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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33. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

[A] Kanishka

[B] Ashoka

[C] Harshvardhana

[D] Menander

Correct Answer is: [A] Kanishka

34. Second Buddhist Council was held at which place?

[A] Rajgriha

[B] Vaishali

[C] Pataliputra

[D] Kashi

Correct Answer is: [B] Vaishali

35. Where was the third Buddhist Council held?

[A] Taxila

[B] Sarnath

[C] Bodh Gaya

[D] Pataliputra

Correct Answer is: [D] Pataliputra

36. The first Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

[A] Aniruddha

[B] Ajatashatru

[C] Bimbisara

[D] Udayabhadra

Correct Answer is: [B] Ajatashatru

37. The first Buddhist council was held in which of the following cities?

[A] Nalanda

[B] Gaya

[C] Rajgir

[D] Bodh Gaya

Correct Answer is: [C] Rajgir

38. Second Buddhist Council was organized by

[A] Ajatashatru

[B] Kalashoka

[C] Ananda

[D] Ashoka

Correct Answer is: [B] Kalashoka

39. Which event of Buddhas life is represented by the wheel with deer, in Indian Art?

[A] Great departure

[B] Enlightenment

[C] First preaching

[D] Nirvana

Correct Answer is: [D] Nirvana

40. Karmapa Lama belongs to which of the following sects of Tibetan Buddhism?

[A] Gelugpa

[B] Kangyupa

[C] Sakyapa

[D] Lingamapa

Correct Answer is: [B] Kangyupa

41. Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where

[A] Gautama Buddha was born

[B] Gautama Buddha received enlightenment

[C] Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon

[D] Gautama Buddha passed away

Correct Answer is: [B] Gautama Buddha received enlightenment

42. The Bodhi Vriksh in Bodh Gaya belongs to which generation of its family?

[A] Third

[B] Tenth

[C] Fifth

[D] Sixth

Correct Answer is: [D] Sixth

43. Which of the following Buddhist sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana?

[A] Bodh Gaya

[B] Kushinagar

[C] Lumbini

[D] Rishipatan

Correct Answer is: [B] Kushinagar

44. The teachings of Buddha are related to

[A] Spirit disputes

[B] Celibacy

[C] Religious rituals

[D] Purity and holiness of conduct

Correct Answer is: [D] Purity and holiness of conduct

45. Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the lifetime of Buddha?

[A] Devadatta

[B] Mahakassapa

[C] Upali

[D] Ananda

Correct Answer is: [A] Devadatta

46. Whom of the following did Gautam Buddha nominate for the leadership of Buddhist Sangha after his death?

[A] Ananda

[B] Mahakassapa

[C] Upali

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer is: [D] None of the above

47. The concept of Eightfold path forms the theme of

[A] Dipavamsa

[B] Divyavadana

[C] Mahaparinibban

[D] Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra

Correct Answer is: [D] Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra

48. From which inscriptions of the following dynasty Lumbini was known as Buddhas birthplace?

[A] Mauryan

[B] Shung

[C] Satavahana

[D] Kushan

Correct Answer is: [A] Mauryan

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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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