buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 1 [UP UDA/LDA (Mains) 2010]

Which one of the following inscriptions of Ashoka confirms the tradition that Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini?

a) Rampurwa Pillar Inscription

b) Basarh Pillar Inscription

c) Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription

d) Rummindei Pillar Inscription

Answer: (d)

Question : 2 [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2001]

Consider the following statements, what is the difference between chaityas and viharas?

a) There is no particular difference between both of them

b) Viharas is a place of worship, while chaitya is dwelling place of the Buddhist monks

c) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihar is a dwelling place

d) Viharas and Chaityas both are used as dwelling place

Answer: (c)

Question : 3

Match List 1 with List II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below:  

List-I (Words) List-II (Meanings)
A. Silas 1. Transmigration
B. Sangha 2. Enlightenment
C. Sambodhi 3. Moralities
D. Samsara 4. Order of monks
Codes: A B C D

a) 1 3 4 2

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 3 1 4

d) 3 4 2 1

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha’s life?

  1. Kanthaka
  2. Alara Kalama
  3. Channa
  4. Goshala Maskariputra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 and 4

c) Only 1

d) Only 4

Answer: (d)

Goshala Maskariputra was the founder of Ajivika Sect.He was the contemporary of Mahavir.

Question : 5

Madhyamika Karika, the basic text of Madhyamika School, was compiled by

a) Nagananda

b) Nagarjuna

c) Nagasena

d) None of them

Answer: (b)

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