Buddhism

Arrange in a chronological order the incidents of Siddhartha's first journey into the world.
(A) He saw a sick man.
(B) He saw a homeless mendicant.
(C) He saw an old man.
(D) He saw a corpse.
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Which of the following statements are TRUE about Mahayana Buddhism ?
(A) Mahayana Buddhists did not believe that Buddha was the one who could ensure salvation.
(B) Mahayana Buddhists saw Buddha as the saviour.
(C) Bodhisattas were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
(D) Bodhisattas used their accumulated merit to attain nibbana and thereby abandon the world.
(E) Bodhisattas used their accumulated merit to help others.
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Match List - I with List - II :

List - I		List - II
(A)	Bodhgaya	(I)	Place where Buddha attained ‘nibbana’.
(B)	Kusinagara	(II)	Place where Buddha gave his first sermon.
(C)	Lumbini	(III)	Place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
(D)	Sarnath	(IV)	Place where Buddha was born.

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Buddhist and Jaina texts attribute the power of Magadha to the policies of which of the following rulers ?
(A) Bimbisara
(B) Chandragupta
(C) Ajatasattu
(D) Mahapadma Nanda
(E) Asoka
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‘Dipavamsa’ and ‘Mahavasma’ related to Buddhism were composed in which foreign country ?

Correct statements about Buddhism: (A) Rapid growth during/after Buddha
(B) Neglected conduct/values
(C) Appealed to religious dissenters
(D) Emphasized faith-based superiority
(E) Addressed social change confusion Choose the correct answer:

Which amongst the following is another name for the ‘Buddha’?

Who was the first women to be ordained as a 'Bhikkhuni'?

Which of the following suggested that many people who turned to Buddhists enriched it with their own pre-Buddhist beliefs, practices and ideas ?

Choose 'True' statements:
(A) Bodhisattas are compassionate beings who help others.
(B) Hinayana meant 'great vehicle' and Mahayana meant 'Lesser vehicle'
(C) The Avatars were recognised with in the tradition of Vaishnavism.
(D) Shiva was symbolised by the 'Linga'.
(E) The tall structure in temple is known as 'Garbhgriha' and small square room called 'Shikhara'.
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In which of the following Buddhist texts do we find the Buddha's teachings?