Q. Where did Buddha attain Parinirvana ? (a) Bodh Gaya (b) Kushinagara (c) Rajgriha (d) Vaisali Ans: (b) Kushinagara Explanation: Buddha attained Parinirvana at (b) Kushinagara. Parinirvana refers to the final nirvana or the passing away of Gautam Buddha. It is said that ...

Q. Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at which one of the following places? (a) Kushinagar (b) Sarnath (c) Bodh Gaya (d) Lumbini Ans: (b) Sarnath Explanation:  Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at (b) Sarnath. After attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi ...

Q. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of  (a) Bindusara (b) Ashoka (c) Kunal (d) Kanishka Ans: (d) Kanishka Explanation:    The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of (d) Kanishka. Kanishka, the ...

Q. The Jainas believe that Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of 24 tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira? (a) He was the first tirthankara and the founder of Jainism (b) He was the 23rd tirthankara, the first 22 ...

Q. In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for? (a) A description of Mahayana Buddhism (b) A description of Hinayana Buddhism (c) The rules of the Sangha (d) The questions of king Menander Ans: (c) The rules of the Sangha Explanation: In Buddhism, Patimokkha refers to (c) the ...

Q. The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as ‘Turning of the wheel of law’ at (a) Sanchi (b) Sarnath (c) Sravasti (d) Bodh Gaya Ans: (b) Sarnath Explanation: The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the "Turning of the wheel of law," at (b) Sarnath. After ...

Q. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? (a) The extinction of the flame of desire (b) The complete annihilation of self (c) A state of bliss and rest (d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension. Ans: (a) The extinction of the flame of desire ...

Q. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks (b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the ...

Q. Buddha is depicted on the coins of (a) Wima Kadphises (b) Kanishka (c) Nahapana (d) Budhgupta Ans: (b) Kanishka Explanation: Buddha is depicted on the coins of (b) Kanishka. Kanishka was a prominent Kushan emperor who ruled in the 2nd century CE. He was a patron of Buddhism ...

Q. Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty? (a) Shakya dynasty (b) Maya dynasty (c) Lichchavi dynasty  (d) Koliyan dynasty Ans: (d) Koliyan dynasty

Q. Who became the chief of Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira? (a) Indrabhuti (b) Jambu (c) Sthulbhadra (d) Sudharma Ans: (d) Sudharma Explanation: After the death of Mahavira, the chief of the Jain Sangh (community) was Sudharma. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) ...

Q. Syadvad is a doctrine of (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Shaivism (d) Vaishnavism Ans: (b) Jainism Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Jainism. Syadvad, also known as Anekantavada, is a doctrine or principle in Jainism. It is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the ...