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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Under Ashoka’s patronage, which of the following roles was established to propagate Buddhism’s doctrine and ethical code?

(a)Dharma Mahamattas

(b)Bhikkhus

(c)Samgha Leaders

(d)Mandalas

2)

The Bodhi Tree sapling planted in Sri Lanka by Ashoka was originally a sapling from which location?

(a)Sarnath

(b)Rajgir

(c)Bodh Gaya

(d)Vaishali

3)

The Fourth Buddhist Council held in Kundalavana, Kashmir in 78 AD, marked the emergence of which Buddhist tradition?

(a)Mahayana

(b)Theravada

(c)Vajrayana

(d)Sarvastivada

4)

Consider the following statements regarding the Third Buddhist Council’s decisions and their long-term impact:

  1. The Third Buddhist Council recognized Theravada as the original branch of Buddhism.
  2. The Third Buddhist Council led to the compilation of the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

5)

Consider the following statements regarding worship practices in Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism:

  1. Mahayana Buddhism practices idol worship and deification of Buddha.
  2. Hinayana Buddhism does not practice idol worship.
  3. Hinayana Buddhism considers Buddha as a deity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

6)

Consider the following statements regarding the use of languages in the propagation of Buddhist doctrines:

  1. Hinayana Buddhism utilized Pali and Prakrit for spreading its doctrines.
  2. Mahayana Buddhism exclusively used Sanskrit for propagation.
  3. Mahayana Buddhism used Sanskrit in addition to Pali and Prakrit for doctrines.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

7)

Consider the following statements regarding the Bodhisattva concept in Mahayana Buddhism and self-Nirvana in Hinayana Buddhism:

  1. Bodhisattvas postpone their own Nirvana to help others achieve Nirvana.
  2. Hinayana Buddhism emphasizes the attainment of Nirvana for oneself.
  3. Mahayana Buddhism does not recognize the concept of Nirvana.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

8)

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of the Fourth Buddhist Council in establishing the Mahayana tradition:

  1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalavana, Kashmir.
  2. The council led to the compilation of the Mahavibhasa.
  3. The council resulted in the emergence of Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 3 only

9)

Consider the following statements regarding the historical evolution of Buddhism in India.

  1. Buddhism`s rejection of the caste hierarchy failed to gain broad acceptance.
  2. Sectarian divisions resulted in a dilution of core Buddhist doctrines.
  3. Reforms during the Gupta period advanced Buddhism instead of Hinduism.
  4. Buddhism merged into Hinduism by portraying Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

(a)2 and 4 only

(b)1 and 3 only

(c)1,2 and 4 only

(d)2 and 3 only

10) Which among the following best describes the main goal of Emperor Ashoka’s patronage during the Third Buddhist Council?

(a) To compile Jain Tirthankaras’ teachings

(b) To end the practice of idol worship in all religions

(c) To unify Buddhism by endorsing one interpretation

(d) To adopt Vaishnavism as the state religion



Answers
1) a
2) c
3) a
4) c
5) c
6) d
7) d
8) a
9) c
10) c