Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers

Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers (based on previous-year questions) focuses on all topics of Buddhism ancient Indian history, covering 80 questions. You should practice these MCQs for 30 minutes daily for 1-2 months. This way of systematic learning will prepare you easily for UPSC, SSC, C-TET, State PSC Bank PO, Clerk, and various competitive exams conducted by the Central government or State Govt.

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17. Which of the events of Buddhas life is known as Mahabhinishkramana?

[A] His death

[B] His birth

[C] His departure from home

[D] His attainment of enlightenment

Correct Answer is: [C] His departure from home

18. Which of these is another name of Buddha?

[A] Parth

[B] Prachhanna

[C] Siddhartha

[D] Gudakesh

Correct Answer is: [C] Siddhartha

19. Tripitaka is associated with which of the following?

[A] Jains

[B] Buddhists

[C] Sikhs

[D] Hindus

Correct Answer is: [B] Buddhists

20. Where is the highest in the world Vishwa Shanti Stup located in Bihar?

[A] Vaishali

[B] Nalanda

[C] Rajgir

[D] Patna

Correct Answer is: [C] Rajgir

21. The Giant Buddha statue of 80 feet at Bodh Gaya was constructed by

[A] Japanese

[B] People of Thailand (Thai)

[C] Srilankan

[D] Bhutanese

Correct Answer is: [A] Japanese

22. Where the word Stupa has been used for the first time?

[A] Rigveda

[B] Jatak Katha

[C] Artha Shastra

[D] Astadhyayee

Correct Answer is: [A] Rigveda

23. The Stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddhas life, is

[A] Sarnath

[B] Sanchi

[C] Bodh Gaya

[D] Kusinara

Correct Answer is: [B] Sanchi

24. Amravati stupa was built during the period of

[A] Maurya

[B] Satvahanas

[C] Gupta

[D] Harshaverdhana

Correct Answer is: [B] Satvahanas

25. World is unstable and transient is related to which of the following?

[A] Buddhism

[B] Jainism

[C] Gita

[D] Vedanta

Correct Answer is: [A] Buddhism

26. Who among the following is known as the Light of Asia?

[A] Gautama Buddha

[B] Mahatma Gandhi

[C] Mahavir Swami

[D] Swami Vivekanand

Correct Answer is: [A] Gautama Buddha

27. Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia?

[A] Jesus Christ

[B] Lord Buddha

[C] Paigamber Mohammad

[D] Zarathustra

Correct Answer is: [B] Lord Buddha

28. Sir Edwin Arnold book The Light of the Asia is based on

[A] Divavadana

[B] Lalitvistar

[C] Suttapitak

[D] Abhidhammapitak

Correct Answer is: [B] Lalitvistar

29. What is the fundamental difference between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?

[A] Belief in Non-violence

[B] Caste free society

[C] Worship of God and Goddess

[D] Worship of stupas

Correct Answer is: [D] Worship of stupas

30. Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God during the period of

[A] Ashoka

[B] Kanishka

[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya

[D] Harsha

Correct Answer is: [B] Kanishka

31. The first human statue worshipped in India were those of

[A] Brahma

[B] Vishnu

[C] Buddha

[D] Shiva

Correct Answer is: [C] Buddha

32. Which of the following laid the foundation of idol worship in the country?

[A] Jainism

[B] Buddhism

[C] Ajivikas

[D] Vedic religion

Correct Answer is: [B] Buddhism

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Overview of the Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers (Multiple-Choice-Questions)
1. The set has 80 questions and answers: "Buddhism," "Ancient History on Buddhism Questions and Answers," and "Buddhism mock test."
2. Developed for competitive exams such as the CTET, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and several tests conducted by state and Central governments.
3. Beneficial for students enrolled in various Indian education boards such as SEBA, CBSE, and others.
4. The suggested study approach is focusing 30 minutes a day on Buddhism multiple-choice questions.
5. Recommended books for reference.
6. Buddhism questions and answers are available for download in PDF format.

Ancient History on Buddhism Best Books:

• India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma published by Oxford University Press.

• A History of Ancient & Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh.

• History of Medieval India (800–1700 AD) by Satish Chandra published by Orient Longman.

• History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra.

• India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• India After Independence (1947 - 2000) by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• From Plassey To Partition And After by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay.

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