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

Question : 1

It is believed that soon after the Buddha’s death a council was called at Rajagriha where:

1. Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka (rules of the order).
2. Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka (Buddha’s sermons or doctrines and ethics).

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2 Both

d) None;

Question : 2

What was the nature of difference between Bhadrabahu and his followers, which led to the split of Jainism into two sects, namely Digambaras and Svetambaras?

a) Idol worship

b) Interpretation of certain philosophical canons

c) Compilation of the teachings of Mahavira

d) Whether or not the monks should wear clothes

Question : 3

The earliest epigraphic evidence mentioning the birth place of Sakyamuni Buddha is obtained from

a) Sravasti

b) Sarnath

c) Rummindei

d) Kausambi

Question : 4

Who installed the grand image of Gomateshwar at Shravanbelgola?

a) Krishna I

b) Chamundaraya

c) Tejpal

d) Kumar Pal

Question : 5

It means to keep one’s body, heart and mind in their real form. Bad thoughts occupy the mind when their form is forgotten. When actions take place according to the bad thoughts, one has to experience pain. This explanation is related to one of the eightfold paths of Buddism called-

a) Right Means of Livelihood

b) Right Conduct

c) Right Mindfulness

d) Right Effort;

Question : 6

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