Jainism and Buddhism Quiz

(226 Question & Answers)
  • 121
    During this time, India started to worship Buddha images:

    • A
      Mauryan done clear
    • B
      Sunga done clear
    • C
      Kushana done clear
    • D
      Gupta done clear
    FAQ
    Who were Kushans?
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    One of the five Great Yueh-chi (tribes) kingdoms were the Kushans. These five realms were united by Kujula Kadphises (Kadphises I), who established the Kushan Empire in the first century CE. The Kushans movement began in India under the reign of Kadphises I in the first century CE.
  • 122
    Who was Sumtinath Tirthankar's first Gandhar?

    • A
      Bhanuraj done clear
    • B
      Vishwasen done clear
    • C
      Kritverma done clear
    • D
      Charam Swami done clear
    FAQ
    What is Gandhara in Jainism?
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    The head disciple of a Tirthankara is referred to as a Ganadhara in Jainism. The Tirthankara sat on a throne in samavasarana without touching it. The Ganadharas are seated all around the Tirthankara.
  • 123
    Ashoka opted not to start another war after the Kalinga War because?

    • A
      After the conquest of Kalinga the political unity of Mauryan India had been achieved done clear
    • B
      Ashoka felt apologetic about the destruction of men and material on both sides in the war done clear
    • C
      He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and noncombatants in the war done clear
    • D
      Shortly after the war he adopted Buddhism which was opposed to violence done clear
    FAQ
    What did Ashoka decide after Kalinga War?
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    Ashoka abandoned armed conquest after his violent but successful conquest of the Kalinga nation on the east coast and embraced a strategy he called "conquest by dharma."
  • 124
    The following Buddhist monk has had a significant impact on Ashoka:

    • A
      Ambhi done clear
    • B
      Upagupta done clear
    • C
      Asvaghosha done clear
    • D
      Vasubandhu done clear
    FAQ
    Who converted Ashoka to Buddhist?
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    The Kalinga War is clearly described in Ashoka's 13th Rock Edict. About 263 BC, Ashoka underwent a Buddhist conversion. He was taught by the Buddhist monk Moggaliputta Tissa.
  • 125
    Which of the following is not a Buddhist sect?

    • A
      Mahayana done clear
    • B
      Hinayana done clear
    • C
      Digambar done clear
    • D
      Theravad done clear
    FAQ
    How many Buddhist sects are there?
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    Finding nirvana is a central theme in Buddhism's three main schools, Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
  • 126
    Who was the ruler under whose reign the Buddha and Vardhaman Mahavira both preached their separate doctrines?

    • A
      Udayin done clear
    • B
      Bimbisara done clear
    • C
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • D
      Harshvardhana done clear
    FAQ
    What is the symbol of Mahavira?
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    The lion represents Lord Mahavira. According to legend, the lion rules the jungle on his own power and prowls around without fear. He represents strength and bravery.
  • 127
    The Jaina saint who is credited with bringing Jainism to south India's Karnataka was:

    • A
      Bhadrabahu done clear
    • B
      Adinatha done clear
    • C
      Parshvanatha done clear
    • D
      Mahavira done clear
    FAQ
    Who spread Jainism in Karnataka?
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    Jainism has been linked to Karnataka historically from the third century BC. The Jain sangha was persuaded to migrate to the south by Acharya Bhadrabahu, who predicted a twelve-year famine in north India. He was joined by Chandragupta Maurya, one of his disciples, and the Sangha stopped at Chandragiri Hill.
  • 128
    How long has Ajitnath Tirthankar been practising strict austerity?

    • A
      Ten done clear
    • B
      Twelve done clear
    • C
      Fourteen done clear
    • D
      Sixteen done clear
    FAQ
    What is Siddha Jainism?
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    The freed spirits who have erased all karmas and attained moksha are referred to as siddhas in Jainism. They are above Arihantas and are exempt from the transmigratory cycle of birth and death.
  • 129
    What additional karma was granted by Rishabhanatha prior to the beginning of an Era than agriculture, pen, sword, craft, and service?

    • A
      Business done clear
    • B
      Fishery done clear
    • C
      War done clear
    • D
      All of the above done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the father of Jain tirthankara Parshvanatha?
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    He was born to King Ashwasena and Queen Vamadevi of Varanasi on the eleventh day of the dark half of the Hindu month of Pausha. Ikshvaku was the dynasty to which Parshvanatha belonged.
  • 130
    What is the name of the preaching mudra in the Gandhara sculptures where the Buddha is shown giving his first sermon?

    • A
      Abhaya done clear
    • B
      Dhyana done clear
    • C
      Dharmachakra done clear
    • D
      Bhumisparsha done clear
    FAQ
    What is Dharmachakra Mudra?
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    The Sanskrit term Dharmachakra means as "Wheel of Dharma." This mudra represents one of the most significant occasions in the life of the Buddha—the time when he delivered the first sermon to his companions following his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath.
  • 131
    Which of the following Buddhist councils saw the completion of the compilation of sacred texts?

    • A
      Rajgir done clear
    • B
      Pataliputra done clear
    • C
      Kashmir done clear
    • D
      Vaishali done clear
    FAQ
    How many Councils are there in Buddhism?
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    There have been four Buddhist councils, the first of which was presided over by King Ajatashatru of the Haryanka Dynasty during the Magadha Empire in 483 BC. The three other Buddhist councils took place consecutively in 383 BCE, 250 BCE, and 72 AD.
  • 132
    Who served as the third Buddhist council's patron?

    • A
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • B
      Ashoka done clear
    • C
      Kanishka done clear
    • D
      Harsha done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the patron of Fourth Buddhist Council?
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    In Kashmir in the year 72 AD, the Fourth Buddhist Council was held with Kanishka's support.
  • 133
    Buddha has been called "an ocean of wisdom and compassion" in:

    • A
      The Light of Asia done clear
    • B
      Amarakosa done clear
    • C
      Buddhacharita done clear
    • D
      Jatak Tales done clear
    FAQ
    What is Buddhism?
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    One of the biggest faiths in the world, Buddhism has its roots in India and dates back 2,500 years. Buddhists hold that enlightenment, or nirvana, may be attained by meditation, hard work—both spiritual and physical—and good conduct. They also hold that human existence is one of suffering.
  • 134
    What script was used in the North West Frontier Province to write the Ashokan inscription?

    • A
      Prakrit done clear
    • B
      Brahmi done clear
    • C
      Sanskrit done clear
    • D
      Kharoshti done clear
    FAQ
    In which script the Ashokan inscriptions are written?
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    The first actual evidence of Buddhism is found in the Ashoka inscriptions, which are found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The inscriptions are written in the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts in the Prakrit and Magadha languages.
  • 135
    Manno Sahsisso Bhimo,____________ according to Jain Shastra.

    • A
      Sidha done clear
    • B
      A Si Sahu done clear
    • C
      Namorhastiadheybahhy done clear
    • D
      Durtthasso Paridhawad done clear
    FAQ
    How many types of Jains are there?
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    The Digambara(meaning "sky clad") and svetambara(meaning "white clad") are two main divisions of Jains.
  • 136
    The well-known Jain centre is located in South India at:

    • A
      Rameshvaram done clear
    • B
      Madurai done clear
    • C
      Kanchi done clear
    • D
      Shravanbelgola done clear
    FAQ
    Who built the statue of Gomateshwara Shravanabelagola?
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    The 18 m tall monument of Lord Gometeshwara at Shravanabelagola is one of the highest free-standing monolithic sculptures in the world. It was built in 981 AD by Chamundaraya, a Ganga warrior, and it stands over Vindhyagiri Hill.
  • 137
    The two enormous Buddha statues at Bamiyan are an example of what kind of art?

    • A
      Early Mathura done clear
    • B
      Maurya done clear
    • C
      Gupta done clear
    • D
      Gandhara done clear
    FAQ
    How were the Buddhas of Bamiyan made?
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    While still having their feet and legs affixed to the rear wall along with their robes, each Buddha stood in a niche to allow visitors to walk around them. The sculptures' stone cores were initially coated in clay, which was then vividly decorated on the exterior.
  • 138
    The classic "Jivaka Chintamani" in Tamil is related with which of the following?

    • A
      Jainism done clear
    • B
      Buddhism done clear
    • C
      Hinduism done clear
    • D
      Christianity done clear
    FAQ
    Who is Tiruttakkatvar?
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    One of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature, Civaka Cintamai, was written by Tamil Jain poet Tirutakkatevar. As the local ruler, he also gave Kambar, one of Tamil literature's most well-known poets, encouragement.
  • 139
    Which of the following works of Assamese literature were created between the eighth and the twelfth centuries?

    • A
      Charyapadas done clear
    • B
      Kotha Ramayana done clear
    • C
      Drona Parva done clear
    • D
      None of the above done clear
    FAQ
    When was Charyapada written?
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    The Charyapada was rediscovered by Haraprasad Shastri, who hypothesised that it was composed in the 10th century. However, according to Suniti Kumar Chatterji, it was penned between 10th and 12th century.
  • 140
    Which of the following statements about the Manusmriti is true? I. Smritis dealt with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma. II. Consists mainly of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers.

    • A
      Only I done clear
    • B
      Only II done clear
    • C
      Both I & II done clear
    • D
      Neither I nor II done clear
    FAQ
    What are the three periods of Indian literature?
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    Indian literature may be divided into three distinct periods: the Vedic period (about 1500–200 BC), which contains the Vedas and Upanishads; the Epic period (around 400–400 AD), which includes the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Ramayana; and the Classical period (from around 200 AD), which includes the lyrics of Kalidasa.
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