41). Buddha and Mahavira died during the reign of
| A). Ajatashatru |
| B). Udayan |
| C). Bimbsara |
| D). None of these |
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42). The triratnas were stressed by:
| A). Buddha |
| B). Mahavira |
| C). Manu |
| D). Gaudapada |
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43). Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the Buddha's attitude on the subject of entry of women into the Bnuddhist Sangha?
| A). He was indifferent on this subject |
| B). He gladly accepted women into the Sangha |
| C). He did not allow women into the Sangha |
| D). None of these |
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44). Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolises
| A). Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation |
| B). Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara |
| C). Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth and thus this life is transistory. |
| D). Both the statements 'a' and 'b' are correct in this context |
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45). With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to the Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of efficiency of rituals.
| A). Only 1 |
| B). 2 and 3 |
| C). 1 and 3 |
| D). All of these |
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46). 'Tripitaka' texts are related with which religion?
| A). Vedic |
| B). Buddhism |
| C). Jainism |
| D). Shaivism |
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47). Consider the following statements regarding the first Buddhist Council
1. Anand and Upali laid down the Sutta Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka respectively.
2. Its proceedings were conducted in Sanskrit.
3. It was held during the lifetime of Buddha.
4. Its main purpose was to maintain the purity of Buddha's teachings.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
| A). 1 and 4 |
| B). 2, 3 and 4 |
| C). 1 and 2 |
| D). All of these |
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48). The sacred books of Jains are called
| A). Agama Sidhanta |
| B). Angas |
| C). Parvas |
| D). Upangas |
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49). Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha's life?
1. Kanthaka 2. Alara Kalama 3. Channa 4. Goshala Maskariputra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
| A). Only 1 |
| B). Only 4 |
| C). 1 and 2 |
| D). 3 and 4 |
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50). Which of the following statements about Bhadrabahu is/are correct?
1. He was a Jain saint.
2. He was spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| A). Only 1 |
| B). Only 2 |
| C). Both 1 and 2 |
| D). Neithert nor 2 |
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