buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

a) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

b) There is no material difference between the two

c) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

d) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

Question : 2

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of the efficiency of rituals.

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 3

Who built ‘Gommateshwara’ statue at Sravanabelagola?

a) Kumarpala

b) Chamundraya

c) Krishan-I

d) Tejpala

Question : 4

Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?

a) Jains

b) Ajivikas

c) Tharus

d) Tantrikas

Question : 5

Which one of the following was not included in the ‘Noble Eightfold Path’ of Buddhism?

a) Right education

b) Right exercise

c) Right memory

d) Right meditation

Question : 6

Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where

a) Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon

b) Gautama Buddha was born

c) Gautama Buddha received enlightenment

d) Gautama Buddha passed away