14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/06/2026
1. The first Jain Council was held in:
2. Prabhasgiri is a pilgrim spot of:
3. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by:
4. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?
5. Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?
6. Mahaparinirvana Temple is located at:
7. Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the lifetime of Buddha?
8. Where was the second Council of Jain held?
9. Consider the following statements:
I. According to Mahavamsa, Ashoka turned to the Buddha’s dhamma when his nephew Nigrodha preached the doctrine to him.
II. Divyavadana ascribes Ashoka being drawn to the Buddha’s teaching to the influence of Samudra, a merchant-turned monk.
III. Dipavamsa speaks of Samudra, the 12 year old son of a merchant, as the key figure in Ashoka’s coming under the influence of Buddhist dhamma.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10. To which religion is the term ‘Anuvrata’ related?
11. 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 |
12. A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at:
13. Who of the following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism?
14. The sect which believed in abiding nature of destiny was:
15. Consider the following statements.
I. Confucius of China was contemporary of Gautam Buddha.
II. Zoroastrian religion was originated in Iran.
Select the correct option.
16. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
17. In which of the following rock cut caves Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva image is depicted?
18. Which one of the following is not common in Buddhism and Jainism?
19. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?
21. Which one of the following was a Shaiva sect in ancient India?
22. Which of the following laid the foundation of idol worship in the country?
23. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements.
I. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
II. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
24. The ‘Tripitaka’ was written in:
25. Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?
26. Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following river banks?
27. Why was Nalanda-University famous in the world?
28. Match List I (Tirthankaras) with List II (Cognizance/Symbol) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Tirthankaras) | List II (Cognizance/Symbol) |
| A. Adinatha (Rishabhanatha) | 1. Bull |
| B. Mallinatha (19th Tirthankara) | 2. Horse |
| C. Parshvanatha (23rd Tirthankara) | 3. Snake |
| D. Sambhavanatha (3rd Tirthankara) | 4. Water Jar |
29. Yapaniya was the sect of:
30. The originator of the Jain religion is:
31. Consider the following statements.
I. The Buddhists in Deccan excavated rock-cut Chaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries.
II. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut Chaityas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
32. From which inscriptions of the following dynasty Lumbini was known as Buddha’s birthplace?
33. The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
34. Where was Mahavira Swami born?
35. Who amongst the following is known as the ‘Light of Asia’?
36. Mahavira’s first disciple was:
37. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of:
38. The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagavatism is:
39. In Buddhist text, ‘Dharmachakraparvartana’ is known as:
40. Who was the founder of Nalanda University?
41. Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?
42. According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas, the sequential order of the cycle of four epochs (yugas) is:
44. 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.
45. Who contributes the most in the development of Bhagavata sect?
46. Who was the first founder of Svetambara creed during the first partition of Jain creed?
47. Where the word ‘Stupa’ has been used for the first time?
48. Who were the first to worship Vasudeva Krishna?
49. Which of the following places is associated with Jainism?
50. ‘Samadhi Marana’ is related to which Philosophy?
