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- 1. Multiple Choice
The picture given below shows the pair of Golden fish which falls under the eight symbols of buddhism.
What does it represent?
Equality
Unity and Truth
Peace and Happiness
Element
- 2. Multiple Choice
Where was the “founder of Jainism” born?
Lumbini
Vaishali
Digambhara
Varanashi
- 3. Multiple Choice
Name the two main religious groups of Buddha.
Mahanaya
Svetambaras
Ahimsa
Hinanaya
Bhikshus
- 4. Multiple Choice
What languages could the later Vedic age people could understand and read?
Sanskrit
Hindi
French
Pali
- 5. Multiple Choice
In India which is a very important pilgrimage in Karnataka for Jains?
Udupi
Shravanabelagola
Sringeri
Gokarna
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did the followers of Hinayana believe in ?
Nirvana
Patience
Death
Life
Religious ceremonies
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the book is a combination of the Triptikas?
Rig Veda
Jataka Tales
Abhidharma Pitika
All of the following
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is Ahimsa? Is it present in Buddhism or Jainism?
Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence. It was only present in Jainism
Ahimsa is the process of rebirth. It is present in both Jainism and Buddhism.
Ahimsa is the practice of meditation. It is only present in Buddhism.
Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence.
Ahimsa is present in both Buddhism and Jainism, but in different degrees.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhism. It is a state of complete happiness and no desire.
Nirvana is the life of a Buddhist monk
Nirvana is the middle path.
Nirvana is another name for the four noble truths.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Where is the Bodh Gaya situated? (Name the state.)
Jharkhand
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
- 11. Multiple Choice
What were the Jain texts known as?
Triratnas
Yagas
Prakrit
Agamas
- 12. Open Ended
Where is Lumbini, the birth place of Gautama Buddha located?
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which country has the highest number of Buddhists in the world?
China
Nepal
Bhutan
India
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the top level of heaven called in Jainism?
Nirvana
Triratnas
The realm of Jinas
The Jewel of Jains
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the most important holy day for Jainism?
Tithi
Mahavira's Birth
Paryushana
Jain New Year
- 16. Multiple Choice
The invasion of Huns (a tribal group from ______) in India dealt a crushing blow to_________ .
Central Asia, Buddhism
South-East Asia, Buddhism
Eurasia, Jainism
South-East, Jainism
- 17. Multiple Choice
‘Moksha’ means -?
Death
Peace
Salvation
Life
Nirvana
- 18. Multiple Choice
Jain monks are called -?
Bhikshus
Munis
Priests
Jinas
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Bodhi Tree was also known as the -?
Tree of Knowledge
Tree of the Buddhist
Tree of Truth
Tree of Bodh
- 20. Multiple Choice
In post-Vedic period which of the following varnas strongly reacted against the domination of Brahmanas ?
Shudra
Kshatriya
Rulers of that time
Vaisyas
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