GK Questions on Mahatma Buddha

In the current scenario, Buddhism Is the most important topic from an exams point of view. This topic belongs to the Ancient Indian History section. In every government exam like STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL, RAILWAY and BANKING questions asked about Mahatma Buddha topic. So we are providing 20 important questions on the Mahatma Buddha topic. This topic will improve the knowledge of the candidate preparing for these competitive exams.

Que 1. At which of the following places did Mahatma Buddha spend his first rainy season (after attaining enlightenment)?

(a) Sarnath
(b) Vaishali
(c) Sravasti
(d) Varanasi

Ans. (a) Sarnath
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha spent his first rainy season at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment.

Que 2. Who among the following donated Venuvana Vihara to Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Ashoka
(c) Udayan
(d) Anand

Ans. (a) Bimbisara
Explanation – Bimbisara, the founder of the Haryanka dynasty, donated the Venuvana Vihara to Mahatma Buddha.

Que 3. At which of the following places Venuvana Vihara is located?

(a) Rajagriha
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (a) Rajagriha
Explanation – Venuvana Vihar is located in Rajagriha. Its founder was Bimbisara, the ruler of the Haryanka dynasty.

Que 4. At which of the following places is Jetavan Vihar located?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

(d) Shravasti
Explanation – Jetavan Vihar is located in Shravasti. This monastery was donated to Mahatma Buddha by a merchant named Anathapindak.

Que 5. At which of the following places Puvvaram Vihara is situated?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (a) Shravasti
Explanation – Puvvaram Vihar is located in Shravasti. This Vihara Vishakha was donated to Mahatma Buddha.

Que 6. At which of the following places Kutagarasala vihara is located?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (b) Vaishali
Explanation – Kutagarasala vihara is located in Vaishali.

Que 7. At which of the following places “Ghoshitaram Vihar” is located?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (c) Kaushambi
Explanation -Ghoshitaram vihara is located in Kaushambi.

Que 8. At which of the following places “Balukaram Vihar” is located?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (b) Vaishali
Explanation – Balukaram Vihar is located in Vaishali.

Que 9. At which of the following places “Ashokaram Vihar” is located?

(a) Shravasti
(b) Vaishali
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Patna

Ans. (b) Vaishali
Explanation – Ashok Ram Vihar is located in Vaishali.

Que 10. Who among the following did not become a disciple of Mahatma Buddha at Rajagriha?

(a) Sariputra
(b) Modgalyan
(c) Upali
(d) Anand

Ans. (d) Anand
Explanation – Sariputra, Modgalyan and Upali became disciples of Mahatma Buddha at a place called Rajagriha. Anand became a disciple of Mahatma Buddha at a place called Vaishali.

Que 11. In which of the following state, Mahatma Buddha had the maximum number of disciples?

(a) Kaushal
(b) Magadh
(c) Vaishali
(d) Pava

Ans. (a) Kaushal
Explanation – Kaushal became the largest disciple of Mahatma Buddha in the state.

Que 12. At which of the following places did Mahatma Buddha propagate his religion the most?

(a) Kaushal
(b) Magadh
(c) Vaishali
(d) Pava

Ans. (a) Kaushal
Explanation – It was in the kingdom of Kaushal that Mahatma Buddha preached his religion the most.

Que 13. At which place did Mahatma Buddha admit women to the Sangha?

(a) Kaushal
(b) Magadh
(c) Vaishali
(d) Pava

Ans. (c) Vaishali
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha had given entry to women in the Sangha in Vaishali.

Que 14. At whose behest did Mahatma Buddha admit women to the Sangha?

(a) Sariputra
(b) Modgalyan
(c) Upali
(d) Anand

Ans. (d) Anand
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha had given admission to women in the Sangh at the behest of his beloved disciple Anand.

Que 15. To whom of the following did Mahatma Buddha give his last sermon?

(a) Sariputra
(b) Modgalyan
(c) Upali
(d) Subhadd

Ans. (d) Subhadd
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha gave the last sermon to Subhadd.

Que 16. At which of the following places did Mahatma Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana?

(a) Kushinagar
(b) Magadh
(c) Vaishali
(d) Pava

Ans. (a) Kushinagar
Explanation – Mahatma Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80 in Kushinagar.

Que 17. Who among the following died during the lifetime of Mahatma Buddha?

(a) Sariputra
(b) Anand
(c) Upali
(d) Jivaka

Ans. (a) Sariputra
Explanation – Sariputra, a disciple of Mahatma Buddha, died during the lifetime of Mahatma Buddha.

Que 18. Who among the following was a scholar of Ayurveda?

(a) Sariputra
(b) Anand
(c) Upali
(d) Jivaka

Ans. (d) Jivaka
Explanation – Jivaka was a disciple of Mahatma Buddha. He was a scholar of Ayurveda.

Que 19. Who was the first woman to be admitted to the Buddhist Sangha?

(a) Mahaprajapati Gautami
(b) Yashodhara
(c) Yashoda
(d) Amrapali

Ans. (a) Mahaprajapati Gautami
Explanation – Mahaprajapati Gautami was the first woman to be admitted to the Buddhist Sangha.
She was the aunt of Gautam Buddha. It was he who raised Gautam Buddha in his childhood.

Que 20. What was the name of Jivaka’s mother?

(a) Mahaprajapati Gautami
(b) Yashodhara
(c) Yashoda
(d) Salvati

Ans. (d) Salavati
Explanation – Jivaka’s mother’s name was Salavati. She was the courtesan of Rajagriha.