Religious Movement

Kalpasatru is a Jaina version of which of the following texts?

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

1. Zen Buddhism is a form of Buddhism in China, Korea and Japan that lays special emphasis on meditation.
2. Zen Buddhism places much more emphasis on scriptures than some other forms of Buddhism.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Jainism believes that life is both endless and subject to impermanence, suffering and uncertainty. These states are called the tilakhana, or the three signs of existence.
2. According to the Buddhism liberation is achieved by eliminating all karma from the soul.

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Consider the following statements in the context of Buddhism:

1. Hinayana is the more orthodox and conservative school of Buddhism which is believed to be more close to the advaitic tradition of Hinduism.
2. Mahayana is the more advanced and modern school of Buddhism which is believed to be closer to the Dvaita tradition of the Puranic Hinduism.
3. Vajrayana is the Tantric tradition in Buddhism which originated in Tibet and eastern parts of India and drew inspiration from the occultist traditions of Vedic Hinduism.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Shankara, one of the most influential philosophers of India:

1. He was an advocate of Advaita.
2. He advocated that Brahman, the only or Ultimate Reality, was formless and without any attributes.

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Which among these literacture represent the transition between Karmamarga (Way of Rituals) and Gyanmarg (Way of Knowledge)?

Which among these is wrongly matched :

Jatak is the part of which Pitak?

Who among the following has been considered a Lady Tirthankar in the Shvetambar tradition?

Which of the following is not true about Buddha?

Match the followings :

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A B C D

Many of Greek, Kushanas, Sakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because :

Who composed Buddhacharita?

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1. With a view to popularising and propagating the doctrines of Mahayan Buddhism, Harsha arrange a big assembly at Prayag.
2. Another assembly at Kannauj was organised for distributing gifts to public.

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Which of the following is a part of Buddhist philosophy?

Who among the following believe in the philosophy of rebirth?

1. Bhagvatas
2. Lokayatas
3. Kalamukhas
4. Vedantics

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Consider the following statements:

1. Manusmriti contains the earliest reference to untouchables referred to as Chandalas.
2. Dharmasastras deals with social rules and regulations.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

Consider the following statements about Mima-msa philosophy:

1. The poorva Mimamsa was postulated by Jamini.
2. The ideology of Poorva Mimamsa was to counteract the challenge by Buddhism and vedanta which marginalized the Vedic sacrifices.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

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Which of the following statements regarding Buddhist texts are correct?

1. The Buddhist texts Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa which were written in Sri Lanka contain regional histories of Buddhism.
2. Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka include Buddha’s teachings and rules and regulation for those who joined the monastic order, respectively.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with the philoso-phical matters of Buddhism.

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Indian schools of philosophy are classified as orthodox and unorthodox systems. On what basis such a classification is made?

Consider the following statements about Tantricism.

Purtadharma was-

Which of the following is/are correct?

Assertion (A): Mahayana form of Buddhism dominated in first century AD.

Reason (R): Kanishka extended his whole-hearted patronage to Buddhism.

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Nagarjuna’s Shunyavada is expounded in—

Biographies of Jaina Tirthankaras are found in—

What was considered as Varna Samkara?

Which of the following were important characteristics of early Bhagavatism?

1. Devotion
2. Action
3. Knowledge
4. Social rigidity
5. Self-sacrifice (Tyaga)

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In reference to the Hindu philosophy, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Mahayana Buddhism is distinct from old form of Buddhism in which of the following -

1. Sculpture of Buddha using certain signs instead of statues of Buddha.
2. Bodhisattavas started remaining in world to teach and help other people instead of going into complete isolation and meditate in peace.

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

Jainism prescribes a path to liberation which consists of the three jewels (trinity or ratna-traya) except:

Which one of the following statements is correct?

In context of Buddhism which of the following statement(s) stand NOT true?

1. According to Buddha, Avidya is the root cause of Suffering.
2. Mahayana sect considers Buddha as Man and gives his teaching ethical values.
3. Theravada sect is precursor of Hinayan tradition and has essentially disappeared today.
4. Pali is the canonical language of Buddhist scriptures.
5. Buddha summarized his metaphysical teachings in the four noble truths.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of six schools of Indian philosophy:

Consider the following pairs of the schools of Indian philosophy and their founders:

1. Sankhya - Sage Kapila
2. Yoga - Patanjali
3. Nyaya - Akshapada Gautam
4. Miminsa - Jamini

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements about causes of religious movements:

1. The Vedic philosophy has lost its original purity.
2. Supremacy of Brahmans created unrest in the society
3. Kshatriya reacted against Brahmanical domination.
4. Introduction of new agriculture economy in eastern India.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given events of Buddha’s life and the symbols associated with it:

1. Janma: Lotus
2. Renunciation: Horse
3. Enlightenment: Bodhi tree
4. Death: Wheel

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs related to the Buddhist Literature?

1. Sutta Pitaka: Buddha’s saying.
2. Vinay Pitaka: Monastic code.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka: Religious discourse of Buddha.

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following features of a sect of Buddhism:

1. Followers believed in original teachings of Buddha.
2. Follwers sought individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
3. It is known as Southern Buddhist Religion.
4. They did not pursue idol worship.

Identify the sect:

Which of the following are Triratna of Jainism:

1. Right Faith
2. Right Knowledge
3. Right Conduct
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood

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Match the following pairs:

Consider the following statements about the Buddhists councils:

1. During the fourth Buddhist Council, Buddhism was divided into two sects Hinyana and Mahayana.
2. During third Buddhists Council, decision was taken to send missionaries to various part of the world.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following comprises vows of Jainism?

1. Ahimsa
2. Satya
3. Asteya
4. Aparigraha
5. Brahmacharya

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Where is Lomus Rishi cave located?

Which of the following are places where stupas were constructed over the relics of the Buddha?

1. Rajagraha
2. Allakappa
3. Ramagrama
4. Vethadipa
5. Pippalvina

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Which of the following is/are true for eight fold path preached by Buddhism?

1. Right Conduct
2. Right Understanding
3. Right Speach

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What are the four distinct stages of Chaturashrama system?

1. Shudras
2. Brahamanas
3. Kshatriyas
4. Vaishyas

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Which of the following temples are in Odisha?

1. Parsvanath temple
2. Lingaraja temple
3. Jagannatha temple
4. Visvanatha temple

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Which of the following is/are true for monolithic statue of Gommateshwara Bhagawan Bahubali ?

1. It is located in Gangaikonda cholapuram.
2. It was built during rule of Ganga dynasty

Who is the Hathigumpha inscription related to?

Which of the following is/are true for Mahayana?

1. Continuation with earlier practices of Buddhism.
2. Received royal patronage of Kanishka.
3. Mahavastu is the literary material related to Mahayana.

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Which school deals with materialistic philosophy?

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Which of the following is a part of Buddhist philosophy?

Consider the following statements:

1. Manusmriti contains the earliest reference to untouchables referred to as Chandalas.
2. Dharmasastras deals with social rules and regulations.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

Consider the following statements about Mahayana Buddhism:

1. It treated Buddha as God.
2. It adopted Pali as the language for its literature.

Which of the above statement/s is/are NOT true?

Jainism and Buddhism share several common tenets. Identify the similar threads running in their religious philospohies.

1. Both avoid extremity of indulgence and austerity
2. Both deny the authority of Vedic literature

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Buddhism is based on the four Noble Truths. Which of the following is not one of the Noble Truths?

Yaksha and Yakshni are part of the art of which of the following religions?

1. Buddhism
2. Jainism
3. Brahminism

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Consider the following statements:

1. Some of the oldest Buddhists texts were written in language of masses i.e. Pali and Prakrit, as the system grew in opposition to Brahmanical-Sanskritic traditions.
2. Buddhist expansion to other regions led to the emergence of some other texts such as Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa.

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Jatakas, written in Pali, are used by the historians to account for the thoughts and experiences of the Kings, to know what they thought about their subjects.
2. Gandatindu Jataka describes the strategies adopted by the Kings to influence their subjects and mould their opinion

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Consider the following statements:

1. Although Mahavira was preceded by 23 tirthankars, but he is credited with the foundation and propogations of basic Jaina philosophy
2. Principle of Ahimsa is at the core of Jaina philosophy
3. Jaina literatures were found in Pali, Prakrit and Tamil language.

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Consider the following statements:

1. During the lifetime of Buddha, all his teachings were compiled by his disciples at the council held at Veshali, known as Tipitaka
2. Tipitaka consist of Vinaypitaka, Sutta pitaka and Abhidhamma pitaka

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Consider the following statements:

1. Indian thinkers such as Buddha and Mahavira questioned the authority of the Vedas and consequently established there system of thought leading to garnering of followers in large numbers.
2. Both Buddhism and Jainism denied the existence of god

Which amongst these statements is incorrect?

Consider the following statements:

1. Bhakti tradition in India is classified into Astika and Nastika
2. Bhakti tradition provided a ray of hope for liberation to those considered ineligible by Brahmanical traditions

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Consider the following statements:

1. Tantric practices are associated with worship of goddesses
2. Followers of tantric practices were not discriminated on the basis of caste or gender
3. These practices were prevalent in north and north-western India
4. Ideas of Tantric system influenced both Shaivism and Buddhism

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Consider the following statements:

1. The growth and popularity of Bhakti movement can be attributed to their egalitarian practices
2. Sankara’s philosophy curbed the growth of Jainism and Buddhism

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Which of the following is not a philosophical doctrine related to Buddhism?

Consider the following statements:

1. Buddhism served as a link between Indo-Asian relation
2. India learnt Sericulture from China

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Shad darshan, the six system of Indian Philosophy forms the base of Indian philosophy. Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. Sankhya Darshana - Jaimini
2. Yoga Darshana - Patanjali
3. Nyaya Darshana – Kapila

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism & Jainism?

1. Gautam Buddha founded Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Mahavir founded Jainism.

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Vigyanvada or Yogachar and Madhyamaka or Madhyamikavada are the sects associated with which of the following?

Niyativad is a philosophy according to which every matter in the world is predetermined and controlled by destiny/fate. This was the core philosophy of which of the following sect?