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  • Question 1
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    Match the following:

    Vedic Text Contents
    A. Manu Smriti 1. Explanatory notes on Vedic mantras
    B. Sutras 2. Technical subjects
    C. Upvedas 3. Customs and rituals
    D. Brahmanas 4. Code of law
    Solution
    The Manu Smriti was one of the first Sanskrit texts. It was a hybrid moral-religious-law code and one of the first written law codes of Asia. In spite of its age, it has sustained paramountcy in the Hindu culture. It was also the code of conduct for inter-caste relationships in India.
    Sutras contain rules of conduct and rites as they were practiced in various Vedic schools. The oldest sutras of Hinduism are found in the Brahmana and Aranyaka layers of the Vedas. Every school of Hindu philosophy, Vedic guides for rites of passage, various fields of arts, law, and social ethics developed respective sutras, which helped teach and transmit ideas from one generation to the next.
    Upveda means applied knowledge and are traditional literatures which contain the subjects of certain technical works. The Upveda of Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharv Veda are Economics, Military Science, Music and Dance and Medical Sciences, respectively.
    The Brahmanas are a collection of ancient Indian texts with commentaries on the hymns of the four Vedas. They are a layer or category of Vedic Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, and form a part of the Hindu śruti literature. They are primarily a digest incorporating myths, legends, the explanation of Vedic rituals and in some cases speculations about natural phenomenon or philosophy.
  • Question 2
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    The family of the Rig Vedic Aryans was
  • Question 3
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    The Aryans first settled in
  • Question 4
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    The Aryans came to India from
  • Question 5
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    Which is the most important divinity of Rig Veda?
  • Question 6
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    According to Jains, who was the founder of Jainism?
  • Question 7
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    In India, Jainism spread during the reign of
  • Question 8
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    Who delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
    Solution
    Correct answer: 1 (Buddha)
    A sermon is an oration, lecture, or talk by a preacher.
    Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at the deer park in Sarnath and taught the Dharma. It is the place where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence. In his first sermon, he taught the Four Noble Truths by addressing the existence of suffering, its cause, and its end.
  • Question 9
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    Buddha did not recognise

    1. idol worship
    2. non- existence of soul after death
    3. sacrifice
    Solution
    Buddhism, while technically a non-theist religion, certainly seems to offer a plethora of potential idols. While a teacher will tell you that these images and icons are not idols, most Buddhists will fall into the trap, if not at least for a portion of their practice. Some will never break the spell. Buddhism, unlike other religions, does not believe in a creator God or an eternal or everlasting soul. Buddhists believe that there is no permanent self or soul. Because there is no unchanging permanent essence or soul, Buddhists sometimes talk about energy being reborn, rather than souls.
  • Question 10
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    Lord Buddha was born in
    Solution
    Ans: Lumbini
    Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini and is believed to have lived between 6th and 4th century BC. He is the central figure of Buddhism and was a monk and teacher, on whose teachings the Buddhism was founded. He belonged to Shakya Clan. The collection of his teachings were passed on oral tradition.
  • Question 11
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    A well-known patron of the Mahayana form of Buddhism was
  • Question 12
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    The famous ruler of ancient India who, towards the end of his life, is said to have converted to Jainism, was
    Solution
    According to Jain accounts, Chandragupta abdicated his throne in favour of his son Bindusara, embraced Jainism, and followed Bhadrabahu and other monks to South India.
  • Question 13
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    The phrase "The Light of Asia" is applied to
  • Question 14
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    The Great Buddhist Council in 483 B.C. was held at
  • Question 15
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    Which of the following Buddhist texts lays down the regulations for management of Sangha and rule of conduct for the monks?
  • Question 16
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    Ambapali whose name occurs in the early Buddhist literature was
    Solution
    Ambapali was a celebrated nagarvadhu (royal courtesan) of the republic of Vaishali (located in present-day Bihar) in ancient India around 500 BC. Following the Buddha's teachings, she became an arahant. She is mentioned in the old Pali texts and Buddhist traditions, particularly in conjunction with the Buddha staying at her mango grove, Ambapali vana, which she later donated to his order and wherein he preached the famous Ambapalika Sutta.
  • Question 17
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    Apabhramsa is a work of the
  • Question 18
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    Which of the following choices is the most fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism?
    Solution
    Buddhism is divided into two main religious groups: Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism (also known as Theravada). These two religious groups share a lot of similarities but have a few differences. One of the differences is that Hinayana Buddhism (Theravada Buddhism) can be considered Atheistic or Pantheistic. There is no god beyond the universe in Theravada, and followers of Theravada do not worship the universe or anything else. Mahayana Buddhism is Polytheistic and has a collection of gods and goddesses called boddhisattvas.
    Hence, we find the fourth choice 'Worship of gods and goddesses' is the most fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism.
  • Question 19
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    In which language did Buddha preach?
  • Question 20
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    Which of the following cities is known as the Jain Temple City?
    Solution
    Girnar is known as the Jain Temple City.
  • Question 21
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    'Nirvana' is associated with
  • Question 22
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    The famous Indo Greek king who embraced Buddhism was
  • Question 23
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    Buddhism became a worldwide religion with the efforts of
  • Question 24
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    Mahavira was born at
    Solution
    Ans: Vaishali
    Lord Mahavira was born in Vaishali district of present day Bihar in 6th century BC. He was the 24th tirthankara and helped the revival of Jainism. He practised intense austerities for 12 years and attained omniscience, i.e. supreme or absolute knowledge and taught Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya Aparigraha, etc., the main principles on which Jainism is based. He died in Magadha, Bihar.
  • Question 25
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    In his teachings, Buddha attacked
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