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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points32. In reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1) Padmapani is regarded as the bodhisattva of power.
2) Bodhisattvas are both male and female.
3) Vajrayana Buddhism believes in the Tantric practices.
4) Buddha was a contemporary of Bimbisara and Ashoka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans b
Padmapani is one of the protective deities around Buddha in the Ajanta Caves, who is
regarded as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He is also known as Avalokitesvara and is
holding a Lotus flower in his hand.
Vajrapani, also depicted in the Ajanta caves, is regarded as the Bodhisattva of Power.
Gautam Buddha was a contemporary of Bimbisara and Ajatshatru.
He was not a contemporary of Ashoka.Incorrect
Ans b
Padmapani is one of the protective deities around Buddha in the Ajanta Caves, who is
regarded as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He is also known as Avalokitesvara and is
holding a Lotus flower in his hand.
Vajrapani, also depicted in the Ajanta caves, is regarded as the Bodhisattva of Power.
Gautam Buddha was a contemporary of Bimbisara and Ajatshatru.
He was not a contemporary of Ashoka. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the history of India, the term Kutagarashala refers to –
Correct
Ans b
Kutagarashala was referred to a place where travelling mendicants/beggars halted. It was
the place where debates and discussions regarding the truth of life and its various
philosophies were taken up.
It is associated with Buddhism and is regarded as the Vihara where the Buddha mostly
halted while on his way to Vaishali.Incorrect
Ans b
Kutagarashala was referred to a place where travelling mendicants/beggars halted. It was
the place where debates and discussions regarding the truth of life and its various
philosophies were taken up.
It is associated with Buddhism and is regarded as the Vihara where the Buddha mostly
halted while on his way to Vaishali. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1) Ajivikas believe in niyati or that the fate of every matter in the universe is
predetermined.
2) The concept of Sunyata was propounded by Nagarjuna under Mahayana Buddhism.
3) Bhadrabahu was an exponent of the Digambara sect of Jainism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans d
All statements are correctIncorrect
Ans d
All statements are correct -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Buddhism and Jainism:
1. Both Buddhism and Jainism do not acknowledge the existence of God.
2. The bifurcation of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana happened before the
bifurcation of Jainism into Digambara and Svetambara.
3. Buddhism condemned the Varna system, while Jainism did not.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Ans a
Jainism recognised the existence of God but not as a creator and placed them lower than
Jina (Mahavira).
Division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana happened in the fourth Buddhist Council
(72AD) in reign of Kanishka, whereas the division of Jainism into Digambara and
Shvetambara happened 200 year after the death of Mahavira (467 BCE at Pavapuri near
Patna).Incorrect
Ans a
Jainism recognised the existence of God but not as a creator and placed them lower than
Jina (Mahavira).
Division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana happened in the fourth Buddhist Council
(72AD) in reign of Kanishka, whereas the division of Jainism into Digambara and
Shvetambara happened 200 year after the death of Mahavira (467 BCE at Pavapuri near
Patna). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsWith Reference to the Harappan Seals, consider the following statements:
1. Bull, unicorn, Bison, goats, elephant and tiger are seen in the Harappan seals
2. Some seals have what appear to be mathematical images for educational purposes.
Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct?Correct
Ans d)
Animals on the seal of Indus valley civilization include Unicorn, bull, rhinoceros, tiger,
elephant, bison, goat, buffalo, etc.
Some seals had images which are considered related to mathematics and solutions but
couldn’t be deciphered. They might have been used for educating people.Incorrect
Ans d)
Animals on the seal of Indus valley civilization include Unicorn, bull, rhinoceros, tiger,
elephant, bison, goat, buffalo, etc.
Some seals had images which are considered related to mathematics and solutions but
couldn’t be deciphered. They might have been used for educating people.
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