buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Some hold the view that Buddhism was mer ely a phase of Hinduism. Which of the following was not one of the concepts and practices borrowed by Budhhism from Hinduism/Brahmanism?

a) Belief in Samsara and Karma

b) The idea of monastic order

c) The emphasis on purity of body and right conduct

d) The concept of Nirvana

Question : 2

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 Buddhist.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 1 only

Question : 3

At which place, did Gautam Buddha give his first sermon ?

a) Vallabhi

b) Vaishali

c) Sarnath

d) Rajgriha

Question : 4

The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because:

a) The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

b) It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

c) The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

d) The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

Question : 5

Which of the following places can be regarded as the largest monastic establishment in Western India (containing 130 caves)?

a) Kanheri

b) Karle

c) Ajanta

d) Junnair

Question : 6

Who was the founder of Sunyavada?

a) Basubandhu

b) Asang

c) Nagarjuna

d) Vasumitra