buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following are causes for the Decline of Buddhism in India?

1. The revival of Brahmanism and the rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism.
2. The use of Pali, the language of the masses as the language of Buddhism was given up from the 1st century A.D.
3. After the birth of Mahayana Buddhism, the practice of idol worship and making offerings led to the deterioration of moral standards.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3;

Question : 2

Who was the author of Kalpsutra?

a) Hemchandra

b) Vasumitra

c) Sthulbhadra

d) Bhadrabahu

Question : 3

From the point of view of places of Buddhist pilgrimage/interest, which of the following is the latest archaeological discovery?

a) Sanghol—a Kushana Buddhist site

b) Discovery of the Buddha’s tooth relic at Bharhut in M.P.

c) Discovery of a Pillar indicating the actual birth place of the Buddha, at Lumbini

d) Discovery and identification of Kapilavastu with Piprahawa, a vi llage i n Ba sti di strict of Ut tar Pradesh

Question : 4

Tripitaka texts are related with which religion?

a) Buddhism

b) Vedic

c) Shaivism

d) Jainism

Question : 5

Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the republic of

a) Lichhavis

b) Mallas

c) Palas

d) Shakyas

Question : 6

a) 3 2 1 4

b) 2 3 4 1

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 3 2 4 1