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Religious Movements (Buddhism, Jainism, Ajivakas) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1The Second Buddhist Council held at Vaishali resulted in which major development?
The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali around 383 BCE under King Kalashoka, presided by Sabakami. It resulted in the first major schism, splitting Buddhism into orthodox Sthaviravadins (Theravada) and liberal Mahasanghikas.
Q2Consider the following statements about ancient Indian religious movements: 1. Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. 2. Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. 3. Anekantavada holds that no single point of view gives the complete truth. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Buddha delivered the Dharmachakra Pravartana sermon at Sarnath. Statement 2 is correct because Mahavira is identified as the 24th and last Jain Tirthankara. Statement 3 is correct because Anekantavada teaches many-sidedness and says that no single viewpoint gives complete truth.
Q3Consider the following statements: 1. The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali in 383 BCE. 2. It was held under King Kalashoka of the Shishunaga dynasty. 3. It was convened mainly to settle disputes over Vinaya rules. 4. It resulted in a split between Vajrayana and Tantric Buddhism. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali in 383 BCE. Statement 2 is correct because it was held under King Kalashoka of the Shishunaga dynasty. Statement 3 is correct because the council addressed disputes over Vinaya rules. Statement 4 is incorrect because the split mentioned in was between Sthaviravadins and Mahasanghikas, not between Vajrayana and Tantric Buddhism.
Q4Consider the following statements: 1. The Eightfold Path is described as a middle way between asceticism and sensual indulgence. 2. The Eightfold Path is a Buddhist formulation of the path to enlightenment. 3. The Eightfold Path is a Jain doctrine centred on the five Mahavratas. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Eightfold Path is Buddhist, not the Jain doctrine of five vows.
Q5Consider the following statements: 1. Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath is associated with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 2. In the Eightfold Path, right action, right speech and right livelihood are grouped under ethics. 3. Right view and right intention are grouped under concentration in the threefold training. 4. The first sermon was delivered to five ascetics according to the fact bank. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are true. Statement 3 is false: Britannica groups right view and right intention under wisdom, not concentration.
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6The Jain council at Valabhi (512 AD) was presided over by:
7Consider the following statements about Mahavira: 1. Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. 2. He attained Kaivalya at Pavapuri after 12 years of penance. 3. He attained Moksha at Pavapuri. 4. He taught five vows including Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha and Brahmacharya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Bimbisara, the founder of the Haryanka dynasty, was a contemporary of:
9Consider the following statements about Buddhist councils: 1. The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali around 383 BCE under King Kalashoka. 2. The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under Ashoka's patronage and was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa. 3. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Valabhi and finalized the Jain Agamas. 4. The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha under the chairmanship of Mahakashyapa. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10The First Buddhist Council was held at:
11Consider the following statements about Jain doctrines and vows: 1. Anekantavada teaches that truth and reality are perceived differently from different points of view. 2. Syadvada is closely linked with Anekantavada and has seven modes of predication. 3. Dana is one of Jainism's five Mahavratas. 4. The five Mahavratas include Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements: 1. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under the Peepal tree at age 35 after 49 days of meditation. 2. Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath was delivered to five ascetics and dealt with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 3. The Vinaya Pitaka contains philosophical analysis and commentary, while Abhidhamma Pitaka contains monastic rules. 4. Mahavira attained Kaivalya at Jrimbhikagrama on the bank of the Rijupalika river after 12 years of penance. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements: 1. The Jain Tri-Ratna are Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct. 2. Right Livelihood is one of the Jain Tri-Ratna. 3. Dana is one of the five Mahavratas of Jainism. 4. Aparigraha is one of the five Mahavratas of Jainism. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements: 1. Right Livelihood is part of the Buddhist Eightfold Path. 2. Right Livelihood is grouped under Samadhi, or mental discipline. 3. Right Speech, Right Action and Right Livelihood are grouped under ethical conduct or morality. 4. Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration are grouped under concentration. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements: 1. The Second Buddhist Council at Vaishali was convened to address ten points of monastic discipline. 2. The council declared the disputed practices invalid, including the acceptance of gold and silver. 3. The council was held under Ashoka at Pataliputra and completed the Tripitaka. 4. The rejection of the decision by Mahasanghika monks led to the first major schism between Sthaviravada and Mahasanghika. Which of the statements given above are correct?