suitable for their vocation. (c) They felt that the new materialistic conditions were corrupting society. (d) They were not granted a social status that was in resonance with economic prosperity. Ans: (d)
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Q. The main difference between Jainas and Hindus in treating the ascetics is: (a) To Hindus ascetic were escapists be listed to (b) Jains respect them while Hindus worship them (c) Hindus treat ascetics as Godmen whereas Jains don’t (d) An acsetic is outside the society to Hindus, while Jaina ascetic kept a relationship with
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Q. Who among the following was King of Magadha, at the time of Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha? (a) Bimbisara (b) Udayi (c) Ajatshatru (d) Chandragupta Maurya Ans: (c) Ajatshatru Explanation: The King of Magadha at the time of Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautam Buddha was (c) Ajatshatru. Ajatshatru was the son of King Bimbisara and succeeded
