Q. The points of similarity between Buddhism and Hinduism is (a) The missionary spirit (b) The pantheon of Gods in Hinduism (c) Acceptance of the laws of Karma and the Hindu theories of re-birth (d) None of the above. Ans: (c) Acceptance of the laws of Karma and the Hindu theories ...

Q. What were the ‘Four Great Signs’ that according to Buddhist tradition led Gautama to renounce the world? (a) Love, compassion, non-injury, purity (b) Old age, diseased person, dead body, an ascetic (c) That the world is full of suffering, desire and carve for existence, renunciation of ...

Q. Which one of the following characteristics of Buddhism distinguishes it from Jainism? (a) Belief in the efficacy of action (b) Non-acceptance of the authority of the Vedas (c) Attitude of non-injury towards all beings (d) Rejection of both e xtreme pleasure a nd selfmortification ...

Q. Which of the features given below was not an aspect of Buddhism? (a) Divine intervention was necessary in the process of obtaining salvation. (b) It challenged the superiority of the Brahmanas. (c) It denied the predominance assigned to vedic texts  (d) It was practical and ...

Q. The merchants were attracted to a sect like Buddhism because: (a) Brahamanical rituals were becoming expensive for them. (b) They found it suitable for their vocation. (c) They felt that the new materialistic conditions were corrupting society. (d) They were not granted a social ...

Q. The main difference between Jainas and Hindus in treating the ascetics is: (a) To Hindus ascetic were escapists be listed to (b) Jains respect them while Hindus worship them (c) Hindus treat ascetics as Godmen whereas Jains don’t (d) An acsetic is outside the society to Hindus, ...

Q. Who among the following was King of Magadha, at the time of Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha? (a) Bimbisara (b) Udayi (c) Ajatshatru (d) Chandragupta Maurya Ans: (c) Ajatshatru Explanation: The King of Magadha at the time of Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautam Buddha was (c) ...

Q. Who was the founder of Ajeevika sect? (a) Makkali Gosala (b) Mahavira (c) Vasudeva Krishna (d) Suddhodana Ans: (a) Makkali Gosala Explanation: The founder of the Ajivika sect was (a) Makkhali Gosala. Makkhali Gosala was an ancient Indian sage and ascetic who founded the ...

Q. Ashoka carved out rock-cut caves at Barabar and Nagarjun hills in Bihar for one of the following: (a) Hinayana (b) Digambara (c) Mahayana (d) Ajivika Ans: (d) Ajivika  Explanation: Ashoka carved out rock-cut caves at Barabar and Nagarjun hills in Bihar for (d) Ajivika. ...

Q. The Bodhisatva Doctrine is associated with (a) Mahayana Buddhism (b) Hinayana Buddhism (c) Vajrayana Buddhism (d) Theravada Buddhism View Ans: (a) Mahayana Buddhism Explanation:    The Bodhisattva Doctrine is associated with (a) Mahayana Buddhism. The ...