BUDDHIST, JAIN, GANDHIAN AND PEACE STUDIES
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
.1. The Buddha was known by this name :
(A) Dharmakirti
(B) Swagata
(C) Tathagata
(D) Agata
2. The Four Noble Truths are :
I. Suffering, Cause of suffering, Person who is suffering, Cessation of suffering.
II. Suffering, Cause of suffering, Person who is suffering, Path that leads to the cessation of
suffering.
III. Suffering, Nature of suffering, Person who is suffering, Cessation of suffering.
IV. Suffering, Cause of suffering, Cessation of suffering, path that leads to cessation of suffering.
(A) I, II and III are correct.
(B) IV is correct.
(C) I and II are correct.
(D) I and III are correct.
3. The avoidance of two extremes is called middle path or eightfold path.
The two extremes are :
I. Self mortification and self enjoyment
II. Self enjoyment and self determination
III. Self mortification and self proclamation
IV. Sensual pleasures and self mortification
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) I and III
(D) I and IV
4. In Buddhist Literature, the Middle Path is to avoid the two extremes of
(A) Eternalism and Nihilism
(B) Existentialism and Upanishdic thought
(C) Lokayat and Jainism
(D) Jainism and Syadvada
5. The scholar attributed for the credit of the founder of Buddhist Nyaya is
(A) Buddhaghosa
(B) Dinnaga
(C) Dharmakirti
(D) Nagarjuna
6. Right view is included in the teachings of
(A) Sila
(B) Upaya
(C) Samadhi
(D) Prajna
7. The Attthangiko – Maggo is constituent of the noble truth known as
(A) The Noble truth of suffering
(B) The Noble truth of cause of suffering
(C) The Noble truth of cessation of suffering
(D) The Noble truth of the path to cessation of suffering
8. Kanjur and Tanjur are the collection of
(A) Buddhist Literature in Tibetan
(B) Buddhist List of Lamas
(C) Buddhist Literature in Chinese
(D) Buddhist Literature in Japanese
9. The theory of Pratitya samutpada is also known as :
(A) Theory of momentary
(B) Theory of inertia
(C) Theory of cause and effect
(D) Theory of impermanance
10. The fruit of Nirvana is
I. Freedom from the cycle of birth and death
II. Freedom from Raga, Dvesha and Moha
III. Freedom from Kleshavarana and Jneyavarana
IV. Fulfilment of prosperity
(A) I, II and III
(B) Only III and IV
(C) Only I and II
(D) Only IV
11. The railings (Prakara) of Sanchi Stupa was originally built of
(A) Stone
(B) Brick
(C) Wood
(D) Cement
12. Metal images of the Buddha are not found before
(A) Fourth century B.C.
(B) Fifth century A.D.
(C) First century A.D.
(D) Tenth century A.D.
13. The observance of eight Gurudhammo is mandatory for
(A) Monks
(B) Nun
(C) Upasakas
(D) Upasikas
14. The caste system in Buddhism is based on
(A) Karma
(B) Varna
(C) Birth
(D) Colour
15. According to the Patimokkha, the cutting of a tree leads to the offence
(A) Sanghadisesa
(B) Dukkata
(C) Pacittiya
(D) Parajika
16. As per chronological order, Tirthankara Rsabhadeva stands
(A) Twentieth
(B) Twenty fourth
(C) First
(D) Second
17. The woman is not in position to attain the stage of emancipation from all karmas in the same birth tradition
(A) Digambara
(B) Svetambara
(C) Buddhism
(D) Carvak
18. This is the work of Acharya Haribhadra Suri.
(A) Uttaraddhayana Sutra
(B) Tiloyapannatti
(C) Samraiccakaha
(D) Tattvartha Sutra
19. According to Svetambara tradition, the First Council was held at
(A) Rajagira
(B) Vallabhi
(C) Pataliputra
(D) Mathura
20. Drstivada is divided into
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Three
(D) Five
21. The types of violence in Jain Agamas in household life are
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
22. “Sparsa-rasagandha-varnavantah” is the nature of
(A) Jiva
(B) Ajiva
(C) Pudgala
(D) Dharma
23. The total number of Tattvas in jain tradition is
(A) Seven
(B) Five
(C) Three
(D) Two
24. The meaning of Syat is
(A) Possibility
(B) Relativity
(C) Certainty
(D) Uncertainty
25. The main types of Naya in Jain Tradition are
(A) Three
(B) Seven
(C) Ten
(D) Twenty
26. Khajuraho Jain Temple was constructed during the regime of
(A) Vastupala
(B) Bhojadeva
(C) Tomara
(D) Madanavarma
27. The statue of Bhagawan Bahuvati at Sravanabelagola was constructed by
(A) Kumarapala
(B) Vastupala
(C) Sivaskanda Varman
(D) Camundarai
28. Vegetarianism in Jainism is a part of the vrata
(A) Satya
(B) Aparigraha
(C) Ahimsa
(D) Acaurya
29. Ecological earliest description in Jain tradition is found in
(A) Ayarangasutta
(B) Samayasara
(C) Mulacara
(D) Sagaradhamamrata
30. Read the Units I & II for the correct match :
Identify the correct match :
(A) (b) + (iii)
(B) (c) + (i)
(C) (a) + (iv)
(D) (d) + (ii)
31. The number of children of Putlibai was
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Six
32. The youngest child of Putlibai was :
(A) Raliatben
(B) Mohandas
(C) Laxmidas
(D) Karsandas
33. A real satyagrahi believes in :
(A) Secrecy
(B) Passive Resistance
(C) Unilateral Love
(D) Bilateral Love
34. Gandhiji wrote a letter regarding his confession of stealing to his :
(A) Mother
(B) Father
(C) Uncle
(D) Laxmidas (Brother)
35. Gandhiji was suggested to study law in England by
(A) Keval Ram
(B) Laxmi Das
(C) Mavji Dave
(D) Putlibai
36. During his stay in London, Gandhiji used to move among :
(A) Clergymen
(B) Reformers
(C) Vegetarians
(D) All the above
37. Gandhiji got his head shaved, discarded his usual clothes and adopted lion cloth in the year :
(A) 1917
(B) 1921
(C) 1925
(D) 1930
38. Gandhiji served his last jail sentenced at :
(A) Ahmedabad
(B) Bombay
(C) Pune
(D) Calcutta
39. The man who wanted Gandhiji to convert to Christianity in South Africa was :
(A) A.W. Baker
(B) William Godfrey
(C) Spencer Walton
(D) H.S.L. Polak
40. The bases of Gandhiji’s Satyagraha do not include :
(A) Truth
(B) Humility
(C) Non-violence
(D) Passive Resistance
41. The charge of the leadership of the “army” of marching Satyagrahis after Gandhi’s arrest in South Africa, was assumed by :
(A) P.K. Naidu
(B) H.S.L. Polak
(C) H. Kallenbach
D) Albert Christopher
42. According to Gandhiji, the following 46. Identify the correct match : is more accurate :
(A) God is Truth
(B) God is Love
(C) Truth is God
(D) God is Light
43. According to Gandhi, identify the incorrect statement :
(A) “British Parliament is a prostitute.”
(B) “British Parliament is a Sterile Woman.”
(C) Economic decentralization is as important as the political decentralization.
(D) It is possible to create an ideal society.
44. The following book was not written by M.K. Gandhi :
(A) The Power of Non-violence
(B) Hind Swaraj
(C) Constructive Programme
(D) Key to Health
45. In 1933, Gandhi made an announcement of Fast for selfpurification for :
(A) 5 days
(B) 11 days
(C) 15 days
(D) 21 days
46. Identify the correct match :
(A) Martin Luther King (Jr.) – The British Gandhi
(B) Barrack Obama – African Gandhi
(C) Daisaku Ikeda – Japanese Gandhi
(D) Nelson Mandela – American Gandhi
47. Gandhi opposed imposing Widowhood because :
(A) It defies the faith
(B) It degrades religion
(C) It is an unbearable yok
(D) None of the above
48. This is not the concern of Peace Studies.
(A) Peace Education
(B) Resolution of Conflicts
(C) Negotiations
(D) Peace of the Grave
49. The following is not a Peace Organization :
(A) Amnesty International
(B) NATO
(C) U.N.O.
(D) War Resisters International
50. Pacifism emphasises on :
(A) Self-denial
(B) Non-violent Resistance
(C) Refusal to participate in war
(D) Security of Pacific Ocean
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