buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 13 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Doctrine of Karma in Buddhism means:

a) the deeds of a person determine the state of his life

b) doing one’s duty without bothering about the result

c) predestination

d) the justification for social and economic inequalities in life

Question : 2

‘Vikramsila’ was a monastery of

a) Vijrayana

b) Mahayana

c) Hinayana

d) None of these

Question : 3

With reference to Jainism which one of the following statements is correct?

1. Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the 1st century BC.
2. In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images, unlike Buddhists.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 4

The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as ‘Turning of the wheel of law’ at

a) Sravasti

b) Bodh Gaya

c) Sanchi

d) Sarnath

Question : 5

Who persuaded Gautam to admit women in Samgha?

a) Anand and Gautami

b) Anand and Yasodhara

c) Yashodhara and Gautami Prajapati

d) Gautami and Devbrat

Question : 6

Who amongst the following is known as the ‘Light of Asia’?

a) Paigamber Mohammad

b) Jesus Christ

c) Lord Buddha

d) Zarathustra