Buddhism and Jainism
Buddhism and Jainism: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Buddhism & Jainism etc.
Important Questions on Buddhism and Jainism
Who among the following was called the 'Theris' in ancient India?
Which one of the following is not the work of Ashvaghosha?
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddhism?
The concept of eight-fold path forms the theme of _____.
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of _____.
At which of the following places did Lord Buddha give his first sermon on the Four Noble Truths?
At which of the following places did Lord Buddha attain enlightenment?
The rules made for the _____ were written down in a book called ‘Vinaya Pitaka’.
One of the major events of Ashoka’s reign was the convening of the ______ Buddhist Sangha (council) in BCE in the capital Pataliputra.
The birthplace of Gautam Buddha was_____.
'Syadvada' and Anekantavada belong to _____.
Gandhara School of Art came into existence in _______.
Which of the following places is closest to the Hemis Monastery?
Which of the following is a part of the ‘Sutta Pitaka’?
Match the pairs and select the correct answer using codes below.
| Buddhist Council | Place |
| A. First Council | 1. Vaishali |
| B. Second Council | 2. Pataliputra |
| C. Third Council | 3. Kashmir |
| D. Fourth Council | 4. Rajgriha |
Which of the following is not common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
Who was the leader of Buddhism followers (disciples) whom king Ashoka send for the popularisation of Buddhism in the Himalayas?
What is the main religion of the people of Lahaul and Spiti?
Where did Mahatma Buddha's 'Mahaparinirvan' take place?
Thanesar ruled by Harshavardhana a King was in the vicinity of?
