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Questions : Which of the features given below was not an aspect of Buddhism?

(a) It was practical and simple

(b) Divine intervention was necessary in the process of obtaining salvation.

(c) It challenged the superiority of the Brahmanas.

(d) It denied the predominance assigned to vedic texts

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

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Question : 1

Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

List ‘A’ List ‘B’
A. Hotri 1. Atharvaveda
B. Udgatri 2. Rigveda
C. Adhvaryu 3. Samaveda
D. Brahmana 4. Yajurveda
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 3 4 1

b) 1 2 4 3

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 1 3 4 2

Answer: (a)

Vedic (Shrauta) yajnas are typically performed by four Vedic priests, the hota, the adhvaryu, the udgata and the brahman.

The Hotar, (priest), recites invocations and litanies drawn from the Rigveda. The adhvaryu is the priest's assistant and is in charge of the physical details of the ritual like measuring the ground, building the altar etc. mentioned in the Yajurveda.

The udgatar is the chanter of hymns set to melodies (saman) drawn from the Samaveda.

The brahman is the superintendent of the entire performance and is responsible for correcting mistakes by means of supplementary

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

List I List II
(Jain Tirthankars) (Cognizance)
A. Santi Natha 1. Antelope
B. Malli Natha 2. Lion
C. Parswa Natha 3. Serpent
D. Mahavira 4. Water jar
Codes: A B C D

a) 1 4 3 2

b) 2 3 1 4

c) 4 1 3 2

d) 1 2 4 3

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

a) There is no material difference between the two

b) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

c) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

d) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

Answer: (c)

Question : 4

Which of t he following was not a similarity between Buddhism and Jainism?

a) Both believed in the Law of Doctrine of Karma

b) Both were agnostic and rejected the Vedic thoughts

c) Both had equal faith in Ahinsa

d) Both accepted followers without any casts distinction

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

To whom of his following disciples did Buddha preach his last sermon?

a) Sariputra

b) Anand

c) Upali

d) Subhadra

Answer: (d)

Buddha’s last ordained disciple was a very old Brahmin in the name of Subhadra who came to pay his last respects to him and asked for ordination. Immediately after ordination, Subhadra attained enlightenment and passed away.

Question : 6

Which one of the following is considered the best Stupa?

a) Bharhut

b) Amravati

c) Bodhgaya

d) Sanchi

Answer: (d)

Sanchi is considered as the best Stupa. The ‘Great Stupa’ at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BC.

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