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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Consider the following statements regarding Jaina religion?

1. Jain religion does believe in worshipping an individual.
2. It worships the real qualities of a soul who has attained the state of ‘Jin’.
3. ‘Jin’ is one who has destroyed the veils of Karmas on knowledge, intuition and power of the soul.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3;

Question : 3

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine Location

1. Tabo monastery and: Spiti Valley temple complex
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang: Zanskar Valley temple, Nako
3. Alchi temple complex: Ladakh

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 only

Question : 4

Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

a) Vardhaman Mahavir

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Kalashok

d) Parsvanath

Question : 5

Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?

a) Acarangasutra

b) Therigatha

c) Brihatkalpasutra

d) Sutrakritanga

Question : 6

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