Most Important Questions of Buddhism and Jainism
- Which of the following statements is incorrect about Buddhism and Jainism?
- Anekantavada is the philosophy of Jainism.
- Syadvada is the doctrine of Buddhism.
- Jainism lays more and stringent emphasis on non-violence.
- Jain literature and text were compiled in Prakrit.
Correct Answer: B
- Which of the following principles separates Jainism from Buddhism?
- Belief in rebirth
- The practice of the eight-fold path
- Soul in all beings and things
- Rejection of infallibility of Vedas
Correct Answer: C
- Which caves is a cultural mix of religious arts of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?
- Ajanta
- Ellora
- Elephanta
- Badami
Correct Answer: B
- What would be the parallel in Jainism to viharas in Buddhism?
- Nikaya
- Vanjana
- Vishuddha
- Sthanakas
Correct Answer: D
- Yaksha worship is a characteristic of which of the following religions?
1) Jainism
2) Buddhism
3) Hinduism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
- In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?
- A description of Mahayana Buddhism
- A description of Hinayana Buddhism
- The rules of the Sangha
- The questions of king Menander
Correct Answer: D
- Which one of the following represents the fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism & Hinayana Buddhism?
- Emphasis on non-violence
- Casteless society
- Worship of Gods and Goddesses
- Worship of Stupa
Correct Answer: C
- In Buddhism, what is “Patimokkha”?
- Laws of Theravada
- Description of Arya Truth
- Rules of Sangha
- Rules of Pancha Vrat
Correct Answer: C
- In Buddhism, Mahaparinirvana refers to
- Buddha’s birth
- Buddha’s death
- Buddha attaining enlightenment
- Teachings of Buddha
Correct Answer: B
- Which of the following sects of Buddhism is also called a tantric sect of Buddhism:
- Vajrayana
- Hinayana
- Mahayana
- None of the above
Correct Answer: A
- The fundamental concept of Buddhism is:
- Eightfold Path
- Three jewels
- Four Noble Truths
- Pratityasamutpada
Correct Answer: D
- In Buddhism, the Bodhisattvas were –
- Those who attained nirvana (enlightenment)
- Buddha statues
- Chinese Buddhist pilgrimage
- Buddhist learning
Correct Answer: A
- Who preached Buddhism to Ashoka?
- Brahma Gupta
- Upa Gupta
- Asvaghosha
- Vishnu Gupta
Correct Answer: B
- The three jewels of Jainism are
- Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct
- Right Faith, Right Speech and Right Language
- Right Faith, Right Meaning and Right Action
- Right Faith, Right Person and Non-violence
Correct Answer: A
- The Mauryan ruler who patronised Jainism?
- Bindusara
- Ashoka
- Kumaragupta
- Chandragupta Maurya
Correct Answer: D
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