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

Question : 1

In the Bhagawat religion, the number of forms of Bhakti

a) 9

b) 10

c) 5

d) 4

Question : 2

The religious philosophy of Jainism teaches that there are nine truths or realities (Nav-tattva). Which of the following are among them?

1. soul (jiva)
2. non-soul (ajiva)
3. merit (punya)
4. sin or demerit (papa)

a) 2, 3, and 4 only

b) 1, 2, and 3 only

c) 1, 3, and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4;

Question : 3

Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

a) Maya dynasty

b) Shakya dynasty

c) Koliyan dynasty

d) Lichchavi dynasty

Question : 4

Vikramshila Mahavihar was founded by

a) Gopal

b) Harsha

c) Dharmapal

d) Kumarpal

Question : 5

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 : 6

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

a) Sravasti

b) Sarnath

c) Rummindei

d) Kausambi