BUDDHIST, JAINA, GANDHIAN & PEACE STUDIES
Paper – III
Note : This paper contains seventy five (75) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. The Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha was at
(A) Bodhagaya
(B) Kusinagara
(C) Lumbini
(D) Sarnatha
2. The name of the cousin of the Buddha tried to defame him and plot to kill theBuddha more than two times is
(A) Devadatta
(B) Ananda
(C) Nanda
(D) Upananda
3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Every being is in the state of suffering and none is exception to this.
Reason (R) : Ignorance is due to out attachment, greed and delusion. It is everywhere.
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Zen Buddhism originated in
(A) China
(B) Korea
(C) Japan
(D) Bhutan
5. The name of the first Grammarian of Tibetan language is
(A) Thon-Mi Anu
(B) Thon-Mi Sambhota
(C) Arya Katyayana
(D) Lha Tho Tho Ri
6. Match the items in one list with an item in the other and find the correctly matched pairs :
7. Vijñaptimatratasiddhi is the treatise falls under
(A) Madhyamikas
(B) Sautrantikas
(C) Vijñanavadins
(D) Vaibhashikas
8. What is the absolute aim in Buddhism ?
(A) Concentration of mind
(B) Peace of mind
(C) Attainment of Nirva a
(D) Abstinence from all sins
9. Right livelihood is a part of the teaching under
(A) Sila
(B) Upaya
(C) Samadhi
(D) Prajña
10. Sila, Samadhi and Prajña are included in the
(A) First Noble Truth
(B) Second Noble Truth
(C) Third Noble Truth
(D) Fourth Noble Truth
11. The eightfold path is included in
I. The path leading to the cessation of suffering.
II. The Four Noble Truths.
III. The cessation of suffering.
IV. The cause of suffering
(A) I, II and IV are correct.
(B) I and III are correct.
(C) I, II and III are correct.
(D) II and III are correct.
12. Identify the order in which they appeared in A ta gika Marga
I. Right View
II. Right Speech
III. Right Actions
IV. Right Concentration
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) I, III, II, IV
(C) I, IV, II, III
(D) I, IV, III, II
13. As per dependent origination, name and form (Namarupa) is originated from
(A) Ignorance (Avidya)
(B) Contact (Sparsa)
(C) Consciousness (Vijñana)
(D) Feeling (Vedana)
14. In Pratityasamutpada, annihilation of Avidya (ignorance) will lead to the annihilation of
(A) Samskara (Mental formation)
(B) Vedana (Feeling)
(C) Jati (Birth)
(D) Mara a (Death)
15. The term not included in Triratna (Tripple Gem) is
(A) The Buddha
(B) Dharma
(C) Nirvana
(D) Sangha
16. The Bodha – Gaya shrine was originally built by
(A) Candragupta
(B) Kaniska
(C) Amoghavar a
(D) Asoka
17. Elegance of form and richness of spiritual expression characterize the bronze images of the Buddha from Nalanda and Kurkihara of the period
(A) Pala period
(B) Gupta period
(C) Maurya period
(D) Sunga period
18. The life span of Lord Mahavir was
(A) 80 years
(B) 72 years
(C) 74 years
(D) 85 years
19. According to the Patimokkha, to wear a leather leads to the offence
(A) Dukkata
(B) Parajika
(C) Sanghadisesa
(D) Pacittiya
20. This text is recognized by the both, Digambara and Svetambara traditions.
(A) Uttaradhyayana Sutra
(B) Samayasara
(C) Satkhanagama
(D) Tattvarthasutra
21. The Buddha considered the women eligible to become
(A) Arhat
(B) Srotapattiphala only
(C) Sakradagami
(D) Upasika only
22. Tattvarthasutra is composed by
(A) Acarya Gu abhadra
(B) Acarya Haribhadra
(C) Acarya Umaswam
(D) Acarya Kundakunda
23. According to Digambar Jain Tradition the name of last Srutakevali was
(A) Vayubhuti
(B) Agnibhuti
(C) Indrabhuti
(D) Bhadrabahu
24. The concept of lord Par vanatha was
(A) Caturyama Samvara
(B) Pañca vrata
(C) Four Noble Truths
(D) Ten Sila
25. It is situated at Varanasi
(A) Syadvad Mahavidyalaya
(B) Jain Viswa Bharati
(C) L.D. Institute of Indology
(D) B.L. Institute of Indology
26. The number of Chedasutra is
(A) 18
(B) 4
(C) 9
(D) 12
27. This is not included into Sadavasyakas
(A) Samayika
(B) Vandana
(C) Pratikramana
(D) Pravrajya
28. The number of scholars of thought in Jain tradition is
(A) 62 (sixty two)
(B) 363 (three hundred sixty three)
(C) 263 (two hundred sixty three)
(D) 48 (forty eight)
29. In Svetambara tradition the total number of Purvas is
(A) 21 (twenty one)
(B) 10 (ten)
(C) 14 (Fourteen)
(D) 12 (twelve)
30. The order of Brahmacarya in five types of vratas is
(A) Fifth
(B) Third
(C) Second
(D) Fourth
31. The total number of Samitis in Jain tradition is
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five
32. The order of Kala in six types of Dravyas is
(A) Fourth
(B) Sixth
(C) Fifth
(D) Third
33. The order of Nirjara in tattvas is
(A) Fourth
(B) Fifth
(C) Sixth
(D) Seventh
34. “Tattvarthasraddhanam” is the characteristic of
(A) Right Knowledge
(B) Right Vision
(C) Right Conduct
(D) Total Dettachment
35. “Asravanirodhah” is the characteristic of
(A) Sa vara
(B) Asrava
(C) Bandha
(D) Nirjara
36. The types of narration in Syadvada are
(A) Three
(B) Two
(C) Five
(D) Seven
37. Manahparyayajñana is divided into
(A) Five
(B) Four
(C) Three
(D) Two
38. The total number of Buddhist caves in Ellora are
(A) Twelve
(B) Five
(C) Twenty two
(D) Ten
39. Ellora cave belongs to the period of
(A) Mahameghavahana
(B) Sunga
(C) Ra raku a
(D) Cola
40. Kankali Tila is located at
(A) Deogarh
(B) Mathura
(C) Khajuraho
(D) Gwalior
41. The earliest Jain statue of Saraswati is found at
(A) Varanasi
(B) Ayodhya
(C) Mathura
(D) Pataliputra
42. Jain images from Mathura belong to the period of
(A) Calukya
(B) Hoyasala
(C) Rastrakuta
(D) Kusana
43. These are counted into Sthavara Jivas
(A) Ekendriya Jivas
(B) Dvi-indriya Jivas
(C) Tri-Indriya Jivas
(D) Pañcendriya Jivas
44. Abhayadana is related to
(A) Feeding
(B) Knowledge
(C) Sheltering
(D) Medication
45. The types of Donation in Jain tradition are
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five
46. The name of Gandhi’s eldest brother was
(A) Karsandas
(B) Laxmidas
(C) Tulsidas
(D) Maganlal Gandhi
47. Gandhi entered Alfred High School at Rajkot in
(A) 1881
(B) 1882
(C) 1883
(D) 1885
48. Gandhi’s father left Porbander for Rajkot to become a member of
(A) Bombay Court
(B) Gujarat Court
(C) Rajasthanik Court
(D) Karnataka Court
49. The expenses of Gandhiji’s journey to England to study law, were Praised through
(A) Bank loan
(B) State help
(C) Sale of ornaments of Kasturbai
(D) Loan from a friend
50. Gandhiji was called to the Bar on
(A) 10th June, 1891
(B) 10th July, 1891
(C) 10th June, 1892
(D) 10th July, 1892
51. Gandhiji had the first experience of jail life in
(A) 1904
(B) 1906
(C) 1908
(D) 1910
52. The first jail sentence awarded to Gandhiji in India by the British Government was for a period of
(A) Six months
(B) One year
(C) Four years
(D) Six years
53. During her last days of illness Kasturba Gandhi was nursed by the member of Gandhi Family was
(A) Kanu Gandhi
(B) Manu Gandhi
(C) Devdas Gandhi
(D) Manilal Gandhi
54. The Case of Dada Abdulla & Co. for which Gandhi was engaged, was pending at a court at :
(A) Johannesburg
(B) Durban
(C) Transvaal
(D) Pretoria
55. Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress on
(A) 15th June, 1894
(B) 15th July, 1894
(C) 15th June, 1904
(D) 15th July, 1904
56. Gandhiji was enrolled as an Attorney of the Supreme Court of Transvaal in the year
(A) 1902
(B) 1903
(C) 1904
(D) 1905
57. Gandhi established the Transvaal British India Association in the year
(A) 1903
(B) 1908
(C) 1910
(D) 1912
58. Gandhi was awarded Kaiser-e-Hind medal on return to India in
(A) 1906
(B) 1910
(C) 1915
(D) 1920
59. Gandhi established Charkha Sangh in
(A) 1917
(B) 1925
(C) 1930
(D) 1936
60. The Resolution of complete independence was passed in the Lahore Congress session on
(A) 1925
(B) 1927
(C) 1929
(D) 1930
61. This one is not a part of Satyagraha
(A) Negotiations
(B) Arbitration
(C) Non-cooperation
(D) Secrecy
62. Gandhi’s Satyagraha Struggle in South Africa lasted for a period of about
(A) Seven years
(B) Eight years
(C) Ten years
(D) Fifteen years
63. Gandhi raised his voice in South Africa against
(A) Dress code
(B) Employment laws
(C) Racial discrimination
(D) British government
64. Gandhiji helped British Government in the Boer War by
(A) Supplying Arms
(B) Supplying Food and Medicines
(C) Recruiting Soldiers
(D) Raising an Ambulance corps
65. Gandhi gave a call for the 1st strike in South Africa on
(A) 23rd July, 1908
(B) 10th August, 1908
(C) 29th July, 1908
(D) 10th September, 1908
66. The book which was sent to Gandhiji by Edward Maitland, was
(A) The Light of Asia
(B) The Perfect Way
(C) The Song Celestial
(D) Unto this last
67. Gandhi’s first Satyagrahi was
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) His Wife Kasturbai
(C) Vinoba Bhave
(D) Acharya J.B. Kripalani
68. The word Sadagraha was suggested to Gandhiji by
(A) Kasturbai
(B) Maganlal Gandhi
(C) H.S.L. Polak
(D) H. Kallenbach
69. How many (recorded) fasts were undertaken by Gandjiji throughout his life ?
(A) 20
(B) 30
(C) 40
(D) 45
70. Gandhi’s Sevagram Ashram land was donated by
(A) G.D. Birla
(B) Ratan Tata
(C) Jamunalal Bajaj
(D) Rahul Bajaj
71. Exploitation is the most aggressive form of
(A) Labour
(B) Violence
(C) Non-violence
(D) Security
72. “War is the continuation of State Policy by other means,” is the statement of
(A) M.K. Gandhi
(B) Nelson Mandela
(C) Carlvon Clausewitz
(D) Martin Luther King (Jr.)
73. The incident of the ‘Theft of Onions’ was related to
(A) Communal Riots
(B) Champaran Satyagraha
(C) Kheda Satyagraha
(D) Non-cooperation Movement
74. Gandhi’s reference regarding ‘Himalayan Blunder’ related to
(A) Non-cooperation Movement
(B) Salt Satyagraha
(C) Quit India Movement
(D) Champaran Satyagraha
75. Arrange the following incidents in chronicle order :
i. Gandhi went to South Africa for the first time.
ii. Gandhi entered Alfred High School at Rajkot.
iii. Gandhi passed the London Matriculation Examination.
iv. Gandhi started editing of ‘Harijan’.
Answer :
(A) i, iii, iv, ii
(B) ii, iv, ii, i
(C) iv, ii, i, iii
(D) ii, iii, i, iv
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