MODEL QUESTIONS ON ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY - BUDDHISM AND JAINISM

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MODEL QUESTIONS ON ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY - BUDDHISM AND JAINISM

                                Prepared by : Pratruri Potayya Sarma ,MA(OU)(LLB(OU),PGDIRPM 

Note: Please refer to prescribed text books for  any doubt clarification 

1)Question: With reference to Buddhism , consider the following statements : 

1..Buddhism was founded by Gutam Buddha (563-487BC) 

2..His original name was Siddhartha 

3. He belongs to Shakya Kshatriya Clan 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1,2,3 

(d) None of the above 

Ans: c 

2)Question: With reference to Code of Conduct for the followers of Buddha, consider the following : 

1. do not covet property of others 

2. Do not commit violence . 

3. Do not use intoxicants 

4. Do not tell a lie 

5. Do not indulge in corrupt practices 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 ,4,5 

Ans: d 

3)Question: With reference to Four Great Truths for the followers of Buddha, consider the following : 

1.. The world is full of misery 

2.. Cause of pain and misery is desire 

3. Pain can be ended by controlling desires 

4. The desire can be ended by following the eight-fold path

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 ,4 

Ans: d 

4)Question: With reference to Eight-fold Path, for the followers of Buddha, consider the following : 

1..Right belief ; Right thought ; Right Action; Right Livelihood 

2.Right Exertions ; Right watchfulness 

3.Right Speech ; Right Meditation 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

5)Question: 

With reference to Karma,, consider the following : 

1..Buddha believed in the doctrine of Karma and transmigration of soul 2..Buddha believed in the concept of rebirth due to the conduct in an earlier life 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 only 

(c ) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: c 

6)Question: With reference to Buddha’s teachings, consider the following : 

1..Nirvana is the highest goal of human life and it can be attained by leading a virtuous life and following the Eight-fold Path 

2..Buddha laid emphasis on Ahimsa (Non-Violence) and once a war between Sakyas and Koliyas, a war was averted 

3. Buddha preached social equality and refuted caste system

4.Buddha neither denied the existence of God nor reconsidered it necessary for the attainment of Nirvana 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1,2,3,4 

(d) None of the above 

Ans: c 

7)Question: Consider the following about Gautam Buddha 

1.He died about 487 BC at Kushinagar 

2. He gave his first sermon at Saranath before his former five friend ascetics 3. He got Nirvana at Uruvela , on the bank of River Niranjana under a Pipal tree 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

8)Question: consider the following about Gautam Buddha 

1..His Father Suddhodhana , elected ruler of Kapilavastu 

2..His mother Mahamaya, a princess from Kosalan Dynasty 

3.His original name Siddharth and married to Yasodhara and begot a son Rahul 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

9)Question: Consider the following about Gautam Buddha 

1..Mahabhiniskrfamana 

2..Dharmachakrapravartana 

3.His favourite charioteer was Channa and favourite horse was Kanthaka 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

10)Question: Consider the following about Gauitam Buddha ‘s five ascetics 

1..Kondana, Vappa 

2..Bhadiya, Mahanama 

3.Asangi 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

11)Question: Consider the following about Buddhist Sect - Hinayana 

1.. Hinayana (Lesser vehicle).It believed in the original teachings of Buddha and individual effort for salvation 

2..Its minor sects included Theraveda, Sthavirvadins, Sarvasthavadins, Sautankritas , Sammitiya 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 a only 

(c ) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: c 

12)Question: Consider the following about Buddhist Sect - Mahayana 

1..Mahayanha (Greater vehicle) 

2 It gave prominence to Boddhisatva ideal and it laid emphasis on liberating all 3. Its minor sects include Mahasanghika, Madhyamika and Yogacora 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

13)Question: Consider the following about Buddhist Sect - Vajrayana

1..Vajrayana (Thunderbolt) 

2 It incorporated into it elements of Tantricism 

3. It was developed in eastern India under th Palas 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

14)Question: Consider the following about growth of Buddhism : First Buddhist Council : 

1 It was held at Sattaparni (Rahgriha) .(483 BC) 

2..Just after the death of Buddha at Rajgriha, it was held under the presidentship of Mahakashap Upali 

3.Religious doctrines were compiled and embodied in Pali cannon 

4 The literature is known as Tripitikas 

5.Upali recited Vinay Pitika and Aanda recited Suttapitika 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,34,5 

Ans: d 

15)Question: Consider the following about Second Buddhist Council 

1 It was held after 100 years ( 383 BC) after Buddha’s death 

2.. It was held at Vaishali 

3. Sabvakami is its president 

4 Here Buddhism divided into Sthaviras and Mahasanghikas 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 ,4 

Ans: d 

16)Question: Consider the following about Third Buddhist Council

1.. It was held at Pataliputra in the reign of Ashoka in 250 B.C. 

2.. Tissa Mugaliputra is its president. 

3. Here it was decided to send missionaries 

4. Here a new classification of the Buddhist canonical texts was made by the addition of a Pitaka called Abhidamma Pitaka 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4 

Ans: d 

17)Question: Consider the following about Fourth Buddhist Council (1st 2nd C AD ) 

1.. It was held at Kundanavana , Kashmir in the reign of Kanishka 

2.. It was held under the leadership of Vasumitra and Asvahosha 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 only 

(c ) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: c 

18)Question: Consider the following about Mahayana and and Hinayana sects in Buddhism : 

1 In the Fourth Buddhist Council, Buddhism broadly divided into two broad sects viz., Mahayana and Hinayana 

2.. Mahayana or Greater vehicle supported the philosophy of worship of Buddha idol as a God and soon became popular in India 

3. Hinmayana or lesser vehicle supported the traditional philosophy of the the Buddhism and became popular in Ceylon, Bruma, Thailand and other parts of South East Asia 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

19)Question: Consider the following pairs : 

1.. Fourth Buddhist Council : Kundanavana ,Kashmir 

2..Third Buddhist Council: Patalipura

3.Second Buddhist Council : Vaishali 

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ? (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

20)Question: Consider the following pairs : 

1..Mahayana and Hinayana division : in Fourth Buddhist Council 2.. Abhidamma Pitaka : in Third Buddhist Council 3. Vinay Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka : in First Buddhist Council 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

JAINISM 

21)Question: Who founded Jainism as a religion ? 

1.. 24th Tirthankar Vardhaman Mahavir (540 BC - 468 BC) 2..Jameli 

3.Rishavdeva 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a 

22)Question: Consider the following : 

1.. Vardhaman is known as Mahavir to his followers 2.. He was the last of the 24 Tirdhankaras of Jainism 3. Rishabva was the 23rd Tirdhankara 

4.Aristnemi was the first Tirdhanakara 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4 

Ans: d 

23)Question: Vardhaman Mahavira attained Kaivalya at the northern bank of river Rajupalika. Hereafter he was made as …… 

1.. Kevalin (omniscient) 

2.. A Jinma (a conqueror ) 

3.Jitendra, Mahavir (the great hero) 

4. Tirthankara 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4 

Ans: d 

24)Question: Consider the following about Vardhaman Mahavir 

1.. He died at Pavapuri near Rajgir in 468 BC 

2..Mahavire born in Kundagrama 

3.Siddharatha his father and Trishala his mother 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

25)Question: Which language was used for writing Jainism religious literature ? 

1..Ardhamagadhi 

2..Pali 

3.Sanskrtit 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a

26)Question: Consider the following about First Jain Council (300 BC) 

1 It was held at Pataliputra 

2..Jainism divided into Swetambars (white clad) and Digambars (who remained naked) 3. The Digambars did not recognise the rearranged version of 12 Angas (The Jain literature) 4 It was held under the leadership of Sthulabhadra (after the death of Bhadrabahu ) 5 It established a part of Jain canon called Siddhanta , from the canon of Svetamars derived Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4,5 

Ans: d 

27)Question: Consider the following about Second Jain Council ? 

1.. It was held at Vallabhi (Gujarat) 

2.. It was held under the presidentship of Devariddhi Gani (5th Century AD) 3. Its object was to collect all the sacred texts and give them the shape of books 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

28)Question: The earliest Jainism texts were called as what ? 

1.. 14 Purvas 

2.. 12 Angas 

3. Tripitikas 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a 

29)Question: Consider the following pairs :(connected to Varedhaman Mahavir) 

1.. Kundagram : Vaishali 

2.. Gopsala : found the sect of Ajivikas 

3. Pavapuri : Mahavir died 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

30)Question: Consider the main teachings of Vardhaman Mahavir : 

1.. Non-injury(ahimsa); telling the truth (satya) ; non-stealing (asteya) 2..Celibacy (Brahmacharya) 

3. Non-possession (aparigraha ) 

4. He adopted Prakrit language , which was the language of commonpeople 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4 

Ans: d