Q. Match the following events of Buddha’s life with their correct places.
1). Birth a). Sarnath
2). Enlightenment b). Lumbini
3). First Sermon c). Kushinagar
4). Nirvana d). Bodh Gaya
Options:
A). 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
B). 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
C). 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D). 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
Answer: B). 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
Q. Match the following Pitakas with their correct contents.
1). Vinaya Pitaka
2). Sutta Pitaka
3). Abhidhamma Pitaka
a). Philosophical and doctrinal analysis
b). Rules and regulations for monks and nuns
c). Teachings and sermons of the Buddha
Options:
A). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
B). 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
C). 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Answer: D). 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
Q. Who was the first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni in Buddhism?
A). Yasodhara
B). Mahapajapati Gotami
C). Amrapali
D). Sujata
Answer: B). Mahapajapati Gotami
Explanation: Mahapajapati Gotami was the foster mother of the Buddha and the first woman admitted to the Sangha.
Q. Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
A). Jainism
B). Buddhism
C). Hinduism
D). Zoroastrianism
Answer: B). Buddhism
Explanation: Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.
Q. Mahavira was associated with which religious tradition?
A). Buddhism
B). Ajivika
C). Jainism
D). Shaivism
Answer: C). Jainism
Explanation: Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
Q. Which concept means the cycle of birth and rebirth?
A). Moksha
B). Dharma
C). Samsara
D). Karma
Answer: C). Samsara
Q. The Upanishads mainly discuss?
A). Ritual sacrifices
B). Trade practices
C). Philosophical ideas of soul and universe
D). Temple architecture
Answer: C). Philosophical ideas of soul and universe
Explanation: Upanishads focus on Brahman, Atman, and knowledge.
Q. Which language was used in early Buddhist texts?
A). Sanskrit
B). Pali
C). Tamil
D). Persian
Answer: B). Pali
Explanation: Buddhist teachings were written in Pali for wider reach.
Q. Which sect believed in extreme asceticism?
A). Ajivika
B). Buddhism
C). Jainism
D). Shaivism
Answer: C). Jainism
Q. The Sangha was associated with?
A). Jain monks
B). Buddhist monks and nuns
C). Brahmanas
D). Kings
Answer: B). Buddhist monks and nuns
Q. The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned by?
A). Kanishka
B). Ashoka
C). Samudragupta
D). Harsha
Answer: B). Ashoka
Q. Early Hindu temples were dedicated mainly to?
A). Buddha
B). Tirthankaras
C). Vishnu, Shiva and Devi
D). Kings
Answer: C). Vishnu, Shiva and Devi
Q. Which symbol represents Buddha’s enlightenment?
A). Wheel
B). Stupa
C). Bodhi tree
D). Lotus
Answer: C). Bodhi tree
Explanation: Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Q. The wheel (Dharmachakra) symbolises?
A). War
B). Royal power
C). Buddha’s first sermon
D). Agriculture
Answer: C). Buddha’s first sermon
Explanation: It represents the turning of the wheel of law.
Q. Bhakti means?
A). Sacrifice
B). Knowledge
C). Devotion to a personal god
D). Asceticism
Answer: C). Devotion to a personal god
Q. Nalanda was famous as a centre of?
A). Jain learning
B). Vedic rituals
C). Buddhist education
D). Trade
Answer: C). Buddhist education
Explanation: Nalanda attracted scholars worldwide.
Q. Which text contains dialogues of the Buddha?
A). Rigveda
B). Majjhima Nikaya
C). Arthashastra
D). Manusmriti
Answer: B). Majjhima Nikaya
Explanation: It records Buddha’s teachings.
Q. The main objective of Buddhist teachings was to achieve?
A). Wealth
B). Power
C). Nirvana
D). Fame
Answer: C). Nirvana
Explanation: Nirvana means freedom from suffering.