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Question 1
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How has Buddha been depicted by many early sculptors?

A
Human form

B
Through Symbols

C
Almighty

D
Both (B) and (C)

Solution

In the Buddhist art of the pre-Christian era, the Buddha was presented through symbols like an empty throne, the bodhi tree, a pair of footprints, and a wheel.
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Tirthankaras are those who guide men and women across the river of existence. Mahavira was preceded by:

A
10 thirtankaras

B
20 thirtankaras

C
23 thirtankaras

D
25 thirtankaras

Solution

Mahavira is erroneously called the founder of Jainism, but Jains believe that the 23 previous Tirthankaras also espoused it. Parshvanatha, also called Parshva was the 23rd Tirthankara ("Ford-maker," i.e., saviour) of the present age, according to Jainism, a religion of India.
Question 3
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New tradition of Buddhism was called as:

A
Shwetambar

B
Digambar

C
Hinayana

D
Mahayana

Solution

Like most Indian philosophical systems, Buddhism regards the world as a realm of rebirth (samsara), from which one can escape by obtaining nirvana. The Mahayana tradition places a greater focus on knowledge or wisdom, which is the mastery of which leads to enlightenment.
Question 4
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How many Tirthankara are recorded in the History of Jainism?

A
21

B
22

C
23

D
24

Solution

In Jainism, Tirthankara are called the Jina or the conquerors of all instincts. There are 24 Tirthankaras.
Question 5
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In which year was Sanchi declared a World Heritage Site?

A
1988

B
1889

C
1898

D
1989

Solution

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1989. Sanchi stupa was built during Emperor Ashoka's reign. It is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments.
Question 6
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The most splendid stupa was at:

A
Amravati

B
Sanchi

C
Bhoomra

D
Shahjidheri

Solution

The most splendid stupa was at Amravati. Amravati is a town located in the present-day state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Question 7
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The Rigveda was compiled between:

A
1500 to 1000 BCE

B
1200 to 1100 BCE

C
1400 to 1200 BCE

D
900 to 1100 BCE

Solution

Rigveda composition is usually dated to roughly between 1500 and 1000 BCE.
Question 8
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What human attribute did an 'elephant' represent in the sculpture found at Sanchi?

A
Happiness

B
Greed

C
Laziness

D
Strength and wisdom

Solution

In the sculpture found at Sanchi, an 'elephant' represented strength and wisdom. Elephants are often depicted in Indian art and culture as symbols of strength, wisdom, and royal power. They are revered for their intelligence and gentle demeanor, making them emblematic of qualities such as wisdom, perseverance, and stability.
Question 9
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Hagiography is the biography of:

A
Saints

B
Kings

C
Priests

D
None of the above

Solution

Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. It often praises the saint's achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition of a clan.
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What do you mean by kutagarashala?

A
A place where philosophical debated took place

B
A hut with pointed roof

C
Both (A) and (B)

D
None of these

Solution

Kutagarashala - literally, a hut with a pointed roof - or in groves where travelling mendicants halted. Debates between philosophers took place here.
If a philosopher succeeded in convincing one of his rivals, the followers of the latter also became his disciples.

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Question 1

Human form

Through Symbols

Almighty

Both (B) and (C)

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Question 2

10 thirtankaras

20 thirtankaras

23 thirtankaras

25 thirtankaras

Solution

Question 3

Shwetambar

Digambar

Hinayana

Mahayana

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Question 4

21

22

23

24

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Question 5

1988

1889

1898

1989

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Question 6

Amravati

Sanchi

Bhoomra

Shahjidheri

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Question 7

1500 to 1000 BCE

1200 to 1100 BCE

1400 to 1200 BCE

900 to 1100 BCE

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Question 8

Happiness

Greed

Laziness

Strength and wisdom

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Question 9

Saints

Kings

Priests

None of the above

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Question 10

A place where philosophical debated took place

A hut with pointed roof

Both (A) and (B)

None of these

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