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

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Buddhism?

1. The most important disciples of Buddha were Sariputta, Moggallanna, Ananda, Kassapa and Upali.
2. Kings like Prasenjit of Kosala and Bimbisara and Ajatshatru of Magadha accepted Buddism
3. Buddha did not involve himself in fruitless controversies regarding metaphysical questions like a god, soul, karma, rebirth, etc.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3;

Question : 2

Vikramshila Mahavihar was founded by

a) Gopal

b) Harsha

c) Dharmapal

d) Kumarpal

Question : 3

Which one among the following Tirthankaras was according to the Svetamber tradition, a lady?

a) Shantinatha

b) Sumatinatha

c) Arishtanemi

d) Mallinatha

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?

a) Jainism

b) Buddhism

c) Vaishnavism

d) Sikhism