Buddhism and Jainism AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Ancient History

Buddhism and Jainism MCQ Questions


1.
In which century BCE did Gautama Buddha live?
A.
Eighth century BCE
B.
Tenth century BCE
C.
Sixth century BCE
D.
Fourth century BCE
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Sixth century BCE
2.
What was the birth name of the Buddha?
A.
Vardhamana
B.
Ananda
C.
Ashoka
D.
Siddhartha
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
D. Siddhartha
3.
To which clan did Siddhartha belong?
A.
Sakya clan
B.
Lichchhavi clan
C.
Kuru clan
D.
Maurya clan
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
A. Sakya clan
4.
What are the three baskets of Buddhist teachings collectively called?
A.
Trishul
B.
Tripitaka/Tipitaka
C.
Triratna
D.
Trivedas
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. Tripitaka/Tipitaka
5.
Which Pitaka contains the rules and regulations for those who joined the monastic order?
A.
Khuddaka Pitaka
B.
Sutta Pitaka
C.
Vinaya Pitaka
D.
Abhidhamma Pitaka
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Vinaya Pitaka
6.
Which Pitaka contains the philosophical teachings of Buddhism?
A.
Vinaya Pitaka
B.
Sutta Pitaka
C.
Abhidhamma Pitaka
D.
Jataka Pitaka
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Abhidhamma Pitaka