buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatya Avalokitesvar was also known as

a) Manjusri

b) Vajrapani

c) Maitreya

d) Padmapani

Question : 2

Main element (features) of Buddhist philosophy is

a) Jiva and Ajiva

b) Pratitya Samutpad

c) Triratna

d) Syadvada

Question : 3

The most important event on the death centenar y (parinivrana) of the Buddha was the:

a) Division of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana sects

b) Despatch of the Buddhist mission to Sri Lanka

c) Calling of the second Buddhist Council

d) Compilation of the teachings of the Buddha

Question : 4

Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of efficiency of rituals 4. Non - injury to animal life.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 5

Which of the following are true of Jainism?

1. It has an affinity with the Sankhya system of philosophy.
2. It completely rejected the concept of the soul.
3. It has an affinity with the Vedanta system of philosophy.
4. According to it, the world consists of two eternal categories, viz., conscious Jiva and unconscious (Ajiva).

a) 1 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 6

What were the impacts of Buddhism in Indian culture?

1. The religious indifference between women and Shudras were removed by Buddhism.
2. Sanskrit developed as a literary language.
3. In Sanchi, Bharhut, Bodhgaya, Amravati art and paintings were flourished.
4. It popularized idol worship.
5. Concept of residential universities became popular.

a) 2 and 3

b) All of above

c) None

d) 1 and 4