Growth of Jainism and Buddhism UPSC Questions

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Growth of Jainism and Buddhism MCQ Questions


13.
With reference to India history, who among the following is future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
UPSC - 2018
A.
Avalokiteshvara
B.
Lokesvara
C.
Maitreya
D.
Padmapani
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ANSWER :
C. Maitreya
14.
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
2only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
15.
With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
Famous shrine Location
1) Tabo monastery and temple complex Spiti Valley
2) Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako Zanskar Valley
3) Alchi temple complex Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
16.
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC - 2015
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
3 and 4 only
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ANSWER :
D. 3 and 4 only
17.
With reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs:
I. Asmaka - Godavari
II. Kamboja - Vipas
III. Avanti - Mahanadi
IV. Kosala - Sarayu
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2025
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
Only three
D.
All the four
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ANSWER :
B. Only two
18.
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
UPSC - 2024
A.
Prajnaparamita Sutra
B.
Visuddhimagga
C.
Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain
D.
Lalitavistara
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ANSWER :
C. Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain