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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. The Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism.
  2. The crowning achievements of Ellora caves is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple.
  3. The Ajanta caves have been built over a period of eight centuries by different rulers.

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The significant difference between Mahayana and Hinayana forms of Buddhism lay in that :
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The Buddhist Sangha was an organization of monks :
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Composition of the biography of the Buddha occupies a special place in Buddhist literature. Which one among the following is a full-fledged biography of the Buddha?
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Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women?

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 Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?
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Which of the following about Bodhisattas is/are correct?
  1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
  2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana.
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The Buddhist text Majjhima Nikaya is in :

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Which of the following statements about Jainism is/ are correct?
1. The essential idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated; even stones, rocks, and water have life.
2. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma.

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