14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 16/03/2026
1. Gautama Buddha attained “Mahaparinirvana” in kingdom of:
2. The first human statue worshipped in India where those of:
3. Who is also known as Nigantha Nataputra?
4. Which one of the following is not common in Buddhism and Jainism?
5. From which inscriptions of the following dynasty Lumbini was known as Buddha’s birthplace?
7. Ardhanarishvara, a figure of half Shiva and half Parvati, represents:
8. Who among the following conducted the first Buddhist Council?
9. Who among the following was not an ‘Alvar Saint’?
10. Parshvanatha, the Jain ‘Tirthankara’ was associated mainly with which of the following places?
11. Which of the following Buddhist literature contains the Buddha’s sermons on matters of ethics and doctrine?
12. Where was the third Buddhist Council held?
13. The inscription of which one of the following kings gives the information that Sakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini?
14. Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana?
15. The ancient place where the narration of entire Mahabharata was read in the conference of 60,000 hermits:
16. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by:
17. Which of the events of Budhha’s life is known as ‘Mahabhinishkramana’?
18. Who is said to have become the chief of the Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?
19. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
I. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
II. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
III. Denial of efficiency of rituals.
20. Who was the first founder of Svetambara creed during the first partition of Jain creed?
21. How many Jyotirlingas are devoted to Lord Shiva?
22. Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra?
23. Mahavira Jaina breathed his last at:
24. The number of forms of bhakti in the Bhagavata cult is:
25. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of:
26. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
I. Lothal – Ancient dockyard
II. Sarnath – First Sermon of Buddha
III. Rajgir – Lion capital of Ashoka
IV. Nalanda – Great seat of Buddhist learning
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
27. In Buddhist text, ‘Dharmachakraparvartana’ is known as:
28. Who of the following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism?
29. Whom of the following did Gautama Buddha nominate for the leadership of Buddhist Sangh after his death?
30. Who was the author of ‘Buddha Charita’?
31. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
32. Mahavira’s first disciple was:
33. Name the ‘Mudra’ which is represented by the Gandharan Buddha image of Sarnath first Sermon.
34. The reason included in the expansion of Buddhism are:
I. The simplicity of religion.
II. Special appeal towards Dalits.
III. Missionary concept of religion.
IV. Regional language.
V. The soundness of vedic spirit by philosophers.
35. Who among the following was associated with the formulation of the basic Ideas of Mahatma Buddhism?
36. To which religion is the term ‘Anuvrata’ related?
37. Who were the first to worship Vasudeva Krishna?
38. To which Buddhist School did Nagarjuna belong?
39. The first Buddhist Council was held during the reign of:
40. The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
41. Which of the following statements about Bhadrabahu is/are correct?
I. He was a Jain saint.
II. He was spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
42. Sarnath Buddha image of Bhumi Sparsha Mudra belongs to:
43. ‘Ajivika’ sect was founded by:
44. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the Republic of the:
45. With reference to Indian literary works, what is Digha Nikaya?
46. Which of the following Buddhist sacred place is situated on the bank of River Niranjana?
47. Match List I (Religion) with List II (Associated Holy Place) and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
| List I (Religion) | List II (Associated Holy Place) |
| A. Jainism | 1. Medina |
| B. Hinduism | 2. Vatican City |
| C. Islam | 3. Pavapuri |
| D. Christianity | 4. Varanasi |
48. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at:
49. Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at the University of:
50. Who among the following was Buddha’s foster mother?
