buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 21

Who was the founder of Sunyavada?

a) Basubandhu

b) Asang

c) Nagarjuna

d) Vasumitra

Answer: (c)

Sunyavada was founded by an Indian Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna (150 – 250 CE) and based on the Prajnaparamita Sutras, expounding the philosophy of emptiness, voidness (Sunyata), which later also influenced Ch’an in China and Zen in Japan.

Question : 22

Which of the following places can be regarded as the largest monastic establishment in Western India (containing 130 caves)?

a) Kanheri

b) Karle

c) Ajanta

d) Junnair

Answer: (d)

Question : 23

The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because:

a) The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

b) It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

c) The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

d) The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

Answer: (d)

Question : 24

Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

  1. Dadu Dayal
  2. Guru Nanak
  3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Answer: (a)

Question : 25

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

Answer: (b)

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