Jainism and Buddhism GK Questions
Which of the followings are beliefs of Buddhism?
1. The world is full of sorrows
2. People suffer on account of desires.
3. If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained
4. The existence of God and soul must be recognised.
(A) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2, 3, and 4
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Expl:– Buddhism believes in atheism. According to it, the world is Full of sorrows, People suffer on account of desires. If desires are conquered, Nirvana will be attained.
Gautama Buddha was born at–
(A) Kushinagar
(B) Sarnath
(C) Bodh Gaya
(D) Lumbini
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Lumbini is a Buddist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddharta Gautama, who as the Buddha Gautama founded the Budhist tradition. The Buddha lived between roughly 563 and 483 BC
Buddha gave his first religious message at–
(A) Vaishali
(B) Pataliputra
(C) Gaya
(D) Sarnath
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Buddha gave his first religious message at Sarnath. Buddha taught the Dharma in Pali Language and the first Sermon of Buddha called as “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.”
Gautama Buddha’s birthplace is marked by which of the following?
(A) Rummindei Pillar of Ashoka Maurya
(B) Sculpture
(C) Banyan Tree
(D) Buddhist Monastery
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The site of birth of Gautama Budha is marked by a Rummindei Pillar of ‘Ashoka the Great’. Ashoka built the Sarnath Pillar to preaching of Lord Buddha. He reduced tax to 1/8th past because Gautama Buddha was born there.
Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two sections of society into its fold. They were –
(A) Merchants and Priests
(B) Moneylenders and Slaves
(C) Warriors and Traders
(D) Women and Sudras
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Buddhism made an important impact by allowing Women and Sudras into its fold. The Buddhist scripturas were available to all men and women. Buddhism encouraged abolition of distinctions in society and strengthened the Principle of Social Equality.
‘Buddha’ means—
(A) The Enlightened One
(B) The Religious Preacher
(C) The Genius
(D) The Powerful
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
After six years of practice at the age of thirty-five, in the full Moon Light, Siddartha attained enlightement under a Pipal Tree. Later, he was known as the Buddha. So the word “Buddha” means ‘Enlightened One’.
Identify the Buddist Literature from the following-
(A) Tripitaka
(B) Upanishads
(C) Angas
(D) Aranyakas
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Tripitaka is a part of Buddist titerature. A Tripitaka traditionally contains three ‘baskets’ of teachings: a Sutra Pitaka, a vinaya pitaka and an Abhidharma Pitaka
Jain literature is called?
(A) Tripitaka
(B) AGAMAS
(C) Barkh
(D) texts
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Jain literature is called ‘AGAMAS (Principlis). It consists of 12 Angas, 12 upangas, 10 prakirnas, 6 ched sutras, 4 mool sutras And anuyaga sutras. The Boddha literature is known as ‘Tripita
Where was the first Buddhist Council held?
(A) Kashmir
(B) Rajgriha
(C) Pataliputra
(D) Vaishali
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The first Buddhist council was held at Rajgriha (Rajgir) or Rajgir During the reign of Ajatshatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa
Who was the founder of Jainism in India?
(A) Gautam
(B) Mahavir
(C) Rishabhdev
(D) Ashoka
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha the founder in the present time-cycle, who lived for 8,400,000 purva years. Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankar among the 24 Tirthankaras who is considered mythical figure by modern day historians, based on loose supports.
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