The Giant Buddha statue of 80 feet at Bodhgaya was constructed by –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Japanese
The Giant Buddha Statue in Bodh Gaya, Bihar is 80 feet high. It is in meditation posture or dhyana mudra where Buddha is seated on a lotus in the open air. It took seven years to complete and is made of sandstone blocks and red granite. This statue was built with the help of Daijokyo sect of Japan.
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42
Here the word ‘Stupa’ has been used for the first time?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Rigveda
The word stupa has been used for the first time in Rig Veda. In Rig Veda texts, stupa means “tree stem.” Rigveda refers to a stupa raised by the king Varuna above the forest in a place having no foundation. Anything that is raised on the ground like heap/pile might have been known as Stupa.
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43
The Stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddha’s life, is:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Sanchi
The Stupa at Bodhgaya is related to the enlightenment of Buddha. Sarnath is related to Dharma Chakra Pravartana and Kushinagar or Kusinara is related to the death of Bud- dha while Sanchi Stupa is not related to any incident of Buddha’s life.
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44
It was also ancient name of world-famous Tourist destination of Sanchi.
Correct Answer:
(A)
Kaknam
Sanchi is one of the prominent Spot for Buddhist tourism in India. It is located at Sanchi in Raisen district of the Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi, popularly known as Kaknam, Kakanaya, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvata in ancient times, has a singular distinction of having remarkable specimen of Buddhist art and architecture right from early Mauryan period. UNESCO world heritage site ‘Mahastupa’ (great stupa) stands here.
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45
What is the fundamental difference between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Worship of God and Goddess
The fundamental difference between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism is regarding treating Buddha as God. Hinayana believes in Buddha as a great man, whereas Mahayana started worshipping Buddha through idols treating him as God.
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46
Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God during the period of –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Kanishka
The fourth council held during the reign of Kanishka divided Buddhism into two sects, namely Hinayana and Mahayana. In Mahayana, Gautam Buddha was treated as God and they started worshipping Buddha through idols. Hence, Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God during the period of Kanishka.
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47
The first human statue worshipped in India were those of–
Correct Answer:
(C)
Buddha
In India, Gautam Buddha was worshipped first through idols by the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
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48
The standing statue of Gautam Buddha was built in which period?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Kushana Period
In India, the Gandhara art flourished during the Kushana rule. Particularly Kanishka, the greatest of the Kushanas was a great patron of art and architecture. It was during his reign that Gandhara school of art flourished. Both sitting and standing posture of Buddha’s statues were carved out in the Mathura school. The Kushana art of Gandhara is mainly known for the wealth of sculptures recovered from the numerous Buddhist stupas and monasteries.
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49
First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by:
Correct Answer:
(A)
Mahakashyapa
The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave. The idea was to preserve Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.
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50
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Vasumitra
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhism into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.