Consider the following statements about Jainism.
1. Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, founded Jainism in the sixth century BC.
2. According to Jain teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
3. Jain scholars produced a wealth of literature in a variety of languages including Tamil.
Which of the above is/are correct?
This council held near Srinagar prepared an authoritative commentary on the Buddhist Tripitakas and gave the Mahayana doctrine a final shape. The council was convened by
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What was important about Shravasti in Buddhist history?
1. It was ruled by Pasenadi, who was a disciple of Buddha.
2. The famous Jetavana Vihara is situated here.
3. It hosted the first sermon of Buddha.
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In the context of Buddhism, the term Bodhisattva can be used to refer to
1. Gautama Buddha in his former lives
2. Compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts not to attain Nibbana but to help others
3. Jataka storytellers who were appointed by the Sangha
4. Bodhi masters who renounce their physical bodies for the benefit of sentient beings
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Consider the following regarding Faxian's account of India.
1. During his visit, stupa veneration was not practised in India.
2. He frequently mentions the name of Chandragupta II in his works.
3. As per him, Buddhism was established mainly in the Gangetic valley.
4. He was looking for better copies of Buddhist books than were available in China at that time.
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Many Chinese Buddhist pilgrims visited the Indian subcontinent to visit places associated with Buddha's life. Who among the following is NOT one of them?
Consider the following statements.
1. Kanishka sent missionaries to Central Asia and China for the propagation of Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Kanishka patronized Buddhist scholars like Vasumitra and patronized the famous physician of ancient India, Charaka.
Which of the above is/are correct?
He was a staunch follower of Brahmanism. Buddhist sources often refer to him as a persecutor of Buddhism. He is?
Who among the following is a pivotal figure in establishing Tibetan Buddhism and is often called the second Buddha?
In Tibetan Buddhism, the word 'Terma' means
Regarding Buddhist disciples, consider the following:
1. Sariputta was a chief female disciple of Gautama Buddha.
2. Khema, who joined the Buddhist Sangha, was one of the queens of king Bimbisara.
3. Moggallana, a disciple of Buddha, was known for his psychic powers.
4. King Ajatashatru of Magadha and king Prasenajit of Kosala became Buddha's disciples.
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Vajrayana Buddhism
1. includes various Buddhist traditions of Tantra
2. developed parallelly with Mahayana Buddhism in India
3. according to Vajrayana scriptures, it is the only vehicle to enlightenment among the three schools of Buddhism
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Which of the following Buddhist mudras signifies offering, welcome, charity, giving, compassion and sincerity?
Which of the following Buddhist movements is characterized by a grandiose cosmology, often complex ritualism, paradoxical metaphysics and universal ethics?
Which of the following contains Buddha's sermons?
Consider the following statements.
1. From the first sermon of Buddha at Samath to the most recent derivations, there is an indisputable continuity in Buddhist basic principles.
2. Buddhist Tipitaka is written in the Pali language.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The major form of Buddhism practised in Tibet, China, Korea and Japan is
Consider the following statements.
1. Theravada Buddhism is strongest in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.
2. Theravada school of Buddhism believes that it has remained closest to the original teachings of Buddha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Why did Buddhism start declining in India in early medieval times?
1. Vaishnavism, Shaivism and other Hindu traditions became increasingly popular, and Brahmins developed a new relationship with the state.
2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.
3. The kings of the Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Vessantara Jataka is one of the most popular Apadanas of Theravada Buddhism. These Jatakas are carved on which of the following stupas?
Which of the following can be attributed to Jainism and Buddhism's rise in the sixth century BC India?
1. Rig Vedic practices became impractical and inexpensive for common people.
2. Upanishads were not easily comprehensible.
3. Rise in the economic status of trading communities.
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'Anicca' in Buddhist philosophy refers to?
The doctrine of Anatta in Buddhism means that
1. There is no permanent and independent essence in a human being
2. The sense of self as perceived by beings is illusory
Which of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Yaksha worship was prevalent before the advent of Buddhism.
2. It was later assimilated into Buddhism and Jainism.
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Consider the following statements about Buddha.
1. The Stupa at Bodh Gaya was built to mark the place where Buddha first taught his message.
2. Buddha taught that life is full of suffering and unhappiness.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted symbolically through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra, etc. This was because
The Mauryan rulers patronized
Bodhisattva images were added as a part of the personified representations of certain virtues or qualities, as propagated by the Buddhist religious principles for the welfare of the masses with the rise of
Consider the following statements about the followers of Buddha.
1. The Sangha was a body of disciples of Buddha to which women were never allowed as members.
2. Chaityas were the shrines regarded as sacred by the Bhikkus where the prayers were made.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Mahayana refers to one of three routes to enlightenment. The other two routes are
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. DhyanaMudra: supreme enlightenment
2. Vitarka Mudra: fearlessness
3. Dharmachakra Mudra: Turning the Wheel of the Dharma
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