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Where is Mahayana Buddhism not so popular?

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Important Questions on Ancient History

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Which of the following are true about Jainism?

1. Jain monks did not indulge in metaphysics discussions.

2. Mahavira followed a liberal policy towards women.

3. Jainism did not encourage agriculture.

4. Jainism used Prakrit to propagate teaching as it was the language of the common people.

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Who wrote the book Madhyamika karika, a Buddhist text?
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The symbol used to refer to the act of the great renunciation by to Buddha is
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Assertion (A) Jainism made the first serious attempt to mitigate the evils of the Varna order and the ritualistic Vedic religion.

Reason (R) They discarded Sanskrit language and adopted Prakrit language to preach their doctrine.

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 Which of the following is not true about Buddha?
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Which one of the following is not included in the eight-fold path of Buddhism?

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Buddha did not recognise

1. idol worship

2. existence of soul after death

3. sacrifice

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The Yogachara School of Thought in Buddhism was founded by ?