Practice Quiz set 9 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Mahavir advocated as path of salvation—

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   In order to sort out the differences and to compile the main teachings of Jainism, a council was convened in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Buddha had visited Kaushambi during the reign of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements.
  1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
  2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
  3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha’s life?
  1. Kanthaka
  2. Alara Kalama
  3. Channa
  4. Goshala Maskariputra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Goshala Maskariputra was the founder of Ajivika Sect.He was the contemporary of Mahavir.


Q-6)   Which of the following places can be regarded as the largest monastic establishment in Western India (containing 130 caves)?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   Who among the following was a contemporary of Gautam Buddha?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Both Gautam Buddha and Vardhman Mahavir were contemporary to each other and founded their respectrive religions better known as Buddhism and Jainism in India.


Q-8)   Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?
  1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and this became a part of Vaishanavism.
  2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.
  3. The kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Which of the above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and became part of Vaishnavism.


Q-9)   No Bauddha Sangeeti was held at which place?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Which among the following state ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)