UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 October - Buddhism-II

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 October Buddhism-II

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Question No. 1

With reference to the major schools of Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1.The Hinayana/Theravada school, often referred to as the ‘School of Elders’, uses Pali as its primary canonical language.
2.Vajrayana Buddhism, which developed in Tibet, emphasizes magical power and the help of female Bodhisattvas for salvation.
3.The central concept of Mahayana Buddhism is the Arhat, who strives to attain individual salvation and exit the cycle of rebirth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the historical divisions within Buddhism, consider the following statements:
1.The first division of the Sangha into Stharvadin and Mahasanghika occurred after the Second Buddhist Council.
2.The Sarvastivadin school of thought holds that all constituents of phenomena are wholly momentary and exist only in the present.
3.The deification of the Buddha by the Mahasanghikas fostered the eventual rise of Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

Which of the following pairs of Buddhist concepts and their associated schools/philosophers are correctly matched?
1.Shunyavaad (Doctrine of Voidness): Nagarjuna
2.Vigyanvaad (Doctrine of Consciousness): Vasubandhu
3.Sautrantika: Ultimate truth is indivisible.
Select the correct code:

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

With reference to Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition, consider the following pairs:
1.Padampani: Manifestation of Compassion
2.Vajrapani: Associated with the ‘Laughing Buddha’
3.Kshitigarbha: Universal Bodhisattva
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

CAll three pairs

DNone of the pairs

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Bodhisattva Maitreya:
1.Maitreya is also known by the name Ajitaboddhisatva.
2.Maitreya is considered to be the earliest Bodhisattva in the Buddhist tradition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the Buddhist monastic life and associated terms, consider the following statements:
1.UPASAMPADA refers to the ritual of ordination by which a candidate is authorized to undertake ascetic life.
2.SHEEL refers to the layperson leaving home to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate among the community of bhikkhus.
3.UPOSTHA is the formal confession by Monks of their offences committed during the Rainy Season.
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A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C1 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

Which of the following pairs of sites and related events/patrons are correctly matched?
1.VELAVAN: Monastery built by Bimbisara at Rajgriha.
2.Jetavana Viahra: Donated by the royal courtesan Amarapali.
3.Ashokaram Monastery: Built by Emperor Ashoka in Patliputra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

In the context of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture, what is the fundamental difference between a Chaitya and a Vihara?

AA Vihara is a place of worship, while a Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks.

BA Chaitya is a place of worship, while a Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks.

CA Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while a Vihara is the circumambulatory path around it.

DA Vihara belongs to the Hinayana tradition, while a Chaitya belongs exclusively to the Mahayana tradition.

Question No. 9

With reference to the end of Buddha’s life and the Sangha, consider the following statements:
1.Buddha gave his last sermon to his disciple Subhada at Kushinara, the capital of the Malla Republic.
2.The decision to allow women to become Bhikshunis in the Buddhist Sangha was taken at Vaishali.
3.Buddha appointed his disciple Ananda to succeed him as the leader of the Sangha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements:
1.The Sanchi Stupa is one of the sites considered to be a key location marking an important event in the life of Gautama Buddha.
2.The Saptparni Cave in Rajgir is the venue where the first congregation of the Buddhist Council was held.
3.The Mahabodhi Tree, a direct descendent of the original under which Buddha attained enlightenment, is the 5th generation tree planted by Cunninghum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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