14000+ MCQs Ancient History (Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/03/2026
1. In Buddhist text, ‘Dharmachakraparvartana’ is known as:
2. Eight-fold Path of the Buddha is known as the ‘Middle Path’ because it:
3. The basic point of Jainism is:
4. Which of the following statements about Bodhisattva is/are correct?
I. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
II. They made attempt to attain Nirvana.
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5. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Early buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text.
II. The Buddhist school classify their canonical literatures as only the Pitakas.
6. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by:
7. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements.
I. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
II. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
III. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolises:
9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Lord Buddha?
I. He was born in Kapilvastu.
II. He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
III. He discarded the Vedic religion.
IV. He preached noble truths.
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10. Sarnath Buddha image of Bhumi Sparsha Mudra belongs to:
11. Who amongst the following was the last person converted by the Buddha?
12. 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?
13. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as?
14. Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God by the time of:
15. Where was the second Council of Jain held?
16. Where was Mahavira Swami born?
17. The Jainas believe that Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of twenty four Tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira?
18. In which one of the following languages was the earliest Jain literature complied?
19. Which one of the following was the last Buddhist text produced in India?
20. Lord Buddha preached the following four noble truths. Put them in correct chronological order.
I. There is suffering.
II. There is cessation of suffering.
III. There is a path leading to the cessation of suffering.
IV. There is cause of suffering.
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21. Which of the following statements about Bhadrabahu is/are correct?
I. He was a Jain saint.
II. He was spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
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22. Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of monastic life?
23. Which of the following places is considered a Jain Siddha Kshetra on account of its association with Parshvanatha?
24. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jain literature?
25. Whom of the following did Gautama Buddha nominate for the leadership of Buddhist Sangh after his death?
26. The sacred books of Jains are called:
27. ‘Tripitaka’ is associated with which of the following?
28. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at:
29. Which of the following Buddhist sacred place is situated on the bank of River Niranjana?
30. Which of the following religions does not trust in the concept of ‘Final annihilation of the world’?
31. Assertion (A) The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (Ahimsa) prevented agriculturist from embracing Jainism. Reason (R) Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
32. Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following river banks?
33. Gautama Buddha gave the maximum sermons at which place?
34. ‘Dharmachakrapravartana’ was performed at:
35. Which of the events of Budhha’s life is known as ‘Mahabhinishkramana’?
36. Where did Gautama Buddha attain Nirvana (enlightenment)?
37. Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
38. Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
39. The entry of women as a ‘Bhiksuni’ into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautama Buddha in:
40. 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.
41. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
I. Avanti
II. Gandhara
III. Kosala
IV. Magadha
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42. To which religion is the term ‘Anuvrata’ related?
43. The originator of Bhagavata Religion was:
44. 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.
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45. The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?
46. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?
47. The doctrine of three jewels; right belief, right conduct and right knowledge, is the crownings glory of:
49. Which of the following epic has primarily mentioned Krishna, son of Devaki?
50. Buddha had visited Kaushambi during the reign of: