GK / GS · Chapter 5
Buddhism and Jainism PYQs
Two princes, one in Vaishali and one in Kapilavastu, looked at the same world around 2,500 years ago and asked the same question: why do people suffer, and how can they be free?
Why New Religions Arose: The Sramana Movements 3 PYQs
- Which of the following terms refers to the wandering ascetics who renounced worldly life in ancient India?Delhi Police 2026 · 16 Jan 2026
- Which of the following statement is correct regarding ancient Indian languages? I. Prakrit became the sacred language of Buddhism. II. Pali became…SSC MTS 2026 · 19 Feb 2026
- How many 'Mahajanapadas' (Great Kingdoms) are mentioned in Buddhist texts as existing in the 6th century BC?Delhi Police 2026 · 02 Jan 2026
Mahavira and the Teachings of Jainism 2 PYQs
- The term 'Samyakcharitra' in Jainism refers to _____.SSC MTS 2026 · 06 Feb 2026
- The theory of Anekatavada is related to which of the following?SSC MTS 2026 · 11 Feb 2026
Jain Councils, Sects, Literature and Sacred Places 4 PYQs
- Which of the following festivals is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?SSC Stenographer 2026 · 09 Sep 2026
- What makes the Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu masterpieces of Jain architecture?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
- Which among the following temples is located in Mount Abu?SSC MTS 2026 · 19 Feb 2026
- The Second Jain Council was held in 512 CE at Valabhi (Gujarat) under the chairmanship of which Jain acharya?SSC CGL 2026 · 08 Oct 2026
Gautama Buddha: Life, Events and Places 4 PYQs
- Which of the following inspired Gautam Buddha to renounce worldly life?SSC MTS 2026 · 12 Feb 2026
- What is the meaning of the term 'Buddha'?SSC MTS 2026 · 12 Feb 2026
- Which of the following is another name for Buddha Purnima?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 24 Sep 2026
- The "Lumbini Project" is a major development initiative aimed at restoring and promoting the historical and cultural region of Lumbini. India…Delhi Police 2026 · 05 Jan 2026
Buddhist Councils, Sects and Literature 8 PYQs
- Which of the following pair regarding Buddhism is correct? I. Mahayana – New way of thinking II. Hinayana – Older TraditionSSC MTS 2026 · 17 Feb 2026
- Which Buddhist council was held in Kashmir under the patronage of Kanishka?Delhi Police 2026 · 08 Jan 2026
- Which of the following statements accurately describes the outcomes and significance of the 4th Buddhist Council held under Emperor Kanishka?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
- Which of the following correctly identifies the significance of Ananda in Buddhist tradition?Delhi Police 2026 · 20 Jan 2026
- The term 'Jataka Tales' is associated with the previous births of which religious figure?Delhi Police 2026 · 08 Jan 2026
- 'Dipavamsa' and 'Mahavamsa' are examples of which type of ancient literature?SSC MTS 2026 · 16 Feb 2026
- Which Buddhist council was held during the rule of King Kalashoka, the successor of the Shishunaga dynasty?SSC CGL 2026 · 07 Oct 2026
- The Jataka stories, which narrate the previous lives of the Buddha, are included in which Pitaka of the Pali Canon?SSC CGL 2026 · 14 Oct 2026