Buddhism Jainism & Religious Movement Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions

Question : 31

Consider the following statements

1. The Buddhists in Deccan excavated rock-cut Chaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries.
2. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut Chaityas.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 32

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

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 4 3 2 1

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 2 3 4 1

Question : 33

What was the nature of difference between Bhadrabahu and his followers, which led to the split of Jainism into two sects, namely Digambaras and Svetambaras?

a) Whether or not the monks should wear clothes

b) Idol worship

c) Interpretation of certain philosophical canons

d) Compilation of the teachings of Mahavira

Question : 34 [UPPCS (Pre) 1998]

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism?

1. It did not reject caste and class.
2. It challenged highest social ranked Brahmins.
3. It pointed certain castes as low.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) None of these

Question : 35 [UPPCS (Mains) 2010]

The first Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

a) Bimbisara

b) Aniruddha

c) Ajatashatru

d) Udayabhadra