Cultural Developments

Q1 FREE PREVIEW

In which of the following texts were Buddha’s teachings compiled ?

a

Uttaradhyayana Sutta

b

Sutta Pitaka

c

Kalpsutta

d

Rigveda

✓ Correct answer: b)

Sutta Pitaka

Explanation

Sutta Pitaka is one of the three main divisions of the Tripitaka (Pali Canon), which contains the teachings (discourses) of Gautama Buddha.

It includes sermons, dialogues, and stories related to ethical and philosophical teachings of Buddhism.

Written in Pali, it is a key source for Theravāda Buddhism.

Let's look at the other options:
(A) Uttaradhyayana Sutta – A Jain text, containing teachings of Mahavira.

(C) Kalpasutra – Also a Jain text, mainly biographical, detailing lives of Tirthankaras.

(D) Rigveda – A Vedic text, part of Hindu literature, composed much earlier and unrelated to Buddhism.

So, the Sutta Pitaka is the correct answer for Buddha’s compiled teachings.

Q2

Consider the following statements regarding Jainism and choose the correct option:
I. The cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through Karma.
II. There is a need to renounce the world.
III. Worldly existence is a necessary condition for attaining salvation.
IV. Principle of Ahimsa is important.

a

I, II and III

b

II, III and IV

c

I, II and IV

d

I, III and IV

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Q3

Which of the following statements are not correct?"

Statements:
(A) Vinay Pitaka does not describe the rules for monks.
(B) Buddhism grew only after the death of Buddha.
(C) Sutta Pitaka are the verses composed by bhikkunis.
(D) Punna was a rich land-lady.
(E) The word Chaitya may have been derived from the word chita.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

(D) and (E) only

b

(A), (B) and (D) only

c

(C) and (E) only

d

(B), (D) and (E) only.

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Q4

Who was the first woman to be ordained as bhikkhuni?"

a

Sigala

b

Karuni Pajapati

c

Mahapajapati Gotami

d

Punna

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Q5

Assertion (A): Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha.
Reason (R): Many people were dissatisfied with existing religious practices and confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

a

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reason for (A).

b

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct reason for (A).

c

(A) is true, (R) is untrue.

d

(A) is untrue, (R) is true.

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Q6

Assertion–Reason Question
Assertion (A): Like Buddhism, Jainism also spread to many parts of India.
Reason (R): Jaina scholars produced literature in various languages like Tamil, Prakrit and Sanskrit etc.

a

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

b

Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c

(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

d

(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.

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Q7

The Mauryan Emperor who embraced Buddhism was:

a

Chandragupta

b

Bimbisara

c

Ashoka

d

Bindusara

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Q8

Two statements have been given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate answer: Assertion (A): Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha. Reason (R): Many people were dissatisfied with existing religious practices and confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

aBoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

bBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

cA is true, but R is false.

dA is false, but R is true.

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Q9

Read the following statements regarding Buddhist teachings and choose the correct option:

I. The world is transient and constantly changing.
II. It is soulless and there is nothing eternal in it.
III. Sorrows and sufferings are intrinsic to human existence.
IV. Renouncing the world is essential for living.

a

I, II, III are correct.

b

II, III, IV are correct.

c

I, III, IV are correct.

d

I, II, IV are correct.

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Q10

Which one of the following is not a structural feature of Stupa ?

a

Harmika

b

Chhatri

c

Garbhagriha

d

Gateways

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