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In government exams, the History section is an important part of the general knowledge syllabus. Buddhism is an important topic in Ancient Indian History. In every government exam like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS and BANKING questions were asked about Buddhism topics. So here we are presenting a practice set of 20 important questions about Buddhism. 

Que 1. Which of the following insignia is associated with the birth of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Horse
(b) Lion
(c) Peepal Tree
(d) Lotus

Ans. (d) Lotus
Explanation – Lotus flower, the symbol is related to the birth of Gautam Buddha.

Que 2. Which of the following insignia is associated with the abdication of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Horse
(b) Lion
(c) Peepal Tree
(d) Lotus

Ans. (a) Horse
Explanation – Horse, the symbol is related to the abdication of Gautam Buddha.

Que 3. Which of the following insignia is associated with the attainment of enlightenment of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Horse
(b) Lion
(c) Peepal Tree
(d) Lotus

Ans. (c) Peepal Tree
Explanation – The peepal tree, the symbol is related to the attainment of enlightenment of Gautam Buddha.

Que 4. Which of the following insignia is associated with the Death of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Foot Print
(b) Lion
(c) Stupa
(d) Lotus

Ans. (c) Stupa
Explanation – Footprint insignia is related to the Nirvana of Gautam Buddha.

Que 5. Which of the following insignia is associated with the Nirvana of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Foot Print
(b) Lion
(c) Ficus tree
(d) Lotus

Ans. (a) Foot Print
Explanation – Footprint insignia is related to the Nirvana of Gautam Buddha.

Que 6. Which of the following insignia is associated with the prosperity of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Foot Print
(b) Lion
(c) Ficus tree
(d) Lotus

Ans. (b) Lion
Explanation – The Lion insignia is related to the prosperity of the Gautam Buddha.

Que 7. Which of the following insignia is associated with the youth of Gautam Buddha?

(a) Foot Print
(b) Lion
(c) Bull
(d) Lotus

Ans. (c) Bull
Explanation – The bull symbol is related to the youth of Gautam Buddha.

Que 8. Which of the following is not included in the “Four Noble Truths”?

(a) Grief
(b) Grief community
(c) Grief cessation
(d) Trishna 

Ans. (d) Trishna 
Explanation – Trishna is not included in the “Four Noble Truths”.

Que 9. How many stages are there in Buddhism’s doctrine of “dependent arising”?

(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 12

Ans. (d) 12
Explanation – There are 12 steps in Buddhism’s doctrine of “Dependent origination”.

Que 10. How many steps are there in the doctrine of Buddhism “The Eightfold Path”?

(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 12

Ans. (a) 8
Explanation – There are 8 steps in the doctrine of Buddhism “The Eightfold Path”.

Que 11. Which of the following steps is not included in the Eightfold Path?

(a) Samyak Drishti
(b) Samyak Sankalp
(c) Samyak Samadhi
(d) Samyak Trishna

Ans. (d) Samyak Trishna
Explanation –  Samyak Trishna is not included in the Eightfold Path.

Que 12. Which of the following statements is not true about Buddhism?

(a) Buddhist philosophy is momentary.
(b) Buddhist philosophy is actionist.
(c) Buddhism believes in reincarnation.
(d) Buddhist philosophy is theistic.

Ans. (d) Buddhist philosophy is theistic.
Explanation – Buddhist philosophy is not theistic.

Que 13. Which of the following is not included in the three gems of Buddhism?

(a) Buddha
(b) Dhamma
(c) Federation
(d) Karma

Ans. (d) Karma
Explanation – Karma is not included in the three gems of Buddhism.

Que 14. What was the minimum age to get admission to Buddhist Sangha?

(a) 12 years
(b) 14 years
(c) 15 years
(d) 17 years

Ans. (c) 15 years
Explanation – The minimum age to be admitted to the Buddhist Sangha was 15 years.

Que 15. Which of the following statements about the Buddhist Sangha is incorrect?

(a) Renunciation of household life was necessary to gain entry into the Sangha.
(b) The minimum age to get admission into the union was 15 years.
(c) Physically handicapped person was barred from entering the union.
(d) Slaves were not barred from entering the union.

Ans. (d) Slaves were not barred from entering the union.
Explanation – The entry of slaves into the Buddhist Sangha was forbidden.

Que 16. What was the minimum quorum number for the meetings of the Buddhist Sangha?

(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 25

Ans. (c) 20
Explanation – The minimum quorum number for meetings of the Buddhist Sangha was 20.

Que 17. What is meant by “Pravajya” in Buddhism?

(a) Renounce home life
(b) Entering the Buddhist Sangha
(c) Union assembly resolution
(d) Chief of the Buddhist Sangha

Ans. (a) Renounce home life
Explanation – “Pravajya” in Buddhism mean renouncing household life

Que 18. What is meant by “upasampada” in Buddhism?

(a) Renounce home life
(b) Entering the Buddhist Sangha
(c) Union assembly resolution
(d) Chief of the Buddhist Sangha

Ans. (b) Entering the Buddhist Sangha
Explanation -“Upasampada” in Buddhism – to enter the Buddhist Sangha

Que 19. What is meant by “Anusavan” in Buddhism?

(a) Renounce home life
(b) Entering the Buddhist Sangha
(c) Union assembly resolution
(d) Chief of the Buddhist Sangha

Ans. (c) Union assembly resolution
Explanation – “Anusavan” in Buddhism – Resolution of the assembly of the Sangha

Que 20. What is meant by “asana pragyapaka” in Buddhism?

(a) Renounce home life
(b) Entering the Buddhist Sangha
(c) Union assembly resolution
(d) Chief of the Buddhist Sangha

Ans. (d) Chief of the Buddhist Sangha
Explanation – “Asana Pragyapaka” in Buddhism – Chief Officer of the Buddhist Sangha
 


Last Updated : 30 Nov, 2022
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