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

Question : 1

The fourth Buddhist council was convened during the region of king

a) Kaniska

b) Ashoka

c) Ajatasatru

d) Kalashok

Question : 2

Who among the following was a contemporary of Gautam Buddha?

a) Mahavir

b) Nagarjuna

c) Kanishka

d) Kautila

Question : 3

Which of the following are four Noble Truths of Buddha’s teachings?

1. The world is full of sorrow.
2. There are causes of sorrow.
3. This sorrow can be stopped.
4. Freedom from sorrow is possible by practising Nirjara.

a) 2, 3, and 4 only

b) 1, 2, and 3 only

c) 1, 3, and 4 only

d) None;

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3