The question asks to identify the future Buddha who is yet to come to save the world, according to Indian history and Buddhist traditions. This requires knowledge of key figures in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly Bodhisattvas and their roles.
Correct Option: C) Maitreya is the Bodhisattva who is prophesied to appear on Earth in the future, achieve full enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. He is often referred to as the "Future Buddha" or the "Laughing Buddha" in some traditions.
The question asks about the concept of Bodhisattva in the context of Indian religious history, specifically Buddhism. To answer this, we need to understand the core tenets of Bodhisattva, its association with different Buddhist sects, and its role in the path to enlightenment.
Correct Option: B) 2 and 3 only
| Famous shrine | Location |
| 1) Tabo monastery and temple complex | Spiti Valley |
| 2) Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako | Zanskar Valley |
| 3) Alchi temple complex | Ladakh |
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of famous Buddhist shrines and their locations in India. This requires knowledge of the geographical locations of significant Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalayan region.
Correct Option: C) 1 and 3 only
The question asks to identify the kingdoms associated with the life of Gautama Buddha. This requires knowledge of the geographical and political landscape of ancient India during the 6th-5th centuries BCE, specifically the regions where Buddha lived, taught, and traveled.
D) 3 and 4 only. Kosala and Magadha were the two most prominent kingdoms where Buddha lived, taught, and had significant interactions with rulers and people.
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of ancient Mahajanapadas (600β322 BC) and the rivers associated with them. This requires knowledge of the geographical locations of these ancient kingdoms and their prominent rivers.
B) Only two
Based on the analysis:
I. Asmaka - Godavari (Correct)
II. Kamboja - Vipas (Incorrect)
III. Avanti - Mahanadi (Incorrect)
IV. Kosala - Sarayu (Correct)
Therefore, only two pairs (I and IV) are correctly matched.
The question asks to identify the Buddhist text on which Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk who traveled to China in the late 4th century AD, authored a commentary. This requires knowledge of prominent Buddhist scholars and their works, particularly those involved in the transmission of Buddhism to China.
Correct Option: C) Sanghabhuti is historically recognized for his work on the Sarvastivada Vinaya. He translated and commented on the Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain (also known as the Sarvastivada Vinaya Sastra or MΕ«lasarvΔstivΔda Vinaya), which was crucial for establishing monastic rules in China.