Buddhism and Jainism AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Ancient History

Buddhism and Jainism MCQ Questions


13.
What is the Buddhist term for suffering, intrinsic to human existence?
A.
Karuna
B.
Metta
C.
Dukkha
D.
Dhamma
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ANSWER :
C. Dukkha
14.
What were Buddha's last words to his followers, according to Buddhist tradition?
A.
Renounce the world
B.
Build temples
C.
Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation
D.
Worship the gods
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ANSWER :
C. Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation
15.
Who was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni?
A.
Punna
B.
Mahapajapati Gotami
C.
Khema
D.
Yashodhara
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ANSWER :
B. Mahapajapati Gotami
16.
Who persuaded the Buddha to allow women into the sangha?
A.
Sariputta
B.
Ananda
C.
Moggallana
D.
Mahakassapa
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ANSWER :
B. Ananda
17.
What were the respected women who attained liberation called in Buddhism?
A.
Yoginis
B.
Sadhvis
C.
Bhikkhunis
D.
Theris
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ANSWER :
D. Theris
18.
The 'Therigatha' is a collection of verses composed by whom?
A.
Bhikkhus (Buddhist monks)
B.
Brahmana priests
C.
Bhikkhunis (Buddhist nuns)
D.
Jaina nuns
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ANSWER :
C. Bhikkhunis (Buddhist nuns)