14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 30/07/2026
1. ‘Ajivika’ sect was founded by:
2. Which form of Buddhism was prominent during the Sultanate period?
3. From which inscriptions of the following dynasty Lumbini was known as Buddha’s birthplace?
4. Buddha had visited Kaushambi during the reign of:
5. The Giant Buddha statue of 80 feet at Bodhgaya was constructed by:
6. Ashokaram monastery was situated at:
7. The originator of Bhagavata Religion was:
8. Who among the following was not an ‘Alvar Saint’?
9. Which one of the following was not a Jain Tirthankara?
10. Mahavira Jaina breathed his last at:
11. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine?
I. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
II. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
III. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
12. Heliodorus of ‘Besnagar inscription’ was a resident of:
13. Yapaniya was the sect of:
14. Parshvanatha, the Jain ‘Tirthankara’ was associated mainly with which of the following places?
15. 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?
16. Where did Buddha reside during the last rainy season of his life?
17. The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
18. Who among the following taught the doctrine of Shunyata (Shunyavad)?
19. Mahaparinirvana Temple is located at:
20. Karmapa Lama belongs to which of the following sects of Tibetan Buddhism?
21. Who amongst the following was the last person converted by the Buddha?
22. Who believes in the original teaching of Buddha?
23. Which philosophy is recognised as ‘Tri Ratna’?
24. The teachings of Buddha are related to:
25. Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where:
26. Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of monastic life?
27. Whom of the following did Gautama Buddha nominate for the leadership of Buddhist Sangh after his death?
28. Who is the founder of Buddhism?
29. ‘Mahayana’ sect and Buddhism emerged during the reign of:
30. 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 |
31. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism?
I. It did not reject caste and class.
II. It challenged highest social ranked Brahmins.
III. It pointed certain crafts as low.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
32. Mahavira’s first disciple was:
33. Among the following who is given the credit of carrying Jainism in South India?
34. Who among the following was associated with the formulation of the basic Ideas of Mahatma Buddhism?
35. The earliest known epigraphic evidence of Bhagavatism is:
36. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?
37. Which of these is another name of Buddha?
38. Buddha, Dharma and Sangha together are known as:
39. Ardhanarishvara, a figure of half Shiva and half Parvati, represents:
40. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
41. Sarnath Buddha image of Bhumi Sparsha Mudra belongs to:
42. Vallabhi University was situated in:
43. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolises:
44. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs.
I. Parivrajaka – Renuciant and Wanderer
II. Shramana – Priest with a high status
III. Upasaka – Lay follower of Buddhism
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
45. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain Council of:
46. The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by:
48. Who built ‘Gommateshwara” statue at Shravanabela Gola?
49. Who was the first Tirthankara of Jain religion?
50. Who is also known as Nigantha Nataputra?
