Ancient History (Buddhism) MCQ Part – III

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Subject — Ancient Indian History 
Topic — Buddhism
Total Question in This Set — 30

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Ancient Indian History (Buddhism) MCQ
Part – 03

81. Vallabhi University was situated in
(A) Bihar
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Bengal
(D) Gujarat

82. Which among the following state ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated?
(A) Bengal
(B) Bihar
(C) Gujarat
(D) Tamil Nadu

83. Who was the founder of Nalanda University?
(A) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
(B) Kumargupta
(C) Dharmapal
(D) Pushyagupta

84. Nalanda University was founded during the dynasty of
(A) Maurya
(B) Kushan
(C) Gupta
(D) Pala

85. ‘Nav Nalanda Mahavihar’ is famous for
(A) Hsuan-Tsang memorial
(B) Birthplace of Mahavir
(C) Pali Research Centre
(D) Museum

86. Why was Nalanda University famous in the world?
(A) Medical Science
(B) Philosophy
(C) Buddhist Religious Philosophy
(D) Chemical Science

87. Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that
(A) Philosophy of karma and transmigration of soul were correct
(B) Salvation could be possible only after death
(C) Both men and women could attain salvation
(D) Middle course of life was the best one

88. Which one of the following is not common between Buddhism and Jainism?
(A) Ahimsa
(B) Indifference to Vedas
(C) Self-mortification
(D) Rejection of Rituals

89. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
(A) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(B) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(C) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(D) There is no material difference between the two

90. Consider the following statements, what is the difference between chaityas and viharas?
(A) Viharas is a place of worship, while chaitya is dwelling place of the Buddhist monks
(B) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihar is a dwelling place
(C) There is no particular difference between both of them
(D) Viharas and Chaityas both are used as dwelling place

91. 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.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2 and 4
(C) Only 3 and 4
(D) 1, 3 and 4

92. Which form of Buddhism was prominent during the Sultanate period?
(A) Theravada
(B) Hinayana
(C) Vajrayana
(D) Tantrayana

93. Four important events of Buddha’s life and thereby related four places are mentioned below.

Schedule-I	Schedule-II
(a) Birth	1. Sarnath
(b) Enlightenment	2. Bodh Gaya
(c) First preaching	3. Lumbini
(d) Death	4. Kushinagar

Match Schedule-I and Schedule-II and select correct answer from the code given below.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 4 1 3 2

94. Four Buddhist Councils were held in the following places. Arrange them in chronological order by using the code given below.
1. Vaishali
2. Rajgriha
3. Kundalavana
4. Pataliputra
Code
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 4, 3, 2, 1
(C) 2, 1, 3, 4
(D) 2, 1, 4, 3

95. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Lord Buddha?
1. He was born in Kapilvastu.
2. He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
3. He discarded the Vedic religion.
4. He preached noble truths.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4