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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49. Which one of the following inscriptions of Ashoka confirms the tradition that Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini?

[A] Basarh Pillar Inscription

[B] Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription

[C] Rampurwa Pillar Inscription

[D] Rummindei Pillar Inscription

Correct Answer is: [D] Rummindei Pillar Inscription

50. The inscription of which one of the following kings gives the information that Sakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini?

[A] Ashoka

[B] Kanishka

[C] Harsha

[D] Dharmapala

Correct Answer is: [A] Ashoka

51. Where did Mahatma Buddha’s Mahaparinirvan take place?

[A] Lumbini

[B] Bodh Gaya

[C] Kushinagar

[D] Kapilvastu

Correct Answer is: [C] Kushinagar

52. Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the kingdom of

[A] Aung

[B] Magadha

[C] Malla

[D] Vatsa

Correct Answer is: [C] Malla

53. Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana at which place?

[A] Kusinara

[B] Shravasti

[C] Lumbini

[D] Sarnath

Correct Answer is: [A] Kusinara

54. Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the Republic of the

[A] Mallas

[B] Lichchavi

[C] Sakyas

[D] Palas

Correct Answer is: [A] Mallas

55. Mahaparinirvana Temple is located at

[A] Kushinagar

[B] Sarnath

[C] Bodh Gaya

[D] Shravasti

Correct Answer is: [A] Kushinagar

56. Who was the last person to get enlightenment from Gautam Buddha?

[A] Anand

[B] Sariputta

[C] Mogglan

[D] Subhadda

Correct Answer is: [D] Subhadda

57. Who amongst the following was the last person converted by the Buddha?

[A] Anand

[B] Vasumitra

[C] Goshal

[D] Subhadda

Correct Answer is: [D] Subhadda

58. Where did Buddha reside during the last rainy season of his life?

[A] Shravasti

[B] Vaishali

[C] Kushinagar

[D] Sarnath

Correct Answer is: [B] Vaishali

59. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

[A] The extinction of the flame of desire

[B] The complete annihilation of self

[C] A state of bliss and rest

[D] A mental stage beyond all comprehension

Correct Answer is: [A] The extinction of the flame of desire

60. Who was Alara Kalama?

[A] A disciple of Buddha

[B] A distinguished Buddhist monk

[C] A king of Buddha’s time

[D] A teacher of Buddha

Correct Answer is: [D] A teacher of Buddha

61. At which place did Mahatma Buddha give his first Dhammachakkhapavathana?

[A] Lumbini

[B] Sarnath

[C] Pataliputra

[D] Vaishali

Correct Answer is: [B] Sarnath

62. Where did Buddha preach his first sermon?

[A] Kashi

[B] Sarnath

[C] Kushinagar

[D] Bodh Gaya

Correct Answer is: [B] Sarnath

63. Who gave his first sermon in Sarnath?

[A] Mahavir

[B] Sankaracharya

[C] Mahatma Buddha

[D] Guru Nanak

Correct Answer is: [C] Mahatma Buddha

64. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at

[A] Vaishali

[B] Kaushambi

[C] Sarnath

[D] Pawapuri

Correct Answer is: [C] Sarnath

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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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