Correct Answer:
(D)
Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutta
The concept of ‘eight-fold’ path forms the theme of Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutta. Buddha has given the eight-fold path to get rid of miseries of life and attain Nirvana.
Ques:
32
Which of the following is/are true about Gautam Buddha.
He believes in “Karma”
He believes in rebirth
Attaining Nirvana
Belief in the power of God
Correct Answer:
(A)
Code:
Mahatma Buddha believed in the doctrine of “Karma.” He used to believe in the concept of rebirth and attainment of Nirvana but did not believe in the existence of God and his power. Budha believes in rebirth. Previous life of buddha is recorded in Jataka.
Ques:
33
The entry of women as a “Bhikshuni” into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Vaishali
On the request of his disciple “Ananda”, Gautam Buddha allowed the entry of women as Bhikshuni into Buddhist Sangha at Vaishali. The first women who was admitted into the Buddhist Sangha was Mahaprajapati Gautami.
Ques:
34
Who is called ‘Crypto-Buddhist’?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Shankara
Adi Shankaracharya was one of the greatest philosophers of Hinduism. Adi Shankaracharya is sometimes called a crypto- Buddhist by scholars because he challenged Buddhism and took away many of its concepts and merged in the mainstream Hinduism. Hence, Buddhism lost its unique appeal and after external invasions on Buddhist monasteries, Buddhism had to leave India and take refuge in Tibet, China and other southeast Asian countries.
Ques:
35
What is “Tripitaka”?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Collection of the preachings of Buddha
Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely,
Sutta Pitaka – consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha,
Vinaya Pitaka – the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka – which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.
Ques:
36
Which of the following Buddhist literature contains the Buddha’s sermons on matters of ethics and doctrine?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Sutta Pitaka
Sutta Pitaka which is also called Sutra Pitaka in Sanskrit is an extensive body of text constituting the basic doctrinal section of the Buddhist canon. Sutta Pitaka is the book of discourses, dealing with ethical principles of Buddha’s teachings. One of the parts of Sutta Pitaka known as Digha Nikaya, is a collection of 34 long Suttas including doctrinal expositions, legends and moral rules.
Ques:
37
“Yamaka” belongs to the Buddhist “Pitaka”.
Correct Answer:
(C)
Abhidhamma
In order to preach the doctrine of Buddhism (Mahatma Buddha), the Buddhist compiled a new type of literature (Tripitaka) that can be divided into three categories –
Sutta Pitaka,
Vinaya Pitaka and
Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Sutta Pitaka contains the sayings and teachings of the Bud dha. Vinaya Pitaka deals with the rules to be observed by members of the Sangha and Abhiddhamma Pitaka presents the philosophical exposition of the Dhamma. The Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of seven books – Yamaka, Patthana, Kathavatthu, Puggalapannatti, Dhatukatha, Vibhanga and Dhammasangani.
Ques:
38
In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season.
During four months of the rainy season, the disciples of Buddha live in Buddha Mahavihar. During this season, they stop preaching their religion. After the rainy season, they again start preaching with a welcoming ceremony called Pavarana. In this ceremony, the monks, confess their offences and discuss future work plan.
Ques:
39
Ashokaram monastery was situated at –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Pataliputra
According to the famous Buddhist text mahavansh, the Mau ryan ruler Ashoka built Ashokaram monastry in Pataliputra under the supervision of a monk named Indragupta.
Ques:
40
Where is the highest in the world ‘Vishwa Shanti Stupa’ located in Bihar –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Rajgir
The Vishwa Shanti Stupa or the World Peace Pagoda (height 400 metres) situated on the hills of Rajgir in Bihar is the highest Vishwa Shanti Stupa in the world.