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Q1. What is the name of the Buddhist scripture?
(a) Angas
(b) Tripitakas
(c) Thirukkural
(d) Naladiyar
S1.Ans.(b)
Sol.
- Tripitakas and Jatakas – Buddhist texts
- Angas – Jain texts
Q2. Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
(a) Rishabha
(b) Parsava
(c) Vardhamana
(d) Buddha
S2.Ans.(a)
Sol.
- Jainism is one of the world’s oldest living religions.
- Jainism grounds itself in 24 Tirthankaras.
- A ‘Tirthankara’, is the one who revealed religious truth at different times.
- The first Tirthankara was Rishabha and the last one was Mahavir(a)
Q3. How many Tirthankaras were there in Jainism?
(a) 23
(b) 24
(c) 25
(d) 26
S3.Ans.(b)
Sol.
- Jainism is one of the world’s oldest living religions.
- Jainism grounds itself in 24 Tirthankaras.
- A ‘Tirthankara’, is the one who revealed religious truth at different times.
- The first Tirthankara was Rishabha and the last one was Mahavir(a)
Q4. Where was the third Buddhist Council convened?
(a) Rajagriha
(b) Vaishali
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Kashmir
S4.Ans.(c)
Sol.
Buddhist Councils
- First – Rajagriha
- Second – Vaishali
- Third – Pataliputra
- Fourth – Kashmir
Q5. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
(a) Lumbini
(b) Sarnath
(c) Taxila
(d) Bodh Gaya
S5.Ans.(b)
Sol.
- Buddha delivered his first sermon at Deer Park in Sarnath, near Benaras.
- This was called “Dharma Chakra Pravartana” or the Turning of the Wheel of Law.
II Match the Statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer:
Q6.
Statement: A common man could not understand upanishads.
Reason: Upanishads were highly philosophical.
(a) Statement and its Reason are correct.
(b) Statement is wrong.
(c) Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
(d) Both Statement and Reason are wrong.
S6.Ans.(a)
Sol. Upanishads taught as alternative to sacrificial rites were too philosophical, which a layperson could not understand.
Q7.
Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales.
Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.
(a) Statement and its Reason are correct.
(b) Statement is wrong.
(c) Statement is true, but the Reason for that is wrong.
(d) Both statements and Reasons are wrong.
S7.Ans.(a)
Sol.
Frescoes (paintings)
- Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of the Ajanta caves in Aurangabad, Maharashtra – depict the Jataka Tales.
- The Jatakas are popular stories about the previous birth and life of Buddha, as human and as an animal. They teach morals.
Q8. Find out the correct answer:
Buddha Viharas are used for
- Education
- stay of Buddhist monks
- Pilgrims’ stay
- Prayer hall
(a) 2 is correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 1, 2, 4 are correct
(d) 1 and 4 are correct
S8.Ans.(b)
Sol.
- Viharas or the Buddhist monasteries became great centres of education.
- One such centre was Nalanda, where Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese pilgrim, studied for many years.
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the causes of the origin of Jainism and Buddhism.
- Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive.
- Superstitious beliefs and practices confused the common man.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I & II
(d) Neither I nor II
S9.Ans.(c)
Sol.
- The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the later Vedic period
- Expensive sacrificial ceremonies
- Superstitious beliefs and practices that confused the common man.
Q10. Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
(a) Jainism denies God as the creator of the universe.
(b) Jainism accepts God as the creator of the universe.
(c) The basic philosophy of Jainism is idol worship.
(d) Jains accept the belief in Last Judgment.
S10.Ans.(a)
Sol.
- Jainism denies God as the creator of Universe.
- Basic philosophy of Jainism is Ahimsa or ‘non –Violence’.
Q11. Find out the wrong pair:
(a) Ahimsa – not to injure
(b) Satya – to speak truth
(c) Asteya – not to steal
(d) Brahmacharya – married status
S11.Ans.(d)
Sol.
- Ahimsa – not to injure any living beings
- Satya – to speak truth
- Asteya – not to steal
- Aparigraha – not to own property
- Brahmacharya – Celibacy
Q12. All the following statements are true of Siddhartha Gautama except:
(a) He is the founder of Hinduism.
(b) He was born in Nepal.
(c) He attained Nirvana.
(d) He was known as Sakyamuni.
S12.Ans.(a)
Sol.
- On the 49th day he finally attained enlightenment.
- From that moment onwards, he was called Buddha or the Enlightened One.
- He was also known as Sakya Muni or Sage of Sakya clan.
- Buddha asserted that attaining nirvana is the ultimate aim of life.
- Original name – Siddhartha
- Place of Birth – Lumbini Garden,Nepal
- Parents – Suddhodana,Maya devi
- Place of Death – Kushi Nagar, UP
III Fill in the blanks:
- The doctrine of Mahavira is called _____________.(Karma)
- _____________ is a state of freedom from suffering and rebirth.(Nirvana)
- _____________ was the founder of Buddhism.(Gautama Buddha)
- Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kancheepuram was once called_________.(Jina Kanchi)
- _____________ were built over the remains of Buddha’s body.(Stupas)
IV True or False:
- Buddha believed in Karma.(True)
- Buddha had faith in the caste system.(False)
- Gautama Swami compiled the teachings of Mahavira.(True)
- Viharas are temples.(False)
- Emperor Ashoka followed Buddhism.(True)
V.
Q13.Match the following:
- Angas – 1.Vardhamana
- Mahavira – 2.monks
- Buddha – 3.Buddhist shrine
- Chaitya – 4.Sakya muni
- Bhikkhus – 5.Jain text
(a) 2 1 4 3 5
(b) 5 1 4 3 2
(c) 2 4 1 3 5
(d) 2 4 1 5 3
S13. Ans.(b)
Sol.
5 1 4 3 2
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