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

Question : 1

Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

a) Vardhaman Mahavir

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Kalashok

d) Parsvanath

Question : 2

With reference to ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance to extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals

a) 2 and 3

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 only

Question : 3

The importance of Nagarjunakonda stupe is because of its beautiful panels which illustrate episodes from the life of the Buddha. Which of the following is not the characteristic of the scenes depicted?

1. Gods praying to the Boddhisathva to take birth on earth.
2. Buddha’s entry into the womb in the form of a white elephant.
3. Birth of the Buddha under a flowering teak tree etc.
4. Unique representation of the forest animals in a manner which looks as if the entire animal world turned out to worship the Buddha

a) 2 and 4

b) 4 only

c) None

d) 1 and 3

Question : 4

What was the occasion of the Second Buddhist Council?

a) To put an end to the dissensions in the Church (Sangha)

b) To prepare a complete and authentic collection of the teachings of Lord Buddha

c) To settle the controversy arising from the adoption of certain practices by the Vajjian monks of Vaishali

d) to establish the purity of the canon which had been imperiled by the rise of different sects

Question : 5

The first sermon of Buddha made at Saranath is called

a) Dharma Sansthapan

b) Dharmachakra Parivartan

c) Maha Parinirvan

d) Dharma Sabha

Question : 6

Who was the founder of Vigyanvada or Yogachar?

a) Nagasen

b) Ashvaghosh

c) Aryadeva

d) Maitreyanath