buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 10 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Some hold the view that Buddhism was merely a phase of Hinduism. Which of the following was not one of the concepts and practices borrowed by Budhhism from Hinduism/Brahmanism?

a) The concept of Nirvana

b) Belief in Samsara and Karma

c) The idea of monastic order

d) The emphasis on purity of body and right conduct

Question : 2

Which one of the following is incorrect about the teachings of Jainism?

a) They believed in attainment of salvation

b) They believed in Ahimsa

c) They did not believe in Karma and transmigration of the soul

d) No faith in yajna, sacrifice and ritualism

Question : 3

The inscription of which one of the following kings gives the information that Sakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini?

a) Harsha

b) Ashoka

c) Kanishka

d) Dharmapala

Question : 4

Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain Council of

a) Pawa

b) Vaishali

c) Balabhi

d) Pataliputra

Question : 5

Which of the following is/are true about Gautam Buddha?

1. He believes in ‘Karma’
2. He believes in rebirth
3. Attaining Nirvana
4. Belief in the power of God

a) Only 1

b) Only 1, 2, 3

c) Only 1, 2

d) All are true

Question : 6

The ancient place where the narration of entire Mahabharata was read in the conference of 60,000 hermits

a) Kampilya

b) Ahichhatra

c) Hastinapur

d) Naimisharanya