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  1. Mahavira was born in a Kshatriya clan by the name of

  2. A.

    Shakya

    B.

    Janatrika

    C.

    Mallas

    D.

    Lichhavis


  3. The Third Buddhist Council was patronised by

  4. A.

    Kanishka

    B.

    Ashoka

    C.

    Mahakashyap Upali

    D.

    Sabakarni


  5. In which language were the Buddhist-texts

    'Pitakas' composed?

  6. A.

    Sanskrit

    B.

    Ardhamagadhi

    C.

    Pali

    D.

    Prakrit


  7. Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of

  8. A.

    Samudragupta

    B.

    Ashoka

    C.

    Chandragupta

    D.

    Harshavardhana


  9. Which ruler founded the famous Vikramshila

    University for the Buddhists?

  10. A.

    Mahipala

    B.

    Devapala

    C.

    Gopala

    D.

    Dharampala


  11. During whose reign did the Gandhara School of Art blossom?

  12. A.

    Harsha

    B.

    Ashok

    C.

    Kanishka

    D.

    Chandragupta II


  13. Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day

  14. A.

    Buddha was born

    B.

    Buddha got enlightened

    C.

    Buddha died

    D.

    All of the above


  15. Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism?

    A- The world is full of sorrows:

    B- People suffer on account of desires:

    C- If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained:

    D- The existence of God and Soul must be recognised:

  16. A.

    A, B, C and D

    B.

    B and C

    C.

    A, B and C

    D.

    B, C and D


  17. Which of the following is not the “Tri Ratna" of Jainism?

  18. A.

    Right faith

    B.

    Right knowledge

    C.

    Right view

    D.

    Right conduct


  19. "Prince of Piligrims' was the name attributed to

  20. A.

    Fa-Hien

    B.

    Hiuen – tsang

    C.

    I-tsing

    D.

    Megasthenes