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Which of the following writers was the founder of Buddhist logic and has been called the Father of Medieval Nyaya?

A
Dharmakirti

B
Dignaga

C
Bhavaviveka

D
Budhhapalita

Solution

Dignaga was the founder of Buddhist logic and has been called the Father of Medieval Nyaya. Dignaga was an Indian Buddhist scholar and one of the Buddhist founders of Indian logic . Dignaga's work laid the groundwork for the development of deductive logic in India and created the first system of Buddhist logic and epistemology (Pramana).
Question 2
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Buddha preached acceptance of the existence of four noble truths (Aryasatyas) which were?

A
Right speech, right action, right exertion, right-mindedness.

B
Right meditation, right resolution, right view & right means livelihood.

C
Dukham (Misery) Dukh samudaya (thirst, attachment etc.) Nirodha (end of worldly existence) & Marga (Patha).

D
All of above.
Question 3
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The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because:

A
The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

B
The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

C
It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

D
The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

Solution

In the beginning, Jainism was very popular among the traders and businessmen. The mercantile community was attracted by the rigorous asceticism and religious life of the Jains and adopted the Jain way of life. Being bound by a sense of fraternity they formed business guilds for smooth conduct of business. These wealthy merchants patronized Jainism to a great extent. Even during the time of English East India Company, Jain business families like the Jagat Seths and the Singh is acted as state bankers and naturally wielded great influence in the society. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, the rituals and sacrifices were performed by the Brahmins, not the Vaishyas, or mercantile community. There were Hindu businessmen too who flourished, like the Agraharis and Agrawals, Gahois. The doctrine of karma was present in Hinduism too. Hence, these options are incorrect.
Question 4
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Which of the following kings of ancient India were patrons of Jainism?
1. Srenika Bimbisara
2. Chandragupta Maurya
3. Kharavela

A
1, 2 and 3

B
1 and 3

C
2 and 3

D
1 and 2
Question 5
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On the basis of which of the following traditional records have the dates of Lord Buddha 's birth and death been fixed?

A
Simhalese tradion-Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa

B
Chinese tradition-Cantonese records

C
Indian Buddhist texts-Ashokavadan and Divyvadan

D
Tibetan tradition of historian Taranath

Solution

On the basis of Chinese tradition-Cantonese records the dates of Lord Buddha 's birth and death been fixed. The times of Gautama's birth and death are uncertain. Most historians in the early 20th century dated his lifetime as c. 563 BCE to 483 BCE. More recently his death is dated later, between 411 and 400 BCE, while at a symposium on this question held in 1988, the majority of those who presented definite opinions gave dates within 20 years either side of 400 BCE for the Buddha's death.
Question 6
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Jain Sacred texts are called _____.

A
Angas

B
Sungas

C
Hymns

D
None of these

Solution

Jain Sacred texts are called Angas. The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and are the canonical literature - the scriptures - of Svetambara Jainism. Mahavira's disciples compiled his words into texts or sutras, and memorised them to pass on to future generations
Question 7
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The Bodhisattva Doctrine is associated with ____________________.

A
Theravada Buddhism

B
Mahayana Buddhism

C
Vajrayana Buddhism

D
Hinayana Buddhism

Solution

The Bodhisattva Doctrine is associated with Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhisattva is the Sanskrit term associated to Mahayana Buddhism. A bodhisattva is who follows the ideal of the Mahayana, aims at the highest Good for himself and also for others and is motivated by great compassion and has generated bodhicitta and wish to attain buddhahood.
Question 8
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Which one of the following hills is/are sacred to the Jainas?
1. Satrunjauyagiri
2. Urjayantogiri
3. Arbudagiri
4. Chandragiri

A
1 only

B
1, 2, 3, and 4

C
1 and 3

D
2 and 4
Question 9
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The language of discourses of Gautama Buddha was?

A
Sanskrit

B
Pali

C
Magadhi

D
Bhojpuri

Solution

The language discourses of Gautam Buddha was Pali. It is the sacred language of some religious texts of Hinduism and all texts of Buddhism.
Question 10
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The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world. This quote illustrates the Buddhist principle of:

A
Right belief

B
Asceticism

C
Right occupation

D
Freedom from suffering

E
Right path

Solution

Buddha propounded the Eight Fold Path or Ashtangik Marga by which one could achieve Nirvana i.e. freedom from the repeated cycle of life and death. These are:
1. Right belief, 2. Right thoughts, 3. Right speech, 4. Right meditation, 5. Right action, 6. Right effort, 7. Right memory, 8. Right means of livelihood

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Question 1

Dharmakirti

Dignaga

Bhavaviveka

Budhhapalita

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Question 2

Right speech, right action, right exertion, right-mindedness.

Right meditation, right resolution, right view & right means livelihood.

Dukham (Misery) Dukh samudaya (thirst, attachment etc.) Nirodha (end of worldly existence) & Marga (Patha).

All of above.

Question 3

The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

Solution

Question 4

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 2

Question 5

Simhalese tradion-Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa

Chinese tradition-Cantonese records

Indian Buddhist texts-Ashokavadan and Divyvadan

Tibetan tradition of historian Taranath

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Question 6

Angas

Sungas

Hymns

None of these

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Question 7

Theravada Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism

Vajrayana Buddhism

Hinayana Buddhism

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Question 8

1 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

1 and 3

2 and 4

Question 9

Sanskrit

Pali

Magadhi

Bhojpuri

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Question 10

Right belief

Asceticism

Right occupation

Freedom from suffering

Right path

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