buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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) Whether or not the monks should wear clothes

b) Idol worship

c) Interpretation of certain philosophical canons

d) Compilation of the teachings of Mahavira

Question : 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism?

1. It did not reject caste and class.
2. It challenged highest social ranked Brahmins.
3. It pointed certain castes as low.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) None of these

Question : 3

The first Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

a) Bimbisara

b) Aniruddha

c) Ajatashatru

d) Udayabhadra

Question : 4

Consider the following statements

1. The Buddhists in Deccan excavated rock-cut Chaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries.
2. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut Chaityas.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 5

Who among the following was King of Magadha, at the time of Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha?

a) Ajatshatru

b) Chandragupta Maurya

c) Bimbisara

d) Udayi

Question : 6

‘Dharmachakrapravartana’ was performed at

a) Sarnath

b) Sanchi

c) Shravasti

d) Vaishali