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

Question : 1

The first Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

a) Bimbisara

b) Aniruddha

c) Ajatashatru

d) Udayabhadra

Question : 2

Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God during the period of

a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya

b) Ashoka

c) Kanishka

d) Harsha

Question : 3

Jain literature has how many Angas?

a) Five

b) Seven

c) Twelve

d) Fourteen

Question : 4

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 : 5

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by from the codes given below:

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 4 3 2 1

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 2 3 4 1

Question : 6

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