buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The admission of which of the following to the Sangha, at the instance of Ananda (the personal attendant of the Master), marked the beginning of an order of nuns in India?

a) Sujata, the merchant’s daughter who offered a bowl of milk to the Buddha after he had decided to give up austerities

b) Ghositaramma monastery at Piparhawa

c) Yashodhara, the wife of the Buddha

d) Gautami, the widowed stepmother of the Buddha

Question : 2

The first Buddhist council was held in which of the following cities?

a) Rajgir or Rajagrha

b) Nalanda

c) Gaya

d) Bodh Gaya

Question : 3

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

The so-called universities of Nalanda, Vikramshila, etc. were actually:

a) Learning centres of Buddhist monks

b) Secular centres of education and learning

c) Buddhist monasteries

d) Apex bodies of Buddhist monasteries

Question : 5

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.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 6

Which among the following state ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated?

a) Gujarat

b) Bengal

c) Bihar

d) Tamil Nadu