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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

a) These inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas

b) There are in all four caves on the Barabar hill

c) Inscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves

d) These inscriptions date back to 6th century B.C.

Question : 3

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

a) A state of bliss and rest

b) The extinction of the flame of desire

c) The complete annihilation of self

d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

Question : 4

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 : 5

Ashoka carved out rock-cut caves at Barabar and Nagarjun hills in Bihar for one of the following:

a) Mahayana

b) Ajivika

c) Hinayana

d) Digambara

Question : 6

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

a) Sravasti

b) Bodh Gaya

c) Sanchi

d) Sarnath