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This section includes 114 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Ancient History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
At which place, did Gautam Buddha give his first sermon ? |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Vallabhi |
| C. | Rajgriha |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» E. | |
| 102. |
The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavir Sawami was held at |
| A. | Champa |
| B. | Vaishali |
| C. | Takshshila |
| D. | Nalanda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Where was the order of nuns established by Gautama Buddha ? |
| A. | Kapilvastu |
| B. | Vaishali |
| C. | Rajgriha |
| D. | Sarvasti |
| Answer» C. Rajgriha | |
| 104. |
Main element (features) of Buddhist philosphy is |
| A. | Pratitya Samutpad |
| B. | Jiva and Ajiva |
| C. | Syadvada |
| D. | Triratna |
| Answer» B. Jiva and Ajiva | |
| 105. |
The twenty - third Jain Tirthankara was associated with |
| A. | Vaishali |
| B. | Kausambi |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Sravasti |
| Answer» D. Sravasti | |
| 106. |
The teaching of Parsvanatha is collectively known as |
| A. | Triratna |
| B. | Pancha Mahavrata |
| C. | Panchsila |
| D. | Chaturyama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 107. |
Which of the following is not representation of Buddhist art ? |
| A. | Stupa |
| B. | Vihar |
| C. | Chaitya |
| D. | Relic tower |
| Answer» E. | |
| 108. |
Who was the founder the of Pashupat Sampradaya? |
| A. | Kulshekhar |
| B. | Lakulisha |
| C. | Bhavbhuti |
| D. | Shambhunath |
| Answer» C. Bhavbhuti | |
| 109. |
The second Buddhist council was held during the reign of |
| A. | Ahatashatru |
| B. | Kanishka |
| C. | Kalashoka |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» D. Ashoka | |
| 110. |
Where did the Mahasanghika school arise ? |
| A. | Bodhagaya |
| B. | Rajagriha |
| C. | Sravasti |
| D. | Vaishali |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
Buddha means : |
| A. | The enlightened one |
| B. | The religious preacher |
| C. | The genius |
| D. | The powerful |
| Answer» B. The religious preacher | |
| 112. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 113. |
Consider the following statements and select the difference between a Chaitya and a Vihara |
| A. | Chaitya is a place of worship where as Vihara is a living place for Buddhist saints |
| B. | Vihara is a place of worship where as Chaitya is a living place for Buddhist saints |
| C. | Chaitya and Vihara both can be used as a living place |
| D. | There is not much difference between the two |
| Answer» B. Vihara is a place of worship where as Chaitya is a living place for Buddhist saints | |
| 114. |
With reference to Indian literry works, what is Digha Nikaya ? |
| A. | An important Buddhist text in Pali |
| B. | Miscellaneous work in prose and verse associated with Mudrarakshasha |
| C. | Collection of long sermons ascribed to Mahavira |
| D. | Collection on short stories ascribed to Kautilya |
| Answer» B. Miscellaneous work in prose and verse associated with Mudrarakshasha | |