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Buddhism and Jainism

1. 

Consider the following statements:
I. Buddha's original name was siddhartha
II. Buddha was against the practice of sacrifice and rituals.
III. Eight-fold path was put forth by him.
IV. Buddha advocated idol worship
of these statements

A. I,II and III are correct B. I,II and IV are correct C. II,III and IV are correct D. I,III and IV are correct

Answer : A. I,II and III are correct

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2. 

Buddha was enlightened under

A. Pusica tree B. Banyan Tree C. Bodhi Tree (Pipal Tree) D. Neem Tree

Answer : C. Bodhi Tree (Pipal Tree)

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3. 

Buddhism was divided during the period of

A. Harsha B. Ahoka C. Kanishka D. Bindusara

Answer : C. Kanishka

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4. 

Consider the statements: Buddhism
I. Emphasizes the importance of "Four - Fold Truths".
II. Is based on the concept of ethical principles.
III. Illustrates the necessity of the caste system
IV. Was a missionary religion.
Of these statements :

A. I and II are correct B. I, II and IV are correct C. I, III and IV are correct D. I, III, IV are correct

Answer : A. I and II are correct

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5. 

Mahayana Buddhism came into existence during the reign of

A. Ajata Shatru B. Ashoka C. Vikramaditya D. Kanishka

Answer : D. Kanishka

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6. 

Why did Gautama Buddha renounce his home?

A. He desired to attain nirvana B. he was much affected by the miseries of life C. he was zealous of spreading his doctrine D. he had an urge to emancipate mankind

Answer : B. he was much affected by the miseries of life

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