buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 36

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

Answer: (b)

Question : 37

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 : 38

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 : 39

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 : 40

Where was the order of nuns established by Gautama Buddha ?

a) Vaishali

b) Kapilvastu

c) Sravasti

d) Rajgriha

Answer: (a)

The order of Buddhist monks and nuns was founded by Gautama Buddha during his lifetime over 2500 years ago. Buddha instituted a community of nuns in Vaishali at the request of his aunt Mahaprajapati.

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